Scientist in clinical nutrition/gastroenterology

Scientist in clinical nutrition/gastroenterology

About the position

A two-year 50% position as Scientist (SKO 1109) with background in clinical nutrition and/or gastroenterology is available at the Norwegian Coeliac Disease Research Centre, Institute of clinical medicine, University of Oslo.

 

The position is part of a multi-PI project split between the research groups of Professor Ludvig M. Sollid at the Department of Immunology, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Professor Knut Lundin at Department of transplantation medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of
Oslo and Dr. Jorunn Stamnæs at the Proteomics Core Facility at Oslo University Hospital and University of Oslo.

More about the position 

The position is funded by Coeliac UK as part of a research project that will explore whether low-level gluten exposure (i.e. levels below the current definition of gluten free diet) can cause gut inflammation and gut damage in subjects with coeliac disease. 

Specifically, we will in a placebo-controlled oral gluten challenge trial seek to determine whether repeat low-dose of gluten can induce immune activation and low-level gut inflammation. 

The project builds upon recent data from the Centre (Stamnæs et al J Clin Invest 2025 PMID Vis telefonnummer på jobbnorge.no) that identifies a central role for interferon gamma in the induction of gut damage and remodeling. 

In this project we will perform multiparameter flow-cytometry of
gut biopsies collected from patients subjected to low-dose gluten challenge as well as short-term ex vivo biopsy cultures to determine the source of inflammatory cytokines and experimentally establish a mechanistic link between immune cell activation, cytokine secretion and gut inflammation and remodeling in response to dietary gluten. 

This project will rely on advanced cell biology methods including establishment ex vivo short-term intestinal biopsy culture followed by down-stream processing and analysis by methods such as flow cytometry, microscopy imaging and mass spectrometry-based proteomics.

The successful applicant will join a world leading research environment on celiac disease with a strong track record in mucosal immunology, cell biology and tissue processing. 

The specific tasks for the scientist will focus on recruitment of patients, screning for eligibility and clinical microchallenge with gluten. 

The candidate will work in a multidisciplinary team with access to relevant training and support. The workplace will be in the research group of prof. Knut Lundin at the Department of transplantation medicine at Oslo University Hospital – Rikshospitalet. 

Office facilities will be offered at Department of nutrition, University of Oslo. 

The duration of appointment is 2 years.

Qualification requirements

• The applicants must hold PhD in clinical nutrition, biology, immunology or a related field
• Experience with gluten challenge studies of coeliac disease patients is a requirement
• Experience and knowledge on human mucosal immunology is strong advantage
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Good written and oral proficiency in Norwegian (or another Scandinavian language). If the employee cannot document skills in
• Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish at level A2 upon employment, UiO will offer Norwegian language training. The employee must complete training equivalent to at least 15 credits by the end of the employment period.

We need different perspectives in our work 

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We hope you will apply for the position with us. 

We offer 

• An exciting research environment with opportunities for academic development.
• Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its rich
  opportunities for culture and outdoor activities.
• Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse , which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes.
• Good welfare schemes.
• Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours.
• A workplace with good development and career opportunities. 
• Salary in position as Scientist, position code 1109 in salary range NOK 650 000 to 750 000 depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund

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Application

Your application should include:

• Application letter
• Letters of recommendation
• CV
• A complete list of publications
• Transcripts and certificates
• Letters of recommendation
• Contact information for 2-3 references

Your CV must be entered in Jobbnorge’s CV form and cannot be submitted only as an attachment. This requirement is intended to ensure correct documentation and record-keeping in accordance with the Public Administration Act, Section 15.

Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click "Apply for this job".

When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no . If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language.

General information

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University of Oslo

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 26 500 students and 7 200 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.

The Institute of Clinical Medicine (Klinmed) is one of three institutes under the Faculty. Klinmed is responsible for the Faculty's educational and research activities at Oslo University Hospital and Akershus University Hospital. With about 900 employees spread over approximately 425 man-labour years, Klinmed is the university's largest institute. Our activities follow the clinical activity at the hospitals and are spread across a number of geographical areas.