A researcher position is available at the Center for Lifespan Changes in Brain and Cognition (LCBC), at the Department of Psychology, University of Oslo. This position will be suitable for a candidate that has substantial research experience after completion of the PhD.

The goal of LCBC is to understand brain and cognitive changes and how to optimize them through the entire lifespan. LCBC is an active multi-disciplinary research center, with a staff of 25 full time positions, including three faculty professors, three Post-doctoral fellows, seven PhD candidates, programmers/engineers, researchers as well as full-time RAs, supporting personnel and several affiliated researchers. English is the language of the center.

LCBC coordinates a large H2020 EU-project and has obtained three grants from the European Research Council (ERC). Further funding comes from the Norwegian Research Council, the National Health Association, the Thon foundation and the University of Oslo. The group was in 2015 appointed status as “world leading” as one of five at the University of Oslo, with special funding for five years. More information can be found on our web site www.oslobrains.no

The position is financed by the European Research Council (ERC), and linked to the project Age Consolidate - The Missing Link of Episodic Memory Decline in Aging: The Role of Inefficient Systems Consolidation. The main objective is to study how memory for episodic memories declines with age, particularly focusing on the consolidation phase. For more information, please contact Anders M Fjell (andersmf@psykologi.uio.no).

The positon is for a period of 3 years. The tasks will include
- Design and testing of new fMRI paradigm for memory consolidation
- Analysis of task-fMRI and other neuroimaging modalities
- Writing papers on memory and aging

Qualifications

• A PhD degree or similar in psychology or a related field
• Substantial research experience after completion of the PhD (typically completion  of a post doc period)
• Experience with functional and structural neuroimaging, memory and aging research
• Experience with the FreeSurfer brain imaging analysis software
• Excellent English communication skills, orally and in writing

The following are considered advantageous:

• Experience with designing and testing of fMRI experiments
• Proficiency in Matlab and R

In assessing applications, particular emphasis will be placed upon the quality of the candidate's academic qualifications. Interviews with selected candidates may be arranged where the applicant's personal prerequisites and cooperative skills will be emphasized.

We offer
• Salary for SKO 1109: NOK 537 700 - 650 200 per year depending on qualifications
• Professional development in a stimulating academic environment
• Favorable pension and social welfare benefits
• Attractive welfare arrangements

All applications must be submitted through the online application system and must include :
• Letter of application, 1-2 pages, explaining the motivation for applying
• Curriculum Vitae summarizing education, positions and academic work
• Copies of educational certificates, publications/academic work (if any) that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
• Names and contact details of at least two references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number).

International applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University’s grading system. All documents should be in Scandinavian or English.
 
The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o. According to the Norwegian Freedom of Information Act information about an applicant may be included in the public applicants list, even if the applicant has requested non-disclosure. The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

Expected start date: Early 2018


Contacts: Professor Anders M Fjell (andersmf@psykologi.uio.no)