Job description

Are you interested in applying state-of-the-art technologies to develop new treatment possibilities for patients with inherited bleeding disorders?

We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to join our research team in this exciting project funded by the Norwegian Research Council. The position is affiliated with the Institute of Clinical Medicine, Division of Cancer Medicine at the University of Oslo, but your daily work place will be at Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet. The research group has conducted basic, translational and clinical research for more than 30 years, with a focus on blood coagulation factors and their role in disease.

More about the position

In the project, you will work on a bleeding disorder called inherited factor (F) VII deficiency. FVII is a vital protein in the blood coagulation process and an inherited deficiency of this protein is caused by mutations in the F7 gene leading to severely reduced activity of the FVII protein in the blood. Clinically, these patients experience frequent and sometimes severe bleeding episodes, and the only treatment today is replacement therapy that is expensive and invasive. We are using CRISPR gene editing and advanced cell reprogramming techniques to correct the mutation in the patients’ own cells and establishing transplant procedures in mice models to restore FVII activity and function. These important pre-clinical studies will lay the foundation for cell-based therapies in patient with FVII deficiency.

You will work closely with an experienced researcher on the project and together you will co-supervise a PhD student. The position is over a three-years period.

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

Qualification requirements

• PhD in relevant topic
• Ability to independently design, plan, and execute experiments
• Formal accreditation (FELISA C or similar) and experience working with mice models (requirement)
• Experience in molecular biology techniques such as cell culturing, cloning, qPCR, ELISA, Western blotting, Immunohistochemistry (requirement)
• Experience with CRISPR gene editing, stem cell work, and in vivo transplants is an advantage
• Proficient in English language, both written and oral

The appointment requires a PhD or a degree equivalent to a Norwegian PhD in natural or medical sciences. A prerequisite for applicants who have not yet defended their thesis is that the thesis is submitted for assessment before the closing date for applications. Appointment to the position is dependent on the public defense of the doctoral thesis being approved.

Personal skills

• Excellent communication and team working skills
• Organized and structured
• Flexible
• Willing to learn new methods and techniques

We offer

• Salary NOK 534 400 - NOK 594 300 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
• A career development program for postdoctoral fellows The Postdoctoral Programme - Faculty of Medicine (uio.no)
• Interest organization for PhD and postdoctoral fellows Home - UiODoc

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 activities).
• Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only).
• A complete list of publications.
• Any research publications that the applicant wishes to be considered.
• 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, 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

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. We also want to have employees with diverse expertise, combinations of subjects, life experience and perspectives. We will make adjustments for employees who require this.

If there are qualified applicants with special needs, gaps in their CVs or immigrant backgrounds, we will invite at least one applicant in each of these groups to an interview.

Contact information

• Project leader, professor Per Morten Sandset email: p.m.sandset@medisin.uio.no
• Researcher, Maria Eugenia Chollet Dugarte email: m.e.c.dugarte@ous-research.no

Questions regarding the online applicaction form can be adressed to Senior HR Adviser Thoril Kristiansen email: thoril.kristiansen@medisin.uio.no.

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