Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry at University of Oslo in Norway, 2015

Postdoctoral research Fellow in Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry
A 2 year postdoctoral research fellowship is available at the Department of Chemistry, University of Oslo, Norway, http://www.kjemi.uio.no, with the possibility of extension for 1 additional year.
The starting date is negotiable, 01/10/2014 at the earliest. The position contains 10% compulsory administrative work. Duties may be assigned within the framework of the position. No one can be appointed for more than one specified period at the same institution.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will become a part of an interdisciplinary research group working in the field of Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry and PET imaging. The position requires an ambitious, self-motivated and proactive individual, to focus on the development of novel radiosynthesis methodology and radiotracer development for PET imaging of the brain. The principle investigator in Oslo is Associate Prof. Patrick Riss. The project includes the design and synthesis of radiotracer candidates, implementation of labelling strategies for established and new PET radiotracers, biological characterisation and validation of radiotracers. Knowledge of reaction optimisation, purification, quality control procedures (radioTLC, radioHPLC), radiochemical process automation and radiosynthesis equipment of particular relevance to PET is beneficial for the post holder.
Requirements/qualifications:
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition of being a leading research faculty. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their field with respect to academic credentials. Applicants must have a:

• PhD in Radiochemistry or Radiopharmaceutical Chemistry or other corresponding education equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree, with experience in PET radiochemistry and radiotracer synthesis.
  
• Working experience with short-lived radionuclides and covalent labelling procedures.
  
• Excellent communication skills and good command of English in both, oral and written form are a prerequisite.
  
• Candidates with an excellent command of a Scandinavian language may be given priority.
  
• Ability and commitment to work flexibly, under pressure and to deadlines in order to meet logistic requirements.
  
• Ability to contribute to multidisciplinary teams involving biologists, chemists, clinicians and physicists.
  
• Ability to acquire a working knowledge of areas outside of the current field of expertise.
  
• Previous experience in the development and application of PET radiotracers for neuroimaging.
  
• Ability to work according to health and safety guidelines for radiochemistry laboratories.
  

The main purpose of post-doctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in top academic positions within their disciplines.
Please also refer to the regulations pertaining to the conditions of employment for post-doctoral fellowship positions.
Salary:
Position code 1352, Pay Grade: 57 – 65 (NOK 482 800 – 559 600 per year, depending on qualifications and seniority).
The application must include:

• Application letter
  
• CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
  
• Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records and letters of recommendation
  
• A complete list of publications and up to 5 academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
  
• Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)
  

Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.
In accordance with the University of Oslo's equal opportunities policy, we invite applications from all interested individuals regardless of gender or ethnicity. The University of Oslo has a goal of recruiting more women in academic positions. Women are encouraged to apply.
UiO has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.

• Region:
  
• Oslo
  

• Job type:
  
• Contract
  

• Working hours:
  
• Full-time
  

• Working days:
  
• Day
  

• Application deadline:
  
• 9. September, 2014
  

• Location:
  
• Oslo
  

• Reference number:
  
• 2014/9132
  

• Home page:
  
• http://www.kjemi.uio.no
  

• Contacts:
  
• Associate Professor Patrick Riss
  Telephone: +47 22857673
  

Send application

http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/1241561/64291?iso=no