We’re happy to announce an open PhD student position at our lab, focusing on developing gene correction strategies for inborn errors of immunity. The role is perfect for MScs with a year or two of work experience after graduation and who have experience with immunology.
Find the related information below, and get in touch if you’re interested in this position or would like any further details. 😊
About the position
This is a three-year PhD research fellowship position at our lab, located at NCMBM (Norwegian Centre for Molecular Biosciences and Medicine) at the University of Oslo & Oslo University hospital.
Work tasks
The focus will be on optimizing and scaling up protocols for efficient mutation correction in human T cells and hematopoietic stem cells, and transplanting cells to mouse models. We use both patient samples and healthy control cells. Example tasks:
- Optimize T cell and stem cell ex vivo editing & culturing conditions
- Transplant edited cells to humanized mice
- Design and optimize high-throughput biology experiments
- Set up custom Next Generation Sequencing libraries and technologies
- Scale up protocols to pre-GMP and GMP scale
Required qualifications
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working scientist with a Masters degree or equivalent in life sciences. We prioritize candidates with work experience in academic or private research environments, in the fields of stem cell biology, immunology, gene editing or high-throughput screening. The research fellow will take part in an approved PhD program at the University of Oslo and is expected to complete the project within the set fellowship period, leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. Fluent oral and written communication skills in English are mandatory.
How to apply?
If this sounds like you, please go ahead and apply – we look forward to hearing from you! Applications are done through Jobbnorge.
If you’d like to ask us anything before applying, please contact us.