About the position
A position as an Research assistant with master for 4 months is vacant. The Research assistant will work on preclinical mice models for tumor development and 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
Application deadline:
15.02.2026
Employer:
Oslo universitetssykehus HF
Title:
Research assistant with master
Full-time/part-time:
Full-time
Employment type:
Contract
Percentage of full-time:
100
Duties and responsibilities
The successful candidate will work in mouse models for multiple myeloma (MM) and influenza. The aim is to decipher the mechanism for how genomic vaccines can prevent diseases. The work involves (i) designing and production of DNA vaccines against MM and influenza (ii) in vitro cell work to test the vaccines (iii) use DNA and mRNA vaccines as treatment (iv) in vivo monitoring of influenza challenge (v) in vivo monitoring of cancer via IVIS spectrum.
Qualifications
We seek a highly motivated person with a master or equivalent in immunology molecular biology or related fields. The ideal candidate will have:
- Prior experience within immunology or infectious diseases or cancer immunology research.
- Prior experience with techniques such as ELISA flow cytometry cell culture molecular biology techniques PCR protein purification adoptive cell transfer (ACT) in mice in vivo monitoring of tumor cells by IVIS spectrum influenza challenge in mice.
- Experience in handling mice (FELASA C approval).
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 into a research team.
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
- An exciting and vibrant international scientific environment.
- Potential for personal and scientific growth.
- Membership in the Norwegian pension fund.
- Possibility of extension.
Address: Sognsvannsveien 20 0372 Oslo Norway
Contacts
Ranveig Braathen PhD
Researcher and group leader
Email:
About the employer
Oslo University Hospital is a highly specialized hospital in charge of extensive regional and local hospital assignments. As Scandinavias 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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About the positionA position as an Research assistant with master for 4 months is vacant. The Research assistant will work on preclinical mice models for tumor development and influenza. The project will be led by PhD and group leader Ranveig Braathen at the Department of Immunology and Transfusion ...
About the position
A position as an Research assistant with master for 4 months is vacant. The Research assistant will work on preclinical mice models for tumor development and 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
Application deadline:
15.02.2026
Employer:
Oslo universitetssykehus HF
Title:
Research assistant with master
Full-time/part-time:
Full-time
Employment type:
Contract
Percentage of full-time:
100
Duties and responsibilities
The successful candidate will work in mouse models for multiple myeloma (MM) and influenza. The aim is to decipher the mechanism for how genomic vaccines can prevent diseases. The work involves (i) designing and production of DNA vaccines against MM and influenza (ii) in vitro cell work to test the vaccines (iii) use DNA and mRNA vaccines as treatment (iv) in vivo monitoring of influenza challenge (v) in vivo monitoring of cancer via IVIS spectrum.
Qualifications
We seek a highly motivated person with a master or equivalent in immunology molecular biology or related fields. The ideal candidate will have:
- Prior experience within immunology or infectious diseases or cancer immunology research.
- Prior experience with techniques such as ELISA flow cytometry cell culture molecular biology techniques PCR protein purification adoptive cell transfer (ACT) in mice in vivo monitoring of tumor cells by IVIS spectrum influenza challenge in mice.
- Experience in handling mice (FELASA C approval).
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 into a research team.
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
- An exciting and vibrant international scientific environment.
- Potential for personal and scientific growth.
- Membership in the Norwegian pension fund.
- Possibility of extension.
Address: Sognsvannsveien 20 0372 Oslo Norway
Contacts
Ranveig Braathen PhD
Researcher and group leader
Email:
About the employer
Oslo University Hospital is a highly specialized hospital in charge of extensive regional and local hospital assignments. As Scandinavias 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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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