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Oslo universitetssykehus
Postdoctoral student (PostDoc)
Oslo
FULL TIME & PART TIME
October 30, 2024
Postdoctoral student (Post Doc)European Palliative Care Research Centre (PRC) at the Cancer Clinic, Oslo University hospital
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About the position
There is now a vacant position as an MD postdoc at The European Palliative Care Research Centre (PRC), the Cancer Association’s centre for Patient-Centred Care.
The postdoc will be part of the research group at PRC, consisting of 5 senior researchers along with 1 professor in palliative care. We are looking for an MD who can contribute within several of PRC's thematic areas, in addition to the ongoing EU projects. This will include assisting in the development of new projects and applying for external funding for these. The position has funding for 3 years.
We are looking for an experienced postdoc who can contribute to strengthening our expertise and capacity in research and external communication. We are particularly seeking someone to work in two of our EU projects – “My Path – The digital solution to patient-centred care” and “JANE” (Joint Action Network of Expertise on Cancer).
PRC is organized within the Department of Oncology (AKB) and the Institute of Clinical Medicine at Ui O. PRC has a large national and international interdisciplinary network with outstanding researchers from many countries in Europe, Canada, and Australia. Together, we work to ensure that patients and their families receive the best possible knowledge-based care locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
PRC has the following prioritized research areas: nutrition/cachexia, pain, quality of life, health services research, and end-of-life research. The centre is currently conducting several large international multi-centre studies. PRC is also in the leading role in several EU financed projects. For all areas, research-based strategies are being developed for implementing research findings into clinical practice.
Applicants must attach a full publication list and the five most important articles they have written.
Oslo University Hospital is a workplace with great diversity. We believe this is essential to perform the tasks required of us. Therefore, we pursue diversity among our job applicants and encourage everyone to apply regardless of who you are and what background you have.
The postdoc will be part of the research group at PRC, consisting of 5 senior researchers along with 1 professor in palliative care. We are looking for an MD who can contribute within several of PRC's thematic areas, in addition to the ongoing EU projects. This will include assisting in the development of new projects and applying for external funding for these. The position has funding for 3 years.
We are looking for an experienced postdoc who can contribute to strengthening our expertise and capacity in research and external communication. We are particularly seeking someone to work in two of our EU projects – “My Path – The digital solution to patient-centred care” and “JANE” (Joint Action Network of Expertise on Cancer).
PRC is organized within the Department of Oncology (AKB) and the Institute of Clinical Medicine at Ui O. PRC has a large national and international interdisciplinary network with outstanding researchers from many countries in Europe, Canada, and Australia. Together, we work to ensure that patients and their families receive the best possible knowledge-based care locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.
PRC has the following prioritized research areas: nutrition/cachexia, pain, quality of life, health services research, and end-of-life research. The centre is currently conducting several large international multi-centre studies. PRC is also in the leading role in several EU financed projects. For all areas, research-based strategies are being developed for implementing research findings into clinical practice.
Applicants must attach a full publication list and the five most important articles they have written.
Oslo University Hospital is a workplace with great diversity. We believe this is essential to perform the tasks required of us. Therefore, we pursue diversity among our job applicants and encourage everyone to apply regardless of who you are and what background you have.
Key information
Application deadline:
01.12.2024
Employer:
Oslo universitetssykehus HF
Town/city:
Oslo
Title:
Postdoctoral student (Pos Doc)
Positions:
1
Full-time/part-time:
Full-time
Employment type:
Contract
Percentage of full-time:
100
Webcruiter ID:
4879304121
Start date:
02.01.2025
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Work tasks
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Co-lead tasks in My Path and JANE2.
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Lead research within several of PRC's prioritized research areas.
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Responsible for writing grant applications and organizing application processes in PRC.
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Contribute to PRC's network activities regionally, nationally, and internationally, including organizing PRC's annual international research seminar.
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Supervise Ph D candidates nationally and internationally.
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Teaching other healthcare professions.
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Collaborate with external PRC partners.
- Communicate research findings.
Qualifications
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Must have completed medical education (MD) and a Ph D in a relevant area for PRC, as well as a documented research experience at the academic level.
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Experience with research in the PRC prioritized areas.
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Experience with writing grant applications.
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Ability to write scientific articles.
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Experience with international research collaboration in palliative care.
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Teaching experience in palliative care research.
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Good skills in active cooperation, dialogue, and communication internally and with other specialist environments.
- Motivation to work with analysis and publications from various studies.
Personal attributes
- Good communication- and collaboration skills in an interdisciplinary research environment.
- Ability to work independently and in teams.
We offer
The application for the open position must include:
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An active and creative working environment.
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A challenging and friendly working environment.
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High academic standards.
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Meaningful responsibilities and tasks in one of the country's largest and best palliative research environments.
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A workplace that is an inclusive workplace (IA) environment.
- Good opportunities for academic and personal development.
The application for the open position must include:
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A cover letter and CV.
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Complete list of publications with emphasis on five articles of particular relevance.
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Description of qualifications regarding administration, leadership, teaching and foreign language skills.
Other relevant qualifications.
Address:
Oslo universitetssykehus, Ullevål, Kirkeveien 166, 0450 Oslo, Norway
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Contacts
Stein Kaasa
Director PRC, Professor and Department Head
Email:
stein.kaasa@medisin.uio.no
Torunn Elin Wester
Unit manager
Phone:
+4723027683
About the employer
Oslo University Hospital is a highly specialized hospital in charge of extensive regional and local hospital assignments. As Scandinavia’s largest hospital, we carry out more than 1.2 million patient treatments each year. The hospital has a nationwide responsibility for a number of national and multi-regional assignments, and has several national centers of competence. Oslo University Hospital is responsible for approximately 50 percent of all medical and health care research conducted at Norwegian hospitals, and is a significant role player within the education of a large variety of health care personnel.
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