About the project/work tasks : Reprogramming of patient fibroblasts into induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) Directed differentiation of iPSCs towards endocrine cell lineages and organoids Gene editing and characterization of iPSC-based models with various techniques Participation in obtaining clinical information and biobank material

Qualifications and personal qualities: The applicant must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent degree within Life Sciences, or have the doctoral thesis submitted prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded and at the latest within 5 months after the closing date for applications The successful applicant must demonstrate experience in stem cell biology methods Previous experience with organoids and/or chemical perturbation of stem cell models will be emphasized in the evaluation Previous scientific merits will be strongly emphasized in the evaluation Personal skills, including independence, abilities to cooperate, a great work capacity and enthusiasm for research will be emphasized in the evaluation Proficiency in both written and oral English

About the position of postdoctoral research fellow:

The position of postdoctoral research fellow is a fixed-term appointment with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. You cannot be employed as a postdoctoral research fellow for more than one fixed term period at the same institution.

The employee may be assigned required duties in the form of teaching and similar work at the department.

The fixed term period for the position is three years, with the possibility of an extension of the period with up to one year if a research-related stay abroad shall be included in the employment period.

See regulations for appointments to Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Research Fellow etc.

We can offer: Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment Salary NOK 615 700 (code 1352, pay grade 63) in the state salary scale. For applicants with a degree in Medicine or Dentistry, salary NOK 624 500 (code 1352, pay grade 64). For applicants with a medical specialization, salary NOK 646 000 (code 1352, pay grade 66) Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund Good welfare benefits

About The University of Bergen (UiB)

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad.

There are five departments and eight centres at Faculty of Medicine.

Read More about the faculty and departments.

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