Associate Professor position in the Impact of biocompatibility

About the position / About the job

At the Faculty of Dentisty, Insitute of Clinical Dentistry, a permanent position (100%) as Associate Professor is available. 

We are looking for a colleague who will be responsible for establishing and coordinating a new Master ‘s programme in Biomaterials for functional tissue reconstruction, and, together with colleagues, contribute to excellence in research and teaching.

The candidate will work in close collaboration with the the research center Functional tissue reconstruction (FUTURE), consisting of the Department of Biomaterials and the Oral Research laboratory. The institute is seeking a candidate with a strong background and track record in stem cell and developmental biology, in cell culture, cell-biomaterial interactions, tissue engineering, inflammation studies, and tissue regeneration. The ideal candidate will also have extensive experience in cell differentiation analysis and biocompatibility assessment in biomaterial-based approaches, for cell-biomaterial interactions in tissue engineering, inflammation and tissue regeneration studies.
The candidate should be in an active phase of his or her career, and have experience in acquiring and managing large externally financed projects in the field.

More about the position / Key Responsibilities:

• Establish, coordinate and teach in a new 2-year Master’s programme in Biomaterials for functional tissue reconstruction, in English.
• Managing and delivering specialized courses for master's students in biocompatibility and the role of expert curation in artificial intelligence to develop databases and tools for utilizing large biological datasets.
• Undertaking subject-specific research. the position in more detail and/or present the project description.

Requirements:

• Fluent in English
• A PhD and research experience in cell-biomaterial interactions and omics approaches for tissue regeneration studies.
• A solid understanding of in vitro techniques for various cell types and the concept of biocompatibility both in vitro and in vivo.
• Experienced in supervising master’s students and capable of adapting teaching methods to address the diverse academic backgrounds of students.
• Comfortable teaching tissue engineering, biocompatibility assessment techniques, and systemic adverse effects to students coming from various disciplines.
• Experience with Canvas, flipped classroom teaching techniques, web based courses, and open-source tools and applications.
• The ability to teach at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels within a university setting.
• The appointee must be able to lead and initiate research, supervise doctoral degree students, participate in teaching and examination work at all levels, and undertake administrative tasks, in accordance with applicable provisions. 

Desirable:

• Proficient in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language.
• Formal pedagogical qualifications would be advantageous, although development is offered as part of the appointment.
• Experience with web frameworks, Internet services such as email, web, and database servers. 
• An existing work-permit for Norway, although application can be made for the right candidate.
• Large national- and international network of collaborators.
• Capable of designing and analysing surveys.

Qualifications 

Qualification requirements

• A PhD in a relevant field, or competence at an equivalent level documented through scientific work of the same scope and quality.
• Basic university pedagogical competence according to UiO's guidelines. Applicants who cannot document basic university pedagogical competence at the time of employment must acquire this within two years of employment.
• Proficiency in written and spoken Norwegian and English is a prerequisite for performing all the duties of the position. Applicants who cannot document Norwegian language skills at the B2 level (or another Scandinavian language) must be able to document this within three years of employment.

Preferred selection criteria / Preferred skills

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Enthusiasm about learning and education.
• Open to innovative models of learning and teaching.
• Self-motivated and capable of taking initiative.

UiO has developed a matrix for the assessement of qualifications, which exemplifies results/competence, documentation, and reflection for all areas of the competency profile. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with this matrix and make use of it when applying for the position.

Personal skills 

• Good communication skills, the ability to co-operate, awareness of responsibility, and personal suitability will be taken into account.

Employment in the position is based on a comprehensive assessment of all qualification requirements applicable to the position, including personal qualifications.

We offer 

• Exciting and meaningful tasks in an organization with an important societal mission, contributing to knowledge development, education, and enlightenment that promote sustainable, fair, and knowledge-based societal development.
• Committed colleagues in a good working environment. 
• Good welfare schemes.
• Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours.
• A workplace with good development and career opportunities. 
• Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes.
• Salary in position as Associate Professor, position code 1011 in salary range NOK from 720 000 to 800 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.

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Inclusive worklife and diversity at UiO

Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.

UiO aims for gender balance in permanent scientific positions.

We hope that you will apply for the position. 

More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here.

• Questions about the position - Professor Håvard Josten Haugen

Application

Your application should include:

• Application letter.
• CV.
• A complete list of publications.
• Transcripts and certificates.
• An educational portfolio (3-6 pages) providing a comprehensive and systematic presentation of the applicant’s educational expertise.
• Overview and brief explanation of any works that must be subject to qualitative assessment and copies of such works, as well as copies of these works (up to 10 publications).
• Overview of supervision of under- and post-graduate students. It is advantageous if the confirmation of the supervision is attached.
• Documentation and reflection relating to the applicant’s own qualification within the areas of applied knowledge, academic management, administration and personal qualities relevant to the position.
• Contact information for 2-3 references.

Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click "Apply for the position".

When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language.

General information

Interviews and trial lecture will be used in the selection process. The best qualified candidates will invited for interviews.

Applicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we can't, you will hear from us.

Please refer to the Rules for Appointments to Professorships and Associate Professorships at the University of Oslo, Rules for practicing the requirement for basic pedagogical competence at the University of Oslo and Guide for applicants for Professor and Associate professor positions - University of Oslo. 

The University of Oslo has a transfer agreement with all employees that is intended to secure the rights to all research results etc.

Interviews (alternatively: and trial lecture) will form part of the appointment process. The entire breadth of qualifications will be assessed in ranking competent applicants.
The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology.  

After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.