Postdoctoral Fellow in Molecular Cell Biology

About the position

A postdoc position is available at the Department of Molecular Cell Biology, Institute of Cancer Research, Oslo University Hospital. 

The position is funded by the Research Council of Norway to work on the project "Deciphering the crosstalk between autophagy and metabolic rewiring in cancer  (AutoWire)" in the Autophagy group which is also part of the Centre for Cancer Cell Reprogramming (CanCell).

The position is for a period of 3 years. 

Starting date is 01.04.2026.

Description of the project

The AutoWire project is based on our recent identification of novel HIF1A targets involved in autophagy. The project aims to mechanistically characterize these novel HIF1A targets in autophagy and their role in regulation of the Warburg effect and tumorigenesis in response to HIF1A activation. 

The successful candidate should have extensive experience from experimental laboratory work in biochemistry and/or molecular cell biology using techniques such as cell culture, CRISPR/Cas9 based genome editing, protein expression and interaction analysis, light microscopy and cancer assays. A solid background in data analysis, bioinformatics and presentation of results, as well as good communication and organizational skills will also be required. 

We are looking for a highly motivated individual with the personal prerequisites to work independently and carry out the project within the given timeframe. The candidate may also be involved in supervision of students. Emphasis will be attributed to team-working and personal skills. 
 

Qualifications

Qualification requirements

• Candidates must have a PhD equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in cell biology, molecular biology or equal. Successful candidates must have submitted their doctoral thesis prior to the application closing date.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English 
• Experience with the above-mentioned technology

Personal qualities

• Ability to work in an accurate, responsible and structured way.
• Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team. 
• Good presentation skills 
• Good laboratory skills.
• High working capacity and productivity. 
• Is motivated and solution-oriented.
• Is flexible and effective.

We need different perspectives in our work 

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We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are looking for great colleagues—could you be the next one?

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We hope you will apply for the position with us. 

We offer / We can offer you / Why should you choose us?

• Exciting and meaningful tasks in an organization with an important societal mission, contributing to knowledge development, education, and enlightenment that promote sustainable, fair, and knowledge-based societal development.
• A stimulating and safe working environment and participation in one of Norway´s best research environments
• Vibrant international academic environment
• Good welfare schemes.
• Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours.
• 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.
• Salary in position as Postdoctoral Fellow, position code 1352 in salary range NOK from 595 000 to 680 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.

 

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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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