Applications are invited for a 3-year position as researcher 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 supervise students and postdocs as well as performing data analyses of two-photon microscopy imaging data and troubleshooting experimental work on mice. 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

 

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

Kvalifikasjoner:

Qualification requirements

• A PhD degree or higher qualification in neuroscience.
• Documented experience with advanced data analysis of neuroscience physiological recordings (two-photon microscopy data and electrophysiology).
• Documented experience in troubleshooting in vivo two-photon microscopy and electrophysiology experiments.
• Advanced programming skills in MATLAB, or experience with a similar programming language with the ability to start using MATLAB with little transition, is required.
• Good understanding of neuroscience.
• Experience in supervising PhDs and postdoctoral researchers.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.

 

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.
• Demonstrated ability to lead research projects.
• Good communication skills and teaching abilities.
   
  

Vi tilbyr:

What we offer

• Salary following researcher 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.