Phd Position in Clinical Nutrition University of Oslo, Department of Medical Basic Sciences, Department of Nutrition Sciences

The University of Oslo is Norway's oldest and highest ranked research and education institution with 28,000 students and 7,000 employees. Professional breadth and internationally recognized research environments make UiO an important social player. The Department of Medical Basic Sciences works to increase basic medicalknowledge so that we can understand normal processes, provide insight into mechanisms that cause disease and promote good health. The institute is responsible for the basic subjects of professional education in medicine and for the master's education in clinical nutrition, and has more than 300 employees in scientific, technical and administrative positions. PhD position in clinical nutrition A PhD candidate is available for 3 years at the Department of Medical Basic Sciences, Department of Nutrition Sciences, Section for Clinical Nutrition. The position is linked to the project "Exploring the health effects of salmon fishmeal: A combined dietary intervention, animal study, cell experiment and omics approach" . The main purpose of the project is to investigate the health effects of various components of salmon in different models. This announcement concerns the part of the project that will carry out a human clinical intervention study. The project is a collaboration between UiO, Møreforsk, Marine Harvest and the Fisheries and Aquaculture Industry Research Fund. Project manager at UiO is Professor Kirsten B. Holven. Professor Stine M. Ulven will be co-supervisor. The appointment is valid for a period of 3 years. Startup as soon as possible, no later than 1 December 2017. eligibility Requirements Completed and passed masters degree, or equivalent, within clinical nutrition or the like It is desirable that the candidate has previous experience with clinical intervention studies, planning and recruitment, laboratory work, dietary registries and preferably experience with one or more of these methods: Isolation of white blood cells (PBMC), isolation of RNA, PCR, ELISA. Experience with "omics analyzes" and advanced statistical analyzes will be an advantage. Candidates with knowledge of / experience with the specific subject area will be preferred. Earlier scientific publications or manuscripts in nutrition research are emphasized. We are interested in qualified and motivated applicants. When assessing applications, emphasis will be placed on the candidate's professional and personal prerequisites for completing both the research education and the research project. Personal characteristics Personal fitness will be emphasized. Professional skill, curiosity, willingness to cooperate, creativity, loyalty, enthusiasm and friendliness are qualities that will be appreciated. Documented ability to work independently, structured and efficiently will be emphasized. We offer Enthusiastic guidance in a stimulating and enjoyable academic environment Competence development in nutrition research Salary from kr 436 900 to kr 490 900 depending on competence, in the position of a fellow (position code 1017) Good pension plans in the Government Pension Fund Position in an IA business and good welfare schemes The application must contain: Application letter (motivation for the position) CV (full overview of education, practice and professional work) Copies of diplomas (including printouts) and any certificates Ev. publication list and professional work that will be taken into consideration in the assessment Reference List (2-3 references: Name, Title, Email, Phone, and Description of Relationship to Applicant) Applications with attachments must be submitted via our electronic recruitment system, please click "Search Position". For education outside Scandinavia, we ask for an explanation of the character system. We note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language. Relevant applicants will be invited for interview. Other information See regulations on employment conditions, as well as guidelines for appointment in fellowships at the University of Oslo. Pursuant to section 25, second paragraph, of Public Public Law, information about the applicant may be published even if the applicant has requested not to be listed on the applicant list. UiO has a takeover agreement for all employees with the aim of ensuring the rights to research results, etc. UiO has a staff policy goal to achieve a balanced gender composition. People with minority background are encouraged to apply. In addition, UiO wants our employees to reflect as much as possible the diversity of the population. We therefore encourage qualified applicants with reduced functionality to apply for the position. As an IA company, we will provide conditions for disabled people. Admissions to doctoral programs are a condition of admission as a fellow student. It is a prerequisite that the candidate can complete the project during the fellowship period. Applicants request to be included in the guidelines for admission and familiarize themselves with the grade requirements, etc. The purpose of the education position is that the candidate will obtain a doctorate / PhD during the fellowship period. Final plan for research education must be approved and agreed upon within three months of accession. For more information, see website: http://www.med.uio.no/forskning/phd/index.html Application deadline: 12.10.2017 Contacts: Professor Kirsten B. Holven E-mail: kirsten.holven@medisin.uio.no Phone: 22 85 13 61 If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Medicinoxy Apply

The University of Oslo is Norway's oldest and highest ranked research and education institution with 28,000 students and 7,000 employees. Professional breadth and internationally recognized research environments make UiO an important social player.

The Department of Medical Basic Sciences works to increase basic medicalknowledge so that we can understand normal processes, provide insight into mechanisms that cause disease and promote good health. The institute is responsible for the basic subjects of professional education in medicine and for the master's education in clinical nutrition, and has more than 300 employees in scientific, technical and administrative positions.

PhD position in clinical nutrition

A PhD candidate is available for 3 years at the Department of Medical Basic Sciences, Department of Nutrition Sciences, Section for Clinical Nutrition. The position is linked to the project "Exploring the health effects of salmon fishmeal: A combined dietary intervention, animal study, cell experiment and omics approach" . The main purpose of the project is to investigate the health effects of various components of salmon in different models. This announcement concerns the part of the project that will carry out a human clinical intervention study.

The project is a collaboration between UiO, Møreforsk, Marine Harvest and the Fisheries and Aquaculture Industry Research Fund. Project manager at UiO is Professor Kirsten B. Holven. Professor Stine M. Ulven will be co-supervisor.

The appointment is valid for a period of 3 years. Startup as soon as possible, no later than 1 December 2017.

eligibility Requirements

Completed and passed masters degree, or equivalent, within clinical nutrition or the like

It is desirable that the candidate has previous experience with clinical intervention studies, planning and recruitment, laboratory work, dietary registries and preferably experience with one or more of these methods: Isolation of white blood cells (PBMC), isolation of RNA, PCR, ELISA. Experience with "omics analyzes" and advanced statistical analyzes will be an advantage.

Candidates with knowledge of / experience with the specific subject area will be preferred.

Earlier scientific publications or manuscripts in nutrition research are emphasized.

We are interested in qualified and motivated applicants. When assessing applications, emphasis will be placed on the candidate's professional and personal prerequisites for completing both the research education and the research project.

Personal characteristics

Personal fitness will be emphasized. Professional skill, curiosity, willingness to cooperate, creativity, loyalty, enthusiasm and friendliness are qualities that will be appreciated. Documented ability to work independently, structured and efficiently will be emphasized.

We offer

Enthusiastic guidance in a stimulating and enjoyable academic environment
Competence development in nutrition research
Salary from kr 436 900 to kr 490 900 depending on competence, in the position of a fellow (position code 1017)
Good pension plans in the Government Pension Fund
Position in an IA business and good welfare schemes

The application must contain:

Application letter (motivation for the position)
CV (full overview of education, practice and professional work)
Copies of diplomas (including printouts) and any certificates
Ev. publication list and professional work that will be taken into consideration in the assessment
Reference List (2-3 references: Name, Title, Email, Phone, and Description of Relationship to Applicant)

Applications with attachments must be submitted via our electronic recruitment system, please click "Search Position". For education outside Scandinavia, we ask for an explanation of the character system. We note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language.

Relevant applicants will be invited for interview.

Other information

See regulations on employment conditions, as well as guidelines for appointment in fellowships at the University of Oslo.

Pursuant to section 25, second paragraph, of Public Public Law, information about the applicant may be published even if the applicant has requested not to be listed on the applicant list.

UiO has a takeover agreement for all employees with the aim of ensuring the rights to research results, etc.

UiO has a staff policy goal to achieve a balanced gender composition. People with minority background are encouraged to apply.

In addition, UiO wants our employees to reflect as much as possible the diversity of the population. We therefore encourage qualified applicants with reduced functionality to apply for the position. As an IA company, we will provide conditions for disabled people.

Admissions to doctoral programs are a condition of admission as a fellow student. It is a prerequisite that the candidate can complete the project during the fellowship period. Applicants request to be included in the guidelines for admission and familiarize themselves with the grade requirements, etc. The purpose of the education position is that the candidate will obtain a doctorate / PhD during the fellowship period.

Final plan for research education must be approved and agreed upon within three months of accession. For more information, see website: http://www.med.uio.no/forskning/phd/index.html

Application deadline: 12.10.2017

Contacts:

Professor Kirsten B. Holven

E-mail: kirsten.holven@medisin.uio.no

Phone: 22 85 13 61

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