Postdoctoral Fellow in Molecular Biology

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About the position

The aim of the project is to unravel the impact of the MRI gene on neuroprotection, neurogenesis, and neurovascular regeneration in cerebral ischemic stroke models. In the short term, the project will explore mechanisms underlying stroke pathology with MRI deficiency using animal models and 3D human neural organoid models. In the long term, this project will unravel new mechanistic insight underlying the neurological outcomes in patients suffering from ischemic stroke, leading to the development of treatment strategies and improving stroke recovery.

Duties of the position

• Determine how MRI impacts neuroprotection, neurogenesis, and neural regeneration in neonatal mice after hypoxia-ischemia. 
• Determine the impact of MRI on ischemic stroke recovery by modeling hypoxic and ischemic brain injury using 3D human brain organoids. 
• Determine the role of MRI in neurovascular regeneration by modeling hypoxia-ischemia in 3D human neurovascular organoids. 
• Assess the impact of MRI on the diseased human fetal brain. 

Required selection criteria

• You must have completed a Norwegian doctoral degree or corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian PhD in molecular and cell biology. If you can document that the PhD thesis has been submitted, your application can be assessed even if you have not yet defended your dissertation. Documentation of the obtained doctoral degree must be presented before you can take up the position.
• Documented experience in single cell/nuclei transcriptomics, mouse brain histology, brain hypoxia ischemia, immunostaining and high-resolution confocal microscopy
• Good written and oral English language skills

PLEASE NOTE: For detailed information about what the application must contain, see paragraph ?About the application?.

As a result of the new Act relating to universities and university colleges with associated regulations of 01/08/2024, NTNU has, during a transitional period (for decisions on employment in recruitment positions before 1 August 2025), chosen to use the terms of employment in the old regulations of 31 January 2006 no. 102 on terms of employment for positions such as postdoctoral fellow, research fellow, scientific assistant and specialist candidate

Preferred selection criteria

• Experience in single cell/nuclei RNA sequencing
• Experience in hypoxia ischemia brain models
• Experience in growing brain organoids
• Experience in high-resolution confocal microscopy
• Experience in immuno-staining

Personal characteristics

• Ability to work independently and with scientific, experimental, or technological creativity
• Motivated and excellent team player with positive attitude and with high ambitions on behalf of yourself and the group
• Inquisitive with ambitions of acquiring new knowledge and skills

We offer 

• exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment
• an open and  inclusi ve work environment with dedicated colleagues
• favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• e mployee benefits

Diversity

Diversity is a strength, and at NTNU we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity in society and that makes use of the potential of the population's collective skills. Our vision is Knowledge for a better world and our values ??are creative, critical, constructive and respectful. We believe that an organization that is equal, diverse and gender-balanced is essential for us to achieve our goals.

We strive to attract employees with different skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving of our societal mission in research and education.

If you think this position is relevant and interesting, we encourage you to apply, regardless of gender, functional ability and cultural background, or whether you have been out of work for a period of time.

Salary and conditions

As a Postdoctoral Fellow (code 1352) you are normally paid from gross NOK 594 500,- per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The period of employment is 3 years.

As an employee at NTNU, it is important to keep yourself up to date with academic and organizational changes and to adapt to them. 

For the necessary professional and social interaction, it is a prerequisite that you are physically present and available to the institution on a daily basis.

About the application 

The application and supporting documentation to be used as the basis for the assessment must be in English.

Publications and other scientific work must follow the application. Please note that applications are only evaluated based on the information available on the application deadline. You should ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the criteria which are set out above. 

If, for any reason, you have taken a career break or have had an atypical career and wish to disclose this in your application, the selection committee will take this into account, recognizing that the quantity of your research may be reduced as a result.

The application must include:

• CV, certificates and diplomas
• transcripts and diplomas for bachelor's-, master's- and PhD degrees. 
• A list of up to five international peer-reviewed research articles that you consider to be the most relevant for the position. The list should include a justification of the articles? relevance and a description of your contributions to the works
• Name and address of three referees

If all or parts of your education has been taken abroad, we also ask you to attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education. Description of the documentation required can be found here . If you already have a statement from Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir) , please attach this as well.

Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint works, you must attach a brief description of your participation.

If you have had leave or another break in your career, it is important that this is stated in your application so that the selection committee can take this into account and that the amount of your research may be reduced as a result.

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal qualities. Motivation, ambitions and potential for research will also be emphasized in the assessment of the candidates.

NTNU recognizes a wide range of academic contributions and is committed to follow evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment DORA and the obligations in CoARA (responsible assessment of research and recognition of a greater breadth of academic contributions in accordance with NTNU's social mission).

General information 

A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you wish to be exempt from entry on the public list of applicants, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with current legislation . You will be notified if the exemption is not granted.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Magnar Bjørås, phone: +47 73598474, email: [email protected]. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR advisor Vebjørn F. Andreassen, email: [email protected].

The appointment is carried out in accordance with the principles of the State Employees Act , and Export control legislation that regulates the export of knowledge, technology and services). Candidates who, after assessment of the application and attachments, are considered to be in conflict with the criteria in the latter act, will not be able to be employed. 

If you find this position interesting, and in accordance with your qualifications, please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates attached. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered.?Upon request, you must be able to obtain certified copies of your documentation.

Application deadline: 30.01.2025

For practical information about working at NTNU, please visit this webpage. 

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