Associate Professor in Muscle Physiology

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Associate Professor in Muscle Physiology The position A full-time position as Associate Professor is available at the Department of Physical Performance at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences (NIH) from January 2027 or soon thereafter. We are seeking an ambitious and collaborative researcher with expertise in human muscle physiology and experimental research. The successful candidate will join an established and internationally recognised research environment with extensive activity in research, education and laboratory-based studies of skeletal muscle adaptations to exercise, physical activity and health. The position is intended to strengthen and further develop existing research activities within muscle physiology at NIH. We are therefore looking for a candidate who is motivated to contribute to and build upon ongoing research programmes and strategic priorities within the department, while also bringing new perspectives and complementary expertise. The successful candidate is expected to play an important role in both research and education. NIH places strong emphasis on the integration of research, teaching and dissemination, and we are looking for a candidate with a clear interest in teaching, student supervision and knowledge sharing with both academic and non-academic audiences. Responsibilities The successful candidate will: Contribute to the further development of NIH's established research activities in muscle physiology. Conduct and lead experimental studies in humans, including participant recruitment, physiological testing, data collection, and laboratory-based research. Develop and contribute to externally funded research projects and national and international research collaborations. Teach and supervise students at bachelor's, master's, and PhD levels within exercise physiology, muscle physiology, and related disciplines. Contribute to the development of high-quality teaching, supervision, and student-centred learning activities. Disseminate research findings to scientific, professional, and public audiences. Participate in academic leadership and contribute to a positive and collaborative research environment. Qualification requirements Applicants must have A PhD (or equivalent) in exercise physiology, muscle physiology, physiology, biomedical sciences, molecular biology, or a closely related field. A strong research profile within human muscle physiology or skeletal muscle biology. Experience conducting experimental research involving human participants. Expertise in the collection and analysis of human skeletal muscle samples and laboratory-based investigations of skeletal muscle adaptations. Strong competence in statistical analysis and interpretation of physiological and biological data. A documented record of high-quality scientific publications in internationally recognised journals. Experience with teaching and supervision in higher education. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. A prerequisite for permanent employment is documented basic pedagogical competence (university teaching certification). Applicants who do not meet this requirement at the time of appointment must obtain it within two years. Desired Qualifications Preference will be given to candidates with documented expertise in one or more of the following areas: Skeletal muscle adaptations to exercise training, physical activity, inactivity, ageing, or disease. Cellular and molecular mechanisms regulating muscle metabolism, function, and plasticity. Human muscle physiology and translational exercise science. Muscle fibre-specific adaptations and regulation of muscle phenotype. Mechanistic studies examining exercise and/or nutritional interventions in humans. Experience with one or more of the following methodologies will be considered an advantage: Immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence. Confocal and advanced microscopy imaging. Western blotting and protein analyses. Single-fibre dissection and fibre type-specific analyses. Molecular biology techniques, including gene and protein expression analyses. Quantification of muscle morphology, capillarisation, mitochondrial characteristics, and cellular signalling pathways. Advanced physiological measurements, omics technologies, bioinformatics, or translational clinical research. Additional strengths include Experience in securing external research funding. Successful interdisciplinary and international collaborations. Experience managing research laboratories and supervising technical staff and junior researchers. Documented dissemination and public engagement activities. The department particularly welcomes applicants who can bridge molecular and cellular muscle biology with applied exercise physiology and contribute to strengthening NIH's position as an internationally recognised centre for research on skeletal muscle adaptations to physical activity, exercise, ageing, and health. Selection Criteria Applicants will be assessed based on Scienti

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