Researcher in Proteomics to study host-virus responses

Job desciption

Applicants are invited for a position as Researcher (SKO 1109) in proteomics analysis of host-cell response to Marburgvirus in the EU-funded project COMBINE. The position is funded for a period of five years, based at the Proteomics unit in Department of Immunology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo.

More about the position

The appointment is a fulltime position. The applicant will work on an EU funded project ‘COMBINE- Comparative Signature Of Marburg Virus Cell Activation As A Blueprint For The Identification Of Antiviral Targets Against Newly Emerging Viruses’ in a multidisciplinary team with partners in several countries. 

The main focus of the team at UiO is to use advanced proteomics techniques to characterise host cell signalling pathways activated by Marburg virus in multiple human cell types. The Proteomics unit in UiO has state-of-the art facilities for modern mass spectrometry-based proteomics, and there is strong focus on proteomics method development by multiple partner groups in COMBINE.

Qualification requirements

• Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in proteomics/ immunology/ biochemistry.
• The candidate must have a thorough understanding, and practical experience from mass spectrometry-based proteomics. 
• The candidate must have experience with proteomics data analysis. Experience with mammalian cell culture work is an advantage.
• Knowledge in human immunology and/or cellular signalling is an advantage. 
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.

Personal skills

We are looking for a talented, enthusiastic, and determined person who can work both independently as well as in the context of an interdisciplinary team. 

The successful candidate is positive-minded, well organized, looking forward to learning and developing new techniques and has good communication skills.

We offer 

• Salary in position as Researcher, position code 1109 in salary range NOK 579 700  – 665 000 depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.
• Good welfare schemes.
• A workplace with good development and career opportunities. 
• Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes.

Inclusive worklife and diversity at UiO

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.

We hope that you will apply for the position. 

Application

Your application should include:

• Application letter.
• CV.
• A complete list of publications.
• Transcripts and certificates.
• Contact information for 2-3 references.

Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click "Apply for the position".

When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language.

General information

The best qualified candidates will invited for interviews.

Applicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we can't, you will hear from us.

Please refer to Regulations for the Act on universities and colleges chapter 3 (Norwegian) and Rules for the use of research posts SKO 1108, 1109, 1110 and 1183 at UiO.

The University of Oslo has a transfer agreement with all employees that is intended to secure the rights to all research results etc.