A temporary position as Researcher is available for a period of three years in the Norwegian Centre for Clinical Cancer Research (MATRIX) on functional precision cancer medicine in the work package (WP1a) on molecular diagnostics (WP leaders Kjetil Taskén, Hege Russnes). The over-all aim of MATRIX is to improve survival and quality of life for patients with hard-to-treat cancers. For molecular diagnostics the aim is to improve patient selection to treatment by developing and integrating different precision diagnostics approaches increasing the portfolio of available diagnostic methods.
The position will be based in the Cell Signalling and Immune Regulation Group (Group Leader, Prof. Kjetil Taskén), Dept. of Cancer Immunology, Institute for Cancer Research (ICR), Oslo University Hospital – Radiumhospitalet and will work closely also with the Russnes Group in Dept. of Cancer Genetics and the Section for Experimental Pathology and Research Support, Dept. of Pathology.
A main focus of the Taskén group is to explore individual drug responsiveness and resistance patterns in patient cancer cells by cancer drug sensitivity screening (CDSS) for use in precision cancer medicine (PCM) in oncology and hematology. The enthusiastic research team of approx. 20 people is highly international and conducts research in close collaboration with clinicians and with international collaborators.
 
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Job description:
The Researcher will carry out parts of a WP1a project to establish SOPs and transfer CDSS and CDSS-based testing to a diagnostic platform for patient stratification in clinical trials and to support clinical decisions on treatment for liquid and one solid cancers.

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:

We seek a structured and sociable person that can work independently and in team. The successful candidate should have the following qualifications and skills:

• Ph.D in cancer biology, chemical biology or a similar area is a requirement.
  
• Competence and experience with cell culture of primary cancer cells is a requirement.
  
• Competence and experience with chemical biology and drug screening assays as well as flow cytometry is a requirement.
  
• Molecular biology and biochemistry experience would be a benefit.
  
• Experience with molecular diagnostics, standardisation of protocols and development of SOPs would be a benefit.
  
• Candidates with good ability to communicate in English, both orally and writing will be preferred.
  
• Personal suitability will be considered.

Personlige egenskaper:

The candidate should be highly motivated and dedicated and possess excellent team working and communications skills.

Vi tilbyr:

• A dynamic and stimulating scientific environment in a young, enthusiastic, and motivated team of cancer biologists , cancer immunologists and MDs. The Institute of Cancer Research is at the international forefront and houses top modern (2009) and excellent lab facilities with a wide range of core facilities (animal, light and electron microscopy, flow cytometry, genomics and bioinformatics, MR, drug screening, mass spec etc) locally or at the Rikshospitalet and UiO sites.
  
• Salary depending on qualifications.
  
• 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.
  

How to apply:

The application must include:

• Cover letter with statement of motivation and research interests
  
• CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work)
  
• Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only)
  
• A complete list of publications and academic works
  
• List of reference persons: 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)
  

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link: “Apply for this job”. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English.

When evaluating the application, emphasis will be given to the applicant’s academic and personal prerequisites to carry out the project. Applicants may be called in for an interview.

Contact information
Inquiries about the positions can be directed to Professor Kjetil Taskén, e-mail: kjetil.tasken@medisin.uio.no