Two three-year positions for postdoctoral research scientists are available in the Hamann research group at the Department of Biology (www.hamannlab.org). The research group is investigating the mode of action of the plant cell wall integrity maintenance mechanism. Further information about the research area and interests can be found in the following recent publications: Gigli-Bisceglia et al., Cell and Molecular Life Sciences 2020; Vaahtera et al., Nature Plants 2019.
We are primarily interested in applicants with a strong research track record in plant cell and/or developmental biology, which are aiming to pursue an academic career. Applicants with extensive expertise in GWAS, advanced imaging, biochemical and cell biological methods that can be used to characterize cell wall damage perception and signal translation in the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana and/or food crop species are of particular interest to us The newly hired team members will join the recently established multiscale biology section, where currently three new associate professors are being hired in molecular plant physiology, plant ecology and ecosystems modelling. More general information about the section and the Department of Biology can be found here: http://www.bio.ntnu.no/eng/ .
Duties of the position
- perform research in plant cell and/or developmental biology.
- educate and mentor undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- contribute to running of a research lab and infrastructure maintenance.
- develop management, education skills and scientific profile.
Required selection criteria
Postdoctoral fellow:
A postdoctoral research fellowships is a qualification position in which the main objective is qualification for work in academic positions. You must have completed a Norwegian doctoral degree in [subject area] or corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree is required.
If, for any reason, you have taken a career break or have had an atypical career and wish to disclose this in your application, the selection committee will take this into account, recognizing that the quantity of your research may be reduced as a result.
The appointment is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants and national guidelines for appointment as PhD, post doctor and research assistant.
The following achievements, skills and/or knowledge are required:
– Publications in peer-reviewed journals
– Very good skills in imaging of cellular and/or subcellular structures using modern types of microscopy.
– Very good knowledge about plant cell and / or plant developmental biology
– Very good expertise in standard molecular biological techniques.
– Very good written and oral English language skills
Other qualifications:
• Advantageous: Bioinformatics skills
• Advantageous: Successful track-record in academic teaching at the undergraduate and MSc student level
• Advantageous: Basic knowledge in biophysics / biological modelling
• Advantageous: Involvement in outreach activities (like public understanding of science)
Personal characteristics
• Reliable
• Proactive and positive attitude
• Outgoing / social
• Self-motivated
• Organized / structured
In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, research experience and personal suitability, in terms of the qualification requirements specified in the advertisement.
The appointment is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants and national guidelines for appointment as PhD, post doctor and research assistant.
The employee reports to Prof. Thorsten Hamann.
We offer
- exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment.
- an open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues.
- favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
- employee benefits.
Salary and conditions
Postdoctoral fellowship:
The period of employment is 3 years (with teaching duties).
Postdoctoral candidates are placed in code 1352, and are normally remunerated at gross from NOK 542 400 per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU. After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.
It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution daily.
About the application
The application and supporting documentation to be used as the basis for the assessment must be in English.
Publications and other scientific work must follow the application. Please note that applications are only evaluated based on the information available on the application deadline. You should ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the criteria which are set out above.
The application should include:
– a cover letter summarizing why the applicant considers him/herself to be qualified for the position advertised.
– a complete CV with certified copies of relevant certificates, diplomas and a complete publication list (Joint publications will be considered. If it is difficult to identify the individual applicant’s contribution to joint works, the applicant must include a brief description of his or her contribution.)
– the names, e-mail addresses and phone numbers of three references.
In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal suitability.
NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment – DORA.
General information
A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional capacity or cultural background.
The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the innovation capital of Norway with a population of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.
As an employee at NTNU, you must at all times adhere to the changes that the development in the subject entails and the organizational changes that are adopted.
Information Act (Offentleglova), your name, age, position and municipality may be made public even if you have requested not to have your name entered on the list of applicants.
Questions about the position can be directed to: Professor Thorsten Hamann, e-mail: thorsten.hamann@ntnu.no .
Please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Diploma Supplement is required to attach for European Master Diplomas outside Norway. Chinese applicants are required to provide confirmation of Master Diploma from China Credentials Verification (CHSI).
If you are invited for interview you must include certified copies of transcripts and reference letters. Please refer to the application number NV/105 when applying.
Application deadline: 20.11.2020.