Forsker i kreft nanomedisin

Job description

The University of Stavanger invites applicants for a two year position as Researcher in Cancer Nanomedicine at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Chemistry, Bioscience and Environmental Engineering.

The position is vacant from January 2027.

The hired researcher will mainly contribute to the research project and to innovation and value creation based on research results. The researcher must also contribute to the development of collaboration with industry and to the use of research-based knowledge in society.

The position is funded by The Research Council of Norway.

The general job description for researcher at UiS gives a more detailed account of relevant duties.

About the research project

This research project, conducted at the University of Stavanger, investigates targeted lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) carrying therapeutic RNA as a potential treatment strategy for HER2-positive breast cancer. The study employs an in vivo zebrafish embryo model to evaluate the efficacy and biodistribution of these RNA-based nanocarriers. The research includes identifying and selecting therapeutic microRNAs, encapsulating them within ligand-functionalized lipid nanoparticles to target HER2+ cells, and validating their anti-cancer activity in zebrafish xenotransplants of both established breast cancer cell lines and patient-derived cell models.

The successful candidate will work with zebrafish models of breast cancer and will evaluate the effects of nanoparticles targeting HER2-positive cells, both when these cells form solid tumors and when they are circulating tumor cells.

Qualification requirements

We are looking for applicants with a strong academic background who have completed a five-year master degree (3+2) within biomedicine, molecular biology or biochemistry or a closely related field, preferably acquired recently.

In is an advantage if you have:

• training in basic methods in biotechnology and/or molecular biology.
• experience with zebrafish, cell culture and fluorescence light microscopy
• prior laboratory work on RNA interference and/or nanoparticles

The successful candidate will receive the necessary training in the relevant methods.

In addition, emphasis will be placed on the following qualities:

• a high level of academic integrity and a strong focus on quality in your work
• curiosity and motivation to carry out the research project and contribute to academic communities across disciplines
• the ability to work effectively both independently and in collaboration with other researchers
• the ability to think critically, innovate, and solve problems independently, while working in a structured and goal-oriented manner
• strong collaboration and communication skills, and a commitment to contributing to a constructive working environment
• strong English language skills, both written and spoken.

We offer

• er varied duties in a large, exciting and societally important organisation
• an ambitious work community which is developing rapidly. We strive to include employees at all levels in strategic decisions and and promote an informal atmosphere with a flat organisational structure.
• salary in accordance with the State Salary Scale, l.pl 90.400, code 1108, NOK 600.00-700.000 gross per year with salary development according to seniority in the position. A higher salary may be considered in special cases. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
• automatic membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, which provides favourable insurance- and retirement benefits
• favourable membership terms at a gym and at the SIS sports club at campus
• employment with an Inclusive Workplace organisation which is committed to reducing sick leave, increasing the proportion of employees with reduced working capacity, and increasing the number of professionally active seniors
• "Hjem-jobb-hjem" discounted public transport to and from work
• as an employee in Norway, you will have access to an optimal health service, as well as good pensions, generous maternity/paternity leave, and a competitive salary. Nursery places are guaranteed and reasonably priced
• relocation programme
• language courses: On this page you can see which language courses you may be entitled to (look up “language courses” under employment conditions)

Diversity is a resource in the working and learning environment at UiS. When we have different backgrounds and experiences, we can approach challenges from multiple perspectives and find better solutions. At UiS, we are committed to showing respect for each other's differences and accommodating employees with disabilities. We take into consideration your needs and your situation in various life phases.

If you find this position interesting, we encourage you to apply, regardless of gender, disability, cultural background, or whether you have been out of the workforce for a period.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, gaps in their CV, or immigrant backgrounds, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these groups for an interview. If you fall into any of these categories, feel free to indicate it when applying for the position. Learn more about the criteria for being considered an applicant in these specific groups here.

The university aims to recruit more women within the subject area. If several applicants are considered to have equal qualifications, female applicants will be given priority.

Application

To apply for this position please follow the link "Apply for this job". Your application letter, relevant education and work experience as well as language skills must be registered here. In your application letter, you must state your research interests and motivation for the position.

The following documents must be uploaded as attachments to your application:

• CV with a full summary of your education and experience
• transcripts and certificates, and other documentation that you consider relevant
• publications or other relevant research work

Applications are evaluated based on the information available in Jobbnorge at the application deadline. You should ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the criteria which are set out above and that you have attached the necessary documentation.

The documentation must be available in either a Scandinavian language or in English. If the total size of the attachments exceeds 100 MB, they must be compressed before upload.

Please note that information on applicants may be published even if the applicant has requested not to be included in the official list of applicants - see Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act. If your request is not granted, you will be notified.

UiS only considers applications and attachments registered in Jobbnorge.

General information

UiS is subject to the Norwegian Security Act, and employees are expected to demonstrate security-conscious behaviour and comply with the University's applicable security and export control procedures. Personal qualities such as reliability, sound judgement, and loyalty will be given particular consideration in the recruitment process.

If you have a Ph.D. degree within the subject area, you can apply for promotion to researcher (code 1109) according to the Regulations for promotion to researcher 1109 in the public sector.

UiS has signed The Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment (CoARA), committing to recognizing various forms of results, practices, and activities in the evaluation of research and researchers.

Your qualifications for the position, based on documentation registered in Jobbnorge, will be assessed by an internal expert committee. Based on the committee's statement, relevant applicants will be invited to an interview before any recommendations are made. References will also be obtained for relevant candidates.

More about the hiring process on our website.

UiS has an Acquisition of Rights Agreement for the purpose of securing rights to intellectual property created by its employees, including research results.

It is a prerequisite that you have a residence which enables you to be present at/available to the academic community during ordinary working hours.

The position has been announced in both Norwegian and English. In the case of differences of meaning between the texts, the English text takes precedence.

UiS - challenge the well-known and explore the unknown

The University of Stavanger (UiS) has about 12,000 students and 2,200 employees. The university has high ambitions. We strive to have an innovative and international profile, and be a driving force in knowledge development and in the process of societal change. Our common direction is driven by consideration for green and sustainable change and equitable social development, through new ways of managing natural resources and facilitating better cities and local communities. Energy, health and welfare, learning for life are our focus areas.

In constant collaboration and dialogue with our surroundings, regionally, nationally and internationally, we enjoy an open and creative climate for education, research, innovation, dissemination and museum activities. Academic life at the University of Stavanger is organised into six faculties comprising various departments/schools and National Research Centres, as well as the Museum of Archaeology. We are a member of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities. The university is located in the most attractive region in the country with more than 300,000 inhabitants. The Stavanger region has a dynamic labour market and exciting cultural and leisure activities.

Together with our staff and students we will challenge the well-known and explore the unknown.

The Faculty of Science and Technology offers degree programmes at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. The faculty has strong ties to both research institutions and industry. Nearly 40% of its budget is externally funded. Our students have close contact with the business sector, and many master’s and doctoral theses are written in collaboration with industry. The faculty has established research collaborations with universities around the world and includes several academic environments that are internationally leading. The faculty has approximately 3,000 students and around 500 employees, distributed across the faculty administration and six departments: the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; the Department of Mechanical, Structural and Materials Engineering; the Department of Mathematics and Physics; the Department of Chemistry, Bioscience and Environmental Engineering; the Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering; and the Department of Safety, Economics and Planning.

The Department of Chemistry, Bioscience and Environmental Technology has a broad academic profile ranging from biological chemistry to environmental engineering, chemistry, and sustainable water systems. Our research spans from chemical synthesis and materials development to environmental analysis, water quality, environmental monitoring, and sustainable resource management. Through a holistic One Health perspective, we connect human, animal, and environmental health and contribute knowledge that promotes sustainable societies and safer living environments. The department is responsible for all basic chemistry education within the faculty and educates graduates with an interdisciplinary understanding of how chemistry, bioscience, and technology interact. Our graduates contribute to new solutions in health, the environment, and sustainability.