In order for us to meet the challenges of today and for the future, we need skilled and committed employees. Oslo University Hospital is a workplace with very good opportunities for both professional and personal development. We are going on an incredible journey for the next 10 years. On the way to new hospital buildings, we will develop a workplace that will take care of patients, next of kin and employees. 

A part-time (50 %) researcher position in the Coeliac Disease Clinical Trial Centre, financed by South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority (Helse Sør-Øst) from now and until 31.12.2028 is available. The centre leader is professor, senior consultant gastroenterologist Knut E. A. Lundin. The researcher will be employed at the Section for Gastroenterology at the Department of Transplantation Medicine, at Oslo University Hospital (OUH), and work in close collaboration with the research group of professor Ludvig M. Sollid at the Department of Immunology at Oslo University Hospital. 

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:

• Applicant must be a qualified scientist with publication merit in the field of coeliac diseases, hold a doctoral degree (PhD) in medicine or natural sciencies and be eligible for a researcher position at Oslo University Hospital.
• We seek a highly motivated candidate who can work independently as well as in a team.
• The applicant must be fluent in written and spoken English. 

Preferable skills

• Applicants should have experience with coeliac disease and other inflammatory gastrointestinal disorders.
  
• Experience with clinical trials would be a clear advantage.
  
• The applicant should be familiar with immunological and biostatistical methods.
  
• The applicant should master flow cytometry at an expert level, including multi-color antibody staining and tetramer technology.
  
• The applicant should master ultrasensitive cytokine detection by electroluminescence or proximity assays.

The application should include

• Application letter summarizing the candidate’s previous career and a description of how the candidate will fill the role as a successful candidate
  
• CV summarizing education, positions held, and details of academic work
  
• List of publications
  
• Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)
  
• 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).
  
• In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the documented, academic qualifications in regard to the project description, and the candidate’s motivation and personal suitability. Interviews with the best-qualified candidates will be arranged.

Relevant documentation must be attached to the application.

Personlige egenskaper:

• High motivation and enthusiasm for research
  
• Creative thinking and analytic abilities
  
• Ability to work in a systematic and efficient way

Vi tilbyr:

We can offer good opportunities for professional development in a great working environment with highly dedicated and skilled co-workers at a university hospital with a unique access to leading expertise in many clininical and supporting medical subspecialities.

• Salary in accordance with experience.
  
• A stimulating, challenging and friendly international working environment with broad expertise.
  
• Technical assistance and training.
  
• Flexible hours.
  
• The position can be prolonged if there is funding, and there is a need for this in the project.
  
• Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities.

Does this sound like the right opportunity for you? We look forward to receiving your application.

Want to learn more about us?
Read more about our workplace here: https://www.oslo-universitetssykehus.no/om-oss/jobb-og-utdanning/arbeidsplassen-var