A position as an Research assistant with master for 4 months is vacant. The Research assistant will work on preclinical mice models for tumor development and influenza. The project will be led by PhD and group leader Ranveig Braathen at the Department of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine, Oslo University Hospital. The successful candidate will work in a 10-member research team. The research group is part of a stimulating and international research environment of about 100 scientists working on various aspects of immunology.

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!

Kvalifikasjoner:

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

• Prior experience within immunology or infectious diseases or cancer immunology research.  
  
• Prior experience with techniques such as ELISA, flow cytometry, cell culture, molecular biology techniques, PCR, protein purification, adoptive cell transfer (ACT) in mice, in vivo monitoring of tumor cells by IVIS spectrum, influenza challenge in mice.
  
• Experience in handling mice (FELASA C approval).   

 

Application

 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. 

Personlige egenskaper:

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

Vi tilbyr:

• An exciting and vibrant international scientific environment.
  
• Potential for personal and scientific growth.
  
• Membership in the Norwegian pension fund.
• Possibility of extension.