About the position

A 2-year full time position as principal engineer (position code 1085) in antibody biology and design is available in the Laboratory of Adaptive Immunity and Homeostasis, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo.

The position is part of an international project that is funded by the Research Council of Norway and the Programme on Global Health and Vaccination Research. The candidate will be part of the research group of Associate Professor Jan Terje Andersen, who is the head of the Laboratory of Adaptive Immunity and Homeostasis at Department of Immunology and Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine.

For more details about the research group leader and the laboratory, please visit the following web site:

https://www.med.uio.no/klinmed/personer/vit/janta/index.html

The laboratory is currently part of UiO FOCIS Centre of Excellence, which aims to develop and support research activities on clinical immunology in Oslo. The Center has a Visiting Professor Program and a Guest Lecturer Program:

https://www.med.uio.no/klinmed/english/research/networks/uio-focis-coe/

The research project aims to combine global innovative technologies to develop safe, effective, and affordable HIV prevention products for use among adolescent girls and young women in sub-Saharan Africa. The project team includes leading HIV investigators at the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) in the US and with the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) in India.

The vacant position relates to studies of antibody biology and engineering combined with administrative tasks, and will provide a unique opportunity to be part of a project that bridges basic research combined with development of innovative approaches. In addition, the candidate will take part of administrative coordination of an international project.

The successful candidate will join a highly integrated and motivated team with diverse skills and expertise across molecular biology and immunology. We seek a highly structured candidate that is expected to take active part in the research and administrative work related to the project.

Main tasks

• Technical support in lab activities, with special focus on preparation of DNA and buffers.
• Execution of molecular and cell biology experiments such as cultering and transfection of different cell lines and performing binding assays (ELISA)
• Production and purification of recombinant proteins
• Writing of research and annual reports and other documents related to the research conducted together with the international partners
• Co-ordination of lab acquisitions

Qualification requirements and skills

• A bachelor degree or equivalent with specialization in molecular and cellular biology
• Experience with cell culturing
• Experience in recombinant production and purification
• Experience with molecular and cell biology techniques such as ELISA is an advantage
• Good communication, social and collaboration skills
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
• Administrative experience is an advantage

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the documented qualifications, as well as the candidate’s motivation and personal suitability. Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

We offer

• Salary NOK 456 400 - NOK 523 200 per annum depending on qualifications in position as principal engineer (position code 1085).
• A professionally stimulating working environment
• Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

How to apply

The application must include the following:

• Cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest)
• CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
• Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only)
• A complete list of publications with brief statements of candidate contributions
• List of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system.

Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University’s grading system.

Please note that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.

Formal regulations

According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

The UiO has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.

The UiO aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

Contact information

Questions regarding the position:

• Associate Professor, Jan Terje Andersen, phone number: +47 95159223, e-mail j.t.andersen@medisin.uio.no

Questions regarding application and recruiting process may be directed to HR adviser Erlend Huglen, tel. +47 22 84 46 91, email erlend.huglen@medisin.uio.no

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