There is a vacancy for a PhD Research Fellow in physical chemistry of pharmacy at the Department of Chemistry. The position is for a fixed-term period of 3 years with the possibility of a 4th year with compulsory other work (e.g. teaching duties at the Department). The position is financed by the University of Bergen.
The aim of the project is to develop new lipid nanoparticle (LNP) system for oppositely charged oligonucleotide-LNP delivery. Many cationic and ionizable lipids were developed for oligonucleotide delivery over the past couple of decades. The literature highlights direct links between the structure of the lipid and the resultant delivery efficiency and tolerability of the LNPs. To unleash the potential of DNA/RNA therapies, we intend to design novel lipid structures and LNP systems with increased delivery efficiency along with a metabolic and toxicity profile that would enable chronic dosing.
Qualifications and personal qualities:
- Applicants must hold a master’s degree or equivalent education in physical chemistry, colloidal chemistry, or pharmaceutics. Master students can apply provided they complete their final master exam before 30.06.2022. It is a condition of employment that the master’s degree has been awarded.
- Experience from the synthesis of surfactants is an advantage.
- Research experience of surfactant-polymer interaction is an advantage.
- Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and demonstrate good collaborative skills.
- Applicants must be proficient in both written and oral English.
- Applicants must have a good command of the Scandinavian languages.
Special requirements for the position
Strong capability in troubleshooting and development of advanced pharmaceutical formulation
Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates.
About the PhD Research Fellow :
The fellowship will be for a period of 3 years, with the possibility for a 4th year, consisting of 25 % compulsory work (e.g. teaching responsibilities at the department) distributed over the employment period. The 4th year is contingent on the qualifications of the candidate and the teaching needs of the department and will be decided by the head of department upon appointment.
The employment period may be reduced if you have previously been employed in a qualifying post (e.g. research fellow, research assistant).
About the research training
As a PhD Research Fellow, you must participate in an approved educational programme for a PhD degree within a period of 3 years. The deadline for applying for admission to the PhD programme at The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences is 2 months after you start your position or after the start of the research project that will lead to the PhD degree. It is a condition that you satisfy the enrolment requirements for the PhD programme at the University of Bergen.
We can offer:
- a good and professionally stimulating working environment
- salary at pay grade 54 (Code 1017/Pay range 20, alternative 10) in the state salary scale. This constitutes a gross annual salary of NOK 491 200. Further promotions are made according to length of service 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, including a short research proposal
- the names and contact information for two referees. One of these should be the main advisor for the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis
- CV
- transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. If you have not yet completed your master’s degree, please submit a statement from your institution confirming the expected date of award of your master’s degree. Your master’s degree must be documented with transcripts and/or diploma, alternatively a confirmation from your institution on completed degree and your grade, by 30.06.2022.
- relevant certificates/references
- approved documentation of proficiency in English (cf. English language requirements for PhD admission)
- a list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list)
- any publications in your name
The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge.
General information:
For further details about the position, please contact Associate Professor Wei Wang Department of Chemistry, e-mail wei.wang@uib.no.
The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. Age and gender balance among employees is therefore a goal. It is also a goal to recruit people with immigrant backgrounds. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.
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Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.
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