Senior Consultant combined with Professor II/Associate Professor

Diakonhjemmet Hospital 

Diakonhjemmet Hospital is a private, not-profit hospital with defined responsibilities for the health care system both in Oslo, in the health region, as well as nationally. The Hospital has a local function for parts of Oslo's population. Division of Rheumatology and Research has responsibility for people with rheumatic joint diseases living in the entire area of Oslo and a regional function for the inhabitants in the South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority. A national highly specialized function is organized within the division: The Norwegian National Unit for Rehabilitation for Rheumatic Patients with Special Needs. 

The Department has since 2008 held the position as EULAR Center of Excellence and has, in addition to patient care, a strong focus on clinical and epidemiological research, education and information to patients and their relatives.

 In 2022 we established the REMEDY center, a Norwegian Centre for Clinical Treatment Research focusing on rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, supported by the Norwegian Research Council and The Olav Thon Foundation. The overarching aim of the REMEDY center is to improve treatment of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases by randomized clinical trials assessing novel treatment and treatment strategies, in combination with research and innovation, to untangle the causes and characteristics of these diseases. 

About the position 

A permanent position as Senior Consultant (rheumatology) is available at the Division of Rheumatology and Research at Diakonhjemmet Hospital. The position is affiliated with a part-time position as Professor II /Associate Professor II (20 % position) in Medicine (rheumatology) at the Department of Research and Teaching Diakonhjemmet, Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo (UiO). It is required that the position holder attends to both positions.

About the part-time academic position at UiO

The Division of Orthopaedic Surgery’s research activity is organized into 10 different research groups, covering a broad range of basic and clinical research with an overall aim to improve patient care with emphasis on diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive measures.

The proximity to patients and their medical issues are the cornerstones for the research conducted at the Division, the aim being improved patient care. High ethical standards ensure the confidentiality, and our goal is to continuously improve diagnostics, treatment and management for all our patients. The research activities within rheumatology are conducted within the framework of the REMEDY center, with the Institute of Clinical Medicin being a partner in the consortium. Applicants must be well-published in clinical and/or translational research related to rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases and should be able to cover teaching in all fields of rheumatology, specifically related to inflammatory joint diseases.

For complete job description with qualification requirements and basis of evaluation on the academic position please see: https://www.med.uio.no/klinmed/om/ledige-stillinger/stillingsbeskrivelser/2025-115935-description-of-position-rheumatology.pdf

About the full-time clinical position at Diakonhjemmet Hospital

The Division of Rheumatology and Research is one of five divisions at Diakonhjemmet Hospital. It encompasses the field of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, with a special focus on inflammatory joint diseases. The clinical and academic position will be within the specialty of rheumatology. The applicant is expected to take part in clinical work in the Division, including educational activities (professionals, patients and their relatives), as well as research activities. The clinical research has an overall aim to improve patient care with emphasis on diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive measures. 

Qualification requirements – education and relevant personal qualities – for the clinical part of the position

• The applicant must be a board-certified rheumatologist, clinically active and have a broad clinical experience
• Norwegian health authorities demand a board certification issued in Norway in order to work as a rheumatologist in Norway; applicants without a Norwegian board certification must present in detail how they will get this in due time
• Experience in performance of national/international multicenter clinical trials that is a particular focus in the research strategy of the Division of Rheumatology and Research
• The clinical work within our department requires broad competences within the field of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases, and we also expect clinical and scientific engagement in the development and assessment of specialized treatment on an international level
• Certificate of good conduct
• Ability to work in a team
• Personal suitability for the position will be emphasized

We offer

• Exciting and meaningful tasks in an organization with an important societal mission, contributing to knowledge development, A challenging and friendly working environment
• High academic standards
• A favourable pension arrangement
• Advantageous welfare conditions
• An inclusive workplace
• Pay grade depending on qualifications

Applications for the academic part-time position must include

• Cover letter and CV,copies of relevant diplomas and certificates 
• Complete list of publications
• Separate list of 10 most relevant publications to be evaluated specifically for the position (please send these publications attached in full text versions)
• Overview of experience in supervising PhD candidates, including names of the candidates, period of supervision, information on institutions and dates for the presentation of the theses, as well as specific information regarding experience as main- or co-supervisor for each candidate, https://www.med.uio.no/om/jobb/veiledninger/form---phd-candidate- supervision.odt
• An educational portfolio, providing a total and systematic presentation of the applicant`s educational and teaching qualifications
• Description of qualifications regarding dissemination, administration, leadership/management and foreign language skills
• Description and documentation of qualifications regarding research planning and research management, including obtaining competitive grants
• Other relevant qualifications (teaching and research)

Please scan and send the documents as PDF-files (maximum 2 MB / file).

See guidelines for designing the application, information for applicants, rules for appointments to Associate/Adjunct Professorships as well as rules concerning pedagogical skills: http://www.med.uio.no/om/jobb/veiledninger/index.html

Enquiries about the application process related to the part-time position should be directed to Human Resources Advisor at the Institute of Clinical Medicine, Maren R. Olaisen, m.r.olaisen@medisin.uio.no

Contact information

• Head of Research, Professor Espen A. Haavardsholm  (+47) 99798329
• Head of Division of Rheumatology and Research Kjetil Bergsmark (+47) 95759552

We need different perspectives in our work 

UiO is an open and internationally oriented comprehensive university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at uio.no.

We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are looking for great colleagues—could you be the next one?

We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours, task adaptations, digital, technical, or physical adjustments, or other practical measures.

If you have an immigrant background, a disability, or CV gaps (Norwegian), we encourage you to indicate this in the job application portal. We always invite at least one qualified candidate from each group for an interview. In this context, disability is defined as an applicant who identifies as having a disability that requires workplace or employment-related accommodations. For more details about the requirements, please refer to the Employer portal (Norwegian).

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More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here.

We hope you will apply for the position with us. 

General information

Interviews and trial lecture will be used in the selection process. The best qualified candidates will invited for interviews.

Applicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we cannot, you will hear from us.

Please refer to the Rules for Appointments to Professorships and Associate Professorships at the University of Oslo, Rules for practicing the requirement for basic pedagogical competence at the University of Oslo and Guide for applicants for Professor and Associate professor positions - University of Oslo. 

ALTERNATIVELY: If there are no qualified applicants for a permanent position, the appointing authority may consider appointment to a temporary lower position for up to one year, cf. Section 7-3 of the University and University College Act (Norwegian).

The University of Oslo has a transfer agreement with all employees that is intended to secure the rights to all research results etc.