A 3-year full time PhD position is available in the Centre of Excellence called Precision Immunotherapy Alliance (PRIMA) and the Laboratory of Adaptive Immunity and Homeostasis, headed by Jan Terje Andersen, Department of Immunology at Oslo University Hospital (OUS), Rikshospitalet.

The successful candidate will join a highly integrated and motivated team with diverse skills and expertise across molecular biology and immunology. We seek a motivated, creative and energetic candidate that will take active part in the research cooperation focusing on protein design and infections diseases. 

The position relates to a project aiming at translating cutting-edge research into biomedical concepts focusing on tailored protein design for cancer treatment in collaboration with the Experimental Immunotherapy Group headed by Johanna Olweus. Research will be done by combining structural and molecular biology with biochemical and cellular assays as well as studies in mice.

The fellowship requires admission to the PhD program at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Oslo. The purpose of the PhD Research Fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. The fellow must fulfill the requirements of and take part in the PhD program and is expected to complete the degree within the set fellowship period. The application to the PhD program must be submitted to the department no later than two months after taking up the position. For information about the application process and requirements, see the following website: http://www.med.uio.no/english/research/phd/application/index.html

The grade requirements do not apply for applicants with a Norwegian cand.med. degree or any other Norwegian higher education degree where only grades pass, or fail are given.

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.

Kvalifikasjoner:

• The candidate must have an MSc degree.
• Background in molecular biology or immunology.
• Proven knowledge in molecular techniques, in vitro biochemical and cellular assays Knowledge in cellular biology and in vivo mouse studies are advantageous.
• Candidates must have strong proficiency in verbal and written English.
• It will be an advantage if the applicant can start as soon as possible.

 

The application must include

• Application letter, including a ½ page motivation statement and research interests.
• CV summarizing education, positions, technical experience, routine/academic work, scientific publications and other relevant activities.
• Copies of educational certificates.
• A letter of recommendation.
• Names and contact details of 2 referees (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number).

Personlige egenskaper:

• We are looking for highly motivated and structured candidate.
• The candidate should appreciate working in an international and interative environment.

Vi tilbyr:

• A challenging and stimulating working environment.
• Salary according to agreement.
• Competetive conditions.
• Favorable pension arrangements.
• Attractive welfare arrangements.