At the Research Institute for Internal Medicine (RIIM), Division of Surgery, Inflammatory Diseases and Transplantation, Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet, there is a 3-years position available as post-doctor in Professor Bente Halvorsens research group. The position is funded by Norwegian Health Authority South- East (HSØ).

Research Institute of Internal Medicine consists of 6 research groups, and a total of about 60 employees. The research profile of the Institute is to combine clinical medicine and molecular biology to establish a bridge between bench and bedside. This is of utmost importance to exploit in clinical medicine the recent development in immunology, biochemistry and molecular biology with the ambitious aim to develop novel treatment modalities and new diagnostic tools. Our profile includes all phases of this research, ranging from characterization of inflammatory profiles in various patient populations and in vitro experiments in various cells and cell lines to experimental studies in animal models, including gene modified mice, and interventional proof of concept studies in various patient populations.
See also: OUH - Research Institute of Internal Medicine (ous-research.no) - (https://www.ous-research.no/riim/)

Oslo University Hospital is a workplace with great diversity. We believe this is essential to perform the tasks required of us. Therefore, we pursue diversity among our job applicants and encourage everyone to apply regardless of who you are and what background you have.

Kvalifikasjoner:

• The applicant must have a relevant Norwegian doctorate or corresponding qualifications.
  
• Documented skills with pre-clinical models and in-depth studies of molecular mechanisms, including gene mutagenesis/gene silencing and cloning experiments.
  
• In addition, the candidate must have experience in analyses of RNA/DNA seqs including work with gene sequences to identify structural elements like SNPs, TF binding sites etc.
  
• Experience in immune characterizations by FACS will be an advantage.
  
• Extensive knowledge in bioinformatic tools and R statistics is a requirement for the position.
  
• The candidate must be fluent in spoken and written English (working language).  
  

Personlige egenskaper:

• The candidate must be ambitious, having high working capacity and highly motivated.
  
• Goal-oriented and enjoys working within a cross-disciplinary team.
  
• The candidate must also have social competence including skills in team building, and flexibility to travel to collaborators abroad. 
  

Vi tilbyr:

• An exciting international research environment with a multidisciplinary profile at the forefront nationally and internationally, and large opportunities for academic development.
  
• Professional challenges with opportunities for personal development and skills development.