Department of Molecular Medicine, Oslo universitetssykehus HF

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Oslo University Hospital is Scandinavia´s largest hospital with more than 20,000 employees, and is a major contributor to biomedical research in Norway.

A postdoctoral fellowship in epigenetic computational analysis is now available in the Dahl research group, located at the research section of the Department of Molecular Medicine. The Dahl Laboratory is seeking highly motivated postdoctoral research fellows to lead studies to understand epigenetic regulation and aberrations in 1) early embryo development and 2) in aging and rejuvenation.
A (senior) postdoctoral fellow with a strong publication record will have the opportunity to be supported for carrier advancement towards becoming a project group leader and further towards a principal investigator position.

The Dahl Laboratory is well positioned for conducting basic research using both mouse and patient material, as well as performing advanced clinical studies. Specific projects focus on the epigenetic reprogramming of early embryo development and its significance for human reproduction. An overarching theme is the understanding of mechanisms and epigenetic information in the passing of life from one generation to the next, building on our recent discoveries (Dahl et al., Nature 2016). Aging related projects have a focus on stem cell aging, rejuvenation after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in healthy humans and cancer. We have a particular interest in the mechanisms of aging and rejuvenation.

Interested persons should submit the following documents:

1. A concise, single-page application letter, including a summary of scientific work, future interests and motivation for applying.
2. Curriculum vitae (summarizing education, positions and other qualifying activity).
3. List of publications. (Submitted manuscripts may also be included).
4. Copies of educational certificates with grades.
5. Letter of recommendation or reference letter from previous supervisors/mentors is optional, but considered an advantage.
6. Contact information of three references that must include former coworkers and supervisors (name, email address, affiliation, phone number and relation to the candidate). 

Only applications submitted through the formal recruitment website WebCruiter can be considered.  Employer: Oslo universitetssykehus HF Title: Postdoctor in Bioinformatics Percentage of full-time: 100 Webcruiter ID: 4031070674 Social sharing :

Tasks

• The successful candidate will be involved in leading one or more well-funded projects, and in addition the candidate will have the freedom to develop his/hers own ideas into new projects.
• The candidate is expected to be involved in study design and to perform analysis of genomics and epigenomics data from several cell types, such as embryos and purified cells from young and old individuals resulting from e.g. ChIP-seq, DNA methylation arrays, WGBS, RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, Hi-C etc. And if needed, the candidate is expected to be capable of implementing or developing new algorithms to carry out advanced analysis.

Qualifications

• A strong computational and statistical background (PhD or similar) is required.
• Previous experience with (epi)genomic data analysis and an understanding of biology will be considered an advantage.
• Candidates with bioinformatics experience in short read DNA sequencing analysis and genome scale integrative analysis of diverse experimental datasets will be favored.
  
• Potential candidates have completed a PhD degree in bioinformatics/genomics or computer science, or similar fields, with one or more publications in internationally well-renowned, peer-reviewed scientific journals.
  
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills are required.
  
• For the postdoc position on Embryo Epigenetics, it will be considered an added advantage if the candidate has experience from both wet lab and dry lab work. Depending on the desire and experience of the candidate the research project could involve either computational analysis only, or a combination of wet lab and dry lab work. 

Personal qualities

• The candidate should be highly motivated and dedicated, and have a strong interest in scientific research.
  
• The candidate should be able to work both independently as well as in the context of a team, and be well organized.
  
• Good communication skills are required as the successful applicant is expected to interact closely with experimental biologists and physicians

We offer

• An ambitious and stimulating scientific environment with excellent opportunities for academic Development
  
• Full-time three-year position
  
• Top modern and excellent lab facilities with a wide range of core facilities
  
• Attractive salary according to the guidelines from the Norwegian Cancer Association and Oslo University Hospital
  
• Favorable pension arrangements
  
• Attractive welfare arrangements, with very affordable high-quality childcare available
  
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Location
Sognsvannsveien 20, 0372 Oslo, Norway
Contacts

Helene Wold Ranum consultant 99646560

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Oslo University Hospital is a highly specialized hospital in charge of extensive regional and local hospital assignments. As Scandinavia’s largest hospital, we carry out more than 1.2 million patient treatments each year. The hospital has a nationwide responsibility for a number of national and multi-regional assignments, and has several national centers of competence. Oslo University Hospital is responsible for approximately 50 percent of all medical and health care research conducted at Norwegian hospitals, and is a significant role player within the education of a large variety of health care personnel. 

Post expires on Tuesday April 30th, 2019

Centre for Rare Disorders in Norway is a multidisciplinary, nationwide resource centre offering information, counselling and seminars about 100 rare disorders. We cover medical, social and pedagogical aspects, and our services are aimed at patients/persons with a rare disorder and their families, as well as professionals working with these disorders.

Centre for Rare Disorders has an active research team, and is currently involved in several larger studies, in collaboration with specialised health services, and national and international universities.  You can find more information about the centre and other ongoing projects on our website www.sjeldnediagnoser.no

A 100 % post-doctoral research fellowship is available at Centre for Rare Disorders,  Oslo University Hospital, Norway (August 2019 – June 2023). 

Project title: Online psychosocial support for young people distressed by appearance-altering conditions: A randomised control trial (RCT) 

Centre for Rare Disorders has received funding from the Research Council of Norway for the testing and evaluation of an online intervention programme (www.ypfaceit.co.uk), developed at the Centre for Appearance Research (Bristol, UK). The programme has been designed to help young people (12-17 years) who struggle with appearance-related challenges due to congenital or acquired conditions affecting their appearance (such as craniofacial conditions, burns, skin conditions, birth marks, among many other conditions). The intervention has been developed to provide specialised advice, teach coping and social skills, hence strengthening psychological adjustment to a visible difference. The programme was developed in close collaboration with young people and clinical experts. Suitability, acceptability, and feasibility has been evaluated in the UK and in Norway. Ongoing projects are also testing the programme’s efficacy in the Netherlands, Australia, and the US.

The main objective of the current study is to evaluate and implement this new eHealth-based treatment method in Norway. The aim is to recruit approximately 160 young people with any appearance-altering condition, injury, or treatment side-effect, who also self-identify as experiencing appearance-related distress, teasing or bullying. Participants will be recruited into the study through health care services, user organisations, and the media.

The research team consists of strong collaborators nationally (University of Oslo and University of Bergen) and internationally (University of the West of England, Centre for Appearance Research). The project leader is Kristin Billaud Feragen (Clinical Psychologist, PhD, Research Coordinator at Centre for Rare Disorders).

Only applications submitted through Webcruiter will be evaluated. The application can be sent in English or Norwegian Language.

Application deadline: 23/04/2019 Employer: Oslo universitetssykehus HF Title: Post-doctoral 100% research fellowship in psychology or other relevant health profession Employment type: Contract Percentage of full-time: 100 Webcruiter ID: 4049619290 1

Work tasks:

• Management and co-responsibility for everyday project tasks
• Contribute to visibility of the project in relevant centralised and local services (hospitals, schools, patient associations) in order to recruit a large and broad sample of young people 
• Take responsibility for quantitative and qualitative analyses 
• Produce publications and project reports 
• Dissemination of results into local and specialised health care, conferences and other events 
• Implementation of the intervention at the end of the project period
• Co-supervision of PhD candidate and other students involved in the study  
• Some travel must be expected, mostly within Norway 

Qualifications:

• PhD in psychology or other relevant health profession
• The candidate should demonstrate a promising publication record 
• Knowledge of health and appearance psychology and/or internet-based interventions is not necessary but highly welcome 
• Good understanding of quantitative and qualitative methods 
• Experience with SPSS or similar statistical programmes 
• Proficiency in both written and oral English 
• Proficiency in written and oral Norwegian is an advantage. However, candidates without Norwegian language skills but with significant experience in the psychology of appearance and/or internet-based interventions are encouraged to apply. 
  

Personal qualities:

• High motivation and enthusiasm for this specific research project
• Emphasis will be placed on personal suitability  
• Ability to flexibly solve project-related challenges
• Ability to work in a systematic and structured way 
• Ability to work both independently and within a research team 
• Professionally confident and able to take responsibility for the management of project processes, quality, and evaluation
• Efficient and hardworking
  

We can offer: 

• An interdisciplinary work environment with committed colleagues
• National and international collaborators  
• Salary in accordance with the hospital’s wage policy 
• Flexible working hours 
• Pension scheme membership 
  

Location Forskningsveien 3B, 0373 Oslo, Norway
Contacts

Kristin Billaud Feragen PhD, Psykolog, forskningskoordinator 23075340
Oslo University Hospital is a highly specialized hospital in charge of extensive regional and local hospital assignments. As Scandinavia’s largest hospital, we carry out more than 1.2 million patient treatments each year. The hospital has a nationwide responsibility for a number of national and multi-regional assignments, and has several national centers of competence. Oslo University Hospital is responsible for approximately 50 percent of all medical and health care research conducted at Norwegian hospitals, and is a significant role player within the education of a large variety of health care personnel. 

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Post expires on Tuesday April 23rd, 2019

Division of Laboratory Medicine, Department of Pathology, Section of Research, Oslo University Hospital

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Research in the Department is currently organized in research groups that integrate university and hospital research activities. Current research topics are within cancer, immunopathology, inflammation and neurodegenerative diseases. The research groups have extensive collaborations with national and international investigators and opportunities to perform translational research are excellent. The successful applicant is expected to strengthen the research activity in the Department.

We have one open PhD research fellow position within the field of bioinformatics or computational biology is available at Oslo University Hospital (OUS) – Norwegian Radium Hospital. The candidate will work at the Department of Pathology at the Norwegian Radium Hospital. The appointment is a full-time position for three years, and is free of any teaching obligations.

Application deadline: 31/05/2019 Employer: Oslo universitetssykehus HF Title: PhD research fellow Employment type: Temp Percentage of full-time: 100 Webcruiter ID: 4047437329 Start date: 03/06/2019
End date: 02/06/2022

Job description

The work tasks will be to design next generation predictive models for detecting functional gene regulation. The new computational method will eventually be applied on high-throughput sequencing data such as genome-wide sequencing data from cancer patients. The project involves both national and international research collaboration. Therefore, the student may spend time in the US with our international collaborator. The candidate will be co-supervised by Prof. Magnar Bjørås from University of Oslo, Dr. Junbai Wang from OUS, and our international collaborator from the US. The scientific work by PhD candidate is expected leading to a PhD thesis at the University of Oslo.

Qualifications

 We seek for a highly motivated person with good knowledge in molecular biology, human genetics, data mining and computational programming. Ideally, the candidate should hold a Master’s degree in bioinformatics or computational biology. However, MSc in physics, computer science or applied mathematics may also be considered if the candidate can show his/her potential in learning molecular biology and human genetics. Please attach a single PDF, which should contain an application letter
stating why you are interested in the position and describing your major achievement in the MSc/BSc works and your key competences, together with a full CV, list of publications if possible, recommendation letters, copies of educational certificates and transcript of records, and detailed contact address (i.e. email and phone number) of three References.

All PhD candidates must show high English language skills. International applicants must document the skills by providing one of the following tests: TOEFL – Test of English as Foreign Language (minimum score 80), IELTS – International English Language Testing Service (minimum score 6.5), PET Academic – Person Test of English Academic (minimum score 62), and CAE – Certificate in Advanced English and CPE – Certificate of Proficiency in English from the University of Cambridge. Applications must be submitted via Webcruiter. Oslo University Hospital distribute offers of employment via email.
Education Level: College / University, Master’s degree.

Language:English, Norwegian  

We can offer

Organized member of one of the best pension plans in Norway

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Oslo University Hospital is a highly specialized hospital in charge of extensive regional and local hospital assignments. As Scandinavia’s largest hospital, we carry out more than 1.2 million patient treatments each year. The hospital has a nationwide responsibility for a number of national and multi-regional assignments, and has several national centers of competence. Oslo University Hospital is responsible for approximately 50 percent of all medical and health care research conducted at Norwegian hospitals, and is a significant role player within the education of a large variety of health care personnel. 

Post expires on Friday May 31st, 2019