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Senior Researcher Tumor-Host Biology
Deadline 09.01.2019
Job description
Universitetet i Oslo
The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.
The Institute of Clinical Medicine (Klinmed) is one of three institutes under the Faculty of Medicine. Klinmed is responsible for the Faculty's educational and research activities at Oslo University Hospital and Akershus University Hospital. With about 800 employees spread over approximately 425 man-labour years, Klinmed is the university's largest institute. Our activities follow the clinical activity at the hospitals and are spread across a number of geographical areas.
A senior researcher positions is available in the Tumor-Host Biology group led by Tor Erik Rusten at the Institute for Cancer Research at Division for Cancer Medicine from Jan, 2019 for 3 years.
The organization and research focus
Rusten is heading the research group of Tumor-Host Biology at the Dept. of Molecular Cell Biology, Institute for Cancer Research, Oslo University Hospital, Norwegian Radium hospital. The group is one of 6 research groups of the newly established and interdisciplinary Centre of Excellence, CanCell, focused on finding novel mechanisms in cancer development that can be targeted in future cancer therapy. The lab is focusing on understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms of how tumors develop and interact with the organism to cause cancer.
More about the position
The researcher will primarily work with mammalian (mouse and human) organoid systems to pursue how tumor cells interact with and impact the organism in the tumor microenvironment.
The project will involve organoid models, animal experiments (Zebrafish, mouse or Drosophila), advanced microscopy, cell biology, molecular and biochemical techniques (IP, Western Blots, pulldowns), cell culture techniques, flow cytometry and basic bioinformatic analysis. The work will be carried out in a highly collaborative team of researchers.
Qualification requirements
- Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in molecular cell biology and/or genetics or equivalent.
- Strong background in Cell Signaling, Cell Biology or Developmental biology.
- Strong experience in using organoid or spheroid models for cell biology research.
- Experience in cell biological studies of animals using genetics is an advantage.
- Familiarity with Developmental, Molecular and Cell Biology-associated techniques.
- Solid experience in microscopy techniques and associated image quantification and statistics (Confocal, live imaging, superresolution).
- Experience in student supervision and leadership skills is an advantage.
- Good written and oral English skills.
- Strong publication record in international, well-renowned journals.
- Candidates should have qualifications matching the technologies that will be used in the project (see under job description).
Personal skills
- As a senior researcher you are expected to be skilled at working in a team on a common project.
- You are able to independently direct a subproject and supervise students.
We offer
- Salary NOK 515 200 – NOK 576 100 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Researcher (position code 1109).
- 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. 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).
Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.
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 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.
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