Research assistant

A research assistant position is available at the Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Institute for Cancer Research, Oslo University Hospital. The position is part of the Extracellular vesicles and Prostate Cancer project group (http://www.ous-research.no/llorente/). The position is part of the South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority funded project "Development of nanomedicine-based drug delivery systems for chemotherapy treatment of metastatic prostate cancer".

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Duties and responsibilities

The objective of the project is to investigate nanomedicine-based approaches for delivery of the taxane cabazitaxel, a drug used in the treatment of metastatic prostate cancer. The project focuses particularly on biodegradable nanocarriers, and both manufactured nanoparticles and naturally occurring nanovesicles, so-called extracellular vesicles, will be used.
Project activities:
- Development of drug delivery devices based on nanoparticles and extracellular vesicles.
- Isolation and analysis of extracellular vesicles.
- Cell line (2D and organoids) growth and manipulation.
- Cellular and molecular biology analyses.
- Light and electron microscopy.
- Bioinformatic and biostatistics analysis.

Qualifications

• Master in nanotechnology, biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, biotechnology, biophysics, medicine or other related areas.
• Research experience in nanotechnology and development and fabrication of nanoparticles.
• Research experience in isolation and analysis of extracellular vesicles.
• Research experience in cellular and molecular biology methods.
• Knowledge in cancer biology.
• Experience in statistics, phyton and bioinformatic analysis.
• Capability to design and perform experiments in a creative way.
• Good presentation skills and experience in scientific writing.

Personal qualities

Ability to work in an accurate, responsible and structured way.
Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team.
High working capacity, motivation and efficiency.
Solution-oriented and flexible.
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.

We can offer

• The opportunity to take part in an innovative and exciting research project.
  A dynamic, engaging and ambitious research environment.
  Exciting, challenging and varied duties.
  A work environment that values initiative and curiosity.
  A flexible work routine.
  Salary according Oslo University Hospital rules.

  Requirements for the application (in English):
  Cover letter including a statement of motivation.
  CV.
  Contact information of 2 references, including their connection with the applicant.

Kontaktinformasjon

Alicia Llorente, PhD, (+47) 90 89 27 82 , aliciaml@uio.no

Arbeidssted

Ullernchausseen 70

bygg Oslo

Nøkkelinformasjon:

Arbeidsgiver: Oslo universitetssykehus HF



Referansenr.: 4813868695

Stillingsprosent: 100%

Contract

Startdato: 01.07.2024

Sluttdato: 30.06.2025

Søknadsfrist: 18.05.2024