Researcher at the Department of Clinical Science

At the University of Bergen, Department of Clinical Science, a full-time temporary position as researcher is available from 1 July 2016 - 30 June 2017. The position is part of the project «Phase II Trial to Evaluate Prevention of Infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis of H56:IC31, a novel TB vaccine, in Tanzanian Adolescents» financed by the Research Council of Norway, and coordinated by Professor Harleen Grewal at the Department of Clinical Science, University of Bergen.

 

Project

The proposed project will carry out a Phase II (safety and efficacy) trial of the novel H56: IC31 TB vaccine. As part of this trial, specific tasks will include the identification and characterization of biomarkers at the transcriptional and translational level that predict M. tuberculosis infection and the identification of correlates of protection. The project will be carried out within a large national and international collaborative network. We are seeking a dedicated candidate with laboratory experience in biomarker research in TB, with a focus on host biomarkers.

 

Research position

The main objectives would be to establish and validate multi-parameter or multi-analyte assays linked to TB biomarker discovery.

 

Qualifications and qualities

• The applicant must hold a relevant Norwegian PhD-degree or equivalent doctoral degree.
• The successful applicant must document experience in molecular biology, biostatistics, and with use of high throughput technology platforms, preferably in the field of tuberculosis research.
• Personal skills, including abilities to cooperate within a research group will be evaluated
• The applicant must be motivated and responsible, and also have a great work capacity and enthusiasm for research
• The candidate must be fluent in written and oral English. Experience with international collaboration is an advantage

 

For further information about the project and the position, please contact Professor Harleen Grewal, phone: +47 994 50 554 or e-mail Harleen.Grewal@uib.no 

 

We can offer

• A good and challenging international work environment in the forefront of TB biomarker research

• Researcher salary will be paid in accordance with level 59 - 62 (pay framework 24.3 - 24.6); at present NOK 500 300 - 528 800 gross p.a. for a full time position; following ordinary meriting regulations. A pension contribution of 2 % will be deducted and deposited to the state pension scheme     
• A good pension scheme in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Inclusive workplace (IW)

 

For more information regarding what the University of Bergen can offer its employees please visit: http://www.uib.no/en/poa/74243/what-can-university-bergen-offer-its-employees

 

Recruitment to state employment

State employment shall reflect the multiplicity of the population at large to the highest possible degree. The University of Bergen has therefore adopted a personnel policy objective to ensure that we achieve a balanced age and sex composition and the recruitment of persons of various ethnic backgrounds. Persons of different ethnic backgrounds and persons with disabilities are therefore encouraged to apply for the position.

Information about the applicant may be made public even though the applicant has requested not to be named in the list of applicants. The applicant will be notified if their request is not respected.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at any time.

 

The application

The application must include

• a brief letter of application stating your motivation for the position, why you are applying and why this position is perfect for you
• an overview of your education and work experience (CV)
• scanned witnessed copies of diplomas and relevant certificates (applicants with education from other countries than Norway must enclose diplomas in both the original language and authorized translations)
• full-text version of up to the 10 most relevant scholarly works that the candidate wishes the expert committee should place special emphasis in its evaluation
• a list of these 10 most relevant scholarly works
• your PhD thesis
• two referees (name and contact information)

 

The application should be sent via JobbNorge by clicking on the button marked “apply for this job”.

Please note that the applications will be forwarded to a committee with the information and attachments uploaded in JobbNorge at closing date. It is the applicant’s responsibility to make sure that all relevant documentation is present.

Please note that applications sent by e-mail will not be considered. 

Closing date for applications: 12 June 2016