Stillingstittel:
Post-doctoral fellowship in immune regulation in organ transplantation

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.Post-doctoral fellowship in immune regulation in organ transplantation

Background:

The Centre for Molecular Medicine Norway (NCMM) focuses particularly on disease mechanisms where Norway has clear strengths and investigates disease mechanisms in cancer, immune disorders and cardiovascular diseases. The adjacent Biotechnology Centre of Oslo (biotek.uio.no) focuses on molecular biology and biotechnology and is similarly organized with a strong technology base and is devoted to research and post-graduate training.

The Taskén/Aandahl group at NCMM and the Biotechnology Centre investigates T cell immune regulation and the role in transplantation immunology, rejection reactions after organ transplantation and mechanisms for tolerance.

A position is open for a postdoc on a project funded by the Research Council of Norway that is focused on immune regulation through regulatory T cells, T cell signaling and transplantation immunology in recipients of kidney, pancreas and liver allografts.

Post-doctoral candidate:

We seek highly motivated individuals holding a Ph.D. that appreciates working in an international and interactive environment. The ideal candidate for should have a strong background in immunology and T cell signaling with a specific interest in working in translational medicine with direct interaction with the clinics. Advanced skills in flow cytometry, signaling analyses using flow-based assays, biochemical methods and cellular work is required.

University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results and intellectual property.

The postdoctoral-position will be placed as SKO 1352 post-doctoral research fellow, with salary range depending on qualifications: step 57 - 65 (NOK 483 700 – 560 700). The position is for three years externally funded from the Research Council of Norway and with preferred start as soon as possible and within the first half of 2016.

For further information about the group, see http://www.ncmm.uio.no/research/groups/signalling-networks, and http://www.biotek.uio.no/english/research/groups/tasken-group/index.html.

INQUIRIES

About the position:

Einar Martin Aandahl M.D, Ph.D (einar.martin.aandahl (at) gmail.com) or Director, Professor Kjetil Taskén (kjetil.tasken (at) ncmm.uio.no). Inquiries regarding technical aspects of the application can be directed to Nina Modahl (nina.modahl (at) ncmm.uio.no).

APPLICATION:

The application should include a covering letter summarizing the applicant’s career and past research accomplishments (1-2 pages), CV and a list of publications, copies of certificates and grades and names of three references.

Please submit your application through the web-based recruitment system linked here:

Tiltredelse: as soon as possible and within the first half of 2016Online application form: [Click here]Søknadsfrist: 19 February, 2016

Minstelønn: 0

Maksimal lønn: 0

Arbeidsgiver Navn: Universitetet i Oslo, Centre for Molecul

Arbeidsgiver adresse: 0313 OSLO

Job kort beskrivelse:
Biologists, botanists, zoologists and related professionals

Land: Norge

Region: Oslo

Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge

Lønn valuta: NOK

Lønn periode: Pr. år