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PhD position

The Faculty of Medicine, Department of  biomedicine, is offering a full-time PhD-position for a duration of three (3) years).

A PhD position is available within the “Bioanalytics and Intermediary Metabolism” research group, which is part of the “Systems Biology and Translational Cell Signaling” research unit. The “Bioanalytics and intermediary Metabolism” group, headed by Marcel Kwiatkowski, is specialised in mass spectrometric cross-OMICs to investigate molecular mechanisms at the interface of metabolism and protein function in the context of cellular homeostasis and epigenetics.

About the project/work tasks:

• Investigating the molecular mechanisms at the interface between metabolism and signalling in the context of cellular homeostasis and epigenetics
• Development of subcellular proteo-metabolomics and fluxomics workflows to investigate the dynamics hub molecules (Acyl-CoAs, CoA, SAM) and protein/histone modifications (acylation, methylation)
• Study the impact of xenobiotics on cellular metabolism and epigenetic signalling 

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• The applicant must possess a Master`s degree or an equivalent in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology or Chemistry.
• Hands-on experiences in cell biology, molecular biology including mammalian cell culture and protein biochemistry are required
• Profound knowledge in bioinformatics, especially Python and/or R are required
• Experience from relevant research projects investigating cellular metabolism, and/or protein modifications and signalling, respectively, will be considered as positive 
• Experience in LC-MS and mass spectrometry will be considered as positive
• The candidate should demonstrate the ability to work independently and in a structured manner, while also being capable of effective collaboration with others
• The applicant must exhibit both the ability and motivation to undertake a PhD project.
• Fluency in both oral and written English is required, see documentation requirements for further details.

The applicant’s personal suitability for the position is a significant factor in the evaluation.

Applicants whose educational qualifications are from countries other than Norway must provide a certified translation of the diploma and transcript of grades to English or a Scandinavian language, if the original documents are not in any of these languages. It is also required that the applicant submit a review from the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir) to verify whether the education in question (bachelor and master's degree) is of a scope and level that corresponds to the level of a Norwegian master’s degree. Please see https://hkdir.no/en/ for more information about HK-dir’s general recognition. The review process by HK-dir may take some time. Therefore, please submit your application to HK-dir as soon as you decide to apply for the position. If you do not receive a response within the application deadline, you must include documentation from HK-dir confirming receipt of your application. Please note that the automatic recognition offered by HK-dir insufficient and will not be accepted as basis for admission to the PhD programme. Applicants with education from a Nordic country or those with a medical degree from the EEA area and a license to practice medicine in Norway are exempt from the requirement for HK-dir assessment. For more information please refer to the Admission requirements at the Faculty of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine | UiB

Additionally, please review the documentation requirements for language qualifications: http://www.uib.no/en/med/115526/english-language-requirements-phd-admission

About the PhD position (applies to university PhD positions):

Organized research training (PhD program):

The selected candidate will be required to enrol in the University of Bergen’s approved PhD programme, aiming to complete the degree within three years. Admission to the organized research training (PhD program) at the Faculty is essential for this position. 

Application for admission to the PhD programme, including a project plan outline for the training plan, must be submitted no later than three months after the date of commencement.

The PhD-position:

PhD-positions are fixed-term appointments. Candidates cannot be employed in a PhD position for more than one fixed-term period at the same institution, nor have held a similar position at any institution within the region. 

We can offer:

• Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment
• Salary NOK 570 000 (code 1017) in the state salary scale. For applicants with at least one year of employment in a position as a General Practitioner or Dentist, salary NOK 585 000. Medical specialist starts on salary NOK 605 000Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Good welfare benefits

Your application must include:

• A brief account of the applicant`s research interests and motivation for applying for the position
• Certified copies of diplomas and transcripts of grades
• Applicants whose educational qualifications are from countries other than Norway must provide a certified translation of their diploma and transcript of grades into English or a Scandinavian language if the original documents are not in any of these languages. Additionally, applicants are required to submit a review from the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir) to verify whether their education (bachelor’s and master’s degrees) is of a scope and level that corresponds to a Norwegian master’s degree. For more information about HK-dir’s general recognition process, please see: https://hkdir.no/en/. The review process by HK-dir may take some time. Therefore, please submit your application to HK-dir as soon as you decide to apply for the position. If you do not receive a response within the application deadline, you must include documentation from HK-dir confirming receipt of your application.
• Documentation of language skills (English)
• Complete list of publications and scientific work you want to be evaluated
• Any publication in your name
• Two references (name and contact information)

General information:

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting: Professor Marcel Kwiatkowski (marcel.kwiatkowski@uib.no).

Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better. UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age.

The University of Bergen is subjected to the regulation for export control system. The regulation will be applied in the processing of the applications. 

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. By indicating such circumstances in your application, you may receive favourable consideration. We ensure that at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups is invited for an interview as part of our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity. For further information about the recruitment process, click here.

Life as a PhD candidate at UiB

Marion Claireaux tells about life and work as a PhD candidate at UiB.

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