Postdoc position - OPTICAL CONTROL OF PROTEIN FUNCTION

[Clive Bramham]

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At the Department of Biomedicine, University of Bergen, Norway, a full-time temporary
postdoctoral position in Cellular Neuroscience is available for three (3) years.
 
The position is part of the Top Research project “Molecular control of Arc protein:
decoding a master regulator of synaptic plasticity and cognition”, funded by the Research
Council of Norway. The project is led by Professor Clive Bramham of the Neuroscience
Research Group.
 
Project
The project team is multidisciplinary with expertise in molecular and cellular
neuroscience, protein structural biology, protein biophysics, and human genetics.
 
This postdoctoral project focuses on optical methods for regulating protein activity.
 
For further information about the project and the position, please contact Professor Clive
R. Bramham, phone: [phone] or e-mail: [hidden email]
 
Qualifications and qualities
The applicant must have a doctoral degree in cellular or molecular neuroscience, live-cell
imaging technology, or a related discipline.
The applicant must have a track-record of high-quality scientific publishing.
The successful applicant must have experience in the use and development of fluorescent
fusion proteins for live-cell imaging applications.
Experience with FRET imaging techniques and superresolution microscopy is an
advantage.
Experience with projects in synaptic cell biology is an advantage.
The candidate should be proficient in written and oral English
Personal skills will be emphasized. The candidate should be able to work independently
and interactively in a team setting, be motivated and responsible, and also have a great
work capacity and enthusiasm for research

Benefits include:
Salary level 57 (code 1352/pay framework 24.1) at present NOK 483 700 gross p.a., with
a degree in Medicine or Dentistry level 59 (code 1352/pay framework 24.3) at present
NOK 501 300 gross p.a., with a medical specialization level 61 (code 1352/pay framework
24.5) at present NOK 519 800 gross p.a. on the government salary scale. Further
promotion will be after service seniority in the position.
A good pension scheme in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
A position in an inclusive workplace (IA enterprise)
Good welfare benefits

Applications must be made through the jobbnorge website. (www.jobbnorge.no/), position
ID 123781.
You send your application with attachments electronically via “JOBBNORGE” by clicking on
the button marked “APPLY FOR THIS JOB”.

The application must contain:

a brief letter of application stating your motivation for the position and why you are
applying an overview of your education and work experience (CV)
witnessed copies of diplomas and relevant certificates (applicants with education from
other countries than Norway must enclose witnessed diplomas in both the original
language and authorized translations) complete list of publications publications two
referees (name and contact information) Please notice that the applications will be
assessed only with the information available in “JobbNorge” when the deadline expires. It
is the applicant`s responsibility to ensure that all relevant attachments are submitted by
the deadline.

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

Closing date for applications: May 1, 2016.