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## PhD Position – AI-Driven Multimodal Analysis and Predictive Modelling of Biomaterials Join the University of Oslo for a PhD in Biomaterials! ## More about the position The main purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. The appointment is for 3 years and the place of work is Oslo, Norway. The research will primarily be carried out at the Oral Research Laboratory, which provides infrastructure for biomaterial production and characterization, cell culture, SEM, confocal microscopy, micro/nanoCT and histology. The project has a strong focus on regenerative medicine and dental applications, including hard- and soft-tissue reconstruction. The three-year project is expected to produce three scientific papers and a doctoral thesis. ## More about the fellowship The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. The appointment is for three years and is devoted to the doctoral project and required research training. Admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Dentistry is a prerequisite for taking up the position. The candidate is expected to complete the project within the fellowship period. A final plan for the research training must be approved and formalised no later than three months after the start of the position. The main supervisor will be Associate Professor Athina Samara. ## Qualification requirements Mandatory requirements - MSc and BSc in Biomaterials, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Biology, Computer Science, Medical Technology, or a closely related field. - Relevant experience with biomedical imaging, quantitative data analysis, image processing, machine learning, biomaterials, or related methods. - Documented interest in interdisciplinary research combining biological and computational approaches. - Fluent oral and written communication skills in English. Desirable qualifications - Documented Experience with Python and/or another scientific programming language. - Documented Experience with image processing, computer vision or machine learning or - Documented Experience with 2D or 3D biomedical imaging, quantitative or multimodal biological datasets. - Familiarity with biomaterials, tissue engineering, scaffolds, hydrogels or 3D biological models. ## Why should you choose us? - A clearly defined and fully funded three-year PhD project with established core infrastructure. - Dedicated supervision and research training in dental biomaterials, development of wear-testing methods, crown-material processing, mechanical characterisation, surface characterisation, micro-CT and quantitative image analysis. - An interdisciplinary and internationally connected research environment at the Faculty of Dentistry. - Access to modern laboratories and opportunities for collaboration with clinical and engineering research groups. - A workplace with good development and career opportunities, good welfare schemes and up to 1.5 hours of exercise during working hours.(Good welfare schemes) - Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (Statens Pensjonskasse), with beneficial pension, mortgage and insurance arrangements. - Oslo’s family-friendly environment, with extensive cultural and outdoor opportunities. - Dedicated mentoring and a professionally stimulating working environment. - Salary in position as Doctoral Research Fellow, position code 1017 in salary range NOK from 551000 - to 605000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund. Read more about the benefits of working in the public sector at Employer Portal. ## How to apply Your application must include: - A cover letter of no more than two pages describing your motivation for the position, your relevant academic and practical experience, and how your background matches the project. - A CV summarising education, work experience, research experience and other qualifying activities. - Copies of diplomas, academic transcripts and certificates. Applicants should retrieve available results from Vitnemålsportalen; where this is not possible, copies must be uploaded. - Documentation of English proficiency where required under the Faculty’s supplementary admission rules. - A complete list of publications and other academic work, if applicable, together with the work the applicant wishes the evaluation committee to consider. - Contact information for two to three references, including name, position, relationship to the applicant, e-mail address and telephone number. - The application and all attachments must be submitted through UiO’s electronic recruitment system, Jobbnorge, by clicking “Apply for the position”. All documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language. Applicants with education from outside Scandinavia should include an explanation of their university’s grading system and a Diploma Supplement where available. A recognition statement from the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir), if already obtained, may also be attached. - Particular emphasis will be placed on documented academic qualifications, relevant experimental competence, motivation and personal suitability. The best-qualified candidates will be invited to interview and may be asked to give a brief presentation of previous research or technical work.
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