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PhD Research Fellow in Molecular biology - (ref no 2010/4813) Vacancy text:
The Department of Molecular Biosciences (Institutt for molekylær biovitenskap; IMBV) conducts research and teaching at bachelor and postgraduate level in molecular biology, biochemistry and physiology. The scientific activity is organized into four research programs: The Protein Program, The Physiology Program, The Cell Biology Program and The Gene Program. For more information, see http://www.imbv.uio.no/
The fellowship is for a period of up to 4 years, with 25 % compulsory work. Starting date no later than 1 October, 2010.
Job description:
The position is associated with the research group of Professor Reidunn B. Aalen and will be conducted at the Department of Molecular Biosciences (IMBV). Aalen¿s group is member of the Gene Regulation and Epigenetics Consortium (GREC) which represents a prioritized research field at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The successful candidate will be required to use a maximum of 25% of his/her time in assisting courses at IMBV (teaching duty). The project focuses on molecular mechanisms and genetic interactions of cell separation (abscission) in plants.
During growth and development cells in multicellular organisms can communicate by secreting ligands that bind to membrane-bound receptors of neighbouring cells. The model plant Arabidopsis has more than 400 such receptors, but only eight ligand-receptor pairs have so far been identified (Butenko et al., Trends Plant Sci, 2009).
One of these is the small peptide INFLORESCENCE DEFICIENT IN ABSCISSION (IDA), which signals through the receptors HAESA (HAE) and HEASA-LIKE 2 (HSL2) (Stenvik et al., Plant Cell, 2008). Mutations in the IDA gene result in plants without normal floral organ loss (abscission). Gene expression patterns indicate that members of the gene family encoding IDA-LIKE (IDL) genes (IDL1-5) are involved in other cell-separation events. The major aim of this project is to decipher the signaling pathway from the IDA/IDL ligands, via their receptors and MAP kinase cascade to the transcription factors controlling the genes involved in breakdown of cell walls between adjacent cells. Genes downstream in the IDA-HAE HSL2 signaling pathway will be identified from 20 mutant lines that suppress the ida mutation.
At present there are one post.doc.s and two PhD-students engaged in the studies of cell separation events and two PhD student involved in other GREC-relevant projects in Aalen's group. GREC aims at creating a strong scientific environment for gene regulation and epigenetics studies. On the topic ligand-receptor interaction/cell separation there is extensive collaboration with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim (Professor Atle Bones' group), as well as research groups in Germany, USA and the UK. A research visit abroad to collaborating partners may be an opportunity for the PhD-student.
Applicants may submit a project proposal for the qualifying work during the program. The project proposal should include research topic, main issues, as well as choice of theory and method.
Eligible Candidates
Applicants must hold a Master's degree or equivalent in molecular biology, or molecular genetics.
The applicant must be qualified for the doctoral program within these disciplines. Experience from work on Arabidopsis is expected. Experience with DNA/RNA methods, cloning and genetic analysis is an advantage.
The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.
The fellowship requires admission to the research training programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. An approved plan for the research training, including a project outline, must be submitteed no later than two months after taking up the position, and the admission must be approved within three months. For more information see:
http://www.uio.no/admhb/reglhb/personal/tilsettingvitenskapelig/regulationstermcondition.xml
A good command of English is required of all students attending the University of Oslo.
http://www.matnat.uio.no/english/research/education/proficiency_in_English.html
Salary:
PhD Research Fellow (SKO 1017), pay grade: 45-51 (NOK 355 400 ¿ 394 200 per year, depending on seniority/qualifications)
The application must include:
- Application letter
- CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications)
- Copies of educational certificates and letters of recommendation
- List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
- Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)
Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University¿s grading system. Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.
Closing date for applications: 15 May, 2010
The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.
The University of Oslo has a goal of recruiting more women in academic positions.
Women are encouraged to apply.
The University of Oslo also has a goal of recruiting ethnic minorities to Norway in academic positions. Ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply. Application form
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity
PhD Research Fellow in Molecular biology - (ref no 2010/4813) Vacancy text:
The Department of Molecular Biosciences (Institutt for molekylær biovitenskap; IMBV) conducts research and teaching at bachelor and postgraduate level in molecular biology, biochemistry and physiology. The scientific activity is organized into four research programs: The Protein Program, The Physiology Program, The Cell Biology Program and The Gene Program. For more information, see http://www.imbv.uio.no/
The fellowship is for a period of up to 4 years, with 25 % compulsory work. Starting date no later than 1 October, 2010.
Job description:
The position is associated with the research group of Professor Reidunn B. Aalen and will be conducted at the Department of Molecular Biosciences (IMBV). Aalen¿s group is member of the Gene Regulation and Epigenetics Consortium (GREC) which represents a prioritized research field at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The successful candidate will be required to use a maximum of 25% of his/her time in assisting courses at IMBV (teaching duty). The project focuses on molecular mechanisms and genetic interactions of cell separation (abscission) in plants.
During growth and development cells in multicellular organisms can communicate by secreting ligands that bind to membrane-bound receptors of neighbouring cells. The model plant Arabidopsis has more than 400 such receptors, but only eight ligand-receptor pairs have so far been identified (Butenko et al., Trends Plant Sci, 2009).
One of these is the small peptide INFLORESCENCE DEFICIENT IN ABSCISSION (IDA), which signals through the receptors HAESA (HAE) and HEASA-LIKE 2 (HSL2) (Stenvik et al., Plant Cell, 2008). Mutations in the IDA gene result in plants without normal floral organ loss (abscission). Gene expression patterns indicate that members of the gene family encoding IDA-LIKE (IDL) genes (IDL1-5) are involved in other cell-separation events. The major aim of this project is to decipher the signaling pathway from the IDA/IDL ligands, via their receptors and MAP kinase cascade to the transcription factors controlling the genes involved in breakdown of cell walls between adjacent cells. Genes downstream in the IDA-HAE HSL2 signaling pathway will be identified from 20 mutant lines that suppress the ida mutation.
At present there are one post.doc.s and two PhD-students engaged in the studies of cell separation events and two PhD student involved in other GREC-relevant projects in Aalen's group. GREC aims at creating a strong scientific environment for gene regulation and epigenetics studies. On the topic ligand-receptor interaction/cell separation there is extensive collaboration with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim (Professor Atle Bones' group), as well as research groups in Germany, USA and the UK. A research visit abroad to collaborating partners may be an opportunity for the PhD-student.
Applicants may submit a project proposal for the qualifying work during the program. The project proposal should include research topic, main issues, as well as choice of theory and method.
Eligible Candidates
Applicants must hold a Master's degree or equivalent in molecular biology, or molecular genetics.
The applicant must be qualified for the doctoral program within these disciplines. Experience from work on Arabidopsis is expected. Experience with DNA/RNA methods, cloning and genetic analysis is an advantage.
The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.
The fellowship requires admission to the research training programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. An approved plan for the research training, including a project outline, must be submitteed no later than two months after taking up the position, and the admission must be approved within three months. For more information see:
http://www.uio.no/admhb/reglhb/personal/tilsettingvitenskapelig/regulationstermcondition.xml
A good command of English is required of all students attending the University of Oslo.
http://www.matnat.uio.no/english/research/education/proficiency_in_English.html
Salary:
PhD Research Fellow (SKO 1017), pay grade: 45-51 (NOK 355 400 ¿ 394 200 per year, depending on seniority/qualifications)
The application must include:
- Application letter
- CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications)
- Copies of educational certificates and letters of recommendation
- List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
- Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)
Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University¿s grading system. Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.
Closing date for applications: 15 May, 2010
The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.
The University of Oslo has a goal of recruiting more women in academic positions.
Women are encouraged to apply.
The University of Oslo also has a goal of recruiting ethnic minorities to Norway in academic positions. Ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply. Application form
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this opportunity
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