Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Biochemistry at University of Oslo in Norway

Institute
of Basic Medical Sciences

Department
of Molecular Medicine

Postdoctoral
Research Fellowship Biochemistry

A
position as postdoc is available at the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences,
University of Oslo from 1.9.16. The

position is associated with the research
group of professor Heidi Kiil Blomhoff on the project “Vitamin A and DNA damage
responses in normal and CVID-derived B cells”. The project is financed by The
Norwegian Cancer Society for a period of 2 years and 6 months

The
Institute of Basic Medical Sciences consists of academic departments and units
that pursue research and education within basic medical science. The institute
has approximately 340 employees and is located in the Domus Medica.

Job
description

The
postdoc will take part in a basic project with strong clinical implications.
The aim of the project is to understand the mechanisms whereby vitamin A
regulates DNA damage responses in normal B cells and B cells isolated from
patients with common variable immune deficiency (CVID). By this we wish to
increase our understanding of why these patients have a higher risk of
developing cancers like B cell lymphomas, and to provide new targets for
prevention and treatment of these cancers. A detailed project description
will be available on request. Previous experience with lymphocyte biology and
relevant methods will be considered an advantage.

Qualifications
and personal skills

In
assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the relevance of
the candidate background, both when it comes to the research field and the
experimental methods. We are looking for candidates who have ample experience
with cell culturing and assays related to DNA damage responses, autophagy, and
B cell differentiation. The assumed academic and personal ability of the
candidate to complete the project within the given time frame will also be
considered.

Short
listed applicants will be contacted for an interview. A research seminar can be
expected as part of the interview.

Requirements

Applicants
must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in cell
biology, molecular biology or equal
We
are looking for a motivated individual with the personal prerequisite to
carry out the project. The candidate must be able to work independently,
take initiatives and be responsible for own progress.
The
applicant should be experienced in molecular/cell biological- and
immunological techniques, such as isolation and culturing of lymphocytes,
cell transfections/siRNA techniques, Western blot analysis, confocal
microscopy, and flow cytometry analysis. Experience with methodology
relevant for analysis of DNA damage responses, ROS and autophagy will also
be considered as an advantage.
The
applicant must speak and write English fluently
Emphasis
will be attributed to team-working and personal skills

We
offer

A
challenging and friendly working environment
Salary
based on salary level 58-62 from 492 300 to 529 800 NOK/year, i hht til
lønnstabell fra 1 mai 2011 til 30.4.2016
Favourable
pension arrangement
attractive welfare benefits

The
application must include:

The
application letter (including a summary of applicant’s scientific work and
interest and describing how she/he fits the description of the person we
seek)
Project
description (can be submitted later)
CV
(summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience,
administrative experience and other qualifying activity
Copies
of educational certificates with grades, letters of recommendation
Names
and contact details of 2-3 referees (names, relation to candidate, e-mail
and phone number)
A
complete list of publications and all academic work that the applicant
wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee

The
application with attachments is to be delivered in our electronic recruiting
system EasyCruit. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of
their University’s grading system. Please remember that all documents should be
in English.

Guidelines
for appointments to post-doctoral research fellowships at the University of
Oslo may be obtained at http://www.uio.no/om/regelverk/personal/vitenskapelig/retningslinjerpostdokogstip.html

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

The
University of Oslo has a goal of recruiting more women in academic positions.
Women are encouraged to apply.

The
University of Oslo also has a goal of recruiting ethnic minorities to Norway in
academic positions. Ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply.

Important:
Applications must be delivered in EasyCruit. Applications sent via email will
not be accepted.