Researcher in Cancer Nanomedicine

About the position

The University of Stavanger holds an open position as a researcher in cancer nanomedicine at the Faculty of Technology, Institute of Chemistry, Life Sciences and Environmental Technology for a period of two years from January 2027.

The recruiter shall contribute mainly to research projects and to innovation and value creation based on research results. He shall also contribute to the development of cooperation with the labour market and the uptake of research results into society.

The position is externally funded by funds from the Norwegian Research Council.

The general position of researchers at the UiS provides a detailed description of the current tasks.

About the research project and the research area

The research project examines targeted lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) that carry therapeutic RNA, as a potential treatment strategy for HER2-positive breast cancer. The study uses an in vivo zebrafish embryo model to assess the efficacy and biodistribution of these RNA-based nanobearers. The research includes the identification and selection of therapeutic microRNAs, their encapsulation in ligand-functionalised lipid nanoparticles to target HER2+ cells, and the validation of their anticancer effect in zebra fish xenotransplants, both with established breast cancer cell lines and cell models derived from patients.

The employee will work with breast cancer zebrafish models and investigate the effects of nanoparticles targeting HER2-positive cells, both when these cells form solid tumours and when circulating as tumour cells in the bloodstream.

Qualifications

You must have a strong professional background with a five-year master's degree in biomedicine, molecular biology, biochemistry or a closely related subject area, preferably from a more recent date

It is an advantage if you have:

training in basic methods in biotechnology and/or molecular biology;

Experience with zebrafish models, cell culture and fluorescence microscopy

previous laboratory experience with RNA interference and/or nanoparticles.

The employee will receive appropriate training in relevant methods.

Furthermore, it is important that you have:

high professional integrity and focus on quality at work

are curious and motivated to carry out the research project and contribute to professional communities across disciplines

can work well both independently and in cooperation with other researchers

has the capacity for critical reflection, innovation and independent problem-solving, working in a structured and targeted manner;

have good cooperation and communication skills and contribute to a constructive working environment.

have good skills in English, both in writing and orally.

We offer

varied tasks at a university with an important societal mission

an ambitious and inclusive work environment;

wages and salaries according to the Government wage and salary regulations l.pl 17.510, code 1108, kr 600 000-700 000 bto per year. In specific cases, higher remuneration may be considered. From the wages and salaries, statutory contributions are deducted to the State pension fund.

membership of the State pension fund ensuring good pension and insurance schemes

more about employee benefits and benefits on our websites

Variety and inclusion

Mangfold is a force at the university. Different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds contribute to better solutions and a good working and learning environment. We want applicants with different qualifications, life experiences and perspectives, and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of gender, age, function, cultural background or whether you have had a stay in the workplace. The UiS facilitates employees in different phases of life and employees in need of individual organisation.

In line with the current legislation, at least one qualified applicant with disabilities, holes in the CV or migrant background will be invited to an interview. If this applies to you, you can enter it in the jobseeker portal. Read more about the scheme here.

The university wants a better gender balance in research positions in the field and therefore encourages women to apply in particular. In the case of similar qualifications, a woman may be given priority in accordance with the applicable legislation.

This is how you apply.

Search for the job using the "Search Jobs" on this page.

Jobbnorge records at least an application text, relevant training and work experience, as well as language skills. In the application form, you must obtain your research interests and motivation for the job.

The following documentation shall be uploaded as an annex to the application:

CV with full overview of education and experience

publications or other relevant research

Certificate(s) and certificate(s) and evidence of any other activity considered relevant

The documentation must be in a Scandinavian language or English.

The application is assessed on the basis of the information registered in Jobbnorge at the end of the application period. Therefore, make sure that the application clearly demonstrates how your competence and experience meet the competence requirements described in the call and that the necessary documentation has been uploaded. If the attachments exceed 100MB in total, they must be compressed before upload.

UiS only deals with applications and attachments registered in Jobbnorge.

Information about applicants may be published even if a derogation from the public application list has been requested, cf. disclosure law § 25. If the request is not accepted, you will be notified.

Employment conditions and process

The UiS is subject to the Security Act and employees are expected to behave in a security-conscious manner and follow the applicable security and export control procedures. When employed, properties such as reliability, judgment and loyalty will be emphasised.

Researcher with a doctoral degree in the field of science will be able to seek out researchers in code 1109 according to the Rules of Procedure of the Researcher 1109 in State Enterprises.

The university's guidelines on recruitment and traineeship in teaching and research positions (points 2 and 3.6) provide details of the criteria for recruitment as a researcher.

UiS has signed The Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment (CoARA) with an obligation that, in assessing research and researchers, we recognise different kinds of results, practices and activities.

Your competence for the job, based on documentation registered in Jobbnorge, will be assessed by an internal committee. In the light of the opinion of the Committee, the applicants concerned will be invited for an interview. References will also be obtained for relevant candidates. More about the recruitment process on our websites.

It is a prerequisite that you settle in such a way that you can be present at, and accessible to, the professional environment at work during normal working hours.

The position is published in both Norwegian and English. In the event of a difference of opinion between the texts, the English text shall be taken into account.