Academic
Location: Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Norwegian University of Life Sciences
Duration: 3 years
PhD scholarship, controlling opioid side effects a translational project
The Department of Companion Animal Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) has a vacant 3- year PhD–position in veterinary anaesthesiology, with the possibility of extension for up to one year.
The position is part of the Antifent project, which aims to effectively counteract opioid-induced activation of skeletal muscles. The project is well established and progressing, and it represents a collaboration between researchers at NMBU and external partners at Oslo University Hospital. The PhD position and part of the operating funds are financed by NMBU, while additional funds are provided by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. The position involves training through formal courses, active participation in research activities, collection and processing data, publication in international peer-reviewed journals, and finally writing a PhD dissertation to be defended at a doctoral disputation for the PhD degree.
This is a 3-year position with the possibility of a 4th year for the right candidate. In the case of a 4-year position, 25% of the working time will involve clinical work at the Anesthesia Unit at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
The position is placed in government pay scale position code 1017 PhD. Fellow NOK 550.800 – 660.000. PhD. Fellows are normally placed in pay NOK 550.800 on the Norwegian Government salary scale upon employment and follow ordinary meriting regulations. Application deadline: 9. February 2026.
For further information, please contact Professor Henning Andreas Haga. E-mail: andreas.haga@nmbu.no, phone +47 47662863.