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Stillingstittel: Research technician

Stillingsbeskrivelse:
Jobbnorge ID: 162323

About the position

A permanent position is available at the Centre for Molecular Medicine Norway (NCMM) as an Research technician.

Background: We are a research group at the Centre for Molecular Medicine Norway (NCMM), University of Oslo, focusing on chemical neuroscience using zebrafish models of epilepsy. Using a combination of genetic and chemical approaches in zebrafish, the group seeks to elucidate the mechanisms of seizure generation, epileptogenesis and treatment resistance by probing the function of novel disease-associated gene variants involved in the etiology of pharmacoresistant epilepsies. We will use engineered zebrafish mutants and transgenic reporter lines as well as pharmacological seizure models for carrying out in vivo chemical modifier screens to identify novel neuropharmacological tools and drug leads. These models and neuroactive small molecules will serve as valuable tools towards understanding the development, function, and diseases of the brain.

Work tasks

• General laboratory management (ordering, organization and storage of lab resources and reagents, database entry and management).
• Assisting team members with research projects.
• Assisting aquatic facility manager with all aspects of fish care, husbandry and facility maintenance (e.g. breeding, maintenance of lines
• and embryos, feeding, cleaning and disinfection of tanks and associated facility equipment; preparation of feed, buffers and reagents,
• water quality testing and adjustment, screening of mutant and transgenic lines, genotyping, IVF - egg collection and sperm
• cryopreservation).
• General management of chemical libraries, obtaining special permits.
• (Co)-writing, -revising and -developing of SOPs and other necessary documentation.
• Responsibility for maintenance of and training of other personnel in the use of scientific equipment.
• Cloning (e.g. Primer design, PCR, DNA/RNA isolations, bacterial transformations), behavioral analysis, imaging, electrophysiology.

Qualification requirements

• High school equivalent to Norwegian VKII. Aquaculture line will be an advantage. Experience from similar work can replace this formal
• requirement. Further education will be valued.
• FELASA C certificate or equivalent will be valued.
• Experience with molecular biological and histological methods is preferred.
• Prior experience working with zebrafish and maintaining an aquatic facility will be an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Word and Excel.
• The candidate should ideally have good knowledge of the Norwegian language, both written and oral.
• The group has a number of international collaborations, thus the position requires applicants to be highly organized and fluent in English.

Personal skills

• The successful candidate should have an open and friendly nature, always be willing to learn something new and a self-motivated person not afraid to take initiative to communicate issues and/or troubleshoot.
• Willingness to perform occasional weekend and holiday fish care (with compensation).

We offer

• salary NOK 358 000 - 397 200 per annum depending on qualifications in a position as research technician, position code 1512.
• 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:

• cover letter statement of motivation
• CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work)
• copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only)
• evt. documentation of english proficiency
• list of reference persons: 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)

The application with attachments must be delivered in our recruiting system.

Formal regulations

Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

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.

Contact information

Regarding the scientific inquiries please contact group leader Camila Esguerra, e-mail: c.v.esguerra (at) ncmm.uio.no

The inquiries regarding the technical aspects of the application can be directed to Ragni Indahl, e-mail: ragni.indahl (at) ncmm.uio.no or Nina Modahl, e-mail: nina.modahl (at) ncmm.uio.no

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