PhD Candidate: Liver Mitochondrial Research & Perfusion

Morten Hagness; Oslo; On-site; NOK 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding program

Career development opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Oslo University Hospital invites applications for a PhD Candidate in transplantation research. The 100% fixed-term position spans three years, starting fall 2026, funded by Helse Sør-Øst and linked to the MITOFUNCTION project.

The role involves hepatic cell experiments, mitochondrial studies, and collaboration on liver machine perfusion within a large multidisciplinary group at OUH and UiO. Requires strong molecular biology skills and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Master's degree within physiology, molecular or cellular biology or completed medical education.
• English proficiency demonstrated according to UiO PhD requirements.
• Courses at master's level must have an average grade of B or better.
• Must fulfil admission criteria for uptake on the PhD program at the University of Oslo; to be evaluated during recruitment.
• Personal suitability is important in the selection process.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage hepatocyte cell work and mitochondria experiments.
• Compile, process, and analyse research data.
• Collaborate on research activities involving machine perfusion of human livers.
• Execute tasks independently and within a collaborative research environment.

Skills

Mitochondrial research

Cell lines

Molecular biology

qPCR

Western blot

Histology

ELISA

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in physiology, molecular or cellular biology or completed medical education

Tools

FELASA C certification

Job description

Oslo University Hospital invites applications for a PhD Candidate in transplantation research. The 100% fixed-term position spans three years, starting fall 2026, funded by Helse Sør-Øst and linked to the MITOFUNCTION project.

The role involves hepatic cell experiments, mitochondrial studies, and collaboration on liver machine perfusion within a large multidisciplinary group at OUH and UiO. Requires strong molecular biology skills and English proficiency.