Postdoc in translational proton therapy research

We are seeking a postdoc fellow in translational proton therapy research at our new, state-of-the art preclinicalproton therapy facility at Oslo University Hospital. The project aims todevelop a novel strategy for proton therapy, combining metabolic drugs withproton irradiation to improve treatment outcomes of patients with prostatecancer. A central objective is to establish a robust preclinical pipeline forproton-drug combination therapies, integrating medical imaging and digitalhistopathology, with a goal for future clinical translation.

Work will be carried out in a cross-disciplinary team spanning radiation biology, physics, oncology, radiology, and pathology,with close links to our clinical collaborators at the hospital. The position isavailable for 3 years, with the possibility of extension.

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!

Tasks

• Conduct pre-clinical studies in tumor-bearing mice
• Apply MR imaging, histopathology, transcriptomics, and related methods to assess tumor response markers following proton-drug combination therapy
• Link preclinical data to existing pretreatment data of prostate cancer patients

Qualifications

Required

• PhD in biology, biophysics, biotechnology, or related fields
• Hands-on experience with experimental research (cells and/or animal models)
  

Preferred

• Expertise in animal models
• Expertise in MRI, histopathology, ionizing radiation, and molecular analyses
• Experience with statistical methods for large scale data and image analysis

Your application must include

• A cover letter including a brief account of your qualifications, research interests, and motivation for the position
• Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of master and PhD

Personal qualities

We seek a candidate who is ambitious, motivated, and structured in her/his work. You should be detail-oriented, reliable, collaborative, and able to communicate effectively in a multidisciplinary setting.

We offer

• Cutting-edge proton therapy research in new laboratories at Oslo University Hospital
• A dynamic, supportive, and inclusive work environment
• Opportunities for academic growth in a multidisciplinary team