A postdoc position for a fixed term of three years for high-dimensional single cell analysis of natural killer cell repertoires at K.G. Jebsen Center for Cancer Immunotherapy.
The Institute of Clinical Medicineare at the University of Oslo is looking for a highly motivated PhD with a strong background in bioinformatics/computational biology. The project concerns the mechanisms underlying the functional diversification of human natural killer cells. Studies of
immunological diversity in populations are combined with assessment of high-dimensional single cell data generated by RNASeq, flow cytometry and CyTOF. The candidate will work at the interface of immunology, cancer and informatics. Immune informatics is a nascent field with many challenging tasks ahead. Depending on qualifications of the applicant, the position may offer the possibility to develop an independent line of research within the overall scope of the research program. The position is placed in a collaborative setting between the groups of Malmberg and Hovig providing a combined broad area of competence in immune informatics and cancer biology.
Eligibility and Qualifications
The candidate must have a PhD in bioinformatics or computational biology equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in Medicine/Life sciences. Successful applicants must have obtained their degree prior to taking on the position. Candidates should have a strong, documented background in bioinformatics/computational biology. Competence within a relevant high level programming language is necessary. Previous experience in immunological research is preferable. In connection with the appointment of the post-doctoral position, we will accord special weight to academic skills; particularly demonstrated excellence in research, a strong dedication and excellent communication skills.
We are looking for a researcher who has
- High working capacity
- Strong motivation and interest in solving biological problems
- Ability to design, plan, interpret original experiments in an independent and innovative manner
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
The main purpose of post-doctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in top academic positions within their disciplines.
The institute offers
- A challenging and friendly international working environment with broad expertise
- Access to state of the art facilities and resources for biomedical research
- Affiliation to the newly inaugurated KG Jebsen Center for Cancer Immunotherapy
- These positions will be placed as SKO 1352 - Postdoctor fellow with salary range depending on qualifications: step 57 - 65 (NOK
- Favorable welfare and pension arrangements
The application must include:
- Application (a one-page statement of motivation and research interests)
- CV (summarizing education, employments within or outside of academia)
- List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee (not complete articles)
- Copies of educational certificates and grades
- Names, email and telephone number of 2-3 referees (describe relation to applicant)
- The application with attachements should be a single pdf file that includes a covering letter summarizing all of these items.
Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University’s grading system. Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.
The application with attachments is to be delivered in our electronic recruitment system EasyCruit.
In accordance with the University of Oslo’s equal opportunities policy, the institute invites applications from all interested individuals regardless of gender or ethnicity.
Application deadline: January 15th 2015.
For further details and application please visit the Postdoc tor Fellowship in Immune Informatics page.
