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.