Job description

Applicants are invited for a 3 year position as Postdoctoral Fellow in bioinformatic analysis of immunological studies to be based at the Department of Immunology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo. 

The successful applicant will work in a multidisciplinary group, in a strong academic environment, focusing on immune system of the Atlantic cod. 

More about the position

The appointment is a fulltime position and for a period of three years.

The main purpose of the fellowship is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines.

The successful candidate for this position will work in the multidisciplinary group lead by Professor Qiao in close collaboration with Professor Finn-Eirik Johansen. The main research focus of the group is to study the unique immune system of the Atlantic cod, which lacks MHC class II molecules and CD4 T cells. The group uses cutting-edge technology within molecular biology, modern high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatics. The project studies the transcriptional profile of cod immune cells at the single-cell level, and mapping of the immune receptor repertoire of cod B and T cells.

Qualification requirements

• Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in immunology or bioinformatics. Doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Appointment is dependent on the public defence of the doctoral thesis being approved.
• The candidate must have thorough understanding of data analysis of high-throughput sequencing data. 
• The candidate must have relevant background in data analysis of single-cell transcriptomics and immune receptor sequencing. 
• Knowledge in fish immunology, in particular in cod immunology is preferable
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.

Personal skills

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

We offer

• salary NOK 575 400 – NOK 657 300 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow (position code 1352)
• 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).

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 candidates 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

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Oslo.

No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Fellow period at the University of Oslo.

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.

Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.

Contact information

• Professor Shuo-Wang Qiao, phone number: +47 977 25 876 , email: s.w.qiao@medisin.uio.no

Questions regarding the online application form can be addressed to Senior HR Adviser Thoril Kristiansen, phone number: +47 22 84 46 99, e-mail: thoril.kristiansen@medisin.uio.no.

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