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Stillingstittel:
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Cancer Cell Biology

Stillingsbeskrivelse:
Job abstractJV_description

Position as postdoctoral research fellow available at the Department of Biosciences, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Oslo, and in the research group of Associate Professor Cinzia Progida.

The candidate for this position will work on a project funded by the Norwegian Cancer Society. The goal of this project is to identify and characterize molecules and pathways involved in lysosome transformation in cancer cells, and how this is coupled with the development of cancer cell migratory and invasive ability. To achieve this, the project will make use of RNAi screens, advanced imaging techniques such as super-resolution and live imaging, and cancer cell xenotransplants in zebrafish. Our group has access to the National imaging platform NorMIC Oslo, http://www.mn.uio.no/ibv/english/research/about/infrastructure/imaging/ with a wide range of state-of-the-art imaging equipment.

More about the position

The appointment is a fulltime position and is for a period of three years (10% of which is devoted to required duties, usually in the form of teaching activities).

Start date is latest 01.03.2019.

The main purpose of post-doctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in top academic positions within their disciplines. The candidate will have access to a range of research schools and courses that provide both technical training as well as transferrable skills courses and workshops.

Qualification requirements

• Candidates must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in cell biology, molecular biology, or a similar field. Doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date for this position. Appointment is dependent on the public defense of the doctoral thesis being approved.
• The preferred candidate will have extensive experience in human cell biology and advanced imaging techniques, preferably live imaging and super-resolution microscopy. Furthermore, hands-on experience with the zebrafish fish system (preferably with cancer cell xenotransplants) is a strong advantage.
• Due to the nature of the project, it would be preferable if the candidate also has experience with intracellular transport and cell migration.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English

Personal skills

We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and hard-working candidate with the ambition to gain new insights and publish papers in leading, international journals. The candidate must be able to document previous publication in top-level journals. Applicants must show good interpersonal skills and be willing to work in close collaboration with the project PIs and other members of the project team, as well as have the ability to work independently.

We offer

• Salary NOK 515 200 - 597 400 per annum depending on qualifications in postion position as Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (position code 1352)
• A professionally stimulating working environment
• Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo's family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

How to apply

The application must include:

• Application letter including a statement of interest, describing how your background and previous experience relate to the project in general, and how your skills fit into the research framework outlined
• CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other relevant activities)
• A brief account (one page, as a separate file) of the applicant's interest and motivation for applying for the position including a brief abstractJV_description on how the applicant envisions his/her experience could be used to address the project goal
• Copies of educational certificates, academic transcript of records and letters of recommendation
• A complete list of publications and unpublished work
• Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)                                                                                               

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link "apply for this job". Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the documented, academic qualifications required for this project, the project abstractJV_description as well as the candidates motivation and personal suitability. Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged if required. It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to complete the project in the course of the period of employment.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Oslo.

No one can be appointed as Postdoctoral Fellow for more than one specified period at the same institution.

According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

Contact information

For further information please contact Associate Professor Cinzia Progida, e-mail: c.a.m.progida (at) ibv.uio.no

For questions regarding the recruitment system please contact HR-officer, Nina Holtan, e-mail: nina.holtan (at) mn.uio.no

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