Stillingstittel:
Principal Engineer in Structural Biology and Chromatin

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.Principal Engineer in Structural Biology and Chromatin

The Biotechnology Centre of Oslo (BiO) is a Centre for molecular biology, biotechnology, structural biology, proteomics, cell signaling, immunology, cell cycle, neurosciences and bioinformatics within the University of Oslo (UiO), devoted to research and post-graduate training in addition to operating a number of technology platforms.

A two-year position, with the possibility of extension is available immediately. Highly motivated individuals with an excellent track record that can work both independently and as part of a team are invited to apply. We in particular encourage newly educated candidates to apply. This position would give the opportunity to take a lead in management of projects and laboratory management while strengthening critical scientific thinking.

The Group for Structural Biology and Chromatin (Sekulic group) investigates chromatin biology and epigenetics with a biochemical and structural approach. The main research goals in the Sekulic’s lab are to understand the effects of epigenetic marks on chromatin structure, and proteins involved in "reading", "writing" and "erasing" those marks. The group also has interests in understanding changes in chromatin during mitosis and kinetochore formation. We use various biochemical and biophysical approaches (X-ray crystallography, SAXS, SANS, hydrogen-deuterium exchange ...). In addition, we collaborate with cell biology groups to link structure with function.

Laboratory tasks include:

• Project related tasks in the structural biology area include molecular biology techniques (cloning, primer design and PCR reactions), expression of recombinant protein and DNA, protein purification, protein-DNA complex preparation, protein crystallization, enzyme kinetics...
• Take part in laboratory management, including laboratory systems for reagents
• Carry out daily operations and provide maintenance technical support for scientific equipment.
• Participate in defined parts of projects.
• Introduction of new staff (postdocs, students) and training in defined methods.
• Responsibility of daily maintenance in the laboratory, including purchasing.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, chemistry, molecular biology or a related area is needed. Experience from similar work can replace this formal requirement.
• Background and hands-on experience in either biochemistry or molecular biology is a benefit.
• Good written and oral communication skills in both Norwegian and English are essential.
• Ability to operate as a team player in a multi-disciplinary environment is crucial

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

We offer:

• Possibilities for scientific development in a stimulating environment
• A good working environment and motivated colleagues
• Good welfare arrangements

The position will be included in the Norwegian health insurance and retirement pension schemes and placed as SKO (Position Code 1085) Principal Engineer with salary range step 45 – 55 depending on qualifications and experience: http://www.uio.no/for-ansatte/ansettelsesforhold/utbetalinger

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Arbeidsgiver Navn: Universitetet i Oslo, The Biotechnology

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