Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Immunology
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Job Summary
About the position
A 3-year postdoctoral fellowship is available at the Norwegian Coeliac Disease Research Centre Department of Immunology Oslo University Hospital starting March 1st 2026. Both earlier and later start dates can be accommodated.
The position is funded and supervised by Dr. Fleur du Pré and forms part of a collaborative international project involving the research group of Professor Ludvig Sollid at the Norwegian Coeliac Disease Research Centre and the group of Associate Professor Katharina Lahl at the University of Calgary Canada.
Project description
The overall aim of this project is to identify mechanistic links between gastrointestinal viral infections with a particular focus on rotavirus and the onset of coeliac disease. Coeliac disease is a common gastrointestinal autoimmune disorder triggered by dietary gluten proteins. Although viral infections have been associated with the development of coeliac disease the underlying mechanisms remain poorly understood.
This project will employ advanced humanized mouse models expressing immune receptors derived from patients with coeliac disease to characterize immune pathways that can initiate disease development following viral infection. The work combines cellular immunology virology and translational disease modeling in a highly interactive research environment.
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
Key tasks
The successful candidate will:
- Perform immunological and virological experiments using humanized mouse models.
- Analyze immune responses using advanced cellular and tissue-based techniques.
- Actively participate to experimental design data analysis and interpretation.
- Collaborate closely with international research partners.
- Disseminate results through scientific publications and conferences.
Position Requirements
- Candidates must have a PhD in immunology or related field.
- Strong expertise in cellular immunology including flow cytometry immunohistochemistry and other immunology methods.
- Documented experience and certification to work with animal models including handling of laboratory mice injections (intravenous intraperitoneal) oral gavage and blood sampling.
- A strong interest in autoimmune disease and viral infections as disease triggers.
- Fluent in spoken and written english.
The following qualification is considered an advantage:
- Experience with mouse colony management.
The application should include
- Application letter including research interests and motivation for applying for this position.
- CV summarizing education positions held details of academic work and other qualifying activities.
- Copies of educational certificates and transcript of records.
- Names and contact details of 2 referees stating relation to candidate e-mail and phone number.
We offer
- A stimulating working environment.
- Salary depending on qualifications.
- Possibility of extension.
Address: Sognsvannsveien 20 0372 Oslo Norway
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Key Skills
- Virology
- Bioinformatics
- Genetics
- R
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Research Experience
- Spectroscopy
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
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