项目介绍

2026年9月17日

About the position

As part of the HARPNET Doctoral Training Network we invite applications for a position as PhD Research Fellow in Medicinal Chemistry available at the Department of Pharmacy, University of Oslo. 

Starting date no later than April 1, 2027. 

The fellowship period is three years.

No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo. 

Place of work is Department of Pharmacy, the Life Science Building, Blindern, Oslo

About the network
HARPNET is a Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network that prepares 15 doctoral candidates to transform how chronic inflammatory diseases are understood and treated. HARPNET’s scientific programme is integrated across three scientific work packages, where data, technologies and biological models will be shared across projects through joint supervision, network activities and academic and industrial secondments. The position is allocated to work-package 3 Developing therapeutic and translational solutions within the HARPNET network.

We are looking for a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our team at the Uni-versity of Oslo for the project:

DC12 – Small-molecule promoters of inflammation resolution

Supervisor Trond Vidar Hansen: https://www.mn.uio.no/farmasi/english/people/aca/trondvh/index.html

Project description

This project aims to develop low-molecular-weight resolution promoters targeting GPR101 as potential therapies for rheumatoid arthritis. Computational experiments will guide compound design, synthesis, and biological evaluation, including the assessment of bioactivity, mechanisms of action, medicinal chemistry properties, and metabolism.

The work will be conducted in close collaboration with research groups across the network working on resolution biology and drug discovery based on resolution pharmacology. The position also include internships with both academic and industrial partners, and the doctoral candidate must participate in these activities.

How to apply

Technical information:

Position location: Oslo, Norway
Application deadline: October 1st, 2026
Interviews: Online during the period October 19th – November 6th and in presence Friday 4th December 2026
Project start date: April 1st, 2027
Duration: 3 years

Please follow this link to apply for this position and for more detailed instructions on the application: 
https://harpnet.eu/recruitment/

Apply for position DC12; we recommend applying for multiple positions within the network.

What skills are important in this role?

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition to be among Europe’s leading communities for research, education and innovation. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

Required qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent in synthetic medicinal chemistry or synthetic organic chemistry. Foreign completed degree (M.Sc.-level) corresponding to a minimum of four years in the Norwegian educational system
• Documented solid experience in synthetic organic chemistry
• Documented solid experience in chromatography, spectroscopy and analyses of low molecular organic compounds
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English

Desired qualifications:

• Documented relevant experience in lipid chemistry
• Documented relevant experience in medicinal chemistry oriented computational tools
   

University of Oslo is subject to the Security Act, which governs the organisation’s protection of security-sensitive objects and knowledge, in addition to other relevant legislation concerning access to and handling of sensitive information. Based on this, it is a requirement that successful applicants are security-eligible. We may use background checks as part of our recruitment process.

What are we looking for in you?

Personal skills:

We are an international team of researchers from diverse scientific and cultural backgrounds, and we seek a candidate with these personal skills:

• Good language and communication skills
• Good collaboration skills
• The ability to work in interdisciplinary teams
• The ability to work independently on complex projects, from planning to presenting results
• The ability to work precisely in a structured manner and swiftly adapts to new tasks
• Positive attitude and the ability to handle hectic periods
   

Employment in the position is based on a comprehensive assessment of all qualification requirements applicable to the position, including personal qualifications.

The best qualified candidates will be invited for interviews.