A position as Doctoral Candidate is open in the Experimental Cancer Immunotherapy Group lead by Johanna Olweus, MD, PhD, at Dept. of Cancer Immunology, Institute for Cancer Research, Oslo University Hospital, Radiumhospitalet.

The organization and the research focus
Olweus is Head of the Dept. of Cancer Immunology at Oslo University Hospital Radiumhospitalet and leads a research group in the department, and holds a position as Professor at the University of Oslo (UiO). The main focus of the research group of Olweus is to develop novel T-cell receptor-based cancer immunotherapies and new technologies for target and TCR identification, and to couple clinical immunotherapy trials with penetrating mechanistic analyses. The research is performed in an interdisciplinary and translational program. The enthusiastic research team of ~20 people is highly international and conducts research in close collaboration with world-leading international collaborators at institutions such as Netherlands Cancer Institute and Karolinska Institutet (http://ous-research.no/olweus/).

Oslo University Hospital is a workplace with great diversity. We believe this is crucial for solving our tasks in the best possible way. We want this diversity to be reflected among the applicants for our positions, and we encourage all qualified candidates, regardless of background, to apply!

Kvalifikasjoner:

The Doctoral Candidate should hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in natural sciences or related disciplines (such as immunology, medicine or pharmacy), practical skills in modern laboratory work, preferentially combined with experience in animal experiments. Candidates with a background in cancer immunology as well as hands-on experience with cellular immunological techniques, including e.g. cloning, viral transduction, in vitro assays with human immune cells, flow cytometric analysis and a certificate of laboratory animal science will be prioritized. The candidate cannot have spent more than 12 months within the past 36 month in Norway and must be proficient in the English language both written and spoken (proof required during application process). The candidate should be highly motivated and dedicated and possess excellent team working and communications skills.

Personlige egenskaper:

A dynamic and stimulating scientific environment in an enthusiastic and motivated team of biologists and MDs. The Institute of Cancer Research is at the international forefront and houses top modern and excellent lab facilities with a wide range of core facilities (animal, light and electron microscopy, flow cytometry, genomics and bioinformatics, MR), with additional core facilities (mass spec etc.) at the Rikshospitalet and UiO sites. We can offer a competitive salary (indicative monthly gross salary1: 4.972,40€). Oslo offers fantastic opportunities for outdoors activities, and is ranked as one of the best cities in the world to live in. 
1This indicated amount of monthly gross salary is not legally binding and serves solely as a guideline. This indicated amount of monthly gross salary is calculated based on the living allowance, the mobility allowance and the country correction coefficient for living allowances as described in Horizon Europe, Work Programme 2023-2024, 2. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions, European Commission Decision C(2022)7550 of 6 December 2022. The different country correction coefficients are the reason for the different amounts. The indicated rates do not include all employer and employee’s taxes and contributions. Each amount of gross salary will have to be adjusted to each Doctoral Candidate's individual situation, considering potential additional allowances and the internal regulations of the respective Employing Institution.

Vi tilbyr:

Applicants must send their documents (e.g. Diplomas, Transcript of records and CV) and fill in the relevant information within the application portal of T-RAFIC (https://www.itn-trafic.eu/call-for-positions-nbsp/6d43807b8d67ba2e). Please note that we will only evaluate fully completed application forms that are submitted via the application portal of T-RAFIC before the deadline. Applicants who are considered relevant for the position will be invited for interview, possibly remotely, with the supervisor of the position for which the applicants have applied. Application or travel costs cannot be reimbursed. Application deadline: April 30, 2025