3 POSITIONS AS DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW NORWAY

February 27, 2008

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3 Doctoral Research Fellow (PhD stipendiat)

3 POSITIONS AS DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW (PhD stipendiat)

available at the Centre for Ecological and Evolutionary Synthesis (CEES),
Department of Biology, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences,
University of Oslo.

Candidates with background in molecular biology, organismal biology,
theoretical biology and statistics are encouraged to apply.

The positions is available for a period of four years with 25% compulsory
work.

The CEES is a centre for integrative biological research that has recently
been awarded the status of a national centre of excellence by the
Norwegian Research Council. The centre is an important part of the
Department of Biology, and researchers at CEES collaborate with many of
the faculty staff that are not directly connected to the centre. The
purpose of the CEES is to combine competence from various fields of
biology, molecular biology, bioinformatics and statistics in order to
approach major, but still unresolved, scientific challenges. An overall
goal is to achieve an increased understanding of how living organisms
respond and adapt to environmental changes. The centre has funding to
engage in cutting-edge research, it features a modern and well-equipped
molecular lab facilitated for high-throughput sequencing, as well as a
broad spectrum of field facilities. We are focusing both on development of
new theoretical/ statistical methods/models and on diverse ecological and
evolutionary questions in empirical systems ranging from microorganisms
and plants to aquatic and terrestrial vertebrates. On-going research
includes subjects such as gene flow and the early stages of
diversification, selection and evolvability, evolutionary effects of
human-altered ecological systems (e.g., harvesting and climate change) and
genetic aspects of reproductive isolation. Read more about our research
and possible research projects at

http://www.cees.uio.no/about/vacancies/sff2008.html.

We are looking for qualified and motivated individuals and offer broad
training possibilities in biology and statistics within a stimulating
academic environment.

The CEES provides an international and inspiring research environment. The
centre is chaired by Nils Chr. Stenseth and currently employs 17 faculty
members, 33 postdocs/researchers, 27 PhD students, 25 Master students, and
33 official collaborators. The PhD candidates will each have at least two
supervisors and will be trained as part of a collaborative,
inter-disciplinary research team.

A detailed plan for the dissertation work will be developed in
collaboration with the supervisors within the first term of the program,
25% of the four years will be devoted to teaching-related duties. The
fellowship period may be reduced within the framework of pertaining
regulations based on previously held research fellowship positions. A
good command of English is required of all students attending the
University of Oslo. International students who are not native speakers of
English must document their proficiency in English by taking one of the
following internationally recognised tests: TOEFL – Test of English as a
Foreign Language (test result of min. 600 PBT or 250 CTB or 100 IBT) or
IELTS – International English Language Testing Service (test result of
7,0 or more)

Application for the PhD positions requires a Master’s degree or equivalent
experience.

The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the
successful completion of a PhD degree.

Applicants should submit a letter of application describing their
scientific experience and interests, a project description, at least 2
references/recommendation letters, curriculum vitae and four sets of
copies of certificates.

Please consult our web page
(http://www.cees.uio.no/about/vacancies/sff2008.html). and do not hesitate
to contact any members or the centre leader Nils Chr. Stenseth
(n.c.stenseth@bio.uio.no) for more information. When evaluating the
application, emphasis will be given to the project description and the
applicant’s academic and personal prerequisites to carry out the project.
Applicants may be called for an interview.

Appointment to a research fellowship is conditional upon admission to the
Faculty’s research training program. See the following URL for further
details and guidelines for appointment to research fellowships at the
University of Oslo:

http://www.uio.no/admhb/reglhb/personal/tilsettingvitenskapelig/guidelinesresearchfellowship.xml

Applications should be sent to the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural
Sciences, (marked with the REF:NR.), Attn.: Senior Executive Officer Bente
Schjoldager, P.O.Box 1032, 0315 OSLO, NORWAY.

The University of Oslo wishes to attain a more equal gender distribution
in academic positions. Therefore, women are encouraged to apply.

UiO has an agreement for all employees aiming to secure rights to research
results a.o.

For further information please contact:
Professor Nils Christian Stenseth, phone: +47 22854584, e-mail:
n.c.stenseth@bio.uio.no

For more information on the positions and the centre, please see:

http://www.cees.uio.no/about/vacancies/sff2008.html.

Pay grade: 43-48 (NOK 325 600- NOK 355 000 (equals US$ 61 705- US$ 67270,
41 715- 45 480) a year, depending on qualifications).

Deadline for application: 15 March 2008

REF. NR.: 08/907

Application (including statement about relevance of qualifications and
project description), CV (marked Ref. No. 08/907),recommendation letters,
copy of certificates and scientific papers should be sent (in 4 sets) to:
Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, attn. Senior Executive
Officer Bente Schjoldager, P. O. Box 1032 Blindern, N-0315 Oslo, Norway

Applications which are incomplete and applications per e-mail will not be
considered.

Application papers will not be returned with exception of original
publications.

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