University of Oslo PhD Candidate in Molecular Biology
A three-year PhD fellowship position (SKO 1017) for a qualified candidate with background in molecular biology is available at the Department of Immunology. The project is located at the research group of Associate Professor Shuo-Wang Qiao, at the Department of Immunology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, the Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo. The position is financed by the University of Oslo and the candidate will join the K.G. Jebsen for Celiac Disease Research that will start its operation on August 15th, 2016.
The purpose of the PhD Fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. The Fellowship requires admission to the PhD program at the Faculty of Medicine. Appointment to a PhD research Fellowship is conditional upon admission to the Faculty's research training program.
Job Description
Candidate for this position will work mostly with the molecular analysis of immune cells. The project will have emphasis on single-cell transcriptomics of immune cells. This project uses cutting-edge technology within molecular biology, modern high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatics. The project studies the transcriptional profile of antigen-specific T cells relevant for human diseases, and link that with the T-cell receptor information on the single-cell level.
The successful applicant will work in close contact with other molecular biologists and bioinformatician in an interactive multidisciplinary centre of scientists and in a strong academic environment.
For further information about the project, please contact Associate Professor Shuo-Wang Qiao
Requirements
- We are looking for a highly motivated and structured candidate with molecular biology skills and collaborative qualities.
- The applicant must have a Master’s degree (or other corresponding education equivalent to a Norwegian Master’s degree).
- Experience with immunology, RNA-seq or high-throughput sequencing is considered an advantage.
- Please also refer to the regulations pertaining to the conditions of employment for PhD candidates (research Fellows:http://www.uio.no/english/about/regulations/personnel/academic/regulations-employment-conditions-postdoc.html
- The candidate must be fluent in written and spoken English.
Personal qualities
- Enthusiasm and strong motivation
- Collaboration skills
- Excellent communication skills in English
We offer
- A challenging and friendly working environment
- Salary level Ltr (lønnstrinn) 50 - 57 (A tabell), depending on qualifications.
- Favorable pension arrangement
- Attractive welfare benefits
Submissions
The application must include:
- Application letter, including a ½ page motivation statement and research interests
- CV (summarizing education, positions, academic work, scientific publications and other relevant activity)
- Copies of educational certificates and letters of recommendation
- List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee. Note: Applicants are advised not to attach the publications themselves. They should only provide a list.
- Names and contact details of 2-3 referees (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number).
The application with the required attachments should preferably constitute as few files as possible, preferably 1-2 files.
Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.
The application with attachments is to be registered in our electronic recruiting system EasyCruit.
In accordance with the University of Oslo’s equal opportunities policy, we invite applications from all interested individuals regardless of sex or ethnicity.
According to the Norwegian Freedom of Information Act (offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.
The University of Oslo has an Acquisition of Rights Agreement for all employees for the purpose of securing intellectual property rights to research results etc.
Guidelines for appointments to PhD fellowships at the University of Oslo may be obtained at link
Important information regarding the doctoral course at the Faculty of Medicine - The overall strategy of our PhD-proframme - see PhD Handbook
Contacts
Adviser Maria D.H.Nesteby (questions regarding application form)
Telephone: +47 22844686
This opportunity has expired. It was originally published here:
http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/1627567/70331?iso=no