Special Engineer

Mouldi Sioud; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Productive and motivating research env

Diverse and collaborative team

Job summary

Oslo University Hospital invites applications for a Research Engineer (spesialingeniør) in molecular and cell biology within the research group targeted therapies and immunomodulation led by Prof. Mouldy Sioud.

The role focuses on identifying receptors linked to antibody binding on cancer cells and improving mRNA vaccine strategies. The position is for one year with potential extension, offering a stimulating environment at the interface of basic research and translational cancer therapy.

Qualifications

• Master's degree required in a related field.
• Experience in molecular and cellular biology incl. cell culture, transfection, cloning and protein analysis.
• Good English communication, ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct in vitro and in vivo experiments; analyze data and contribute to publications.
• Identify cell-surface receptors involved in antibody binding to cancer cells.
• Enhance efficacy of mRNA-based cancer vaccines via mRNA modifications.
• Collaborate closely with group leader and team members.

Skills

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Flow cytometry

Immunoprecipitation

Protein analysis

Scientific communication

Education

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

Tools

Flow cytometer

Immunoprecipitation techniques

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!

Position Description

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

Kontaktinformasjon

Mouldi Sioud,Enhetsleder,[e-mail]

Arbeidssted

Ullernchausseen 70
0310Oslo

Nøkkelinformasjon:

Arbeidsgiver: Oslo universitetssykehus HF
Referansenr.: 5195633177
Stillingsprosent: 100%
Contract
Startdato: 15.01.2027
Sluttdato: 14.01.2028
Søknadsfrist: 15.11.2026