Engineer in the development and fabrication of Organ-on-chip systems

About the position 

The “Hybrid Technology Hub" (HTH) Centre of Excellence at Oslo University Hospital and University of Oslo, Norway is currently accepting applications for a 2-year position as an engineer.

The interdisciplinary Centre headed by Prof. Stefan Krauss is located at the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences at the University of Oslo, with partners at the University of Glasgow (Prof. Nikolaj Gadegaard) and University of Oxford (Prof. Molly Stevens). The overall objective of the Hybrid Technology Hub is to develop innovative “organ-on-a-chip" formats for experimental drug testing https://www.med.uio.no/hth/english/

Tasks

• In-house fabrication of polymer microfluidic devices (OoCs) using available equipment at the HTH and outsourcing fabrication steps to partners.
• Characterisation and quality control of OoC systems (contact angle, flow measurement).
• Purchase and maintenance of lab equipment.
• Independent organization of OoC sterilization and shipment.
• Develop standardized fabrication and handling guidelines for the OoCs.
• Training of collaboration partners on handling the OoCs.
• Fabrication and characterization of support equipment (shaker, online monitoring).
• Contribution to the promotion of the OoCs (content creation, video editing etc).

The position can be assigned other administrative tasks relevant to the center’s research.

 Qualifications 

• The position requires a relevant degree, preferably within engineering, minimum on a Master's level.
• Experience in polymer microfabrication technology in particular laser cutting, 3d printing, and thermal bonding.
• Solid experience in several charactization methods: Micro-Particle Image Velocimetry, Contact angle measurement, optical microscopy.
• Hands-on experience in electronics and basic programming skills (Arduino, Python).
• Knowledge of 3D and 2D construction programs like Autodesk Inventor, Solidworks, or Autocad.
• Good English skills, written and oral.
• Experience working in international organizations.

Personal qualities 

• Structured and independent working attitude
• Organized
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary and international environment
• Ability to travel to collaboration partners within Europe

We offer 

• A positive and stimulating working environment 
• Good growth opportunities both academically and possible involvement in startup formation based on the OoC technology
• Salary in position as Principal Engineer, position code 1085 in salary range NOK from 532 200 - to 590 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.
• Competitive conditions

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.
• 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.