Researcher in liver sinusoid organoid modelling

About the position 

The Hybrid Technology Hub (HTH) Centre of Excellence at Oslo University Hospital and the University of Oslo, Norway, is seeking a Resarcher for a 1-year, full-time position to contribute to the development of an in vitro liver sinusoid model.

The Centre, led by Prof. Stefan Krauss, is based at the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo, and specializes in the development of innovative human 3D models for biomedical research https://www.med.uio.no/hth/english/

We are looking for a motivated researcher to join our interdisciplinary team, working on both the development and testing of the liver sinusoid model.

Key tasks:

• Contribute to the design, development, and optimization of a liver sinusoid organoid model.
• Conduct in vitro experiments and analyse results.
• Collaborate with experts from various disciplines, including bioengineering and cell biology.
• Document findings, prepare reports, and contribute to scientific publications.
• Data analysis and scientific writing. 
• Project management. 
• Supervision of bachelor, master and PhD students.

Qualifications: 

• Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in cell biology or related fields. 
• Minimum 1-year relevant lab work experience after PhD graduation.
• Documented expertise in handling and differentiation of mammalian stem cells (PSC, iPSC).
• Experience with 3D cell culture.
• Experience with cell fractionation and organelle isolation.
• Experience with standard molecular biology techniques including analysis of gene expression (qPCR, RNAseq), protein (proteomics, ELISA, WB) as well as lipid and cholesterol analysis.
• Experience with flow cytometry.
• Experience with liver organoid models (perfusion, structure, function, disease) is an advantage.
• Experience with isolation of primary hepatocytes from biopsies is an advantage.
• Experience with basic automation systems (imaging, pipetting) is an advantage.
• Experience with advanced microscopy and image analysis.
• Project management experience. 
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills (English).

Personal qualities:

• Proven ability to work and collaborate within a multidisciplinary environment
• Scientific creativity and ability to drive own research ideas to a successful conclusion
• Team player 
• Fluent in both spoken and written English

We offer:

• A positive and stimulating international working environment with experienced staff 
• Salary NOK 579 400 – 679 700 per annum depending on qualifications in a position as researcher SKO 1109
• Competetive conditions
• Flexible working hours

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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.

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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.

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