PhD Fellowship, Biotechnology Centre, University of Oslo
PhD FELLOWSHIP at the Biotechnology Centre at the University of Oslo
A PhD position is available in the Functional Genomics and Molecular Imaging Laboratory at the Biotechnology Centre (BiO) at the University of Oslo (UoO). The position will be placed as SKO 1017, with salary range depending on qualifications: 45-50 (353 000 – 384 700). The position is for 3 years. The preferred start is as early as possible. UoO requires that all employees sign an agreement regarding acquisition of right to work results that are produced by the employee.
Project
The Biotechnology Centre at the University of Oslo is a centre for molecular biology, biotechnology and bioinformatics within the University of Oslo. The centre is devoted to research and post-graduate training and with an overall vision to address cell signalling mechanisms relevant to disease. The Functional Genomics and Molecular Imaging Laboratory is investigating membrane proteins involved in the recycling of neurotransmitters, see e.g. following papers: Chaudhry et al, Handb Exp Pharmacol, 2008; Boulland et al., Cereb Cortex, 2008; Jenstad et al, Cereb Cortex, 2008; Solbu et al., J Am Soc Nephrol, 2005; Chaudhry et al., Cell, 1999. Please visit our webpage for more information: http://www.biotek.uio.no/research_groups/chaudry_group.html.
The candidate will be required to carry out research to identify the molecular mechanisms responsible for the functional diversity among some families of amino acid transporters and reveal their functional regulation as well as their roles in the pathogenesis of diseases of the brain and other organs.
The candidate
Strong academic background and with practical experience in biochemical and molecular biological techniques is required. In particular, the candidate should have training in IP, GST pulldown, western blots etc. Candidates with additional education in mass spectrometry, proteomics and experience in characterizing transgenic mice will be preferred. Highly motivated individuals holding a MSc in biochemistry/molecular biology or equivalent who enjoys working in an international and interactive environment are welcome to apply.
Requests for application information should be directed to CAO Ragni Indahl ragni.indahl@biotek.uio.no. Requests for further information and inquiries regarding the post can be directed to Professor/Group Leader Farrukh A Chaudhry f.a.chaudhry@biotek.uio.no.
Application deadline: 10th of January 2009.
REF. NR.: 2008/20328
The application form can be downloaded from http://www.admin.uio.no/opa/ledige-stillinger/english/sokerskjema_GBR.rtf. A CV, a list of publications, a summary of past research and present and future research plans and the names and contact information of three references are also requested. Applications that are not complete will not be considered.
The application should be sent to:
University of Oslo, The Biotechnology Centre of Oslo, P.O.Box 1125 Blindern, N-0317 Norway labeled with ref nr 2008/20328
Scholarship Tags: Biotechnology, Centre, Fellowship, PhD, University of Oslo
Scholarship Search
Important: Scholarship-Positions.com is not responsible for the content of any external websites linked to or referenced on this site.
Browse Scholarships
- Africa Scholarships
- Australia Scholarships
- Austria Scholarships
- Belgium Scholarships
- Canada Scholarships
- China Scholarships
- Denmark Scholarships
- France Scholarships
Recent USA Scholarships
2012 The Charles Braver Language Exploration Grant at Russia, Kyrgyzstan, or Ukraine 2012 Development Fund for Black Students in Science and Technology, USA Boren Fellowships for U.S. Graduate to Study Abroad, 2013/14 2012 Jackson Hole Science Media International Awards, USA 2012 POMEPS TRE Grants in Political Science, USARecent UK Scholarships
RGU: Sport Scholarship at Robert Gordon University, UK 2012 Transform Together Scholarships for International Students, UK 2012 Sarmatian Bursary for Undergraduate at University College London, UK 2012 Architecture,Construction and Surveying Merit Scholarships at Robert Gordon University, UK 2012/13 2012 North American Merit Postgraduate Scholarship at Queen’s University Belfast, UKRecent Germany Scholarships
2012 PhD Thesis Position in Geomicrobiology at University of Tübingen, Germany PhD Position in Model Systems of Infectious Diseases at Leibniz Center Infection (LCI), 2012 Germany PhD Student in Quantitative Disease Proteomics at University of Freiburg, 2012 Germany PhD Studentship in Isotope Biogeochemistry at Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research GmbH – UFZ, 2012 Germany 2012 PhD Position in System Ecotoxicology at Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research – UFZ, GermanyRecent India Scholarships
3 PhD Position at PSG Institute of Advanced Studies, India 2012-2013 Trio World School Scholarships for High School Students, India 2012-2013 Meena Srinivasan Memorial Awards for Indian Artists, India 2012 Indo-Korean Joint Programme of Cooperation in Science and Technology, India 2012 Queen’s University Management School Postgraduate Scholarships for Indian Students, UKWomen Scholarships
UNESCO-L’OREAL International Fellowships Programme for Women in Life Sciences, 2013 Dulcie Bowman Scholarship for Hearing Impaired Women Students, New Zealand 2012 2013 Barbara Wood Memorial Foundation Scholarship, New Zealand and South Pacific The Eira Francis Davies Scholarship at Swansea University, 2012 UK Conchita Poncini Jimenez International Human Rights Fellowship at IFUW, 2012-2013Africa Scholarships
2012 TBA Masters Scholarship for African Citizens, Africa The Tropical Biology Association Small Grant, 2012 Africa 2012 Cranfield University MBA Scholarships, UK Postdoctoral Fellowship in Social Science at CODESRIA, 2012 Africa 2013 Research Partnership Ivorian-Switzerland Scholarship, AfricaScholarship Blog
Useful Links
Search in Worldwide UniversitiesOxford Laboratory Technology
Search Courses in Indian Universities
IndiaJobs.co.in, India Jobs Employment, Recruitment, Careers, Interview
Teaching, Professor Jobs in India
GRE Prep and Free Courses