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.

Centre for Molecular Medicine Norway (NCMM) was established in 2008 and is the Norwegian node in the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine. NCMM is a joint venture between the University of Oslo, Health Region South-East and the Research Council of Norway. From 2017 NCMM is merged with the Biotechnology Centre of Oslo and now has altogether 11 research groups. The overall objective of NCMM is to conduct cutting edge research in molecular medicine and biotechnology as well as facilitate translation of discoveries in basic medical research into clinical practice.

Job description 

The aim of the Sahu group is to utilize cellular cancer models together with genome-wide multi-omics methods to understand cancer epigenome reprogramming. We use modern cutting edge functional methods like single-cell multiome-seq, ChIP-seq, ATAC-seq, HiC either at bulk or single cell levels together with high-throughput methods like massively parallel reporter assays (MPRAs) to understand the gene regulatory logic and the deregulated programs in cancers of endodermal origin. We are routinely improving these methods for more translational research for the benefit of the patients in the Nordic hospitals.

We announce a 1-year Lab Engineer/coordinator position with possibility of extension and are looking for a motivated candidate with an excellent track record who can work both independently and as part of a team.

Tasks include

• Managing laboratory operations and ordering of consumables and reagents.
• Responsibility of daily maintenance in the laboratory space and equipment.
• Cell culture of established human cell lines.
• Assisting researchers in their experiments and lab activities.
• Optimizing and conducting routine experimental protocols.

Previous experience with cell culture and transfection, routine biochemistry and molecular biology methods, lentivirus preparation, titration or next-generation sequencing library preparation is an advantage. Prior work experience in animal work such as with mouse experiments with a license will be a plus. The working language of the research group is English, but this position requires fluency in Norwegian language. The position is available to start in July/August as soon as the suitable candidate is found.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology or related field is required.
• Practical experience with mammalian cell culture and molecular biology protocols (nucleic acid, plasmid isolation, PCR).
• Previous knowledge of UNIT4-ERP ordering system and experience in ordering consumables, reagents and monitoring inventory will be beneficial.
• Ability to deliver detailed documentation of lab records and documents.
• Good written and oral communication skills in English and Norwegian are required.
• The successful candidate is a reliable, enthusiastic, hard-working, well-organized, accurate in their work and can work independently in a high-paced working environment.
• Ability to operate as a team player in a multi-disciplinary environment is crucial to a successful candidate.

We need different perspectives in our work 

UiO is an open and internationally oriented comprehensive university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at uio.no.

We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are looking for great colleagues—could you be the next one?

We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours, task adaptations, digital, technical, or physical adjustments, or other practical measures.

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We hope you will apply for the position with us. 

We offer

• A pleasant and stimulating work environment 
• Good welfare schemes.
• Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours.
• 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 Principal Engineer, position code 1085 in salary range NOK from 550 000 to 605 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.

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Application

Your application should include:

• Application letter.
• CV.
• Transcripts and certificates.
• Contact information for 2-3 references.

Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click "Apply for the position".

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.

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 cannot, you will hear from us.

Contact information

Inquiries about the position can be directed to group leader Biswajyoti Sahu, biswajyoti.sahu@ncmbm.uio.no

Inquiries about the application can be directed to HR adviser Nina Modahl, ninam@ncmbm.uio.no

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