挪威科技大学2020年招聘博士后职位（细胞与分子神经生物学）

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW IN CELL AND MOLECULAR NEUROBIOLOGY

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Job Description

Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience has a vacancy for a

Postdoctoral fellow in cell and molecular neurobiologyThis is NTNU

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About the position

The position is based in the Quattrocolo group, a newly established research group part of the Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience/Centre for Neural Computation. The Centre for Neural Computation is a centre of excellence funded for 10 years by the Norwegian Research Council. We offer an international and multidisciplinary environment in which creativity and scientific discourse is valued and stimulated. See https:// www. ntnu.edu/kavli for detailed information.

The Quattrocolo group at the Kavli Institute for Systems Neuroscience has an opening for a postdoctoral candidate in cell and molecular neurobiology. The main research interest of the lab is the study of cortical circuit development. In particular we focus on understanding the influence of specific cell types (such as Cajal-Retzius cells) in the establishment and maturation of the circuit of the hippocampal-entorhinal area. We aim to combine different techniques, from anatomical tracing to transcriptomic, from in vitro to in vivo physiology to reach our goal. The successful candidate will be expected to perform analysis of protein and gene expression levels in physiological and non-physiological development. The position is a full time (100%) position, with a 2-4 years contract, starting in early 2021.

Required selection criteria

Postdoctoral fellow:

Must hold a Ph.D. in neuroscience or related quantitative science discipline, with documented experience (such as publications or conference abstracts).

An interest in developmental neuroscience

Experience in cellular and molecular neuroscience

The candidate must be proficient in spoken and written English

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The appointment is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants and national guidelines for appointment as PhD, post doctor and research assistant.

Preferred selection criteria

Prior experience with transcriptomic and bioinformatics methods for analysis will be an advantage

Experience with rodents and with animal surgery, such as for viral vector injections, will be an advantage

Candidates should be able to document prior productivity (e.g. publications, abstracts, conference proceedings).

Personal characteristics

The candidates motivation for the position

Documented ability to work independently and as a team member

The candidates competency, flexibility and ambition

We offer

exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment

an open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues

favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund

employee benefits

Salary and conditions

Postdoctoral fellowship: The employment period is 2-4 year depending on the candidate

Postdoctoral candidates are placed in code 1352, and are normally remunerated at gross from NOK 542 400 per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

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The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU. After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.

The position is subject to external funding.

It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution daily.

About the application

The application and supporting documentation to be used as the basis for the assessment must be in English

Publications and other scientific work must follow the application. Please note that applications are only evaluated based on the information available on the application deadline. You should ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the criteria which are set out above.

The following documents must be enclosed: • Updated CV. • A short research statement explaining the experience and the interest of the candidate for the research topic and describing the relevance of the candidate's background to the research project (maximum 2 pages). • Certified copies of relevant transcripts and diplomas. • Name and Contact information of 2-3 references.

Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint works, you must attach a brief description of your participation.

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal suitability.

Application deadline: 31.12.2020

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