A 2-year position as research technician is available at the Department of Immunology, Oslo University Hospital. The position will be located in the lab of Dr. Rasmus Iversen and will be available from March 2026.
 
The research group focuses on B-cell biology - in particular in relation to autoimmune diseases (Lab for Autoimmunity and B-cell Biology, https://www.ous-research.no/rasmusiversen). Recently, B-cell depletion therapy has emerged as a promising treatment for several autoimmune disease. However, we do not fully understand the pathogenic role of B cells. To gain insight into disease mechanisms, we employ a combination of biochemical assays, structural studies and high-throughput sequencing analyses of single cells isolated from patient samples. The work will be carried out in collaboration with researchers and clinicians at Oslo University Hospital.
 
Job description
The successful candidate will be part of an NFR-funded project that aims to decipher the mechanisms of autoantibody formation in ulcerative colitis. This is a chronic inflammatory condition of the large intestine with unknown etiology. To understand the effect of autoantibodies in ulcerative colitis, we take advantage of recombinant proteins for characterization of antibody-antigen interactions. Ultimately, our goal is to discover mechanisms that can be exploited for development of new therapies.

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:

• Authorized lab technician (bioingeniør). We also welcome applicants with completed master’s degree in molecular biology or a related area, but this is not a requirement.
  
• Experience with relevant techniques (molecular cloning, DNA extraction, cell cultures, affinity chromatography, ELISA, SDS-PAGE) is considered an advantage.
  
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Personlige egenskaper:

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with an outstanding potential and a strong background within a relevant research area. The candidate should be able to work independently as well as in a team and should actively contribute to both the design and conduction of research experiments.

 

The application must include

• Application letter, including research interests and motivation for applying for this position.
  
• CV summarizing education, positions held, details of academic work and other qualifying activities.
  
• Copies of educational certificates and transcript of records.
  
• Names and contact details of 2-3 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 assessing the applications, special emphasis will be put on experience with relevant techniques as well as the motivation and personal suitability of the candidates. Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

Vi tilbyr:

• A stimulating working environment.
  
• Participation in a new and ambitious research group.
  
• Salary depending on qualifications.
• Opportunity to learn and master new techniques used in translational research and systems immunology.
• Possibility of extension.