Stipendiat (4 år)

PhD position

The Faculty of Medicine, The Department of  Clinical Science , is offering a full-time PhD-position for a duration of four (4) years or a maximum of up to 4 months post-PhD completion, if the degree is achieved in less than four years. The position includes 25% mandatory duties such as teaching, exam work, or supervision, depending on departmental needs.

The position is part of the project “Personalized CAR design for haematological paediatric malignancies (Ped-HemaCAR) and funded by the University of Bergen.

About the project/work tasks:

• Development of Preclinical models of paediatric Acute Leukaemia's
  • Patient-derived xenograft models
  • Humanized avatar models
• Development of CAR-T constructs and CAR-T cells
• Immunophenotyping of paediatric samples and patient-derived xenograft models
• Phenotypic characterisation and Efficacy studies in vivo 

• Development and evaluation of induced pluripotent CD34+ stem cells 

   

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• The applicant must possess a Master`s degree or an equivalent in Pharmacy, Immunology or Molecular Biology. Candidates with an M.Sc in Pharmacy, who fulfill all the criteria of Qualifications and Personal Qualities below will be prioritized. 
• Candidates must have knowledge and practice of molecular biology techniques (Cloning, PCR, CRISPR/CRISPRi gene targeting, sequence analysis)
• Must be willing to learn and perform in vivo studies (i.e animal handling).
• Have experience with data processing and statistics, including relevant statistical programs.
• Must have a knowledge in hematological malignancies.
• Must have experience with advanced primary cellular culture (i.e. T cell isolation and expansion.
• Must have experience with basic analytical biochemistry techniques (western blots, protein assay), and experience with immunological methods (e.g. ELISA).
• Have experience with multicolour flow cytometry and Immunohistochemistry.
• Must have experience with data processing and statistics, including relevant statistical programs.
• Must have experience with the isolation and expansion of CAR-T cells.
• Must have experience with in vivo imaging (i.e. IVIS).
•  Experience from relevant research projects 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.
• Personal qualities will be emphasized

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/ (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 (https://www.uib.no/en/med/150691/admission-requirements-faculty-medicine#educational-background)

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

About the PhD position:

About the PhD position: The duration of the PhD position is 4 years. At least three years of work should be dedicated to the doctoral research. The remaining time is allocated to other career-promoting work that will help the employee qualify for relevant careers that require research competence.

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 540 500 (code 1017, pay grade 55) 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 557 100 (code 1017, pay grade 57). Medical specialist starts on salary NOK 575 400 (code 1017, pay grade 59) 
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Good welfare benefits (https://www.uib.no/en/foremployees/30808/welfare)

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/ (https://hkdir.no/en/foreign-education/education-from-outside-of-norway/recognition-of-foreign-higher-education-bachelor-master-and-phd/how-to-apply-foreign-higher-education). 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) (https://www.uib.no/en/med/115526/english-language-requirements-phd-admission)
• Complete list of publications and scientific work you want to be evaluated
• Any publication in your name
• Two references (name and contact information)
• The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge

General information:

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting: Emmet Mc Cormack or Pascal Gelebart e-mail: emmet.mc.cormack@uib.no or pascal.gelebart@uib.no phone: +47 55973097

«UiB must follow Norway's export control regulations when processing applications for this position.» 

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.

We encourage men to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply.

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 (https://www.uib.no/en/hr/74459/appointment-process).