Job description

A full time position as a researcher (SKO 1109) for a period of four years is available at The University of Oslo, The Institute of Clinical Medicine, Division of Laboratory Medicine, Department of Immunology.

More about the position

The candidate will be doing vaccine research in the Department of Immunology, at the University of Oslo. The project will focus on development of novel vaccines for influenza, and the position will join one of the existing research groups within vaccinology in the department.

The project represents a continuation of research activity in the KG Jebsen Centre for Influenza Vaccine Research (JIV), with a duration of four years. The focus of the project will be to develop universal influenza vaccines preferentially by use of targeted DNA vaccine technology. For information about the research, see Anderson AM et al. J Immunol 2019. Information about JIV can be found here.

Qualification requirements

• Interested candidates must have obtained a Ph.D. in immunology or related subjects, with a strong background in immunology.
• After completion of their PhD, the candidate should have at least 3 years’ experience (completed postdoc) with vaccine research.
• Ability to obtain external funding will be weighted.
• Experience with vaccine research
• Experience with molecular biology
• Experience with flow cytometry
• Experience with cell culture
• Experience with work with mice
• Experience with analyses of B cell repertoires are all highly desirable competencies.

Personal skills

• We are looking for a talented and highly motivated researcher
• The candidate should be highly motivated, dedicated, and proficient in written and spoken English
• Good team working skills are required

We offer

• Salary NOK 59-70 (NOK 523 200 – NOK 640 200) per annum depending on qualifications in position as Researcher (position code 1109).
• The successful candidate may enjoy 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

●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

●List of reference persons: 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)

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

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the documented, academic qualifications, the project description (whenever this is required in the call for applicants), and the quality of the project as well as the candidate’s motivation and personal suitability. Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to complete the project in the course of the period of employment.

Formal regulations

According to the Norwegian Freedom of 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 University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.

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

Contact information

• Professor Bjarne Bogen, e-mail: bjarne.bogen@medisin.uio.no
• HR adviser Karoline Berg-Eriksen (questions regarding the online application form), e-mail: Karoline.berg-eriksen@medisin.uio.no

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