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ph3PhD Research Fellow in Plant Molecular Biology /h3 pPosition as PhD Research Fellow in plant molecular biology available at CEES, Department of Biosciences, University of Oslo.br/The fellowship period is three years. /p pA fourth year maybe considered and it will involve 25 percent of other career-promoting work. Other career-promoting work may consist of teaching, supervision, and/or research assistance. This is dependent upon the qualification of the applicant and the current needs of the department. /p pStarting date no later than October 1, 2026. /p pNo one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo. /p pPlace of work is CEES, Department of Biosciences, at Blindern, Oslo. /p pThe PhD will be hired on the project "Tuning heat-shock memory in plants" funded by the University of Oslo, which is a collaboration between two projects: The REPEAT project ("The functional and evolutionary importance of simple repeats in the genome"), led by Professor Kjetill S Jakobsen and Professor Melinka Butenko, and HotSpot ("Stress-induced mutations in evolution"), which is a recently funded NFR project led by William Reinar. /p pThe PhD project will investigate molecular mechanisms that regulate heat stress memory, which is a vital mechanism for plant resilience. The aim is to understand the role of naturally occurring short tandem repeat polymorphisms in regulatory regions of heat stress memory genes, and the candidate will apply both wet lab molecular biology, genome editing, trait phenotyping, imaging/microscopy, and computational methods to meet this aim. /p pThe project aims to advance the mechanistic understanding of heat stress memory and provide a framework for targeted tuning of this mechanism. The project provides an excellent opportunity for the candidate to conduct high-impact research facilitating pursuits of further academic and/or commercial ambitions within plant sciences after project completion. /p pThe Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition to be among Europe’s leading communities for research, education and innovation. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials. /p pbRequired qualifications: /b /p ul liMaster’s degree or equivalent in molecular biology, biology, cell biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, ecology and evolution, or related fields /li liExperience with molecular work in Arabidopsis thaliana or other plants /li liDocumented applied skills in molecular biology techniques (cloning, transformation) /li liDocumented applied skills in plant cell imaging /li liDocumented training in Python and/or R /li liForeign completed degree (M.Sc.-level) corresponding to a minimum of four years in the Norwegian educational system /li liFluent oral and written communication skills in English /li /ul pCandidates without a master’s degree have until bJune 30, 2026 /b to complete the final exam. /p pbDesired qualifications: /b /p ul liExperience with genome editing in a plant system /li liSolid knowledge of gene regulation in plants /li liStrong interest in ecology and evolution /li liExperience in plant stress-trials and plant phenotyping /li /ul pbLanguage requirement: /b /p ul liGood oral and written communication skills in English /li /ul pbGrade requirements: /bbr/The norm is as follows: /p ul liThe average grade point for courses included in the Bachelor’s degree must be C or better in the Norwegian educational system /li liThe average grade point for courses included in the Master’s degree must be B or better in the Norwegian educational system /li liThe Master’s thesis must have the grade B or better in the Norwegian educational system /li /ul pAll candidates and projects will have to undergo a check versus national export, sanctions and security regulations. Candidates may be excluded based on these checks. Primary checkpoints are the Export Control regulation, the Sanctions regulation, and the national security regulation. /p h3What are we looking for in you? /h3 pbPersonal skills: /b /p pWe are looking for a person with a positive attitude that can work both independently and as part of a team, with the ambition and drive to conduct high-quality research. /p pEmployment in the position is based on a comprehensive assessment of all qualification requirements applicable to the position, including personal qualifications. /p h3We can offer you /h3 ul liA pleasant and stimulating work environment /li liA workplace with good development and career opportunities /li liMembership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes /li liOslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities /li liSalary in position as PhD Research Fellow, position code 1017 in salary range NOK from 550 800 - 595 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund /li /ul h3We need different perspectives in our work /h3 pUiO is an open and internationally oriented comprehensive university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at uio.no . /p pWe fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are looking for great colleagues, could you be the next one? /p pWe will do our best to accommodate your needs. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours, task adaptations, digital, technical, or physical adjustments, or other practical measures. /p pIf you have an immigrant background, a disability, or CV gaps (Norwegian), we encourage you to indicate this in the job application portal. We always invite at least one qualified candidate from each group for an interview. In this context, disability is defined as an applicant who identifies as having a disability that requires workplace or employment-related accommodations. For more details about the requirements, please refer to the Employer portal (Norwegian). /p pThe selections made in the job application portal are used for anonymized statistics that all state employers include in their annual reports. More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here . /p pWe hope you will apply for the position with us. /p h3How to apply /h3 pbThe application must include: /b /p ul liCover letter - statement of motivation and research interests and a description of relevant skills (max 1 page) /li liCV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications) /li liCopies of the original Bachelor and Master’s degree diploma and transcripts of records (see below) /li liDocumentation of English proficiency if applicable /li liList of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee /li liNames and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number) /li /ul pApplication with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click "Apply for this job". Foreign applicants should attach an official explanation of their University's grading system. /p pWhen applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no . If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language. /p pUiO/ Anders Lien /p h3General information /h3 pThe best qualified candidates will invited for interviews. /p pApplicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25 . When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we can't, you will hear from us. /p pThe University of Oslo has a transfer agreement with all employees that is intended to secure the rights to all research results etc. /p h3About the University of Oslo /h3 pbThe University of Oslob is Norway’s oldest and highest rated institution of research and education with 26 500students and 7 200employees. Its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally esteemed research communities make UiO an important contributor to society. /b /p pbDepartment of Biosciences (IBV) /b is one of nine departments at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Research in the department is organised in five sections covering topics within biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology, cell biology, genetics, aquatic biology, toxicology, ecology, and evolutionary biology.The Departmentalso operates Finseresearch station, the Biological research station in Drøbak and UiO's research vessel. Education across these topics is offered for around 300bachelor, 170master, and 75PhD students. With 48permanent professors/associate professors, post-docs, researchers, technical,and administrative personnel, the Department has a total staff of 260from more than 30 different countries. The Department aims to maintain high international standards within both research and teaching. The new bachelor program in bioscience is the first of its kind to include programming and computational modelling as core elements. /p h3Questions about the position /h3 pFor further information please contact: Professor Kjetill Jakobsen /p pFor questions regarding Jobbnorge, please contact HR Adviser Nina Holtan /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr