The Department of Clinical Molecular Biology (EpiGen) at Akershus University Hospital invites applications for a three-year postdoctoral researcher position. The successful candidate will join the Unit for Precision Medicine and work on a project funded by the South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority (Helse Sør-Øst).

Kvalifikasjoner:

Qualifications:

• PhD in molecular biology, cell biology, or a related field. The doctoral thesis must be submitted for evaluation by the application deadline. Appointment requires an approved doctoral thesis and successful public defence.
  
• Research experience in DNA repair or DNA damage response.
  
• Hands-on experience in mammalian cell culture including the maintenance and manipulation of established cell lines.
  
• Hands-on experience with CRISPR-Cas9-mediated genome editing.
  
• Experience with functional cellular assays (e.g. cell viability/cytotoxicity, reporter gene assays) and drug treatments.
  
• Extensive experience with immunohistochemistry and immunofluorescence.
  
• Extensive experience with advanced microscopy techniques (e.g. confocal microscopy), including image acquisition and quantitative analysis.

Desirable qualifications:

• Experience with high next-generation sequencing of tumour samples.
  
• Experience with bioinformatics analyses, including genomic or transcriptomic data.
  
• Experience with analysis and interpretation of gene variants.

Personlige egenskaper:

Personal characteristics:

• Curious, proactive, and highly motivated.
  
• Structured, efficient, flexible, and solution-oriented.
  
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
  
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Vi tilbyr:

We offer:

• A good, stimulating and dynamic environment with opportunities for professional development.
  
• The opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge precision medicine research with direct clinical relevance.
  
• Good pension schemes.
  
• Good welfare offers for employees, e.g. cabin rentals, theatre tickets and much more.
  
• Company sports teams with a large and varied offer.
  
• Opportunities for help with housing and kindergarten.
  
• Central location with a short journey from Oslo.

Application:

All applications must be submitted electronically and should include:

• Application letter expressing your motivation for the project and how your prior experience fits the call.
  
• CV.
  
• A complete list of peer-reviewed publications.
  
• Copies of educational certificates and academic transcripts of records.
  
• Contact information for 2-3 references, including their relation to the candidate.

Deadline for applications: 11th of September 2026
Star date: Earliest possible