A researcher position is available in the research group of Prof. Magnar Bjørås at the Division of laboratory medicine at Oslo University Hospital (OUH) Rikshospitalet). The position is for a project focused on modeling rare neurodegenerative diseases in brain and retinal organoids, as well as transgenic mouse models. 

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:

The candidate should hold a PhD in neuroscience or equivalent. 

The candidate is expected to have experience with culturing brain organoid protocols to assess the pathology of neurological disorders. The candidate should have solid expertise in immunohistochemistry and confocal microscopy of mouse brain tissue and human brain organoids. The candidate should also have some experience in working with neuronal cell cultures in monolayer and characterization by immunocytochemistry.  The candidate is also expected to have experience with writing scientific articles and grant applications, and communication of science to the public.

The position is funded for a period of 1 year, 100%. Preferred starting date is June 2022. 

Vi tilbyr:

• A productive and motivating research environment
• Salary according to the OUH salary scale
• Favorable pension and welfare arrangements
• OUH is an equal opportunity employer

The application must be submitted through WebCruiter and include CV and a list of three references with contact information.