Laboratory engineer

About the position

A 80% position as laboratory engineer is available at the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Department of Molecular Medicine, in the research group of Professor Philippe Collas (www.collaslab.org). The group works on nuclear architecture in stem cells and cancer cells. The position is externally funded for a duration of four years. 

The position is financed by the Norwegian Cancer Society for the project “Role and Therapeutic Value of RUNX2 Inhibition in Bone Metastasis”. The project aims to examine the roles of the transcription factor RUNX2 in cancer metastasis to bone and develop new prototype RUNX2 inhibitors. The work involves biochemical and cell biological methods. 

Work tasks

• Cell culture – including engineering of stable reporter cell lines
• Cloning – generation, prepping, and verifying expression of plasmid clones
• Molecular analysis – Immunofluorescence, proximity ligation assay, SDS-PAGE / Western blotting, preparation of samples for LC/MS, immunoprecipitation, purifying RNA/DNA, qPCR, etc.

Qualification requirements

• Education level: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent in cell and molecular biology

  To be considered, candidates must document prior work experience with all of these methods and tools:

• Cell culture, cell transfections, proliferation assays, DNA cloning, DNA and RNA purification, qPCR, immunological methods (Western, immunofluorescence, PLA, immunoprecipitation)
• Daily laboratory operations
• Writing of protocols and reports 

• Use of e-lab journal

  Criteria that will be considered as a strong advantage:

• Knowledge of proteomics sample preparation methods 
• Knowledge of transcription factors, epigenetics, and gene regulation

Personal skills

• Motivation and commitment to project support
• Result-oriented
• Ability to troubleshoot, work independently and in a team, and take initiatives
• Excellent spoken and written English 
• Personal suitability to the work environment

We offer

• Salary NOK 516 800 – 635 400 per annum depending on qualifications in a position as engineer, position code 1085
• A stimulating and friendly working environment
• 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:

• Application letter stating motivation, reasons why you fit the position, and relevant experience. 
• CV (summarizing education, positions and relevant work experience) 
• Copies of educational certificates and transcripts. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of the grading system in their university.     
• List of 3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)
• All documents should be in Norwegian or English.

The application with attachments must be delivered in our recruiting system.

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

Professor Philippe Collas; Email: philc@medisin.uio.no

For more information on the research group, go to www.collaslab.org