Special Engineer

Oslo University Hospital; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OUS salary scale

Welfare benefits

Diverse environment

Job summary

Oslo University Hospital is seeking a research engineer (spesialingeniør) in molecular and cell biology within the targeted therapies and immunomodulation group headed by Prof. Mouldy Sioud.

The role focuses on developing antibodies, antibody derivatives, and modified mRNA cancer vaccines using in vitro screening and cell/molecular techniques. The successful candidate will work with the group leader and colleagues to perform in vitro and in vivo experiments, analyze data, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in molecular biology, cell biology, biotechnology, immunology, or related field.
• Practical experience in molecular and cellular biology, including cell culture, transfection, cloning, and protein analysis.
• Experience with flow cytometry, immunoprecipitation, tagged protein purification, and/or immunological techniques is highly desirable.
• Good communication skills in English and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct a range of in vitro and in vivo experiments.
• Analyse experimental data and contribute to scientific publications.
• Identify cell-surface receptors involved in antibody binding to cancer cells.
• Enhance the efficacy of mRNA-based cancer vaccines through modifications.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Cell culture

Transfection

Cloning

Protein analysis

Flow cytometry

Immunoprecipitation

Immune techniques

English communication

Education

Master's degree in molecular biology, cell biology, biotechnology, immunology, or related field

Tools

Flow cytometry

Immunoprecipitation

Tagged protein purification

Job description

A research engineer (spesialingeniør) position in molecular and cell biology is available in the research group targeted therapies and immunomodulation headed by Prof. Mouldy Sioud, Department of Cancer Immunology, Institute of Cancer Research, Oslo University Hospital-Radiumhospitalet.

The research group focuses on the development of new cancer therapeutics such as antibodies, antibody derivatives, and modified mRNA cancer vaccines using in vitro screening platforms and cell and molecular techniques. The position will provide a unique opportunity to pursue basic and translational research with the aim to identify novel targets and strategies for cancer immunotherapy.

Further information on the activity of the research group can be accessed at http://ous-research.no/sioud/ .To date, the group has published 220 scientific papers, all of which are indexed in PubMed.

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!

The successful candidate will work closely with the group leader and other team members to design and conduct a range of in vitro and in vivo experiments, analyse experimental data, and contribute to scientific publications. The main aim is to identify cell-surface receptors involved in antibody binding to cancer cells and enhance the efficacy of mRNA-based cancer vaccines through mRNA modifications

The position is available for one year with the possibility for extension based on the candidate performance.

Requirements

• Master's degree in molecular biology, cell biology, biotechnology, immunology, or a related field
• Practical experience in molecular and cellular biology, including cell culture, transfection, cloning, and protein analysis
• Experience with flow cytometry, immunoprecipitation, tagged protein purification, and/ or immunological techniques is highly desirable
• Good communication skills in English and the ability to work independently and collaboratively

We offer

• A varied and exciting work in an environment in the intersection between research and industry, developing novel cancer treatments
• A productive and motivating research environment
• Attractive welfare benefits
• Salary according to the OUS salary scale

Oslo University Hospital is a highly specialized hospital in charge of extensive regional and local hospital assignments. As Scandinavia’s largest hospital, we carry out more than 1.2 million patient treatments each year. The hospital has a nationwide responsibility for a number of national and multi-regional assignments, and has several national centers of competence. Oslo University Hospital is responsible for approximately 50 percent of all medical and health care research conducted at Norwegian hospitals, and is a significant role player within the education of a large variety of health care personnel.