About the job
Join a diverse team at the University of Oslo as a PhD candidate in the Oral Physiology and Cancer Research Group (OPCG). This is a 100% full-time, three-year PhD Research Fellowship position based in Oslo, Norway. The successful candidate is expected to produce three scientific papers and a doctoral thesis.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research on tumor-host interaction in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC).
- Complete the project within the fellowship period.
- Produce three scientific papers and a doctoral thesis.
- Submit a final plan for the research training within three months of starting the position.
Qualifications
- A Master’s degree equivalent to a Norwegian master’s degree in molecular biology, cell biology, dentistry, or a related field.
- A Master’s thesis with a grade B or better in the Norwegian educational system.
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
- Publications in international peer-reviewed scientific journals are advantageous but not required.
- Experience in cell culturing, standard molecular biological techniques, immunohistochemistry, -omics data analysis, and intracellular Ca2+ imaging is advantageous.
Personal qualities
- Strong motivation and commitment to research.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
We offer
- A fully funded three-year PhD project with established core infrastructure.
- Dedicated supervision and research training.
- An interdisciplinary and internationally connected research environment.
- Good development and career opportunities, along with comprehensive welfare schemes.
- Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund with beneficial pension, mortgage, and insurance arrangements.
- A salary in the position of Doctoral Research Fellow, with a range of NOK 551,000 to 605,000, depending on competence and experience.
How to apply
Your application must include a cover letter, CV, copies of diplomas and transcripts, documentation of English proficiency, a list of publications, a copy of your master’s thesis if possible, and contact information for two to three references. All documentation must be submitted through UiO’s electronic recruitment system, Jobbnorge, by the deadline.
Contact
Trude Marie Haug, Professor, +47 22 85 11 70, t.m.haug@odont.uio.no