项目介绍

2025年4月3日

The Faculty of Medicine, Department of  Clinical Science, is offering a full-time PhD-position for a duration of three (3) years.

The position is partly affiliated with the project ‘A Cryptosporidiosis Point-of-Care Test-and-Treat Strategy in Children with Diarrhea,’ which is funded by the University of Bergen.

About the project/work tasks:

• This PhD position will examine genetic variation in collected Cryptosporidium isolates as well as inflammation and antibody responses against Cryptosporidum infection.
• The PhD position’s work can include the recruitment of patients, sampling, isolation of Cryptosporidium from stool samples, oocyst purification techniques, DNA extraction, end-point and qPCR, sequence analyses, targeted sequencing, serological assays, antibody analyses, bioinformatics and statistical analyses, compiling results, and writing scientific publications.
• The PhD position will also utilize samples from a project that investigates the effect implementing diagnostics and treatment against Cryptosporidium infection in children with diarrhea in Sub-Saharan Africa.
• The workplace will primarily be at the Laboratory Building, Department of Clinical Science, Jonas Lies vei 87 in Bergen.
• There will be international collaboration and potential study visits to partners in the USA or other countries.
• It is expected that the PhD candidate contributes to a social and interdisciplinary research environment and should know, or be willing to learn, the Norwegian language.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• The applicant must possess a Master`s degree or an equivalent in molecular biology, genetics, global health or completed veterinary/medical studies. 
• Laboratory experience with relevant methods is a significant advantage.
• Previous research and publication experience will be viewed positively.
• Experience from thematically relevant research projects on intestinal parasites or in low-income countries will be viewed positively.
• The hired candidate must be able to work independently and in a structured manner, and have good collaboration skills.
• Ability and motivation to carry out a PhD project. 
• Proficiency in written and spoken English, see documentation requirements.

The applicant’s personal suitability for the position is a significant factor in the evaluation.

Applicants whose educational qualifications are from countries other than Norway must provide a certified translation of the diploma and transcript of grades to English or a Scandinavian language, if the original documents are not in any of these languages. It is also required that the applicant submit a review from the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir) to verify whether the education in question (bachelor and master’s degree) is of a scope and level that corresponds to the level of a Norwegian master’s degree. Please see https://hkdir.no/en/ for more information about HK-dir’s general recognition. The review process by HK-dir may take some time. Therefore, please submit your application to HK-dir as soon as you decide to apply for the position. If you do not receive a response within the application deadline, you must include documentation from HK-dir confirming receipt of your application. Please note that the automatic recognition offered by HK-dir insufficient and will not be accepted as basis for admission to the PhD programme. Applicants with education from a Nordic country or those with a medical degree from the EEA area and a license to practice medicine in Norway are exempt from the requirement for HK-dir assessment. For more information please refer to the Admission requirements at the Faculty of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine | UiB

Additionally, please review the documentation requirements for language qualifications: http://www.uib.no/en/med/115526/english-language-requirements-phd-admission

About the PhD position:

Organized research training (PhD program):

The selected candidate will be required to enrol in the University of Bergen’s approved PhD programme, aiming to complete the degree within three years. Admission to the organized research training (PhD program) at the Faculty is essential for this position. 

Application for admission to the PhD programme, including a project plan outline for the training plan, must be submitted no later than three months after the date of commencement.

The PhD-position:

PhD-positions are fixed-term appointments. Candidates cannot be employed in a PhD position for more than one fixed-term period at the same institution, nor have held a similar position at any institution within the region. 

We can offer:

• Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment.
• Salary NOK 560 000 (code 1017) in the state salary scale. For applicants with at least one year of employment in a position as a General Practitioner or Dentist, salary NOK 575 000. Medical specialist starts on salary NOK 595 000.
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
• Good welfare benefits.

Your application must include:

• A brief account of the applicant`s research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
• Certified copies of diplomas and transcripts of grades.
• Applicants whose educational qualifications are from countries other than Norway must provide a certified translation of their diploma and transcript of grades into English or a Scandinavian language if the original documents are not in any of these languages. Additionally, applicants are required to submit a review from the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir) to verify whether their education (bachelor’s and master’s degrees) is of a scope and level that corresponds to a Norwegian master’s degree. For more information about HK-dir’s general recognition process, please see: https://hkdir.no/en/. The review process by HK-dir may take some time. Therefore, please submit your application to HK-dir as soon as you decide to apply for the position. If you do not receive a response within the application deadline, you must include documentation from HK-dir confirming receipt of your application.
• Documentation of language skills (English).
• Complete list of publications and scientific work you want to be evaluated.
• Any publication in your name.
• Two references (name and contact information).The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge.

General information:

For further information please contact Kurt Hanevik, e-post: kurt.hanevik@uib.no,  tlf.: 93 85 66 90.

UiBmust follow Norway’s export control regulations when processing applications for this position.

Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better. UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. By indicating such circumstances in your application, you may receive favourable consideration. We ensure that at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups is invited for an interview as part of our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity. For further information about the recruitment process, click here.