Group Leader Positions �V 6 Year Contracts

Group Leader Positions �V 6 Year Contracts
Sars International Centre for Marine Molecular Biology
University of Bergen, Norway

The Sars International Centre for Marine Molecular Biology performs
basic research in molecular biology, developmental biology and evolution,
through genetic and comparative studies of marine organisms.  The Centre
is a partner of EMBL (European Molecular Biology Laboratory) and is
located in the Bergen High Technology Centre together with several
departments of the University of Bergen. It currently employs 50
scientists and other staff originating from twenty different countries.

We are seeking outstanding candidates addressing fundamental questions in
organismal biology using marine animals, with priority on invertebrates. A
contract of six years will be offered to successful candidates,
with competitive resources for the research (scientific and technical
personnel, and infrastructures related to the project). The contract may
be prolonged after six years, depending on performance and institute
priorities at the time of review.  Group leaders at the Sars Centre
are expected to obtain additional funding through grant applications to
national and international funding agencies.

For further information about the position please contact the Sars Centre
Director (Daniel.Chourrout@sars.uib.no tel +47 5558 4360) and/or visit
our website (www.sars.no).

Applications for group leader positions should include a description
of past and current research (3 pages), a proposal for the research
at the Sars Centre (3 pages), a detailed CV and names of three
references. Shortlisted candidates must be available for a seminar and
interview by the Scientific Advisory Committee to be held in Bergen on
24-25 November 2014.

Written applications should be marked 14Sars_02 and mailed to: Sars
Centre, Human Resources, Bergen High Technology Centre, Thormoehlensgate
55, NO-5008 Bergen, Norway.  Application deadline is 17 October 2014.

Applications sent by e-mail only will not be considered.

Carol Bruce