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Postdoctoral fellowship

Arbeidsgiver: Oslo universitetssykehus HF
Stillingstittel: Postdoctoral fellowship
Frist: 15.03.2021
Ansettelsesform: Engasjement

A postdoctoral 3 year position is vacant. The postdoc will work on vaccines delivered as DNA or with adenoviral vectors. The studies will be performed in preclinical models for multiple myeloma and influenza. The project leader will be professor Bjarne Bogen at the Department of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, Oslo University Hospital. The successful candidates will work in a 20-member research team. The research group is part of a stimulating and international research environment of about 100 scientists

Duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate will work on the development of DNA/adenoviral vaccines in mouse models for multiple myeloma and influenza. The aim is to improve a vaccine format (Vaccibodies) that has given promising results as cancer vaccines and influenza vaccines. The work involves (i) making vaccine constructs at the plasmid level (ii) make adenoviral vaccines (iii) use such the vaccines to immunize mice (iv) analyze immune responses (v) challenge immunized mice with multiple myeloma cells or influenza virus (iv) measure survival.

Qualifications

We seek a highly motivated person with a PhD or equivalent in immunology, molecular biology or related fields. The ideal candidate will have:

Prior experience within tumor immunology or influenza research or vaccine development
Prior experience with techniques such as ELISA, flow cytometry, cell sorting, cell culture, molecular biology techniques, protein purification, immunization of mice.
Experience in handling mice (FELASA C approval)

All applicants must apply through WebCruiter and include:

Application letter
CV summarizing all relevant experience
Full list of publications
Copies of educational certificates and transcripts of records
Names and contact details of 2-3 references (include brief information of relation)

The application letter and CV should be in English or in a Scandinavian language. All other documents could be in English, German, French, Italian or a Scandinavian language. In the evaluation of the applications, an emphasis will be placed on the applicant's academic and personal qualifications, good cooperative skills, and the ability to successfully join into a research team.

Personal qualities

Highly motivated and accurate
Good problem solving skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Proficiency in English
Good writing skills

We can offer

Full time postdoctoral fellowship for 3 years
An exciting and vibrant international scientific environment
Potential for personal and Scientific growth
Membership in the Norwegian pension fund

Om arbeidsgiveren

Developing tomorrow's treatment - together with the patient.

Oslo University Hospital with 22 000 employees is a learning and forward-thinking organization. We have a leading role in the development of research and innovation, as well as the development of tomorrow's healthcare, precision medicine and treatment. Here you will find some of Norway's leading experts in their fields, and be part of the largest health care workplace in the country. Our work environment is characterized by openness and respect. Regardless of educational background or experience, you will have the opportunity to develop and use your expertise in a place where it really matters.

Sektor: Offentlig
Sted: Sognsvannveien 20, 0372 Oslo
Bransje: Forskning, utdanning og vitenskap
Stillingsfunksjon: Forskning/Stipendiat/Postdoktor