PhD Candidate: Liver Mitochondrial Research & Perfusion

Oslo universitetssykehus HF; Oslo; On-site; NOK 520,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Oslo University Hospital seeks a PhD Candidate for a three-year fixed-term position in the Section for Transplantation Surgery, starting fall 2026. The project focuses on liver transplantation, mitochondrial function, and machine perfusion; the candidate will work with liver cell lines, organoids, and animal models as part of a large research team.

The successful applicant will perform standard molecular biology techniques (qPCR, Western blot, histology, ELISA) and collaborate across

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physiology, molecular or cellular biology, or completed medical education.
• English proficiency must meet UiO PhD requirements.
• Master's courses with an average grade of B or better.
• Must fulfil admission criteria for uptake on the PhD program at the University of Oslo; evaluated during recruitment.
• Personal suitability is important in the selection process.
• Documented knowledge in handling cell lines and organoids; specify in motivation letter.
• Documented experience with mitochondrial research; specify in motivation letter.
• Familiarity with standard molecular biology techniques.
• Advantageous: animal experiments and FELASA C certification.
• Advantageous: experience with machine perfusion of human livers.

Responsibilities

• Lead hepatocyte cell work and mitochondria experiments.
• Compile, process, and analyse research data.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team focused on human liver machine perfusion.
• Execute tasks independently and as part of a collaborative research environment.

Skills

Mitochondrial research

Cell lines and organoids

Molecular biology techniques

qPCR

Western blot

Histology

ELISA

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Cell culture

Organoid handling

Machine perfusion knowledge

Job description

Oslo University Hospital seeks a PhD Candidate for a three-year fixed-term position in the Section for Transplantation Surgery, starting fall 2026. The project focuses on liver transplantation, mitochondrial function, and machine perfusion; the candidate will work with liver cell lines, organoids, and animal models as part of a large research team.

The successful applicant will perform standard molecular biology techniques (qPCR, Western blot, histology, ELISA) and collaborate across