Job description

The research project will combine biochemical and molecular biological methods to identify and characterize novel coincidence detectors. Central methodology involves proximity protein biotinylation in combination with mass spectrometry, generation of recombinant and knock-out cell lines, and analyses of cells by advanced light microscopy.

Qualification requirements and personal skills

• Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in molecular biology, cell biology or equivalent
• Extensive experience with proximity biotinylation and analyses of mass spectrometry data
• Strong background in molecular biology and biochemistry
• Extensive experience with cell culture and confocal microscopy
• Experience with viral transduction and establishment of stable cell lines
• Basic knowledge of statistics and image analysis for quantification
• Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English

The candidate should be highly motivated and dedicated, and should have strong collaboration skills.

We offer

• A dynamic and stimulating scientific environment in a young, enthusiastic and motivated team of biologists. The Institute for Cancer Research is at the international forefront and houses top modern and excellent lab facilities (2009) with a wide range of core facilities (animal, light and electron microscopy, flow cytometry, genomics and bioinformatics, MR), with additional core facilities (mass spec etc) at the Rikshospitalet and UiO sites
• Salary NOK 515 200 - NOK 576 100 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Researcher (position code 1109)
• 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, and other qualifying activity)
• A complete list of publications
• Transcripts of university diplomas
• List of 2 referee persons (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).

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

According to the Norwegian Freedom and 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.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

Contact information

Information about the project can be addressed to Professor Harald Stenmark, email: stenmark@ulrik.uio.no. 

Information about the electronic application form can be addressed to Human Resources Adviser Thoril Kristiansen, email: thoril.kristiansen@medisin.uio.no.