Biological Chemistry Fellowships, Beasiswa Phd Kimia

2 PhD fellowships in Biological Chemistry

The University of Stavanger invites applications for 2 three-year (ev four-year) doctorate scholarships in Biological Chemistry at the Faculty of Science and Technology in the Department of Mathematics and Natural Science. Closing date for applications is June, 20, 2008.

The project titles of the 2 PhD projects are “Kinetic Models of Temperature Adaption Mechanisms” and “The Biological Clock of Neurospora crassa“.

The two PhD-positions are funded by the Norwegian Research Council and by the Ministry of Education and Research.


The research fellow will be admitted to the doctoral program at the University of Stavanger on an agreement to complete the doctorate within the duration of the scholarship.

The program will mainly be carried out at the University of Stavanger, apart from a period of study abroad at a recognized and relevant center of research.

The research fellow is salaried according to the State Salary Code, l.pl 17.515, code 1017, LR 20, ltr 43 of NOK 325.800,- per annum.

The position provides for automatic membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, which guarantees favorable retirement benefits. Members may also apply for home investment loans at favorable interest rates.

Project description and further information about the position can be obtained from Professor Peter Ruoff, telephone +47 51 83 18 87, email peter.ruoff@uis.no

The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in its employment practices. The University currently employs few female research fellows within this academic field and women are therefore particularly encouraged to apply.

Applicants must have earned a Master degree or possess corresponding qualifications which could provide a basis for successfully completing a doctorate. It is necessary to have obtained an average grade of B or better in order to qualify. The appointee must be able to work independently and as a member of a team, be creative and innovative. The research fellow must have a good command of both oral and written English.

The application must contain the following documents and material and be submitted in two (ev three) copies:

· CV
· the form “Utvidet søkerskjema” (Information to be made available to the applicants)
· certificates/diplomas
· references
· list of publications
· any other documentation that the applicant considers relevant

and be addressed to:

University of Stavanger
Faculty of Science and Technology
4036 Stavanger

The application should be marked st.id 30024829/30024830.

Closing date for applications is June, 20, 2008.

http://www.uis.no/about_us/vacant_positions/