PhD position at the Department of Clinical Dentistry, Tissue Engineering Group

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PhD position

At the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Department of Clinical Dentistry, a full-time PhD position is available for a period of three (3) years. The position is part of the project "GreenNanoBone project", funded by EU Horizon Europe

About the project/work tasks:

• Development and testing of bioprinted hydrogel scaffolds for bone regeneration
• Evaluation of cytocompatibility and biosafety in vivo and in different in vitro models
• Validation of GreenNanoBone hydrogels in disease models of Medication-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (MRONJ) using patient-derived cells
• Development of advanced in vitro and 3D MRONJ models for preclinical testing

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• The applicant must possess a Master`s degree or an equivalent in medicine or dentistry
• Experience from relevant research projects will be considered as positive
• The candidate should demonstrate the ability to work independently and in a structured manner, while also being capable of effective collaboration with others
• The applicant must exhibit both the ability and motivation to undertake a PhD project.
• Fluency in both oral and written English is required, see documentation requirements for further details.

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

Applicants whose educational qualifications are from countries other than Norway must provide a certified translation of the diploma and transcript of grades to English or a Scandinavian language, if the original documents are not in any of these languages. It is also required that the applicant submit a review from the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir) to verify whether the education in question (bachelor and master's degree) is of a scope and level that corresponds to the level of a Norwegian master's degree. Please see for more information about HK-dir's general recognition. The review process by HK-dir may take some time. Therefore, please submit your application to HK-dir as soon as you decide to apply for the position. If you do not receive a response within the application deadline, you must include documentation from HK-dir confirming receipt of your application. Please note that the automatic recognition offered by HK-dir insufficient and will not be accepted as basis for admission to the PhD programme. Applicants with education from a Nordic country or those with a medical degree from the EEA area and a license to practice medicine in Norway are exempt from the requirement for HK-dir assessment.

For more information please refer to the Admission requirements at the Faculty of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine | UiB

Additionally, please review the documentation requirements for language qualifications:

Organized research training (PhD program):

The candidate must take part in the University of Bergen approved PhD programme leading to the degree within a time limit of 3 years. Admission to the organized research training (PhD program) at the Faculty is essential for this position. Application for admission to the PhD programme, including a project plan outline for the training plan must be submitted no later than three months after the date of commencement.

The PhD-position:

PhD-positions are fixed term positions. You cannot be employed in a PhD-position for more than one fixed term period at the same institution or have had similar employment at an institution in the region.

We can offer:

• Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment
• Salary NOK code 1017) in the state salary scale. For applicants with at least one year of employment in a position as a General Practitioner or Dentist, salary NOK For applicants who are licensed as medical doctors or dentists, documentation of Norwegian authorization must be submitted with the application.). Medical specialist starts on salary NOK For applicants with specialist training, a certificate of specialist approval from the Norwegian Directorate of Health must also be included.)
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Good welfare benefits

Your application must include:

• A brief account of the applicant`s research interests and motivation for applying for the position
• Certified copies of diplomas and transcripts of grades. Applicant whose education is from another country than Norway, need to also attach a certified translation of the diploma and transcript of grades to English or a Scandinavian language, if the original is not in any of these languages. It is also required that the applicant enclose a review from HK-dir (both bachelor and master degree) whether the education in question is of a scope and level that corresponds to the level of a Norwegian master's degree. Please see for more information about HK-dir's general recognition. This may take some time and we recommend you to apply as soon as you know you will apply for this position. If no answer within the application deadline, please enclose documentation from HK-dir that they have received your application
• Documentation of language skills (English)
• Complete list of publications and scientific work you want to be evaluated
• Any publication in your name
• Two references (name and contact information)

General information:

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting: Researcher Niyaz Al-Sharabi; e-mail: n.al- phone:

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.

We encourage men to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

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.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. By indicating such circumstances in your application, you may receive favourable consideration. We ensure that at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups is invited for an interview as part of our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity. For further information about the recruitment process, click here.

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About UiB

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad.

There are five departments and eight centres at Faculty of Medicine.

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Questions about the position

Niyaz Al-Sharabi;

Researcher

n.al-

Deadline

3rd December 2025

Employer

University of Bergen

Municipality

Bergen

Scope

Fulltime

Duration

Fixed Term

Place of service

Årstadveien 19, 5009 Bergen