At the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biomedicine, a full-time (100%) position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow is available for a period of three (3) years. The position is part of the project ”Biomimetic Proteolipid Multilayers – Structure and Properties (BIOPROM)”, financed by the Research Council of Norway.
The project in the laboratory of Prof. Petri Kursula aims at the molecular characterization of the self-assembly process leading to the formation of myelin, which is a lipid membrane multilayer containing specific embedded proteins. The proteins are associated with lipid membranes and contain large degrees of disorder. We are interested in the structure and dynamics as well as the mechanisms of self-assembly and the physicochemical properties of myelin-like membranes.
The post-doctoral fellow will:
- Participate in a multidisciplinary research project focusing on various aspects on the structure and dynamics of the myelin membrane, which is an assembly of lipid membranes and specific proteins
- Participate in project planning and execution together with the team
- Carry out research using methods of structural biology, biophysics, computational techniques and/or cellular model systems
- Be active as part of the team, taking part in data collection in large facilities as well as supervision of younger colleagues
- Carry out analysis, documentation, reporting, publication, and presentation of scientific data
- Actively network and engage in setting up and carrying out international collaborations
The exact research tasks will be defined, once a suitable candidate has been found, as we aim to build a team with complementary expertise.
Qualifications and personal qualities:
- The applicant must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent degree within structural biology, biophysics, protein science, or a complementary field, or have the doctoral thesis submitted prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded at the latest within 5 months after the deadline for applications.
- Hands-on experience from challenging structural biology projects is a pre-requisite
- Experience from international collaborations, scientific networking, and the use of large-scale research infrastructures is a strong asset
- Documented experience from membrane protein research is a strong asset
- Familiarity with state-of-the-art techniques of structural biology and biophysics, including cryo-EM and/or crystallography, is a requirement
- The ability to work both independently and as a responsible member of an international team is a requirement
- Creativity, motivation, persistence, flexibility, and scientific ambition will be highly valued
- Proficiency in both written and oral English is a requirement
- Personal qualities will be given weight in the selection
As the project is a multidisciplinary endeavour, a combination of different scientific backgrounds will be built for the research team. Hence, earlier scientific background can be from different fields related to structural biology and biophysics.
About the position of postdoctoral research fellow:
The position of postdoctoral research fellow is a fixed-term appointment with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. Postdoctoral fellowships are fixed term positions. You can not be employed as a postdoctoral fellow for more than one fixed term period at the same institution.
Upon appointment, applicants must submit a project proposal for the qualifying work including a work schedule. It is a requirement that the project is completed in the course of the period of employment.
The employee may be assigned required duties in the form of teaching and similar work at the department.
We can offer:
- Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment
- Salary level 62 (code 1352/pay framework 24.6) at present NOK 563 900 gross p.a., with a degree in Medicine or Dentistry level 63 (code 1352/pay framework 24.7) at present NOK 574 700, with a medical specialization level 65 (code 1352/pay framework 24.9) at present NOK 594 300, gross p.a. on the government salary scale. Further promotion will be after service seniority in the position.
- Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
- Good welfare benefits
Your application must include:
- a brief account of the applicant`s research interests and motivation for applying for the position
- transcripts and diplomas (applicants with education from other countries than Norway must enclose witnessed diplomas in both the original language and authorized translations) and documentation of submitted doctoral thesis
- complete list of publications
- publications (pdf) it is important that each of the scholarly works on which the committee should place special emphasis, is attached in its entirety
- two referees (name and contact information)
General information:
Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting: Prof. Petri Kursula, e-mail: petri.kursula@uib.no, www: https://www.uib.no/en/rg/petrikursula
The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.
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