挪威卑尔根大学医学及牙医系高薪招聘3年期血液学/分子生物学/抗癌药物研发相关博士后

Postdoctoral Fellow

At Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Department of Clinical Science, a (100 %) temporary position as postdoctoral fellow is available for a period of three (3) years. The position is funded by the Norwegian Cancer Society and is part of the project "Translational Development of Preclinical Models and Therapies in Myeloid Neoplasia".

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Project:__ This project will focus on the development, application and exploitation of Patient Derived Xenografts (PDX) models of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), towards the development of novel biomarkers, imaging modalities and ultimately novel therapeutics for these cancers. This exciting project is a unique collaboration between several centers in USA and the Nordic countries as exemplified by the following references:

• Li L, et al. A c-MYC, USP22 and SIRT1 Network Contributes to Maintenance and Drug Resistance of FLT3-ITD Acute Myeloid Leukemia Stem Cells. Cell Stem Cell. 2014 Oct 2;15(4):431-46
• Lee J, et al. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2012 Nov 27;109(48):19638-43
• McCormack E, et al. Multiplexed mAbs: a new strategy in preclinical time-domain imaging of acute myeloid leukemia. Blood. 2013 Feb 14;121(7):e34-4
• McCormack E, et al. Synergistic induction of p53 mediated apoptosis by valproic acid and nutlin-3 in acute myeloid leukemia. Leukemia. (2012) May;26(5):910-7

For further information about the position, please contact Professor Emmet Mc Cormack (emmet.mc.cormack@k2.uib.no, +47 55973097).

Qualifications and qualities__

• Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent from a relevant field of research or have handed in the dissertation before the application deadline. It is a condition for appointment that the dissertation is approved.
• Applicants must have a strong background within haematology, molecular cell biology, preclinical modelling, and cancer drug development.
• Applicants must be fluent in written and spoken English.
• Applicants should demonstrate international collaboration.
• Emphasis will be put upon personal abilities. Applicants with documented ability to work independently, cooperate well, exhibit a high level of motivation and responsibility and have high working capacity and enthusiasm for scientific work will be preferred.

About postdoctoral fellowships

The purpose of the positions is the building of competence by means of further development of research work to the extent that a higher level than what is possible within an ordinary PhD program is reached. The main goals of the positions are to qualify the successful candidate for professional top positions. It is a goal that the employment period is carried out as a continuous research program.

Leaves of absence for other purposes than those laid down by law are normally not granted.

Applicants shall put forward a proposal for a project for qualifying work. The proposal shall include a progress plan. It is a premise that the selected candidate will complete the project within the stipulated period of employment.

Postdoctoral fellowships are fixed term positions. You cannot be employed as a postdoctoral fellow for more than one fixed term period at the same institution. Also, you cannot be employed in a postdoctoral position if you have previously held this type of position at a different institution in the region.

We can offer

• A good and challenging work environment in the research front within the field of
• Salary level 57 (code 1352/LR24), with a degree in Medicine or Dentistry level 59, with a medical specialization level 61, 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.

Recruitment to state employment

State employment shall reflect the multiplicity of the population at large to the highest possible degree. The University of Bergen has therefore adopted a personnel policy objective to ensure that we achieve a balanced composition regarding age and sex and the recruitment of persons of various ethnic backgrounds. Persons of different ethnic backgrounds are therefore encouraged to apply for the position.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at any time. The University of Bergen applies the principles of public openness when recruiting staff to scientific positions. Information about the applicant may be made public even though the applicant has requested not to be named in the list of applicants. The applicant will be notified if his/her request is not respected.

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How to apply

You send your application with attachments electronically via JOBBNORGE (http://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/107888/postdoctoral-fellow) by clicking on the button marked “APPLY FOR THIS JOB”.

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*The application must contain:

• A brief letter of application stating your motivation for the position
• A Curriculum Vitae with a complete review of education and professional experience
• PhD program transcript and certificate, thesis dissertation date
• 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
• Two referees (name and contact information)

The applications will be sent electronically to the assessment committee. 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….