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The position will be linked to a project funded by the Norwegian Research Council, entitled “Decoding the Cancer Stem Cell Niche in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer”. The candidate will be part of the project group ''Cancer Biology in Silico'' led by Chloé B. Steen, with strong collaborations with researchers at Oslo University Hospital, University of Oslo, and Stanford University in California, USA. If of interest, the position may include a research stay abroad.

Ph D with a topic in one of the following areas completed or close to completion (thesis submitted prior to starting the position): bioinformatics, computational biology, cancer biology, immunology, molecular biology or similar, is required.

Experience in the following topics:

• Broad bioinformatics experience with working with genomics/transcriptomics data is required.
  
• Working proficiency in appropriate programming languages and software (eg. R, Python) is required.
• Analyzing large scale transcriptomics datasets, in particular single cell data and/or spatial resolution data will be considered an advantage.

Personal qualities:

• We are looking for a researcher who is highly motivated, well organized and dynamic with a high level of independence and creative thinking.
• High intrinsic motivation and a strong scientific curiosity.
• Ability to be inventive and to present novel ideas in method development, data analysis and interpretation.
• Team player that can work independently in a multidisciplinary (international) team.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Proactive, flexible, and problem-solving attitude.
• Experience in working with deadlines and being involved in multiple projects.

• A full-time contract for two years with possibility for extension, depending on the availability of funding. A 6 months trial period will be applied.
• Salary in agreement with the current collective agreement, and qualifications/experience.
• Favorable pension arrangements.
• A stimulating (international, multidisciplinary) research environment where quality, professionalism and team spirit are encouraged.
• The possibility to work on scientifically exceptional and high impact, state-of-the-art projects.
• A productive and motivating research environment.
  
• Attractive welfare arrangements.

How to apply and information about what the application must include:

• Applications only through "Webcruiter" are accepted.
• The application letter (including a summary of applicant's scientific work and interest and describing how she/he fits the description of the person we seek).
• CV (summarizing education, positions and other qualifying activity).
• Copies of educational certificates with grades.
• Names, email and telephone number of 3 referees (describe relation to applicant).
• A complete list of publications.

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