Universitetet i Oslo (UiO) leter etter Professor/ Associate Professor of Molecular Medicine combined with a 20 % position at Ahus i Lørenskog, Viken, Norge | LinkedIn (2023)

Job description

The Institute of Clinical Medicine has a vacant position as Professor or Associate Professor (depending on academic qualifications) of Molecular Medicine at the Institute of Clinical Medicine, Division of Medicine and Laboratory Sciences, Department of Clinical Molecular Biology, Campus Akershus University Hospital. The position as Professor/Associate Professor (100%) may be combined with a part-time (20 %) position at Division of Medicine at Akershus University Hospital.

The Department of Clinical Molecular Biology (EpiGen), Division of Medicine and Laboratory Sciences at Akershus University Hospital, is a joint research facility between Akershus University Hospital and the University of Oslo, Faculty of Medicine. The goal of the Department is to perform research at the international research front that integrates high-quality basic and clinical/translational research. The Department has modern, well-equipped research laboratories for basic research, as well as for clinical molecular biology. Research in the Department is focused on areas of molecular medicine pertaining to the major age-related diseases, which is reflected in the strategic focus on healthy aging at Akershus University Hospital.

For a detailed description of the department, please visit: https://www.med.uio.no/klinmed/english/about/organization/divisions/medicine-laboratory-sciences/clinical-molecular-biology/

Qualifications and personal skills

We are searching an ambitious scientist who will establish his or her own research group.

The successful candidate should

• Hold an MD or have educational background from molecular biological sciences
• Hold a PhD or equivalent qualification in molecular biological sciences
• Have relevant experience within leadership and administration
• Have a research profile that will strengthen the Department's research within molecular mechanisms of common diseases.
• Be able to develop synergies between ongoing research in the Department and between basic, translational and clinical research in the Hospital.
• Have a strong track-record in peer-reviewed publications and attracting competitive funding
• Have strong networking skills and ability to initiate international collaborations that has an overall ambition to benefit patients.

High ambitions and quality of research, teaching and communications is expected. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create an attractive research and work environment will be emphasised. Active collaboration, also interdisciplinary and internationally is expected.

The successful applicant will have a plan for development of her/his research in a way that exploits the opportunities for translational research inherent in the large, unselected patient base at Akershus University Hospital.

Special requirements

Applicants who are not competent in Norwegian, Swedish or Danish must acquire such competence within two years subsequent to their appointment, and must be competent in English in the interim period.

The application must include:

• Cover letter and CV
• Complete list of publications
• Separate list of 10 most relevant publications to be evaluated specifically for the position (please send these publications attached in full text versions).
• Overview of experience in supervising PhD candidates, including names of the candidates, period of supervision, information on institutions and dates for the presentation of the theses, as well as specific information regarding experience as main- or co-supervisor for each candidate, http://www.med.uio.no/om/jobb/veiledninger/form---phd-candidate-supervision.pdf
• Educational portfolio of 3-6 pages documenting educational competence and experience, including a reflection note in which your own practice and learning vision is anchored in the SoTL criteria (focus on student learning, development over time, a research approach and a collegial attitude and practice)
• Description of qualifications regarding administration, leadership, teaching and foreign language skills
• Other relevant qualifications
• References (list of 2-3 persons with name, title, email and phone number)

Application with attachments must be submitted via our online recruitment system. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language.

See guidelines for designing the application, information for applicants, rules for appointments to Associate/Adjunct Professorships as well as rules concerning pedagogical skills: http://www.med.uio.no/om/jobb/veiledninger/index.html

As a main rule, interviews will be held and references collected, and the applicants will normally be required to give a trial lecture.

We offer

• Pay grade depending on qualifications
• A stimulating academic/scientific working environment
• Favorable pension arrangements (Statens Pensjonskasse)
• Advantageous welfare conditions

Formal regulations

Please refer to the Rules for Appointments to Professorships and Associate Professorships at the University of Oslo, the Guide for Applicants and Members of the Assessment Committee and Rules for practicing the requirement for basic pedagogical competence at the University of Oslo.

Pursuant to section 25(2) of the Freedom of Information Act, information concerning the applicant may be made public, even if the applicant has requested not to appear on the list of applicants.

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

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.

Contact information

• Head of Department Yvonne Böttcher, Yvonne.bottcher@medisin.uio.no; Telephone: +47 67963928
• Head of Clinic, professor Trygve Holmøy e-mail trygve.holmoy@medisin.uio.no, Telephone: +47 91731968
• Head of Campus Ahus Torbjørn Omland
• HR advisor Maren Retterstøl Olaisen (only inquiries regarding the application form) , e-mail: marenrol@medisin.uio.no

About the University of Oslo

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.

The Institute of Clinical Medicine (Klinmed) is one of three institutes under the Faculty. Klinmed is responsible for the Faculty's educational and research activities at Oslo University Hospital and Akershus University Hospital. With about 800 employees spread over approximately 425 man-labour years, Klinmed is the university's largest institute. Our activities follow the clinical activity at the hospitals and are spread across a number of geographical areas.

Deadline

17th May 2023

Employer

University of Oslo

Municipality

Lørenskog

Scope

Fulltime

Duration

Permanent

Place of service

Akershus universitetssykehus