Job description

A position as Resarcher (SKO 1109) for three years is available at the Department of Immunology, Institute of Clinical Medicine. The candidate must have relevant background in immunology, and preferably knowledge in molecular biology and / or transcriptomics. The project is located at the research group of Associate Professor Shuo-Wang Qiao at the Department of Immunology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo.

More about the position

This position is created to strengthen the research activities in the Qiao-group in conjunction with her appointment as deputy head of the Institute of Clinical Medicine.

Candidate for this position will work in close collaboration with the head of the group, Associate Professor Qiao, with running projects and supervising PhD students in the group. The main research focus of the group is molecular analysis of T cells on the single-cell level.

The group uses cutting edge technology within molecular biology, modern high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatics. The project studies the transcriptional profile of antigen-specific T cells relevant for human diseases, and link that with the T-cell receptor information on the single-cell level.

The successful applicant will work in an interactive multidisciplinary center of scientists, in a strong academic environment, focusing on immune dysregulation in celiac disease and other autoimmune diseases.

Qualification requirements

We are looking for a highly motivated and structured candidate with excellent laboratory skills and good collaborative qualities.

• The candidate must have a PhD degree (or other corresponding education equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree) in molecular biology, cell biology or immunology.
• The candidate should have strong immunology background and it is an advantage to have good knowledge of T-cell and/or B-cell biology.
• It is an advantage to have experience in single-cell technologies and / or bioinformatics.
• The candidate must be fluent in written and spoken English.

We offer

• A challenging and friendly working environment
• Salary NOK 515 200 – 586 500 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Resarcher (position code SKO 1109)
• A challenging and friendly working environment located at Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet
• Favorable pension arrangement and attractive welfare benefits

How to apply

The application must include:

• Application letter, including a ½ page motivation statement and research interests
• CV (summarizing education, positions, academic work-scientific publications and other relevant activity)
• Copies of educational certificates and letters of recommendation
• List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee. Note: Applicants are advised not to attach the publications themselves. They should only provide a list.
• Names and contact details of 2-3 referees (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number).

Formal regulations

The application with the required attachments should preferably constitute as few files as possible, preferably 1-2 files.

International applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.

The application with attachments is to be registered in our electronic recruiting system Jobbnorge.

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Research Fellowships at the University of Oslo.

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 appointment may be shortened/given a more limited scope within the framework of the applicable guidelines on account of any previous employment in academic positions.

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

In accordance with the University of Oslo´s equal opportunities policy, we invite applications from all interested individuals regardless of sex or ethnicity.

Contact information

For further information about the project, please contact Associate Professor Shuo-Wang Qiao, e-mail: s.w.qiao@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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