The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 26 500 students and 7 200 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.
The Institute of Basic Medical Sciences overall objective is to promote basic medical knowledge in order to understand normal processes, provide insight into mechanisms that cause illness, and promote good health. The Institute is responsible for teaching in basic medical sciences for the programmes of professional study in medicine and the Master's programme in clinical nutrition. The Institute has more than 300 employees and is located in Domus Medica.
About the position
Applications are invited for a 3 year position in a Research Fellowship as PhD candidate in molecular immunology to be based at the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, Norway. The research fellow must take part in the Faculty of Medicine's approved PhD program and is expected to complete the project within the set fellowship period. The main purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.
More about the position
The fellowship period is 3 years and devoted to carrying out a project on the topic: “Modulation of adaptive immunity: Molecular drivers of T cell exhaustion”.
The work will consist of experiments to explore how cytosolic adapter molecules, particularly the adapter molecule SH2D2A, regulate resting as well as activated and experienced T cells, and how this relates to T cell exhaustion. The candidate will explore how cytosolic adapters modulate the phosphoproteome of T cells, using high end mass spectrometry approaches, as well as immunological and genetic techniques.
The research fellow must take part in the faculty’s approved PhD program and is expected to complete the project within the set fellowship period. The main purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. For more information see: Why choose this PhD programme? - Faculty of Medicine
The applicant must, in collaboration with their supervisor, within 3 months after employment, have worked out a complete project description to be attached to the application for admission to the doctoral program.
The Faculty of Medicine has a strategic ambition to be among Europe’s leading communities for research, education and innovation. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this and will be expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.
Master’s degree or equivalent in experimental life sciences (e.g. biology, chemistry, medicine) or similar subjects
Relevant, hands-on experience with mass spectrometry techniques, as well as immunological research.
Desired qualifications
Competence in immunologically relevant techniques such as flow cytometry, isolation of T-cells, assays for analysing T cell activation, immunoprecipitation and immunoblotting.
Experience with gene technology methods such as PCR, DNA isolation, gene cloning, sequence analysis, mutagenesis.
Experience with proteomics techniques such as mass spectrometry, production of recombinant proteins.
Experience with work with experimental animals (mice), including FELASA C approval.
Language requirments
Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
The average grade point for courses included in the Bachelor’s degree must be C or better in the Norwegian educational system
The average grade point for courses included in the Master’s degree must be B or better in the Norwegian educational system
The Master’s thesis must have the grade B or better in the Norwegian educational system
All candidates will have to undergo a check versus national export, sanctions and security regulations. Candidates may be excluded based on these checks. Primary checkpoints are the Export Control regulation, the Sanctions regulation, and the national security regulation.
Personal skills
Strong motivation
Good problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and as an integrated member of a team
Good communication skills
Employment in the position is based on a comprehensive assessment of all qualification requirements applicable to the position, including personal qualifications.
We need different perspectives in our work
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We hope you will apply for the position with us.
We can offer you
Exciting and meaningful tasks in an organization with an important societal mission, contributing to knowledge development, education, and enlightenment that promote sustainable, fair, and knowledge-based societal development.
A workplace with good development and career opportunities.
Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes.
Salary in position as Doctoral Research Fellow, position code 1017 in salary range NOK from 550 800 to 595 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.
Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities
Read more about the benefits of working in the public sector at Employer Portal.
Application
Your application should include:
Cover letter - statement of motivation and research interests
CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications). It is a requirement that the first paragraph of the CV contains confirmation that the candidate has the required qualifications specified for the position.
Transcripts of records, copies of the original Bachelor’s and Master’s degree diploma (see below)
List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)
Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click "Apply for the position". Foreign applicants should attach an official explanation of their University's grading system.
When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language.
Your CV must be entered in Jobbnorge’s CV form and cannot be submitted only as an attachment. This requirement is intended to ensure correct documentation and record-keeping in accordance with the Public Administration Act, Section 15.
General information
When evaluating the application, emphasis will be given to the applicant’s academic and personal prerequisites to carry out the project. The best qualified candidates will invited for interviews.
Applicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we can't, you will hear from us.
