2015, Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Vaccine Development at University of Oslo in Norway

University of Oslo Invites applicants to submit application for the position of post-doctoral research fellowship in Vaccine development.

Two post-doctoral candidates funded by the Norwegian Research Council are wanted to work on a project entitled "protective immunity to Streptococcus pneumoniae". The goal is to develop better vaccines against pneumococcal infections.

This project is a collaboration between the CrossTalk group headed by Fernanda Petersen and Karl Schenck (Department of Oral Biology, The Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo), and national and international collaborators in the UK and Switzerland.

The fellowship period is for 3 years where 90 % is designated research and 10 % compulsory duty. Expected starting date is September 2015. The main purpose of post-doctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines. No one can be appointed for more than one specified period at the same institution.

Scholarship Provider

University of Oslo, Norway

Scholarship open for

International Applicants

Scholarship Level

Post-Doctoral Research

Eligibility

Requirements

• Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in relevant fields.
• The selected candidates should have a strong background in immunology and/or microbiology.
• It is also an advantage to have background in one or more of the following topics:
• Analysis of B and/or T cell responses
• Vaccinology
• Pneumococcal infection
• Animal and/or human infection models
• Bacterial genetics.
• A good command of English is required.

Personal Skills

• In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the assumed academic and personal ability on the part of the candidates to complete the project within the given time frame.
• The ability to communicate well in English and to work independently are important.
• Ability to work in a structured, goal-oriented, independent manner, and in cooperation with other group members.

Number of awards

Two positions

Award Duration

3 Years

Coverage/Offers

• A challenging and friendly working environment.
• An exciting research environment with a multidisciplinary profile, multicultural working environment and excellent opportunities for academic development.
• Salary based on salary level 57-64 from NOK 482 800 to NOK 549 400 pr year, depending on qualifications and seniority.
• Favourable pension arrangement
• Attractive welfare arrangements

How to Apply

Application can be made online

Deadline

17^th May 2015

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