About the project/work tasks : As a starting point for CC.AGE, the postdoctoral fellow will oversee the preparatory tasks by building a base of transdisciplinary knowledge with respect to technology, methodology, and user involvement. The fellow will also oversee staging and kickstarting the randomized control trial as part of the project, with relevant tasks such as ethical approvals, recruitment of participants, related education tasks, etc. This work will be closely connected with the development of the ALIVE platform in collaboration with Youwell. Other tasks include the supervision of PhD candidates (as main or co-supervisor), publication and dissemination, work toward the internationalization of the Centre’s research.

Qualifications and personal qualities: The applicant must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent degree within a medical oriented education such as medicine, nursing, nutrition, pharmacy, physiotherapy etc., or have the doctoral thesis submitted prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded at the latest within 5 months after the closing date for applications. Prior experience from working with older adults at home, nursing home, or hospital arena is also a prerequisite. Prior experiences from working with sensor technology or welfare technology is an advantage. Proficiency in both written and oral Norwegian and English is a requirement. Applicants who fulfil the requirements for the position will be ranked according to their strength within their respective fields in relation to the relevance of their competence towards SEFAS’ current needs, strategic goals, and prioritized areas for future development. Personal characteristics that will be emphasized in the consideration of applicants include the ability to work independently in a structured manner, cooperate with others, motivation, sense of responsibility and accountability, work capacity and enthusiasm for research. In the ranking of candidates, great emphasis will be placed on the personal qualities required for the position.

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 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.

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 (UiB) is an internationally recognised research university with more than 14,000 students and close to 3,500 employees at six faculties. The university is located in the heart of Bergen.

Our main contribution to society is excellent basic research and education across a wide range of disciplines.

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