Stillingstittel:
Post-doctoral position in Inflammation and Antiviral Signaling

Stillingsbeskrivelse:

CEMIR is a Centre of Excellence established in 2013 and funded for 10 years by the Norwegian Research Council. Drawing on major recent advances in the field of innate immunity and cell biology, CEMIR's research program will detail the molecular and cell biological principles for initiation and regulation of inflammatory responses through the use of basic research, in vitro- and in vivo models and unique biobanks. See http://www.ntnu.edu/cemir for detailed information.

 

We offer an international and multidisciplinary environment in which creativity and scientific discourse is valued and stimulated.

Jobbnorge ID: 121886

Post-doctoral position in Inflammation and Antiviral Signaling

We are seeking a talented, enthusiastic and creative scientist to join CEMIR. One post-doctoral position is now available on studying the "molecular aspects of inflammation using systems-level approach employing OMICS and CRISPR/Cas9-based genome-editing technologies." The key focus of the project is to elucidate the role of phosphorylation and ubiquitination in antiviral innate immunity and inflammation using CRISPR/Cas9-based functional genetic screens as well as state-of-the-art OMICS technologies.

 

The period of employment for the position is 2 years.

 

Requirements of the applicant:

 

Candidates must have a PhD degree in cell biology, biochemistry or immunology. In addition, eligible candidates must be experienced in cell- and molecular biology techniques, have the ability to work independently, have excellent communication skills, be fluent in both written and spoken English and be motivated to work as a member of a team. Experience with proteomics and/or NGS technologies will be an advantage.

 

The candidate will enjoy access to the excellent infrastructure and laboratory facilities at CEMIR and at the affiliated Department of Cancer Research and Molecular Medicine. The laboratories have state of the art cellular imaging instruments such as: a high resolution STED confocal microscope, total internal reflection fluorescence microscope, live cell- and spinning disk confocal microscopes, image flow cytometer, cell sorter and also a confocal microscope installed in a biosafety level 3 facility. Moreover, CEMIR scientists have access to local core facilities in bioinformatics, genomics, proteomics, imaging and research involving laboratory animals (http://www.ntnu.edu/dmf/core-facilities).

 

Terms of employment:

 

We offer an international and multidisciplinary environment in which creativity and scientific discussion is valued and stimulated.

 

A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional capacity or cultural background. If necessary, we will adapt the workplace for people with disabilities. Increasing the number of women in academic positions is an important priority for the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.

 

More information regarding moving to Trondheim, Norway and working at NTNU (www.ntnu.edu/nirs).

 

Depending on qualifications and academic background, Candidates will be remunerated at wage levels 57-60 on the Norwegian State salary scale, with gross salary from NOK 483 400 - NOK 509 800 a year, of which 2 % is deducted for the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

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Arbeidsgiver Navn: NTNU - Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelig

Arbeidsgiver adresse: 7491 TRONDHEIM

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

Land: Norge

Region: Sør-Trøndelag

Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge

Lønn valuta: NOK

Lønn periode: Pr. år