Postdoctoral fellowship – The neurobiology of sleep and wake in health and depression
 
The Division of Mental health and Addiction, Psychosis Research Unit, Oslo University Hospital and Centre of Excellence The Norwegian Centre for Mental Disorders Research (NORMENT) offers a one year fulltime (100%) - alternatively two year half-time (50%) - postdoctoral fellowship position. The project is also affiliated with the Norwegian network on mood disorders (NORMOOD).
 
NORMENT runs a multicenter study involving all psychiatric hospital departments in Oslo and several research groups at the University of Oslo. The purpose of the programme is to study how biological/genetic, psychological and environmental factors contribute to severe mental disorders. 

Project
In the present project, we assess the structure and function of the brain after sleep and sleep deprivation using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based techniques. The project has two main aims: 1) to increase our knowledge of why we sleep and 2) to clarify the neurobiological mechanisms underlying the rapid antidepressant effects of acute sleep deprivation. The project thus recruits healthy participants and currently depressed individuals; all undergo clinical characterization and the patients are examined by the study psychiatrists. Then, all participants undergo functional and structural MRI at the Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, before and after sleep and sleep deprivation. The successful candidate will analyze and publish already collected clinical and MRI data and contribute to the ongoing data collection.

 

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:

• The applicant must hold a PhD degree in neuroscience or equivalent.
• The successful candidate should document experience in neuroimaging-based research, preferably from MRI- or electroencephalography-based projects.
  Clinical background is desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills and attention to details are desirable.
• Personal skills will be emphasized. Especially, the candidate should be able to work independently and interactively in a team setting, be motivated and responsible, and also have a great work capacity and enthusiasm for research. 

Vi tilbyr:

• We offer an exciting research environment with a multidisciplinary profile and large opportunities for academic development.
• Pay grade according to qualifications.
• Favorable pension arrangements.
• Attractive welfare arrangements.
   
  

Application
The application must include:

• Application letter
• CV (summarizing education, positions, scientific publications and other relevant activity)
• A complete list of any publications and academic work
• Copies of educational certificates and transcripts of records
• Contact details of 2 referees (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)
   
  Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.