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PhD research fellow in liver immunology

Helse Sør-øst RHFoslo, NO

20 days ago

Job description

Helse Sør-øst RHF

Offentlig forvaltning

Join our team to understand the genes underlying inflammatory liver diseases!

Applications are invited for a three-year PhD research fellowship in disease genetics and liver immunology at the Norwegian PSC Research Center (NoPSC) and the Research Institute of Internal Medicine, Oslo University Hospital Rikshospitalet. The fellowship is funded by the South-Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority (Helse Sør-Øst).

In our previous studies, we have discovered most of the known disease genes associated with PSC in both sporadic and familial conditions. After 10 years experience working on individual genes, we are now ready for an ambitious plan to understand the functional network of all identified disease genes in one project through cutting-edge multi-omics technologies and AI-powered tools. The project aims to systemically integrate PSC genetics and biology, revealing the full immunopathogenic network in the diseased liver. The work will be conducted in the experimental group at NoPSC, led by Professor Espen Melum, equipped with relevant techniques such as single-cell RNA sequencing, spatial transcriptomics, multiplexed imaging, 3D organoid culture and high-dimensional flow cytometry.

We seek a highly motivated and creative co-worker to join this exciting project. The successful candidate must be admitted to the PhD program at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo with Researcher Xiaojun Jiang as main supervisor and Professor Espen Melum as co-supervisor. The research fellow is expected to complete the project within the set fellowship period. The main purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.

Kvalifikasjoner :

Applicants must be a or hold a Masters degree or equivalent in immunology, cell biology, or related fields.
Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
Experience with histology, immune imaging, cell culture and flow cytometry
Experience or willingness to be trained with big data analysis using R
Experience with mouse experiments (Felasa C certificate) is an advantage

Personlige egenskaper :

In the assessment of applicants, the committee will focus on the candidates scientific and personal abilities to accomplish both the research education and the research project, including :

Personal suitability and motivation for the position

Well organized with high working capacity and productivity

Excellent team working skills

Strong motivation for a career in science

Vi tilbyr :

A stimulating and friendly working environment located at Oslo University Hospital, Rikshospitalet.

Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslos family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities.

Start date : How to apply

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system (Webcruiter), please follow the link, and must include :

Cover letter statement of motivation and research interests

CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work)

Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only)

If necessary, documentation of English proficiency

A complete list of publications and academic works

2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)

Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their universitys grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).

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