Researcher in Immunology

Universitetet I Oslo; Oslo; On-site; NOK 640,000 - 760,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oslo invites applications for a 3-year position as Researcher or Postdoc in immunology, based at the Department of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine. The project focuses on preclinical evaluation of immune responses after influenza vaccination, including antibody measurements and T cell analyses.

Candidates should have a doctoral degree, experience with flow cytometry and mouse work, and strong English communication skills.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field required.
• Experience with flow cytometry.
• Experience with mouse work (FELASA Class B or equivalent).
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Measure antibody responses in sera after vaccination.
• Evaluate T cell formation by flow cytometry.
• Assess vaccine-induced protective immunity.
• Contribute to supervision of master students.

Skills

Flow cytometry experience

Mouse work

English proficiency

Education

Doctoral degree

Job description

Applicants are invited for a 3-year position as Researcher or Postdoc in immunology, based at the Department of Immunology and Transfusion medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine. The research aim for the position is related to preclinical evaluation of immune responses following influenza vaccination. More specifically, the tasks will be assessments of antibody formation in sera and cellular responses against seasonal and pandemic strains of influenza, as well as investigations of protective immunity.

• Measure antibody responses in sera following vaccination
• Evaluate T cell formation by flow cytometry
• Assess vaccine induced protective immunity
• Contribute to supervision of master students

What skills are important in this role?

In this role you must have

• Appointment to the position of researcher in position code 1109 requires a doctoral degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with flow cytometry.
• Experience with mouse work (FELASA Certificate class B, or equivalent)
• Good written and oral proficiency in English.

It is an advantage if you have

• Experience with single cell isolation and sorting
• Strong background in adaptive immunology

We are looking for you who are

• Hard working and curious about immunology and vaccines
• structured and responsible
• contributes with enthusiasm to working in an ambitious team

Employment in the position is based on a comprehensive assessment of all qualification requirements applicable to the position, including personal qualifications.

Jarli & Jordan/ UiO

We need different perspectives in our work

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We hope you will apply for the position with us.

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.
• Committed colleagues in a good working environment.
• 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 Researcher, position code 1109 in salary range NOK from 640 000 to 760 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.

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Application

Your application should include:

• CV
• A complete list of publications
• Transcripts and certificates
• Contact information for 2-3 references

Applicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we cannot, you will hear from us.

Please refer to Regulations for the Act on universities and colleges chapter 3 (Norwegian) and Rules for the use of research posts SKO 1108, 1109, 1110 and 1183 at UiO.

The University of Oslo has a transfer agreement with all employees to secure the rights to all research results and related intellectual property.

University of Oslo

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 26 500students and 7 200employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.

The Institute of Clinical Medicine (Klinmed) is one of three institutes under the Faculty. Klinmed is responsible for the Faculty's educational and research activities at Oslo University Hospital and Akershus University Hospital. With about 900 employees spread across approximately 425 man-labour years, Klinmed is the university's largest institute. Our activities follow the clinical activity at the hospitals and are spread across a number of geographical areas.