Vacant Academic Positions at the Faculty of Dentistry: University of Oslo (UiO).
Two Vacant Academic Positions at the Faculty of Dentistry: University of Oslo (UiO).
The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest-ranked educational and research institution, with 26 500 students and 7 200 employees.
With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.
The Faculty of Dentistry is one of the leading odontological research and educational institutions in Europe.
The faculty’s research groups contribute top research within several odontological fields.
In addition to educating dentists and dental hygienists, the faculty has a PhD program and professional-oriented specialist education.
The faculty holds significant competence in the various research and clinical disciplines, with good interdisciplinary collaboration. It is a modern faculty with approximately 420 students and approximately 420 employees.
The faculty is also Norway’s largest dental clinic with approximately 55,000 patient visits a year.
The Faculty of Dentistry has two departments: the Institute of Clinical Dentistry and the Department of Oral Biology.
The Faculty of Dentistry aims to be one of the leading dental science communities in Europe.
Some of the research teams contribute with top-class research in several fields of dentistry.
The volume of competence-building activities for specialist candidates and doctoral fellows is also large, and unique in Europe.
Here are the Vacant positions available, qualifications, and how to apply.
#01. PhD Position at the Institute of Oral Biology.
Applications are invited for a 100% full-time, 3-year PhD Research Fellowship position based at the Oral Physiology and Cancer Research Group (OPCG) at the Institute of Oral Biology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Oslo (UiO), Norway.
Project title: “Tumor-host interaction in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC)”
- It is becoming increasingly clear that the development and progression of cancer, including OSCC, involves not only genetic/epigenetic abnormalities in the cancer cells but also requires a mutual interplay between the tumor cells and adjacent stromal cells such as fibroblasts, muscle cells, immune cells, and endothelial cells (tumor-host interactions).
- The current project aims to understand the influence of invading oral cancer cells on skeletal muscle.
- Molecular profile of the infiltrated skeletal muscle cells, together with the functional roles and prognostic significance of selected miRNA/proteins, will be investigated.
- The current project will employ high throughput analyses methods such as transcriptomic and proteomic profiling.
- In addition, 2D and 3D cell culture models will be used.
Deadline: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Qualification requirements
- Applicants must hold a Master’s degree equivalent to a Norwegian Master’s degree in dentistry, molecular biology, or a field relevant to the research project
- The Master’s thesis must have a grade B or better in the Norwegian educational system
- Candidates with a dental degree/strong knowledge of cancer/oral cancer biology will be preferred
- Good written and oral proficiency in English and Norwegian (or another Scandinavian language)
Experience in the following methods will be advantageous:
- Immunohistochemical/immunofluorescence techniques, as well as cell culturing techniques
- Molecular biology techniques and digital image analysis
- Analysis of high-throughput datasets (RNA seq, proteomic data)
- Publications in international peer-reviewed scientific journals
Personal skills.
- Ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary scientific environment
- Self-motivation, creativity, genuine curiosity about the subject, work discipline, professional ethics, and ambition
- Strong practical and analytical skills
- Good social and collaboration skills
- High drive for science
- The candidate is expected to initiate collaborations with PhD, and/or Master’s, and Bachelor’s students in the specialty area.
Salary Range.
- Salary in the position as Doctoral Research Fellow, position code 1017 in salary range NOK from 551 000 to 605 000, depending on competence and experience.
- From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.
Your application should include:
- Application letter. The application letter should briefly describe the applicant’s relevant laboratory experience, independent technical responsibility, and motivation for applying for the position.
- CV
- Transcripts and certificates.
- Contact information for 2-3 references.
#02. Senior Engineer: Institute of Clinical Dentistry (IKO).
- The Oral Research Laboratory at the Institute of Clinical Dentistry seeks a Senior Engineer for a permanent position to support and further develop laboratory activities in a research-intensive environment.
- The position includes responsibility for the operation of the laboratory, maintenance and upgrading of equipment, and training and guidance of users and students.
- The Senior Engineer will also be responsible for selected instruments within the laboratory.
- The role involves close collaboration with students and researchers and contribution as a specialist in research projects and working groups.
- A key part of the position is ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) regulations, including chemical handling, biological safety, waste management, and training of students in HSE protocols.
- Applicants are expected to be flexible in relation to the varied laboratory-technical challenges that arise in a research environment.
- The Oral Research Laboratory is a multidisciplinary research facility with a strong focus on biomaterials, bone and soft tissue regeneration, and integration of biomaterials into tissues.
- The laboratory provides advanced research infrastructure and technical expertise to internal and external research projects and is open to new scientific collaborations.
- The research environment brings together expertise in molecular biology, cell biology, odontology, medicine, microbiology, biochemistry, chemistry, and materials science.
- The laboratory is well equipped for advanced material characterization, surface analysis, cell and molecular biology, and imaging, and benefits from close collaborations within the local research network, providing access to complementary high-end instrumentation and professional animal facilities for experimental models related to bone healing and implant performance.
Deadline: Monday, February 23, 2026
Personal skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary research environment and work constructively with students and colleagues at different academic levels.
- Service-oriented approach towards users of shared laboratory infrastructure, including interaction with external collaborators and suppliers.
- Reliability, sound judgment, and a high sense of responsibility, particularly in relation to laboratory operations and HSE.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and personal suitability for the position.
Salary Range.
- Salary in position as Senior Engineer, position code 1181 in salary range NOK from 700 000 to 770 000, depending on competence and experience.
- From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.
Your application should include:
- Application letter.
- CV.
- A complete list of publications.
- Transcripts and certificates.
- Contact information for 2-3 references.
