About the Position
A position as a postdoctoral research fellow or research fellow is available at the Department of Orthopaedics, Section of Children’s Orthopaedics and Reconstructive Surgery, Oslo University Hospital (OUS), Norway.

Preferred Start Date: April 1, 2025.

Employment Duration: Two years.

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:

• A degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in Medicine, Bioinformatics, Epidemiology, Nursing, Physiotherapy, or a related field
• Doctoral dissertation submission by the application deadline. Candidates with an approved doctoral thesis and public defense are eligible for appointment
  
• A completed Ph.D. is not mandatory for research fellow positions but candidates should have published several peer-reviewed papers
• Proficiency in written and spoken English

Personlige egenskaper:

We seek a talented, enthusiastic, and determined individual who can work independently and within an interdisciplinary team. The ideal candidate is positive, organized, and an effective communicator. Personal suitability for the position will be highly valued.

Vi tilbyr:

• Salary based on qualifications
• Attractive welfare and pension benefits
• A professional working environment at OUS and TRS Sunnås, with collaborations across Europe
• Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings, offering rich cultural and outdoor activities

Application Requirements

The application must include:

• A cover letter (statement of motivation, summary of scientific work, and research interests)
  
• A CV (education, positions, administrative experience, and other qualifications)
  
• Copies of educational certificates
  
• A complete list of publications
  

Note: Applications and attachments should be submitted through our electronic recruitment system. Foreign applicants should include an explanation of their university’s grading system. All documents must be in English (or a Scandinavian language). Applications will be evaluated based on documented academic qualifications, motivation, and personal suitability. Interviews will be arranged for the most qualified candidates.

Extension Policy: If the appointee secures funding for a full-time research stay abroad during the fellowship, the employment period will be extended accordingly, up to a maximum of 12 additional months (maximum total employment: three years).

Oslo University Hospital values diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Contact Information
For inquiries about the position, please contact:
Joachim Horn | Email: jhorn@ous-hf.no; joachhor@uio.no