Stillingstittel:
Head Engineer at a Stable Isotope Laboratory (2016/1706)

Stillingsbeskrivelse:
The University of Oslo is Norway’s largest institution of research and education with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. Its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally esteemed research communities make UiO an important contributor to society.

A 3-year full-time position as Head Engineer (SKO 1087) is available. The position is funded by Centre for Earth Evolution and Dynamics (CEED), under the Department of Geosciences, but the working place is at the Department of Biosciences, University of Oslo Norway.

About the position:

The technician’s primary responsibility is to perform experiments in a stable isotope biogeochemistry laboratory, including gas and liquid chromatography, combustion and pyrolysis, and dual inlet mass spectrometry. The technician will also be responsible for general lab maintenance, upkeep, training of temporary and student employees. The technician will have responsibility for working extensively with biohazard materials, and so previous experience with organic and living tissue samples is key.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment in the field and laboratory
• Provide input to technical solutions in the field and laboratory
• Operation of EA/TCEA, GC and LC sample preparation systems interfaced with Delta V and Isoprime Mass Spectrometer Instrumentation
• Organize and lead research campaigns in field sites ranging from the Arctic to the Tropics

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Bio- or Geoscience, or other closely related discipline
• Documented relevant practical experience with mass spectrometry
• Previous work within stable isotope laboratory is an advantage
• Formal / practical experience in the management of hazardous materials including biohazard materials
• Mastering relevant data tools, including the ISODAT software suite
• Requires a good knowledge of spoken and written English, previous publications in English language journals is an advantage
• Previous experience with Arctic and Tropical fieldwork is an advantage

We are looking for a person which has/is:

• Good teamwork skills
• Proactive and contribute to good solutions
• Result-oriented
• Orderly and responsible

Personal suitability for the position will be especially emphasized.

We offer:

• Salary range, depending on qualifications and experience: LTR 53 – 61 (452 400 NOK – 519 800 NOK)
• Interesting work in a stimulating interdisciplinary and international environment.
• Norwegian public health insurance and retirement pension schemes.
• Benefits such as flexible work hours, training during work hours, UiO kindergarten etc.

The application should include:

• Application letter
• CV (complete overview of education, work experience and peer-reviewed publications)
• Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records and letters for recommendation
• Names and contact details of 2-3 references (names, relation to candidate and telephone number)

Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University’s grading system. Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.

In accordance with the University of Oslo’s equal opportunities policy, we invite applications from all interested individuals regardless of gender or ethnicity.

UiO has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.

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Arbeidsgiver Navn: Universitetet i Oslo, Centre for Earth E

Arbeidsgiver adresse: 0313 OSLO

Job kort beskrivelse: Medical and pathology laboratory technicians

Land: Norge

Region: Oslo

Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge

Lønn valuta: NOK

Lønn periode: Pr. år