Position Overview:

We have available a 100 % position as Postdoctor on a molecular cell biology project in the Molecular Biology of Sarcomas group supported by a research grant from Helse Sør-Øst. The position is for 2.5 years with possibility for extension.

The position is available at the Institute of Cancer Research. The institute hosts core facilities for multiparameter flow cytometery, next generation sequencing, imaging and bioinformatics. The Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) of Oslo University Hospital (OUH) Radiumhospitalet, is one of the largest Cancer Centers in Europe.
The "Molecular Biology of Sarcomas” group is led by Professor Jørgen Wesche. The group has for many years investigated mechanisms involved in the development and progression of sarcomas, with focus on cell biology and genomics. Sarcomas are rare, accounting for 1% of all new malignancies, but 10-15% in children and adolescent patients. Although rare cancers together make up one of the largest patient groups with the by far most lost life-years, therapeutic research is difficult and neglected by the industry due to low commercial potential. Thus, with some exceptions, the treatments have not significantly improved the last decades, and new strategies are required to improve outcome for these patients.

The group is member of a Norwegian Centre of Excellence, Centre for Cancer Cell Reprogramming (CanCell). The group makes extensive use of advanced molecular biology methods, proteomics and light microscopy. Home page: https://www.ous-research.no/wesche

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:

• Applicants must hold a doctoral degree (PhD) in life sciences or medicine.
• Candidates should have qualifications matching the technologies that will be used in the project (see under job description).
• Experience in molecular cell biology research, and cell signalling.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Personlige egenskaper:

• High working capacity.
• Strong motivation.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Interest in solving biological problems.
• Ability to design, plan, interpret original experiments in an independent and innovative manner.
  

Vi tilbyr:

• Excellent working conditions.
• An exciting and stimulating academic environment.
• Salary based on experience and existing agreements for the position postdoctor.
• Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement.

 

How to apply:
The application must include:

• A one-page statement of motivation and research interests.
  
• CV (summarizing education, positions, and academic work).
  
• List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee.
  
• Transcripts of university diplomas.
• Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number).

 

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link “apply for this job”. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their university’s grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language). Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.
 
When evaluating the application, emphasis will be given to the applicant’s academic and personal prerequisites to carry out the project.
 
Contact persons:
Further details can be requested from Dr. Jørgen Wesche, jorgwe@medisin.uio.no