University of Oslo is inviting application for a postdoctoral research fellowship in Chemical Neuroscience at the Biotechnology Centre of Oslo (BiO). The position will be placed as SKO 1352 postdoctoral research fellow, with salary range depending on qualifications: step 57 – 65 (NOK 482 800 – 559 600). The position is available for three years. The application deadline is 31 August, 2014.

Study Subject(s): Fellowship is awarded in the area of Chemical Neuroscience at the Biotechnology Centre of Oslo (BiO), University of Oslo.
Course Level: Fellowship is available for undertaking postdoctoral research program at University of Oslo in Norway.
Scholarship Provider: University of Oslo, Norway
Scholarship can be taken at: Norway
Accreditation: University of Oslo is an accredited university. University of Oslo is accredited by the EUA.

Eligibility: University of Oslo seeks a highly motivated individual holding a PhD who appreciates working in a team within an international and interactive environment. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in zebrafish, neurobiology, and/or molecular biology with a keen interest in CNS disorders and drug discovery. Felasa C animal training and additional experience in chemical biology, electrophysiology and/or imaging methods would be an advantage.

Scholarship Open for International Students: Norwegian citizens can apply for this postdoctoral research fellowship.

Scholarship Description: A new research group to be headed by Dr. Camila Esguerra at the Biotechnology Centre of Oslo (BiO), University of Oslo, is focusing on chemical neuroscience using zebrafish models of epilepsy. Using a combination of genetic and chemical approaches in zebrafish, the group seeks to elucidate the mechanisms of seizure generation, epileptogenesis and treatment resistance by probing the function of novel disease-associated gene variants involved in the etiology of pharmacoresistant epilepsies. We will use engineered zebrafish mutants and transgenic reporter lines as well as pharmacological seizure models for carrying outin vivo chemical modifier screens to identify novel neuropharmacological tools and drug leads. These models and neuroactive small molecules will serve as valuable tools towards understanding the development, function, and diseases of the brain.

Number of award(s): One postdoctoral fellowship will be available.

Duration of award(s): The position is available for three years.

What does it cover? The position will be placed as SKO 1352 postdoctoral research fellow, with salary range depending on qualifications: step 57 – 65 (NOK 482 800 – 559 600).

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

Online Application: The application should include a cover letter summarizing the applicant’s career, past research accomplishments (1-2 pages), CV and a list of publications, copies of certificates and grades and names and contact info of three references. Please submit your application through the web-based recruitment system linked here.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31 August, 2014.

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