Applications are invited for a 3-year PhD-research fellowship as PhD candidate in neuroscience in the project “Modulating sleep vascular dynamics to alter brain waste clearance”. The aim of the project is to elucidate how vascular dynamics in sleep contributes to brain waste clearance in sleep through the so-called glymphatic system of the brain. This system represents a basic physiological function of sleep that we may be important for the prevention of neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease.

The applicant will work in a multidisciplinary team, and the main work responsibilities will be to perform data analyses of two-photon microscopy imaging data. Experimental work as part of the project will take place in GliaLab (https://glialab.no) at the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo.

Representative articles illustrating the type of experimental work and analyses we perform can be found in some of our recent papers:

• Bojarskaite et al 2023, Nature Communications: 
  https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-36643-5 
• Åbjørsbråten et al, 2022, eLife: https://elifesciences.org/articles/75055 
• Bojarskaite et al, 2020, Nature Communications: 
  https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-020-17062-2
• Bjørnstad et al, 2021, Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience: 
  https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fncel.2021.681066/full

 

The application must contain:

• Cover letter statement of motivation and research interests.
• CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work)
• Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only)
• Complete list of publications and academic works
• List of reference persons: 2–3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)

 

Oslo University Hospital is a workplace with great diversity. We believe this is crucial to solving our tasks in the best possible way. We want this diversity to be reflected among the applicants for our positions, and encourage all qualified candidates, regardless of background, to apply. 

Kvalifikasjoner:

Qualification requirements 

• A medical degree or master’s degree (120 ECTS) or an equivalent qualification in neuroscience, physics, mathematics or similar, minimum grade B (ECTS grading scale). The qualifying degree must be approved at the time of starting the PhD. The Master’s degree must include a thesis of at least 30 ECTS.
• Documented experience with advanced data analysis of neuroscience physiological recordings (two-photon microscopy data).
• Advanced programming skills in MATLAB, or experience with a similar programming language with the ability to start using MATLAB with little transition, is required.
• Basic understanding of neuroscience.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English  

 

The following skills will be considered beneficial during evaluation of applications:

• Deep knowledge of neuroscience.
• Knowledge on advanced statistical methods, including regression models or machine learning.

Personlige egenskaper:

Personal skills

The following personal skills will be considered beneficial during evaluation of applications:

• Highly motivated and accurate candidate.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as integrated member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good communication skills and teaching abilities.

Vi tilbyr:

 

What we offer

• Salary following PhD candidate placement in the public service.
• Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo’s Family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities.