PhD research fellowship in Medical Sciences- Centre for Molecular Medicine (Norway)

NCMM has an overall objective of facilitating translation of discoveries in basic medical research into clinical practice. NCMM focuses particularly on disease mechanisms where Norway has clear strengths and investigates disease mechanisms in cancer, immune disorders and cardiovascular diseases.

The Tasken group in NCMM investigates the role of anchoring proteins in spatiotemporal regulation of signaling events and signal networks in cancer cells, immune cells, cardiomyocytes and adipocytes. At the moment we are seeking candidates to fill a PhD-fellow position (funded by Norwegian Cancer Society) on a project to characterize the role of signaling complexes regulating cancer cell plasticity and also immune suppression of effector T cells in response to interaction with regulatory T cells. For further information, see http://www.ncmm.uio.no/research/groups/signalling-networks, andhttp://www.biotek.uio.no/english/research/groups/tasken-group/index.html.

PhD candidate:

We seek a highly motivated individual holding a MSc, M.D. or equivalent degree with an interest in doing a PhD in experimental science in an active and international environment. The ideal candidates should have a strong background in biochemistry, molecular cell biology, or tumor biology with a specific interest in studying signaling and regulatory mechanisms in different cancer cell types and immune cells. Experience with flow cytometry, molecular interaction techniques and signaling would be a benefit.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results and intellectual property.

Applications should include a covering letter summarizing the applicant’s career, CV and a list of publications, copies of certificates and grades, and names of three references.

PhD-positions will be placed as SKO 1017 – PhD research fellow with salary range depending on qualifications: step 50 – 54 (NOK 416 600 – 445 100). The positions are for three years with preferred start in April 2013.

Inquiries regarding the positions can be directed to Director, Professor Kjetil Taskén (kjetil.tasken@ncmm.uio.no).

Inquiries regarding the application can be directed to Nina Modahl (ninam@ncmm.uio.no).

Please submit your application through the easycruit system.

• Region:
• Oslo

• Job type:
• Contract

• Working hours:
• Full-time

• Working days:
• Day

• Application deadline:
• January 31, 2013

• Expected Start Date:
• April 2013

• Reference number:
• 2012/14958

• Home page:
• http://www.ncmm.uio.no/