Job description

Applications are invited for a 3-year position as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, Norway. The position is part of a cross disciplinary program focusing on skeletal muscle atrophy in cancer cachexia. The main purpose is to investigate the role of transcription factors involved in pancreatic cancer-induced muscle atrophy by using both in vitro (co-cultures with C2C12 and cancer cells) and in vivo models (transgenic mice).

More about the position

Research activities will take place jointly in the groups headed by Prof. Jason Matthews (Matthews Lab) and Prof. Jérôme Ruzzin (Ruzzin lab) with expertise in cancer and skeletal muscle research, respectively.

We are interested in qualified and highly motivated applicants and offer competence development within skeletal muscle and cancer research in a stimulating academic environment.

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

Qualification requirements

• Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree.
• Doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Appointment is dependent on the public defense of the doctoral thesis being approved.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English are expected.
• Previous experience with molecular and cell biology is required.
• Experience with cell culture and/or mouse experiments is necessary.
• Authorization to work with animal research is required (LAS301, FELASA C).
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.

Personal skills

We are seeking a highly motivated, ambitious, and skilled candidate. The candidate must be able to work independently, but also have good interpersonal skills and desire to contribute to strengthening the research environment.

Work responsibilities:

• Laboratory work such as RNA and DNA isolation, PCR, rt-qPCR and Western blot analyses, RNA sequencing, ELISA.
• Cell culture studies including co-culture studies with C2C12 myoblasts/myotubes and cancer cells.
• Preclinical mouse tumor studies, as well as breeding and maintenance of genetically modified mouse strains.
• Statistical analyses, processing, and data presentation.

We offer

• Salary 544 400 – 626 300 per annum depending on qualifications in a position as Postdoctoral Fellow, (position code 1352)
• 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 research interests and motivation for applying for this position
• CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work)
• Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only)
• Documentation of English proficiency
• A complete list of publications and academic works
• List of reference persons: 3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link: “Apply for this job”. 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).

When evaluating the application, emphasis will be given to the applicant’s academic and personal prerequisites to carry out the project. Applicants may be called in for an interview.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to post doctoral posts at UiO at the University of Oslo.

No one can be appointed for more than one post doctoral Research Fellowship 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.

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

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 Jason Matthews: jason.matthews@medisin.uio.no
• Professor Jérôme Ruzzin: jerome.ruzzin@medisin.uio.no

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