Job Description
Published 08-10-2024
Deadline: 24-10-2024
Head engineer in immunology
About the position
A permanent position as an engineer is available at the Department of Immunology at the University of Oslo, located at Rikshospitalet.
The laboratories of Dr. Victor Greiff and Dr. Fridtjof Lund-Johansen are engaged in a large research program that involves high throughput production and characterization of recombinant antibodies and antigens. The main responsibility of the engineer will be to produce and use bead-based arrays and flow cytometry to characterize thousands of recombinant antibodies and antigens.
The position is externally funded.
Work tasks
- Production of bead-based arrays by multi-color fluorescent barcoding
- Use of robotics to bind recombinant antibodies and target proteins to beads
- Use of bead-based arrays and flow cytometry to measure binding of antibodies and antigens to bead subsets
- Analysis of raw flow cytometric data and export to spreadsheet formats that can be imported into applications for downstream analysis
Qualification requirements
- A minimum of a master’s degree in at least one of the following fields: immunology, biochemistry, molecular biology
- Experience with bead-based arrays, liquid handling robotics, multi-color flow cytometry and analysis of flow cytometric data is necessary
- The candidate must be fluent in English written and spoken
Personal skills
- We seek a highly motivated person who can work in an international team of highly qualified researchers
- Good communication skills are essential
- Flexibility regarding working hours is an advantage
We offer
- Gross salary from 548 600- 657 300 per annum depending on qualifications in a position as head engineer, position code (1087)
- Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities
How to apply
The application must include:
- cover letter including statement of motivation
- CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work)
- copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only)
- documentation of English proficiency
- list of reference persons: 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)
The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link: “Apply for this job”. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their university’s grading system. Please note that all documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language.
Formal regulations
Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.
According to the Norwegian Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.
Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives.
If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.
Contact information
Questions regarding the position:
Dr. Victor Greiff, +47 966 90 757, victor.greiff@medisin.uio.no
Dr. Fridtjof Lund-Johansen, +47 4733 9248, Fridtjof.lund-johansen@medisin.uio.no
Questions regarding application form:
Senior Executive Officer HR: Elise Bjørntvedt Øie, e.b.oie@medisin.uio.no
DIVERSE INFO
| Arbeidsgiver | Universitetet i Oslo orgnr: 974716860 |
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| Kort om arbeidsgiver |
The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society. The Institute of Clinical Medicine (Klinmed) is one of three institutes under the Faculty. Klinmed is responsible for the Faculty's educational and research activities at Oslo University Hospital and Akershus University Hospital. With about 800 employees spread over approximately 425 man-labour years, Klinmed is the university's largest institute. Our activities follow the clinical activity at the hospitals and are spread across a number of geographical areas. |
| Webside | http://www.uio.no/ |
| Bransje | Bygg og anlegg |
| Yrke | Andre ingeniører |
| Sted | OSLO (Adresse: Sognsvannsveien 20 Postnr: 0372) |
| Stillingstype | Fast Heltid Antall stillinger: 1 |
| Sektor | Offentlig |
| Krav | Unknown |
| Tiltredelse | Unknown |
| Søknadsfrist | 24-10-2024 |
