2015 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Ancient DNA and Evolutionary Genomics, Norway

University of Oslo

University of Oslo is inviting application for a postdoctoral research fellowship in ancient DNA and evolutionary genomics of Viking Age plants and animals at the Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis (CEES). Applicants must hold a PhD-degree (or other corresponding education equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree) with a background within population genomics, evolutionary genomics and/or ancient DNA research. The candidate should be able to document strong analytical skills and experience in the laboratory. Experience with ancient DNA, analytical or experimental, will be an advantage. The application deadline is 17 October 2014.

Study Subject(s):

Fellowship is awarded in the field of Ancient DNA and Evolutionary Genomics of Viking Age plants and animals at the Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis (CEES), Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.

Course Level:

Fellowship is available for undertaking postdoctoral research project at University of Oslo in Norway.

Scholarship Provider:

University of Oslo, Norway (project is funded by the Norwegian Research Council)

Scholarship can be taken at:

Norway

Eligibility:

-Applicants must hold a PhD-degree (or other corresponding education equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree) with a background within population genomics, evolutionary genomics and/or ancient DNA research. The candidate should be able to document strong analytical skills and experience in the laboratory. Experience with ancient DNA, analytical or experimental, will be an advantage.

-The candidate will work in close collaboration with the rest of the team at CEES, NHM and KHM, as well as our national and international partners (Denmark and Great Britain) within this project. Some time will be spent visiting the collaborating partners overseas. We seek a highly motivated, enthusiastic person with the ambition to gain insight and publish papers in leading, international journals, and in possession of good interpersonal skills and willing to work in close collaboration with others.

-A good command of English is required.

Scholarship Open for International Students:

Norwegian and Foreign applicants can apply for this postdoctoral research fellowship.

Number of award(s):

One postdoctoral research fellowship will be available.

Duration of award(s):

Applications are invited for a two-year position as a postdoctoral research fellow.

What does it cover?

Pay Grade: 57-65 (NOK 482 800 -559 600 per year, depending on qualifications)

Selection Criteria:

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition of being a leading research faculty. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

Online Application:

The mode of applying is online. The application must include:

-Application letter including a statement of interest, briefly summarizing your scientific work and interests, and a personal assessment focusing on how you fit the description of the person we seek

-A brief (1 A4) project plan for the research to be undertaken

-CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activities)

-Copies of educational certificates and transcript of records

-A complete list of publications and unpublished works, and up to 5 academic work that 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.

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The application deadline is 17 October 2014.

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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Neuroimaging at University of Oslo in Norway, 2015

University of Oslo

Scholarship Description:

University of Oslo

One Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is accessible at the K.G. Jebsen Centre for Psychosis Research – TOP study, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo and Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway. The K.G. Jebsen Centre is integrated with the Norwegian Centre for Mental Disorders Research (NORMENT), which was newly approved Centre of Excellence status from the Research Council of Norway. The NORMENT research center coordinates a large translational multisite study involving all psychiatric hospital departments in Oslo and numerous groups at the University of Oslo.

Study Subject(s):

Fellowship is awarded in the field of neuroimaging at the K.G. Jebsen Centre for Psychosis Research, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo.

Course Level:

Fellowship is available for undertaking postdoctoral research project at University of Oslo in Norway.

Scholarship Provider:

University of Oslo, Norway

Scholarship can be taken at:

Norway

Scholarship Application Deadline:

The application deadline is October 19th 2014.

Eligibility:

-Applicants should have a doctoral degree (PhD) in computer science, neuroimaging, neuroscience, biomedical engineering, psychology, or medicine with a documented interest in biological psychology/psychiatry, neuroscience and quantitative analysis.

-The applicant have an understanding of Linux environment and MR data analysis (e.g. FreeSurfer, FSL), and experience with neuroimaging statistics.

-The ideal candidate has a strong CV, with methodological and/ or applied expertise, an excellent potential and genuine attention to apply and develop data breakdown tools and neuroimaging methodology for this project.

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are a prerequisite. Applicants who have handed in their thesis for evaluation are also encouraged to apply, caveat the thesis is accepted.

Scholarship Open Students:

Norwegian and Foreign applicants can apply for this postdoctoral research fellowship.

Number of award(s):

One postdoctoral research fellowship is available.

Duration of award(s):

The postdoctoral position is obtainable for two years with possibility of one year prolongation.

What does it cover?

-An exciting research environment with a multidisciplinary profile and excellent opportunities for academic development.

-Pay Grade: LTR 57-67 from NOK 473 400 to NOK 569 000, depending on qualifications.

-Positive pension arrangements

-Smart welfare arrangements

How to Apply: 

The mode of applying is online. The application must include:

-Application letter.

-CV (summarizing education certificates and letters of recommendation).

-All applicants must submit a complete list of publications and all academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee.

Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their university’s grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.

Accreditation:

The University of Oslo is Norway’s leading institution of research and education with 28000 students and 7000 employees. Its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally esteemed research communities make UiO an important contributor to society.

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