Postdoctoral Fellowship Position Graduate Studies Scholarships in Molecular Biology at University of Oslo, Norway

Fellowship Position in the field of Molecular Biology at University of Oslo in Norway- 2011

Study Subject:Molecular Biology
Employer: University of Norway
Level:Postdoctoral
Scholarship Description:The position (SKO 1352) is available at the Institute of Clinical Medicine, Institute for Experimental Medical Research (IEMR), Oslo University Hospital Ullevål. EMRis devoted to basic and translational research with a particular focus on molecular mechanisms of heart failure. The Institute is part of a larger collaborative network in the Oslo region , which is supported by the South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority and University of Oslo. Within this network IEMR has extensive collaboration with clinical cardiological departments and basic research groups. IEMR is also affiliated with the Nordic EMBL Partnership in Molecular Medicine, and is part of KG Jebsen Cardiac Research Centre.

The position is funded by the Norwegian Research Council for three years. The research project is part of a larger programme on signaling in stress- and cytokine-induced myocardial hypertrophy and heart failure.All work time will be allocated to research, research-related activities and research administration. The successful candidate is also expected to participate in specialized training and supervision of PhD students. The main purpose of post-doctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines.

Scholarship Application Deadline:27.3.2011

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