Research technician within the project “Cis-regulatory signatures for improved identification and...

 The position is part of the recently funded project “Cis-regulatory signatures for improved identification and stratification of breast cancer subtypes” selected through the Rosa sløyfe 2020 - Personalized breast cancer treatment call by the Norwegian Cancer Society (Kreftforeningen). The position will start as early as possible and is funded for two (2) years.

The project aims at providing a map of active regulatory regions in breast cancer patients and developing machine-learning approaches to better stratify patients and identify breast cancer subtype cis-regulatory signatures. The selected candidate will specifically be involved in the experimental work, primarily the implementation and application to cell lines and patient material of the Super-Low Input Carrier Cap Analyses of Gene Expression (SLIC-CAGE) protocol (Cvetesic et al., Genome Research, 2018). Lab work will be performed with a senior researcher in the group (Dr. Roza Berhanu Lemma) with co-supervision between our group and our collaborators Drs. Xavier Tekpli and Vessela Kristensen (Oslo University Hospital).

We seek a highly motivated individual with documented lab experience with library preparation, the generation of high-throughput genomics data, eukaryotic cell culture, and routine molecular biology techniques. We are looking for applicants excited about being immersed in a scientific environment combining life sciences and computer science to study gene expression regulation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, independent, with strong enthusiasm for research. Being familiar with gene expression regulation in general and CAGE is an advantage. The position is open to applicants with a Master degree in molecular biology, life sciences, or related fields or with equivalent experience. We offer a stimulating environment with excellent working and social benefits.

For more information and how to apply: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/211798/research-technician