Postdoctoral Research Fellow in tumor cell biology

More about the position

The overall goal of the project is to establish knowledge of the innovative therapeutic potential of microproteins in advanced prostate cancer. In this context, the successful applicant will, in collaboration with the research team and external partners at Oslo University Hospital, examine how specific microproteins regulate the activity of the transcription factor RUNX2, using cancer cell lines and PDX mouse tumor models, for various cell-based assays. The work involves in vivo setups and is expected to necessitate optimizations.

A postdoctoral position is intended for the employee to develop a research profile and competence that qualifies them to apply for an Associate Professor position. The position may also provide other competencies relevant to the postdoctoral fellow's future career.

A career plan shall be developed for the Postdoctoral Fellow, specifying the competencies the Postdoctoral Fellow should acquire. UiO is responsible for following up on the career plan and ensuring that the Postdoctoral Fellow has access to career guidance throughout the postdoctoral term.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute PDX prostate cancer studies evaluating the effect of microprotein modulation and peptide therapy, using cell biological approaches.
• Design and perform cellular assays to test microprotein function and transcription factor modulation.
• Maintain accurate electronic lab records and contribute to data analysis and interpretation.
• Present results at group meetings and scientific platforms and prepare manuscripts for publication.

We offer

• Exciting and meaningful tasks in an organization with an important societal mission, contributing to knowledge development, education, and enlightenment that promote sustainable, fair, and knowledge-based societal development.
• A professionally stimulating working environment and access to top-notch equipment and resources.
• Good welfare schemes.
• Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours.
• A workplace with good development and career opportunities.
• Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes.
• Salary in position as Postdoctoral Fellow, position code 1352 in salary range NOK from 610 000 to 650 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.
• Oslo’s family-friendly environment with rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities.

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Application

Your application should include:

• Cover letter statement of your research interests and motivation for the position
• CV summarizing education, positions, and academic work
• Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only)
• Copy of relevant certification(s) for laboratory animal work, if this applies
• List of publications and academic works; do not include the publications themselves or your dissertation.
• List of 3 reference persons (name, relation to you, e-mail, phone number)

Your CV must be entered in Jobbnorge’s CV form and cannot be submitted only as an attachment. This requirement is intended to ensure correct documentation and record-keeping in accordance with the Public Administration Act, Section 15.

Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click "Apply for this job".

When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language.