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Stillingstittel: PhD Candidate in Translational Cancer Research

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Jobbnorge ID: 165014

About the Position

The Arctic University of Norway, Faculty of Health Sciences, has a 100% PhD Research Fellow position available for four years, vacant from July 1 2019. The position is connected to the Molecular Inflammation Research Group (MIRG) under the administration of Department of Clinical Medicine.

The candidate will work on the project "Radiotherapy-Immunotherapy combinations for lung cancer", led by Professor Iñigo Martinez and Dr. Turid Hellevik.

The Martinez laboratory is focusing its research on deciphering the role played by tumor stromal cells on regulating tumor responses to radiotherapy and immunotherapy. The experimental portfolio of the group is ranging from in vitro functional and molecular assays, to in vivo pre-clinical animal experimentation and in situ human samples.

For further information about the position and the project, please contact Professor Inigo Martinez-Zubiaurre, E-mail: inigo.martinez (at) uit.no, Phone: 47 77 64 46 86/ 47 98 61 82 05.

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For this particular project, the main activities will be related to animal experimentation, with the goal of triggering anti-tumor immune responses and synergy with immune checkpoint blockers by the use of radiotherapy. Hence, of special relevance for the project is the unique option of delivering local tumor irradiation to animals by our newly acquired preclinical (small animal) image-guided radiotherapy unit, located to the preclinical PET core facility at UiT.

Clinically relevant research in an international and inspiring working environment. The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with (senior) researchers, graduate students and technicians in our group, but will also interact with a multidisciplinary team of researchers/professionals at the preclinical (PET) core facility. In addition, the candidate will have access to advanced methodology at the other core facilities at the Faculty of Health Sciences, providing state-of-the-art technology and hands-on expertise related to electron microscopy, bioimaging, proteomics, flow cytometry and gene-profiling. Additional information about our research is available at our web page: Molecular Inflammation Research Group

Qualification requirements

Candidates that are highly motivated, goal-oriented and responsible, with good working capacity and endurance. The candidate should be able to work both independently and interactively in a team setting; and possess a noticeable enthusiasm for research.

The successful applicant must:

A) Fulfill all the requirements for admission to the faculty's PhD program

B) Document experimental knowledge in cell biology/molecular biology/medical biology at Master level

C) Document proficiency in spoken and written English.

D) Obtain the formal FELASA C approval of animal experimentation

E) Not have (severe) allergies to rodents

Experience in basic laboratory techniques such as cell culturing, standard molecular biology techniques, histology/immunohistochemistry OR animal experimentation are essential qualifications for the successful candidate. Other merits that will be considered positively in the evaluation could be (demonstrated) skills in data handling and statistics, image-analysis, teaching and scientific writing, including previous publications and presentations in national and international setting.

Master/medical students in the final stages are also qualified to apply but must document completed degree before employment.

Main methodology and skills expected to be acquired

• Tumor models in animals
• Small animal (precision) tumor irradiation
• Flow cytometry, microscopy/imaging and histology
• Solid knowledge in the field of tumor immunology, tumor stoma and radiation biology
• Capability to publish and present the research topic and generated results to an (international) academic audience

Application documents

• Letter of application, including a brief abstractJV_description of the applicant's interest in, and motivation for the research project
• CV, with complete overview of education, supervised professional training and professional work and a list of works and publications

• diploma and transcript of Bachelor's degree or equivalent (in original language and translated)
• diploma and transcript of Master's degree or equivalent (in original language and translated)
• Documentation of proficiency in English
• Any academic works, including the Master thesis
• If applicable, the applicant shall provide a abstractJV_description of his/her scientific production, also stating which works they consider most important.

Assessments

All applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. The committee's mandate is to undertake an assessment of the applicants' qualifications based on the written material presented by the applicant, and the detailed abstractJV_description outlined for the position. The applicants who are assessed as best qualified will be called in to an interview.

The UiT wishes to increase the proportion of females in research positions. In the event of two or more applicants found to be approximately equally qualified, female applicants will be given priority.

Salary and conditions

Remuneration for this position is in accordance with the standard State salary scale code 1352. A compulsory contribution of 2 % to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund will be deducted.

The PhD position is for a fixed term of four years, with the objective of completing research training to the level of a doctoral degree. Admission to a PhD program is a prerequisite for employment, and the program period starts on commencement of the position.

The PhD candidate shall participate in the faculty's organized research training, including activities related to the research school "Molecular and Clinical aspects of cancer", and the PhD project shall be completed during the period of employment. Information about the application process for admission to the PhD program, application form and regulations for the degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) are available at the following address: PhD programme at the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Other information

UiT's HR policy objectives emphasises diversity, and encourages all qualified applicants to apply regardless of gender, functional ability and national or ethnic background.

UiT is an IW (Inclusive Workplace) enterprise, and will make the necessary adaptations in order to facilitate for employees with reduced functional ability.

Personal data given in an application or CV will be processed in accordance with the Act relating to the processing of personal data (the Personal Data Act). In accordance with Section 25 subsection 2 of the Freedom of Information Act, the applicant may request not to be registered on the public list of applicants. However, the University may nevertheless decide to publish the applicant's name. The applicant will receive advance notification in the event of such publication.

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