Postdoctoral Research Fellow in biomedicine on cellular mechanisms of venous thromboembolism

The position

A Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is available at the Department of Medical Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences with the Immunology Research group.

The position is a fixed term position for a duration of 3 years. Appointment to the position of Postdoctoral Research Fellow is mainly intended to provide qualification for work in top academic positions. It is a prerequisite that the applicant can carry out the project over the full course of the employment period. No person may hold more than one fixed term position as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the same institution.

The workplace is at UiT in Tromsø. You must be able to start in the position within a reasonable time after receiving the offer.

UiT encourage research stays abroad and the duration should be at least 6 months. There are scholarships available at UiT for postdocs to apply for, in addition to ERASMUS funds.

The project

A postdoctoral research position at the Department of Medical Biology with the Immunology Research group. The postdoctoral researcher will also work closely with the Thrombosis Research group at the Department of Clinical Medicine at UiT.

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common term (thrombosis and embolism) for blood clots in the deep veins and pulmonary arteries. The disease is a major cause of morbidity and mortality. The incidence of VTE is increasing with age, with a life-time risk of nearly 10%. VTE has long been considered a condition of blood hypercoagulability with limited consideration for the role of intravascular cells (e.g., endothelial cells, monocytes and platelets) in its pathogenesis. The aim of this project is to uncover new immune-related mechanisms of VTE by studying how pathophysiological stimuli associated with VTE affect these cells and their role in thromboinflammation.

Contact

For further information about the position, please contact Associate Professor Omri Snir:

• email: snir.omri@uit.no

Qualifications

The position requires a Ph.D. in medical biology or a related field. Fluency in English and the ability to work in an international setting are essential. Working knowledge of Norwegian or a Scandinavian language is desirable. Nordic applicants can document their capabilities by attaching their high school diploma. Experience in thrombosis, hemostasis, immunology, or cellular/molecular biology will be advantageous. Additionally, prior experience with primary cell culture, microfluidics, and single-cell analysis will be considered a plus, as well as a strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.

Applicants should be systematic, independent, and capable of making significant contributions to an interdisciplinary team. Excellent communication skills, the ability to collaborate effectively, personal compatibility with the team, motivation, and a strong interest in the project is crucial. The capacity to supervise bachelor's and/or master's students is also required.

Top candidates will be invited for an interview, during which they will be asked to discuss a scientific paper. The interview will evaluate the candidates' personal suitability and motivation for the position.

During the assessment emphasis will be put on the candidate’s motivation, potential for research, and personal suitability for the position. We are looking for candidates who:

• Have good collaboration skills
• Have good communication and interaction with colleagues and students
• Wants to contribute to a good working environment
• Knowledgeable and scientifically skilled

At UiT we put emphasis on the quality, relevance and significance of the research work and not on where the work is published, in accordance with the principles of The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).

Inclusion and diversity

UiT The Arctic University i Norway is working actively to promote equality, gender balance and diversity among employees and students, and to create an inclusive and safe working environment. We believe that inclusion and diversity is a strength, and we want employees with different competencies, professional experience, life experience and perspectives.

If you have a disability, a gap in your CV or immigrant background, we encourage you to tick the box for this in your application. If there are qualified applicants, we invite least one in each group for an interview. If you get the job, we will adapt the working conditions if you need it. Apart from selecting the right candidates, we will only use the information for anonymous statistics.

We offer

• Involvement in an interesting research project
• Good career opportunities
• A good academic environment with dedicated colleagues
• Flexible working hours and a state collective pay agreement
• Pension scheme through the state pension fund

Norwegian health policy aims to ensure that everyone, irrespective of their personal finances and where they live, has access to good health and care services of equal standard. As an employee you will become member of the National Insurance Scheme which also include health care services.

More practical information for working and living in Norway can be found here: https://uit.no/staffmobility

Application

Your application must include:

• Application letter
• Description of your past research project(s) and its relevance to the advertised position (max 1 page)
• CV and a list of up to five publications in peer-reviewed multidisciplinary scientific journals
• Diplomas and transcripts (all degrees)
• Documentation of English proficiency
• Contact information to 2-3 references

In order to achieve a targeted use of the postdoctoral position, and to strengthen the employee’s career development, a development plan must be available no later than three months after the appointment contract is signed. The development plan must be approved by the immediate leader with personnel responsibility.

If you're in the final stages of your PhD, you may still apply for the position, provided that you submit parts of your dissertation along with your application. This enables the evaluation committee to assess the quality and likelihood of completion by the desired employment date. You must include an official letter from your institute stating the expected completion date for your PhD degree and estimated thesis defense. Documentation of your completed PhD degree must be submitted before commencement.

All documentation to be considered must be in a Scandinavian language or English. If English proficiency is not documented in the application, it must be documented before starting in the position. We only accept applications and documentation sent via Jobbnorge within the application deadline.

Assessment

The applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. The committee's mandate is to undertake an assessment of the applicants' qualifications based on the written material presented by the applicants, and the detailed description draw up for the position.

The applicants who are assessed as best qualified will be called to an interview. The interview should among other things, aim to clarify the applicant’s motivation and personal suitability for the position. A trial lecture may also be held.

General information

The appointment is made in accordance with State regulations and guidelines at UiT. At our website, you will find more information for applicants.

The remuneration for Postdoctoral research fellow is in accordance with the State salary scale code 1352. A compulsory contribution of 2 % to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund will be deducted. You will become a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, which gives you many benefits in addition to a lifelong pension: You may be entitled to financial support if you become ill or disabled, your family may be entitled to financial support when you die, you become insured against occupational injury or occupational disease, and you can get good terms on a mortgage. Read more about your employee benefits at: spk.no.

The successful candidate must be willing to get involved in the ongoing development of their department and the university as a whole.

According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.