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Department of Biosciences, University of Oslo 
Associate or full professorship in cell biology 

At at department with an EurobioImaging platform node candidate.
Advantage if candidate is strong in cell biology of animal cells and imaging/ use of 
platforms at department.

For full application and requirements please see: 
http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/1570051/96323?iso=no 

Associate or full professorship in cell biology at the Section for Physiology and Cell 
Biology, Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.

The Department of Biosciences seeks an active researcher with a strong 
publication record for an associate or full professorship within the field of cell 
biology. The successful applicant should be on an upward trajectory and is 
expected to have strong potential to execute research projects at a high 
international level and to perform research in areas that will have synergistic 
effects with current research in the section and the department. The ideal 
candidate should address fundamental questions in cell biology focusing on animal 
systems and would take advantage of existing infrastructure and common research 
facilities in the section and department. Candidates for the position should supply a 
research plan, which demonstrates how the applicant’s research will strengthen or 
create synergy effects on current research at the department and are encouraged 
to contact current faculty members.

Research in the Section for Physiology and Cell Biology involves studies at the 
subcellular level, with focus on endocytic and secretory mechanisms in mammalian 
cells, including post-translational modifications and nanoparticle-based drug 
delivery. At the cellular and organism level, research foci include physiological 
adaptations to extreme conditions, muscle physiology and neural mechanisms of 
learning and plasticity. The research groups participate in a number of research 
initiatives and programs involving scientists at other Departments at the Faculty, at 
other Faculties at UiO and outside UiO.

The Department of Biosciences has core facilities for advanced confocal 
microscopes for still and live imaging, scanning- and transmission electron 
microscopes, mass spectrometry, high-throughput DNA sequencing and a newly 
established ancient DNA laboratory. Other common research facilities include a 
phytotrone, animal facility including aquarium, as well as field stations.

To qualify for appointment the applicant must have completed a PhD. For 
appointments to professorships the requirement is considerable academic 
production beyond what is required for a doctoral degree.

The person appointed should be able to carry out research based teaching in cell 
biology and molecular biology at the bachelor level, master and PhD levels and to 
supervise master and PhD students. 

The person appointed will perform and supervise research and carry out research-
based teaching in the relevant fields. The successful candidate will be expected to 
attract extramural research funding. A teaching load of 50 % applies, including 
courses under bachelor and master programmes, and supervision of the research 
of master and doctoral students. The person appointed can also be requested to 
undertake administrative duties.

In the assessment of applicants, emphasis will be placed on the research potential 
and then teaching and other academic qualifications, as well as those for 
management and administration.  Personal qualities, such as ability to collaborate, 
communication skills and scientific leadership will be emphasized. The quality and 
extent of the applicants’ scientific production during the last five years will be given 
particular weight, as well as experience in modern research methods and 
techniques.

Academic qualifications will be ascribed more weight than other qualifications. Cf. 
the “Rules for appointments to professorships and associate professorships”,

https://www.uio.no/english/about/regulations/personnel/academic/rules-
appointment-professor.html

Rules for the assessment and weighting of pedagogical competence for 
appointments to permanent academic posts which include teaching duties:
https://www.uio.no/english/about/regulations/personnel/academic/rules-
assessment-weighting-pedagogical-competence.html

Salary:

Pay grade associate professor (position code 1011) : 62 - 74 (NOK 529 200 - 664 
000 per year, depending on qualification)

Pay grade professor (position code 1013): 70 - 84 (NOK 614 700 - 870 000 per 
year, depending on qualifications) 

Applicants must upload the following 3 PDF files before the application deadline:

1)      Application letter

2)      Research plan (up to 5 pages)

3)      Portfolio organized in the following order:

Curriculum Vitae
List of scientific publications
Summary of up to 10 selected scientific publications the applicant wishes to include 
in the evaluation describing their significance and impact.
Documentation of teaching qualifications and experience.
Documentation of external fund raising.
Other qualifications, including administrative experience, the applicant wishes to 
have included the evaluation.
The teaching languages at the University of Oslo are Norwegian and English. The 
person appointed to the position is expected to be able to teach in Norwegian 
within a time limit of 2 years from taking the position.

The University of Oslo wants to have more women in permanent academic 
positions. Women are encouraged to apply.

In accordance with the University of Oslo's equal opportunities policy, we invite 
applications from all interested individuals regardless of gender or ethnicity.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights 
to research results, see: http://www.uio.no/english/for-
employees/employment/work-results/

Region:
Oslo
Job type:
Permanent
Working hours:
Full-time
Working days:
Day
Application deadline:
18 March, 2016
Location:
Oslo
Reference number:
2016/530
Home page:
http://www.mn.uio.no/ibv/