Researcher in Biosystematics
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Researcher in Biosystematics Researcher in Biosystematics, Tromsø University Museum Application deadline: 10.11.11 The following reference number must be quoted in your application: 2011/4579 The University of Tromsø has vacant a researcher position in Biosystematics. The period of appointment is until 31 December 2014. The position is attached to Tromsø University Museum, Department of Natural Sciences For further information, please contact project leader Inger Greve Alsos, e-mail: inger.g.alsos@uit.no or head of Department of Natural Sciences, Arne C. Nilssen, e-mail: arnec.nilssen@uit.no, tel + 47 77 64 50 00. The Department of Natural Sciences presently employs 25 staff members, including 10 permanent scientific positions and 5 PhD students (http://uit.no). The department has large scientific collections, documenting more than 130 years of research in North Norway and other northern regions. The department includes a research group in taxonomy and biodiversity. The group focuses on diversity, phylogeography, and taxonomy of northern organism using molecular as well as traditional methods. The position is associated with the Norwegian-Swedish Research School in biosystematics, ForBio (cf. http://www.nhm.uio.no/english/research/forbio/). ForBio is a teaching and research initiative coordinated by the Natural History Museum (University of Oslo), Bergen Museum (University of Bergen), Tromsø University Museum (University of Tromsø) and the Museum of Natural History and Archaeology (Norwegian University of Science and Technology). ForBio is funded by the Norwegian Taxonomy Initiative and the Research Council of Norway. ForBio is part of the Ministry of Education and Research’s commitment to Norwegian university museums and the Ministry of Environment's commitment to increased knowledge of the Norwegian biodiversity. The position involves 50 % research and 50 % teaching and administration at the Research School. The successful candidate will work strategically and practically with the development of ForBio, and teach on theoretical and/or field courses offered through this research school. The development of the Research School will take place in cooperation with representatives of the other Norwegian university museums, and it is an advantage that the successful candidate has experience in developing and/or management of research and development projects. The successful applicant must be willing to engage herself/himself in the ongoing development of her/his discipline and the university as a whole. A doctoral degree is a prerequisite for appointment in the position of researcher. A Norwegian doctoral degree in systematics and taxonomy, alternatively from neighboring biological disciplines, or an equivalent foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree, is required for appointment. Post-doctoral research experience or research experience at this level is considered an advantage. Scientific publications, teaching and administrative experience will be emphasized. Knowledge of Scandinavian biodiversity is an advantage. The ability to work independently, reliability and good teamwork skills will be emphasized. Applicants must submit an outline of current issues for the research component of the position, including a realistic publishing schedule, in accordance with the section's research profile (max. 1 page). The research activity should be within taxonomy and systematic and preferable related to northern biota. A possibility for local research collaboration within taxonomy, phylogeography, biodiversity, and/or invasive species is an advantage. The assessment of applicants will partly be based on this outline. Applicants must have a good command of English and preferably Norwegian. Personal suitability for the position will be assessed. The remuneration for the position of researcher is in accordance with the State wage scale code 1109. A compulsory contribution of 2 % will be made to the State Pension Fund. Applications will be assessed by an expert committee. The main emphasis will be placed on assessment of the submitted scientific works and the proposal for the qualifying work. Emphasis will also be placed on pedagogical qualifications, experience from popularization/publication, administration and work related to disciplinary development. Information and material to be considered must be submitted within the closing date for applications. Details of references must be provided. The applicant must submit a list of all his/her scientific works including details of publication. The application is to be submitted electronically on the application form available at this page. In addition, the application, including CV, certified copies of diplomas and references, and the list of scientific works are to be sent in four copies within the closing date for applications, directly to: Tromsø University Museum University of Tromsø 9037 Tromsø Norway All documentation that is to be evaluated must be certified and translated into English or a Scandinavian language. THE SCIENTIFIC WORKS - published or unpublished - the applicant wishes to be taken into consideration during the evaluation process must be submitted in three copies arranged as three complete sets. The scientific works are to be sent, within the closing date for applications, directly to: Tromsø University Museum University of Tromsø 9037 Tromsø Norway Applicants shall also refer to “Supplementary regulations for appointment to teaching and research positions at the University of Tromsø” (in Norwegian only) and “Regulations concerning terms and conditions of employment for the posts of postdoktor (post-doctoral research fellow), stipendiat (research fellow), vitenskapelig assistent (research assistant) and spesialistkandidat (resident)”: uit.no/poa/vitenskapelige-stillinger Questions concerning the organization of the working environment, such as the physical state of the place of employment, health service, possibility for flexible working hours, part time, etc. may be directed to the telephone reference. According to personnel policy objectives that the staff shall reflect the composition of the population in general, both with respect to gender and cultural multiplicity, women and persons with a minority ethnic background in particular are encouraged to apply. The University of Tromsø is an IW (Inclusive Workplace) enterprise, and will try to adapt the working conditions for employees with impaired capacity. Personal data given in an application or CV will be processed in accordance with the Act relating to the processing of personal data (the Personal Data Act). In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act, section 25, 2nd paragraph, the applicant may request not to be registered on the public list of applicants. The University may nevertheless decide that the name of the applicant will be made public. The applicant will be notified beforehand in the event of such publication. UNIVERSITY OF TROMSØ N-9037 Tromsø Ange i ansökan att du sökt tjänsten via jobbexpressen.se.
