The Hybrid Technology Hub Centre of Excellence at Oslo University Hospital and the University of Oslo, Norway (https://www.med.uio.no/hth/english/)  is inviting applications for a three‑year PhD position.

The recruited candidate will take part in an international TRANSCAN‑3 research project that aims to advance personalized cancer therapies by integrating vascular and immune components into a tumor‑on‑chip model. TRANSCAN‑3 is an ERA‑NET (European Research Area network) initiative that coordinates national and regional cancer research programmes across Europe to support translational cancer research (https://transcan.eu).

The successful applicant will work under the supervision of Professor Stefan Krauss and will be embedded in an interdisciplinary team, collaborating closely with researchers at the CeMM Research Center for Molecular Medicine and the University of Tübingen. 
Oslo University Hospital is a workplace with great diversity. We believe this is absolutely crucial to solving the tasks required of us. We therefore want this diversity to be reflected among the applicants for our positions and encourage everyone to apply regardless of who you are and what background you have.

Oslo University Hospital is a workplace with great diversity. We believe this is crucial for solving our tasks in the best possible way. We want this diversity to be reflected among the applicants for our positions, and we encourage all qualified candidates, regardless of background, to apply!

Kvalifikasjoner:

• Master’s degree in Biology or Biotechnology.
  
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant post-graduation, hands-on laboratory experience.
  
• Proven experience in advanced mammalian cell culture, including 3D models.
  
• Demonstrated expertise with advanced in vitro models, including organ-on-chip systems.
  
• Experience with vascularization models.
  
• Proficiency in standard molecular biology techniques, including RT-qPCR, ELISA, immunocytochemistry, and flow cytometry.
  
• Experience in sample preparation for imaging, including cryosectioning and immunofluorescence staining.
  
• Hands-on experience with advanced microscopy techniques.
  
• Strong skills in image analysis software and methodologies.
  
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills in English.
  

 

The application must include

• A motivation letter.
  
• CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work).
  
• A recommendation letter from the previous relevant work.
  
• Documents, certificates, contracts confirming education and relevant working experience.
  

Personlige egenskaper:

• Teamwork skills and positive working culture.
  
• Ability to work in a highly competitive research environment.
  
• Flexibility and problem-solving skills.
  
• Result-oriented.
  
• Ability to deliver in time and within budgets.
  
• Ability to independently design, carry out and interpret experiments.
  
• Ability to critically design and write manuscripts based on the obtained research results.
  

Vi tilbyr:

• A positive and stimulating working environment.
  
• Salary according to agreement.
  
• Competitive conditions.
  
• Possibility of extension.