Three-year postdoctoral research fellow in mucosal immunology

About the position

A three-year full-time position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow (SKO 1352) with background in immunology or developmental biology is available at the Norwegian Coeliac Disease Research Centre, Institute of clinical medicine, University of Oslo.

The position is part of a multi-PI project split between the research groups of Professor Ludvig M. Sollid at the Department of Immunology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Professor Knut Lundin at Oslo University Hospital and Dr. Jorunn Stamnæs at the Proteomics Core Facility at Oslo University Hospital and University of Oslo. 

More about the position

The position is funded by Coeliac UK as part of a research project that will explore whether low-level gluten exposure (i.e. levels below the current definition of gluten free diet) can cause gut inflammation and gut damage in subjects with coeliac disease. Specifically, we will in a placebo-controlled oral gluten challenge trial seek to determine whether repeat low-dose of gluten can induce immune activation and low-level gut inflammation. The project builds upon recent data from the Centre (PMID 40828615) that identifies a central role for interferon gamma in the induction of gut damage and remodeling. In this project we will perform multiparameter flow-cytometry of gut biopsies collected from patients subjected to low-dose gluten challenge as well as short-term ex vivo biopsy cultures to determine the source of inflammatory cytokines and experimentally establish a mechanistic link between immune cell activation, cytokine secretion and gut inflammation and remodeling in response to dietary gluten. This project will rely on advanced cell biology methods including establishment ex vivo short-term intestinal biopsy culture followed by down-stream processing and analysis by methods such as flow cytometry, microscopy imaging and mass spectrometry-based proteomics. 

The successful applicant will join a world leading research environment on celiac disease with a strong track record in mucosal immunology, cell biology and tissue processing. The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary team with access to relevant training and support. The workplace will be in the research group of prof. Ludvig Sollid at the Institute of Immunology at Oslo University Hospital – Rikshospitalet. 

The main purpose of the fellowship is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines.

No one can be appointed for more than one specified period as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the same institution.

The duration of appointment is 3 years. 

Qualification requirements

• The applicants must hold a PhD in biology, immunology or a related field.
• Experience with mammalian primary cell culture, tissue processing and flow cytometry is a requirement. 
• Experience and knowledge on human mucosal immunology is strong advantage
• Experience from organ-culture, organoid culture or air-liquid-interface organ culture is a strong advantage.
• Experience with multiparametric flow cytometry is an advantage.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
• The doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Appointment is dependent on the approval of the public defense of the doctoral thesis.

We need different perspectives in our work 

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We hope you will apply for the position with us. 

We offer

• An exciting research environment with opportunities for academic development.
• Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its rich opportunitiesfor culture and outdoor activities. 
• Good welfare schemes. 
• Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working ours.  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 595 000 to 679 000 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:

• Motivation letter
• Letters of recommendation
• CV
• A complete list of publications
• Transcripts and certificates
• Letters of recommendation
• 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.

Preferred starting date: 1 September 2026.

General information

The best qualified candidates will invited for interviews. 

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Contact information

• Dr. Jorunn Stamnæs, e-mail: jorunn.stamnas@medisin.uio.no
• Professor Ludvig M. Sollid, e-mail: l.m.sollid@medisin.uio.no
• HR-advisor Maren Retterstøl Olaisen (questions regarding the online application form), e-mail: m.r.olaisen@medisin.uio.no