A PhD position dedicated to investigate non-coding RNA in preeclampsia and future cardiovascular disease is available from September 2023 at the Research Institute of Internal Medicine (RIIM), Division of Surgery, Inflammatory Diseases and Transplantation, Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet, Norway. 

Oslo University Hospital (OUS) is the largest hospital in Norway with 24 000 employees. With its broad range of medical disciplines and internationally recognized scientists, OUS is an important contributor to research and education in Norway.

The Research Institute of Internal Medicine (RIIM) consists of six main research groups with focus on various fields of inflammation in cardiovascular disease, liver disease, infectious disease and hematological disorders. The research profile of the Institute is to combine clinical medicine and molecular biology to establish a bridge between bench and bedside. This is of utmost importance in order to exploit in clinical medicine the recent development in immunology, biochemistry and molecular biology with the ambitious aim to develop novel treatment modalities and new diagnostic tools. Our profile includes all phases of this research, ranging from characterization of inflammatory profiles in various patient populations and in vitro experiments in various cells and cell lines to experimental studies in animal models, including gene modified mice, and interventional proof of concept studies in various patient populations. Metabolic complications and cardiovascular disease have been a focus in many of the groups at the Institute. See http:// www.ous-research.no/riim/ for more information about RIIM.

Applicants are invited for a 3-year PhD position examining non-coding RNA in relation to cardiovascular disease to be based at the Research Institute of Internal Medicine (RIIM), Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet. The project will be conducted in the group of Professor Thor Ueland and lead by Tove Lekva as main supervisor. The position is financed by Helse Sør-Øst RHA.

Oslo University Hospital is a workplace with great diversity. We believe this is essential to perform the tasks required of us. Therefore, we pursue diversity among our job applicants and encourage everyone to apply regardless of who you are and what background you have.

Kvalifikasjoner:

Qualifications

• We are looking for a talented and highly motivated candidate of all nationalities who have a keen interest in inflammation and cardiovascular research
  
• Fulfill the requirements to be taken up by the UiO doctoral program (evaluation score A or B)
  
• Master`s degree (MSc) or medical doctor (MD)

Personlige egenskaper:

Personal qualities 

• Highly motivated, goal oriented, and genuine interest in research
• Dedicated and responsible
• Ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary environment
• Is easy to get along with, flexible and structured
• Has good English written and oral communication skills

 

Vi tilbyr:

We can offer 

• A stimulating, challenging, and friendly international working environment with broad expertise
• Experienced, creative, and friendly research colleagues

The application must include:

Cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest)
CV
Copies of educational certificates
A complete list of publications
List of reference persons: 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the documented, academic qualifications in regards to the project description, and the candidate’s motivation and personal suitability. Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.