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PhD in Neuroscience

Arbeidsgiver: Oslo universitetssykehus HF
Stillingstittel: PhD in Neuroscience
Frist: 04.02.2020
Ansettelsesform: Engasjement

A PhD position is available in the groups of Dr. Johanne Egge Rinholm and Prof. Magnar Bjørås at the Division of laboratory medicine at Oslo University Hospital (OUH), Rikshospitalet, campus Sintef (https://www.ous-research.no/rinholm/). The position is for a project focused on lactate signaling in the healthy and ischemic brain, using mouse models as well as human cerebral organoids. The aim of the project is to investigate the involvement of a lactate receptor in ischemia-induced brain injury. Methods include work with mouse models and organoid cultures, RNA sequencing and immunostaining.
The position is funded for a period of 3 years, with a 6 month probation period. Preferred starting date is in spring 2020, but this can be discussed.

Contact information
Questions about the position can be directed to Johanne Egge Rinholm, johrin@rr-research.no, j.e.rinholm@medisin.uio.no. Further details about the application process can be directed to Linda Ellevog Skuggen, Linda.Ellevog@rr-research.no.

Qualifications

MSc in neuroscience, molecular biology or related field, or a medical degree
Experience with some of the methods listed above will be considered an advantage
Strong laboratory, analytical, and communication skills
Fluency in English

How to apply

The application should be submitted via the attached link and include the following:
Cover letter outlining motivations with a statement about career goals (1-2 pages)
CV summarizing education, positions and academic work
Diplomas and transcripts from completed Bachelor's and Master's degrees
List of 2-3 references with contact information

We offer

A productive and motivating research environment
Salary according to the OUH salary scale
Favorable pension and welfare arrangements

OUH is an equal opportunity employer

Om arbeidsgiveren

Oslo University Hospital is a highly specialised hospital in charge of extensive regional and local hospital assignments and the provision of high quality services for the citizens of Oslo. The hospital also has a nationwide responsibility for a number of national and multi-regional assignments and has several national centres of competence. The hospital is Scandinavia's largest and we each year carry out more than 1.2 million patient treatments. Oslo University Hospital is responsible for approximately 50 percent of all medical and healthcare research conducted at Norwegian hospitals and is a significant role player within the education of a large variety of health care personnel. We are an emergency hospital for East and Southern Norway and have national emergency assignments. The hospital has a total budget of NOK 17 billion. More than 20,000 employees are engaged with activities at more than 40 different locations.

The University of Oslo is Norway's oldest and highest rated institution of research and education with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. Its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally esteemed research communities make UiO an important contributor to society. The Faculty of Medicine was established in 1814 and is the oldest medical faculty in Norway. The Faculty is organized into three basic units and has approximately 1,500 employees and about 2000 students. The Institute of Clinical Medicine (Klinmed) is one of three institutes under the Faculty. Klinmed is responsible for the Faculty's educational and research activities at Oslo University Hospital and Akershus University Hospital. With about 800 employees spread over approximately 425 man-labour years, Klinmed is the university's largest institute.

Sektor: Offentlig
Sted: Forskningsveien 1, 0373 Oslo
Bransje: Forskning, utdanning og vitenskap
Stillingsfunksjon: Forskning/Stipendiat/Postdoktor