A postdoc/researcher position for 3 years is available in the group of Ludvig Sollid at the University of Oslo/Oslo University Hospital. The successful candidate will work with T cells in the human condition celiac disease, particularly T cells located in Gut Associated Lymphoid Tissues (GALT). 

The group has established convenient tools, including HLA-DQ:gluten tetramers, that will be used to study culprit gluten-specific CD4+ T cells. Relevant analytic tools in the project include advanced flow cytometry and single cells sequencing. The successful candidate should have a background in immunology (preferably cellular immunology) and have practical experience with cell culture and flow cytometry.

Recent papers from the group includes Risnes et al, J Clin Invest 2018, PMID: 29757191; Christophersen et al, Nat Med 2019, PMID: 30911136; Christophersen et al, Adv Sci 2022, PMID: 3511922.

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:

• Ph.D. degree or equivalent in immunology or molecular medicine / biology
• Experience with immunology, in particular T cell immunology
• Experience with next generation sequencing and library preparation
• Experience with relevant experimental techniques: flow cytometry, PCR, DNA and RNA extractions
• Expirence with bioinformatics
• Flexibility and ability to work in a team as well as independently

The application must include

• Application letter, including research interests and the motivations for applying for this position
• CV summarizing education, positions held, details of academic work and other qualifying activities
• Full list of publications
• Copies of educational certificates and transcripts of records.
• Names and contact details of 2 referees, stating relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number
• The application letter and CV should be in English or in a Scandinavian language

In the evaluation of the applications, emphasis will be put on the applicant's academic and personal qualifications to carry out the project within the allotted time
frame. Good cooperative skills and the ability to successfully join in academic collaboration within and across disciplines. Experience with relevant techniques. Personal suitability and motivation for the position.

Personlige egenskaper:

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with an outstanding potential and a strong background in adaptive immunity. Ability and motivation to work independently and actively contribute to the design and realization of research experiments is essential. 

Vi tilbyr:

• A stimulating, active and attractive working environment
  
• Involvement in a versatile and ambitious set of research projects
  
• Salary according to guidelines from the South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority
  
• Opportunities and support for career development