Stillingstittel: Post.doc (Ref. nr.: 3104303827)

Stillingsbeskrivelse:
Oslo University Hospital is a highly specialized hospital in charge of extensive regional and local hospital assignments. As Scandinavia’s largest hospital, we carry out more than 1.2 million patient treatments each year. The hospital has a nationwide responsibility for a number of national and multi-regional assignments, and has several national centers of competence. Oslo University Hospital is responsible for approximately 50 percent of all medical and health care research conducted at Norwegian hospitals, and is a significant role player within the education of a large variety of health care personnel.

The Cell Therapy research group is located in the Norwegian Center for Stem Cell Research. Here, the group is working to establish new strategies for treatment of patients based on in vitro expanded cells. Tissue engineering of cartilage represents a major research effort for the group. The post doctoral researcher will have an important role in the development of two new treatment strategies for patients with cartilage lesions. The job involves in vitro research and the use of animal models for cartilage repair. Candidates must apply through WebCruiter.

Job description

• The postdoctoral researcher must be able to perform the following tasks:
• In vitro cell culture in 2D and 3D systems
• RT-qPCR, western blot, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy
• Be authorized to perform animal experiments consistent with the Felasa category C requirements or the equivalent.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a PhD equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree.
• Desirable general skills: a strong background in cell- and molecular biology. Experience with biomaterials is an advantage.
• Desirable specific skills: Insight into in vitro chondrogenesis.
• Candidates must have a proven track record in laboratory research as demonstrated by publications in good English language journals.
• Ability to communicate in written and spoken English is required

Education field

• Biomedical Laboratory Sciences
• Education title: PhD

Education level

• College / University, Doctorate

Personal qualities

• We are looking for a highly motivated person with great work capacity and the ability to think and work independently.

Language

• English

We offer

• Yearly salary of NOK 496 000 or above, depending on experience
• Well equipped facilities
• A friendly and stimulating work environment with English as the lab language
• Salary according to agreement

Location:Sognsvannsveien 20, 0372 OsloContact info:Jan Engelsen Brinchmann, SeksjonslederKey info:Advertiser: Oslo universitetssykehus HFRef. nr.: 3104303827Full or part time (%): 100%ContractStart date: 05/09/2016End date: 09/09/2018Number of positions: 1For online application form: [Click here]

Minstelønn: 0

Maksimal lønn: 0

Arbeidsgiver Navn: Oslo universitetssykehus HF, Rikshospita

Arbeidsgiver adresse: 0372 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