Summary:
The Department of Physics and Technology at UiT The Arctic University of Norway invites applications for a fixed-term Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in the area of pancreatic cancer biophysics, particularly focused on patient-derived cancer models.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Patient-Derived Cancer Cells, University of Norway
Designation:
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Table:
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Pancreatic Cancer Biophysics |
| Location | Tromsø, Norway |
| Duration | Fixed-term position for 3 years |
| Salary | NOK 640,000 per annum (higher salary may be considered in special cases) |
Research Area:
The position is connected to the PANCHIP project, which aims to develop and study patient-derived pancreatic cancer models using advanced in vitro and tumor-on-chip platforms.
Location:
UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in cancer biology, molecular biology, biomedical sciences, or related fields.
- Proven experience working with clinical tumor samples, particularly pancreatic cancer.
- Strong background in solid tumor research.
- Experience in primary cell isolation and culture.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Expertise in molecular biology and genetic manipulation techniques (e.g., transfection, CRISPR).
- Familiarity with tumor-on-chip systems or advanced 3D culture models.
- Background in optical microscopy or live-cell imaging.
- Proficiency in a Scandinavian language is a plus.
Job Description:
As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, your key responsibilities will include:
- Handling clinical pancreatic tumor biopsies (PDAC).
- Isolating and expanding primary PDAC tumor cells.
- Characterizing stromal cell populations, including fibroblasts.
- Establishing and maintaining long-term cultures of patient-derived tumor cells.
- Performing microscopy-based analyses, including live-cell or high-content imaging.
- Contributing to data analysis, documentation, publications, and grant activities.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit the following application documents via Jobbnorge:
- Project proposal (max 2 pages)
- Description of past research projects (max 2 pages)
- CV
- Diplomas and transcripts
- Contact information for 2-3 references
- Academic works (up to ten)
- PhD Thesis
Last Date for Apply:
17th June 2026
For more information, please contact: Dr. Biswajoy Ghosh
Phone: +4777660655
Email: biswajoy.ghosh@uit.no
Join us in advancing cancer biophysics research at the beautiful Arctic University of Norway!
