PhD position in nutrition/clinical nutrition
One PhD position is available for 3-4
years at the Department of Nutrition, Institute of Basic Medical
Sciences, University of Oslo
Job Description
An important aim of the project is to use nutrigenomics approaches, in order to provide novel insight how dietary fat regulates gene expression and metabolic pathways related to CVD risk in humans and to identify early biomarkers related to the development of CVD. Experimentally, this will be achieved by integrating data from peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) whole genome gene expression profiles, plasma metabolome profiles, lipid profiles and circulating inflammatory markers from a well-designed dietary intervention study using biostatistics/bioinformatics tools.
The objective of a research fellowship is completion of research training to the level of a doctoral degree. Candidates must have completed higher education equivalent to a Norwegian master degree and be granted admission to the Faculty’s PhD program. The grade requirements is an average grade of no less than grad B on subjects at master’s level and on master thesis. Subjects on bachelor’s level should be no less than grade C. The fellowship period is 3 years devoted to research training or 4 years with a 25 % teaching commitment. The period devoted to research training may be reduced within the framework of pertaining regulations based on previously held research training positions. The research fellow is expected to complete the project within the set fellowship period. Please also refer to the regulations concerning terms and conditions of employment for the post as research fellow: link.
Qualifications:
We offer
The application must include:
In assessing applications, particular emphasis will be placed upon the academic and personal ability of the candidate to complete the project within the given timeframe.
Applicants may be called in for an interview.
In accordance with the University of Oslo´s equal opportunities policy, we invite applications from all interested individuals regardless of gender or ethnicity.
The University of Oslo has an agreement regarding acquisition of rights to work results for all employees, with the aim to secure rights to research results, etc.
According to the Norwegian Freedom of Information Act (offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.
Job Description
An important aim of the project is to use nutrigenomics approaches, in order to provide novel insight how dietary fat regulates gene expression and metabolic pathways related to CVD risk in humans and to identify early biomarkers related to the development of CVD. Experimentally, this will be achieved by integrating data from peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) whole genome gene expression profiles, plasma metabolome profiles, lipid profiles and circulating inflammatory markers from a well-designed dietary intervention study using biostatistics/bioinformatics tools.
The objective of a research fellowship is completion of research training to the level of a doctoral degree. Candidates must have completed higher education equivalent to a Norwegian master degree and be granted admission to the Faculty’s PhD program. The grade requirements is an average grade of no less than grad B on subjects at master’s level and on master thesis. Subjects on bachelor’s level should be no less than grade C. The fellowship period is 3 years devoted to research training or 4 years with a 25 % teaching commitment. The period devoted to research training may be reduced within the framework of pertaining regulations based on previously held research training positions. The research fellow is expected to complete the project within the set fellowship period. Please also refer to the regulations concerning terms and conditions of employment for the post as research fellow: link.
Qualifications:
- Applicants must hold a master degree (equivalent to Norwegian master degrees) in nutrition/clinical nutrition/molecular nutrition or similar.
- Applicant must be granted admission to the Faculty’s PhD program
- We are looking for motivated individuals with the personal prerequisites to carry out the project
- Interest for laboratory work and previous research experience/knowledge about whole genome transcriptome or metabolome analysis will be an advantage
- Previous research experience with statistical tools is an advantage
- Previous research experience/knowledge within the field of nutrition, intake of fat and risk of cardiovascular disease will be emphasized
- An adequate level of English and Norwegian language skills is necessary. The language of tuition will normally be Norwegian
- Excellent command of written and oral English
- Good collaboration skills
- Previous publications within the field of nutrition research will be emphasized
We offer
- Salary ranging from pay grade: 50 – 56 (NOK 416 600 – 460 400)
- Stimulating and attractive work environment
- Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
- Attractive welfare benefits
The application must include:
- Application letter (including a summary of the applicant's scientific work and interests and describing how she/he fits the description of the person we seek)
- CV ( education since high school (place, grade), positions held and details of academic work)
- List of publications, published abstracts, presentations
- Copies of educational certificates and transcripts of records
- Names and contact details of 2-3 referees (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)
In assessing applications, particular emphasis will be placed upon the academic and personal ability of the candidate to complete the project within the given timeframe.
Applicants may be called in for an interview.
In accordance with the University of Oslo´s equal opportunities policy, we invite applications from all interested individuals regardless of gender or ethnicity.
The University of Oslo has an agreement regarding acquisition of rights to work results for all employees, with the aim to secure rights to research results, etc.
According to the Norwegian Freedom of Information Act (offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.
- Region:
- Oslo
- Working hours:
- Full-time
- Application deadline:
- 12/06/2016
- Expected Start Date:
- 01/09/2016
- Location:
- Department of nutrition
- Reference number:
- 2016/5152
- Home page:
- http://www.med.uio.no/
- Contacts:
- Professor Stine Marie Ulven
Telephone: +47 22851102
