Associate Professor of Medicine (Nephrology), Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine

European Commission; Norway; On-site; NOK 760,000 - 805,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Bergen invites applications for a permanent position as Associate Professor of Medicine in the Section for Nephrology. The successful candidate will contribute to teaching, oversee research projects, and develop their own research team while fostering a collaborative academic environment. This role emphasizes excellence in research and educational contributions, particularly in nephrology.

Benefits

International working environment

Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Qualifications

• Active phase of career with strong academic qualifications.
• Experience in securing research grants from various sources.
• Experience in teaching at bachelor/master level.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and lead research projects in nephrology.
• Teach and supervise students and research fellows.
• Submit applications for research financing regularly.

Skills

Clinical studies

Translational research

Leadership experience

Teaching nephrology

Education

Norwegian doctoral degree in relevant field

MD with specialization in nephrology

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Bergen Department Department of Clinical Medicine Research Field Medical sciences » Medicine Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Other Positions Country Norway Application Deadline 21 Jul 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Oslo) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

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Associate professor of Medicineat the Section for Nephrology, Department of Clinical Medicine

At the Faculty of Medicine,Department of clinical medicine , a permanent position (100%) as associate professor is available.

We are seeking a colleague who, together with the faculty and staff of the department, will contribute to excellence in research and teaching. The department is responsible for teaching, research, and research education in various clinical disciplines. It also hosts the faculty’s animal facility. The Department offers courses in the professional study program in medicine, as well as bachelor and master programs in nutrition.

The person we are looking for is in an active phase of the career and has strong academic qualifications within a research field which is highly relevant to the department.
The position will be linked to a position as a senior consultant at theSection for Nephrology at Haukeland University Hospital.

Work tasks/research field:

The person who fills this position shall both initiate and lead research projects, teach and supervise students and research fellows, as well as take on administrative tasks within a recommendatory time frame. It is expected that the person who fills this position will regularly submit applications to relevant national and international sources for research financing. The teaching responsibilities that are assigned to this position are primarily connected to nephrology, but the person who fills this position may also teach in areas related to other study programs within the department/ faculty. The person who fills this position is expected to demonstrate a high level of ambition and good quality with regards to research and teaching, and to participate actively in the strategic planning and academic activities of the department and the faculty.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

Qualified applicants have a Norwegian doctoral degree in a relevant academic field, or equivalent qualifications including MD with specialization in nephrology and satisfies the requirements concerning educational competence. The ideal candidate publishes at a high international level, has been successful in applying for grants from national and international sources of financing for research and educational development, and has established, or is in the process of establishing, his or her own research team. Results attained in the last 5-7 years will be given weight in evaluation of the application. The ideal candidate also has experience with teaching at the bachelor- and master level or in a program of professional study, as well as experience with supervision of research fellows. Experience from different national and international research institutions, and the ability to establish international networks will count positively in the evaluation, as will experience with and interest in innovation.

• Experience with clinical studies (including RCTs) and registry-based research (including epidemiology) is a requirement.
• Translational research in nephrology, particularly advanced tissue methods (e.g., omics-related techniques and corresponding bioinformatics), is a requirement.
• Experience in teaching nephrology, including exam preparation, as well as planning and structuring nephrology education in the medical program is a requirement.
• Leadership experience (including relevant administrative work), such as leading a research group or supervising early-career researchers (PhD candidates, research track students) is a requirement.
• Experience in organizing scientific meetings and holding board positions is an advantage.
• A well-established national and international network is an advantage.

The applicant’s personal suitability for the position is a significant factor in the evaluation.

Educational competence is a requirement for the position, see guidelines for establishment of a pedagogical portfolio atCenter for medical education . The requirement is absolute for appointment as professor while an associate professor will be offered the necessary training if the requirement is not met before appointment.

The language of instruction is primarily Norwegian. It is required that the person appointed has proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language at level B2 within three years of employment. UiB offers Norwegian language courses and will facilitate meeting the language requirement.

We can offer:

• A good and challenging international working environment with professional challenges and opportunities for personal and skills development.
• Salary NOK 760 000 – 770 000 (code 1011), specialist salary NOK 770 000 – 805 000. Salary gross p.a. for a full-time position in the state salary scale. In the case of a highly qualified applicant, a higher salary may be considered.
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
• An application letter that tells why you are applying for the position.
• A detailed CV including relevant diplomas and certifications.
• A plan for your own research for the next five years (maximum 5 pages A4 format).
• A list of scientific works you wish to have considered in the assessment of your application (no more than 10). Each work should be accompanied by a short summary that highlights the work’s most important findings.
• The 10 academic works described in the previous point in pdf-format.
• The name and contact information for at least to references.
  
  

It is extremely important that the scientific works you wish to have considered in the assessment of your application are uploaded in their entirety as attachments to your application.

Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better.UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age.

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Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

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