Vacant positions as visiting scientist at NIOM during 2027

Positions as visiting scientists are yearly offered at NIOM in Oslo, Norway. It is now time to apply for the positions available for visits during 2027, within research in the field of biological, chemical, physical, and clinical questions related to biomaterials and oral health.

NIOM's primary objective is to conduct comprehensive research on oral health, encompassing all types of biomaterials. The institute features a team of highly qualified researchers and research engineers, representing a wide range of disciplines such as cell biology/toxicology, microbiology, photobiology, and analytical chemistry. Clinical odontology is represented by prosthodontics, cariology, endodontics, among others. Since July 2025 the Adverse Reaction Unit in Bergen is included as a part of NIOM. This diverse expertise uniquely positions NIOM in the field of biomaterials.

Currently, a permanent staff of 35 scientists, research engineers and others are working together with research fellows, visiting scientists, and in collaboration with researchers at universities, institutes, and public dental health services in the Nordic countries and worldwide.

The visiting scientist programme at NIOM

The purpose of NIOM's visiting scientist programme is to enhance Nordic collaboration on oral health and biomaterials research. NIOM funds positions available for periods between 3 and 6 months. Scientists working in the Nordic countries, with documented education and/or research experience, are welcome to apply. PhD students and young scientists affiliated with a Nordic institution are especially encouraged to apply.
As visiting scientist, you apply with a research question that aligns with the research profile of NIOM.

For further information about our research profile, please see our Research pages.

After admission, your research project is planned together with one or more experts at NIOM, who also serve as supervising resources during your stay and when preparing your manuscript prior to publication. If you have a supervisor at your own university, the added NIOM supervisor brings special competence or assistance with methods not available within your own organisation.

Click here to get an insight into being a visiting scientist at NIOM.

Funding

The salary is based on personal qualifications, ranging from post-graduate to full professor. The visiting scientists pay their own living costs, but residents living outside the Oslo area are given a monthly additional allowance to cover accommodation.

Applicants are welcome to contact Professor Per Vult von Steyern, CEO of NIOM, or Dr. Hilde Kopperud, Head of Laboratory, for information and discussions prior to application.

The applicants shall prepare a brief research plan containing: (a) the aim of the project; (b) the materials and methods, including the instruments to be used (together approximately one page); and (c) a budget for the project (salary excluded).

The application, in a Scandinavian language or English, should include the applicant’s CV, research plan, and the length of the stay, and addressed to NIOM by e-mail niom@niom.no.

Deadline for application: June 30, 2026

Welcome with your application!

Best regards,
Professor Per Vult von Steyern
CEO NIOM