A temporary position is available as a Specialist Engineer at the Research Section at the Department of Microbiology, Oslo University Hospital.

The position is located in the SINTEF building, where the largest part of the section is now located and is affiliated with the research group of Section Head Hilde Loge Nilsen. We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented engineer to support our project investigating the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in neurodegenerative diseases using human iPSC-derived models. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with mitochondrial assays as well as iPSC culture and neuronal differentiation.

The Department of Microbiology (MIK) at the Department of Laboratory Medicine (KLM), Oslo University Hospital (OUS), has both hospital and university functions. The department is organized into 8 sections: Research; Medicine; Bacteriology; Molecular diagnostics, virology and serology; Development; Control and production; Sample reception and Quality, IT and operational support. The department is integrated with the Department of Clinical Medicine at the University of Oslo (UiO), with a common line in UiO and OUS.

The Research Section currently consists of 10 research groups and 5 project groups. In total, approximately 90 people from 19 countries work full-time on research. All research groups have a solid national and international network of collaborating research groups. We have weekly seminars with local and international lecturers, an annual conference for the Research Section and weekly group meetings.

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:

• MSc in molecular biology or cell biology
• At least 5 years of experience in laboratory research, with in-depth expertise in common molecular biology assays (RT-qPCR, molecular cloning, Sanger sequencing,
• Western blot, immunofluorescence, ELISA)
• Proficient in mitochondrial biology techniques (mitochondrial isolation, mitochondrial functional assays, mtDNA analysis)
• Experience in culturing and gene editing of iPS cells, as well as 2D and 3D neuronal differentiation
• Experience in immunoprecipitation and chromatin immunoprecipitation are preferred
• Experience in preparing RNA samples for sequencing and collaborating with bioinformaticians to interpret transcriptomic data is preferred
  

Personlige egenskaper:

• Ability and willingness to support and perform hypothesis-driven research
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail, and enthusiasm for learning

Vi tilbyr:

• High academic level in a strong research environment that combines basic and translational research
• Modern laboratories with good access to core facilities
• Six months contract with the posibility of extention
• Salary according to current collective agreements
• Membership in a pension scheme, 2% pension deduction
• A workplace that is an IA (inclusive working life) company