Research Assistant- Immunology
Universitetet i Oslo
Boks 1072 Blindern, 0316 Oslo
Om jobben
Stillingstittel
Research Assistant- Immunology
Type ansettelse
Vikariat
Arbeidsspråk
Engelsk
Antall stillinger
1
Job description
A fulltime temporary position is available at (SKO 1020) in Experimental Systems Immunology is available at the Department of Immunology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, The Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo (UiO). The position is available from January 1st 2025. The position will be located in Dr. Greiff's laboratory (Lab for Computational and Systems Immunology, greifflab.org).
More about the position
The appointment is a fulltime position and is made for a period of eight months. The position is available from January 2025. The candidate will perform computational analyses using protein language models on antibody repertoire sequence data.
The Greiff Lab focuses on the quantitative understanding of adaptive immune receptor (antibody and T-cell receptor) specificity using highthroughput experimental and computational immunology combined with machine learning. The long-term aim is to conceive in-silico novel immunodiagnostics and immunotherapeutics using the disease-diagnostic information and therapeutic potential that is directly encoded into adaptive immune receptors. Recent publications by Dr. Greiff may be found on google scholar.
Qualification requirements
- Experience in computational immunology is an advantage.
- Experience in immune-receptor-specific protein language modeling is an advantage.
- Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Master’s degree in relevant field
- Proficient in R and python
Personal skills
The candidate will work in a very ambitious interdisciplinary setting which will require high flexibility, good communication and collaboration skills.
We offer
- salary NOK 532 200 – 557 100 per annum depending on qualifications
- attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities
How to apply
The application must include
- cover letter statement of motivation and research interests
- CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work)
- copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only)
- documentation of english proficiency
- list of reference persons: 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)
The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link “apply for this job”. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).
Applicants may be called in for an interview.
Formal regulations
According to the Norwegian Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.
The appointment may be shortened/given a more limited scope within the framework of the applicable guidelines on account of any previous employment in academic positions.
The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.
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.
Contact information
Førsteamanuensis Viktor Greiff, victor.greiff@medisin.uio.no
Avdelingsleder Maria Foss, maria.foss@medisin.uio.no
Om bedriften
The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.
The Institute of Clinical Medicine (Klinmed) is one of three institutes under the Faculty. Klinmed is responsible for the Faculty's educational and research activities at Oslo University Hospital and Akershus University Hospital. With about 800 employees spread over approximately 425 man-labour years, Klinmed is the university's largest institute. Our activities follow the clinical activity at the hospitals and are spread across a number of geographical areas.
Read more about the Department of Immunology
Division of Laboratory Medicine - Institute of Clinical Medicine (uio.no)
Sektor
Offentlig
Nettsted
Annonsedata
Rapporter annonse- Stillingsnummer
2711896
- Sist endret
28. august 2024
- Hentet fra
jobbnorge
- Referanse
10219836