Researcher, Single-Cell Immunology & 3D Fish Microscopy

Nina Holtan; Oslo; On-site; NOK 595,000 - 695,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Statens Pensjonskasse pension scheme

Good welfare schemes

Job summary

University of Oslo invites applications for a Researcher position in Fish Immunology / Microscopy within the Department of Biosciences. The project, Fish-S.H.I.E.L.D., aims to map branchial cavity immune surveillance in zebrafish and Atlantic salmon using scRNA-seq and 3D imaging.

Starting by April 2025, the role is based in Oslo and part of the Spatial Immunology & Nanomedicines group. The position emphasizes transcriptomic work, advanced microscopy, and collaboration across immunology,

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree submitted for evaluation by closing date
• Fluent oral and written English
• Experience with zebrafish and fish immunology
• Proficiency in transcriptomic analysis, specifically scRNA-seq
• Proficiency in confocal and lightsheet microscopy and image analysis

Responsibilities

• Work primarily on transcriptomic aspects using scRNA-seq and 3D high-resolution imaging
• Characterize immune cell populations and gene expression of immune functions in zebrafish and Atlantic salmon
• Utilize immunohistology, transcriptomics, antibody assays and advanced 3D microscopy techniques
• Collaborate within the Spatial Immunology & Nanomedicines group on the Fish-S.H.I.E.L.D. project

Skills

Fluent English

Zebrafish experience

scRNA-seq

Confocal microscopy

Lightsheet microscopy

Image analysis

Education

Norwegian doctoral degree in Fish Immunology / Cell Biology / Molecular Biology

Job description

University of Oslo invites applications for a Researcher position in Fish Immunology / Microscopy within the Department of Biosciences. The project, Fish-S.H.I.E.L.D., aims to map branchial cavity immune surveillance in zebrafish and Atlantic salmon using scRNA-seq and 3D imaging.

Starting by April 2025, the role is based in Oslo and part of the Spatial Immunology & Nanomedicines group. The position emphasizes transcriptomic work, advanced microscopy, and collaboration across immunology,