Stillingstittel:
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Biochemistry (2016/7948)

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.Department of Molecular MedicinePostdoctoral Research Fellowship Biochemistry

A position as postdoc is available at the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo from 1.9.16. The position is associated with the research group of professor Heidi Kiil Blomhoff on the project “Vitamin A and DNA damage responses in normal and CVID-derived B cells”. The project is financed by The Norwegian Cancer Society for a period of 2 years and 6 months

The Institute of Basic Medical Sciences consists of academic departments and units that pursue research and education within basic medical science. The institute has approximately 340 employees and is located in the Domus Medica.

Job description

The postdoc will take part in a basic project with strong clinical implications. The aim of the project is to understand the mechanisms whereby vitamin A regulates DNA damage responses in normal B cells and B cells isolated from patients with common variable immune deficiency (CVID). By this we wish to increase our understanding of why these patients have a higher risk of developing cancers like B cell lymphomas, and to provide new targets for prevention and treatment of these cancers. A detailed project description will be available on request. Previous experience with lymphocyte biology and relevant methods will be considered an advantage.

Qualifications and personal skills

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the relevance of the candidate background, both when it comes to the research field and the experimental methods. We are looking for candidates who have ample experience with cell culturing and assays related to DNA damage responses, autophagy, and B cell differentiation. The assumed academic and personal ability of the candidate to complete the project within the given time frame will also be considered.

Short listed applicants will be contacted for an interview. A research seminar can be expected as part of the interview.

Requirements

• Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in cell biology, molecular biology or equal
• We are looking for a motivated individual with the personal prerequisite to carry out the project. The candidate must be able to work independently, take initiatives and be responsible for own progress.
• The applicant should be experienced in molecular/cell biological- and immunological techniques, such as isolation and culturing of lymphocytes, cell transfections/siRNA techniques, Western blot analysis, confocal microscopy, and flow cytometry analysis. Experience with methodology relevant for analysis of DNA damage responses, ROS and autophagy will also be considered as an advantage.
• The applicant must speak and write English fluently
• Emphasis will be attributed to team-working and personal skills

We offer

• A challenging and friendly working environment
• Salary based on salary level 58-62 from 492 300 to 529 800 NOK/year, i hht til lønnstabell fra 1 mai 2011 til 30.4.2016
• Favourable pension arrangement
• attractive welfare benefits

The application must include:

• The application letter (including a summary of applicant’s scientific work and interest and describing how she/he fits the description of the person we seek)
• Project description (can be submitted later)
• CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical exp
  
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  Arbeidsgiver Navn: Universitetet i Oslo, Institute of Basic
  
  Arbeidsgiver adresse: 0313 OSLO
  
  Job kort beskrivelse: University and higher education teachers
  
  Land: Norge
  
  Region: Oslo
  
  Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge
  
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