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Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Membrane Proteins Structural Biology)

Overview

A post-doctoral position for an initial two years with possibility of extension is available in the laboratory of Dr. Preben Morth. The Postdoctoral position is funded by an NCMM grant and is available from the 1st of October. The Focus of the research will include membrane protein involved with osmoregualtion and anion transport in bacteria and higher eukaryotes. Projects focus on bicarbonate transport through the plasma membrane and the intra cellular complexes involved with their tight control.

NCMM, was established in 2007 as a partner institution of the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (www.embl.org). NCMM is located in brand new laboratories in the University of Oslo and National Hospital Biomedical Campus in the Oslo Research Park and Preclinical Medicine buildings. A new Structural Biology laboratory at NCMM, headed by Dr. J. Preben Morth has been established, with focus in membrane proteins. This new laboratory is well equipped for a modern approach to structural biology, it include recombinant expression in bacterial and eukaryotic systems, new protein purification equipment and incubators. There is excellent synchrotron access to ESRF through the Norwegian bag proposal.

The University of Oslo has an in-house mass spectroscopy department for fast protein identification, facilities for electrophysiology and visualization equipment with electron microscopy and confocal microscopy.

Applicants must have a PhD, and should have extensive experience with Vector design and cloning in E. coli and baculovirus or yeast expression systems, protein purification and characterization. Experience with membrane proteins and protein crystallography will be an advantage but not necessary. A good command of English is required.


Oslo is a vibrant city in the south of Norway, with ready access to skiing in the winter and hiking in the summer. The Oslo bay and most of the coastline offer excellent scuba diving opportunities.

Please also refer to the regulations pertaining to the conditions of employment for post-doctoral fellowship positions:
http://www.uio.no/admhb/reglhb/personal/tilsettingvitenskapelig/regulationstermcondition.xml

Salary:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (SKO, 1352), pay grade: 57 – 64 (NOK 448 200– 510 000 depending on experience and qualifications)

The application must include:

- Application letter including a statement of interest, summarizing the applicant's scientific work and interests and describing how she/he fits the description of the person we seek
- CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity), including a list of published and unpublished works
- Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records, letters of recommendation
- A complete list of publications and up to 5 academic works 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)
- Extended Applicant Form, to be filled in by the applicant

http://www.uio.no/om/jobb-ved-uio/ledige-stillinger/2010/vitenskapelige/sokerskjema_GBR.rtf

Closing date for applications: 15. August, 2010

The application should be sent electronically as a single pdf-file to recruitment@ncmm.uio.no labelled with Ref.no.: 2010/8649

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. In accordance with the University of Oslo’s equal opportunities policy, we invite applications from all interested individuals regardless of gender or ethnicity.

Contacts:
Requests for application information should be directed to CAO Elin Kaurstad E-mail: e.k.kaurstad@ncmm.uio.no

Requests for further information and inquiries regarding the post can be directed to Group Leader J.Preben Morth, PhD. E-mail: jpm@mb.au.dk

Please see the following URL for further details and guidelines for appointment to research fellowships at the University of Oslo:
http://www.matnat.uio.no/internt/administrasjonen/personal/Forskrifter-phd-postdoc-eng.pdf

The University of Oslo (UiO) wishes to achieve a more equal gender distribution of scientific staff. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
UiO has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.


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