Full time researcher position of 1-year duration
Full time researcher position of 1-year duration
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About the position
A researcher position for 1 year is vacant. The researcher will work on vaccines delivered as DNA or mRNA. The studies will be performed in preclinical models for influenza. The project will be led by PhD and group leader Ranveig Braathen at the Department of Immunology and Transfusion Medicine Oslo University Hospital. The successful candidate will work in a 10-member research team. The research group is part of a stimulating and international research environment of about 100 scientists working on various aspects of immunology.
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!
Key information
Duties and responsibilities
The successful candidate will work on the development of DNA/mRNA vaccines in mouse models for influenza. The aim is to improve a vaccine format (APC-targeted vaccines) that has given promising results as cancer vaccines and influenza vaccines. The work involves:
- (i) making vaccine constructs at the plasmid level.
- (ii) make mRNA vaccines.
- (iii) use such vaccines to immunize mice.
- (iv) analyze immune responses.
- (v) challenge immunized mice with influenza virus.
- (iv) measure survival.
Application
All applicants must apply through WebCruiter and include:
- Application letter.
- CV summarizing all relevant experience.
- Full list of publications.
- Copies of educational certificates and transcripts of records.
- Names and contact details of 2-3 references (include brief information of relation).
The application letter and CV should be in English or in a Scandinavian language. All other documents could be in English German French Italian or a Scandinavian the evaluation of the applications an emphasis will be placed on the applicants academic and personal qualifications good cooperative skills and the ability to successfully join a research team.
Qualifications
We seek:
- A highly motivated person with a PhD or equivalent in immunology molecular biology or related fields.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Prior experience within immunology or influenza research or vaccine development.
- Prior experience with techniques such as ELISA flow cytometry cell sorting cell culture molecular biology techniques protein purification and immunization of mice.
- Experience in handling mice (FELASA C approval).
Personal qualities
- Highly motivated and accurate.
- Good problem solving skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Proficiency in English.
- Good writing skills.
We can offer
- Full time researcher position for 1 year.
- An exciting and vibrant international scientific environment.
- Potential for personal and scientific growth.
- Membership in the Norwegian pension fund.
Address: Sognsvannsveien 20 0372 Oslo Norway
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Full-Time
