A research assistant position is available at the Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Institute for Cancer Research, Oslo University Hospital.  The position is part of the Extracellular vesicles and Prostate Cancer project group (http://www.ous-research.no/llorente/). The position is part of the South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority funded project "Development of nanomedicine-based drug delivery systems for chemotherapy treatment of metastatic prostate cancer".

 

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:

• Master in nanotechnology, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, biotechnology,  biophysics, medicine or other related areas.
• Research experience in nanotechnology and development and fabrication of nanoparticles.
• Research experience in isolation and analysis of extracellular vesicles.
• Research experience in cellular and molecular biology methods.
• Knowledge in cancer biology.  
• Experience in statistics, phyton and bioinformatic analysis. 
• Capability to design and perform experiments in a creative way.
• Good presentation skills and experience in scientific writing.

Personlige egenskaper:

Ability to work in an accurate, responsible and structured way.
Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team.
High working capacity, motivation and efficiency.
Solution-oriented and flexible.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

Vi tilbyr:

The opportunity to take part in an innovative and exciting research project.
A dynamic, engaging and ambitious research environment.
Exciting, challenging and varied duties.
A work environment that values initiative and curiosity.
A flexible work routine.
Salary according Oslo University Hospital rules.

 

Requirements for the application (in English):
Cover letter including a statement of motivation.
CV.
Contact information of 2 references, including their connection with the applicant.