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Researcher at Centre for Precision Psychiatry
Deadline: 13.01.2025
Publisert
Universitetet i Oslo
The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognized research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.
The Institute of Clinical Medicine operates at the intersection of the university and hospital sectors, closely collaborating with the Oslo University Hospital (OUS) and the Akershus University Hospital (Ahus).
The institute is a leader in clinical medicine and medical research in Norway, with high levels of activity in both teaching and research. Its field of work is extensive, characterized by robust professional competence, diversity, and complexity. The Institute of Clinical Medicine is the largest institute at the University of Oslo (UiO) with just under 900 employees. The institute hosts three Centers of Excellence (SFF) and five K. G. Jebsen Centers. It is part of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Oslo.
About the position
At the Centre for Precision Psychiatry, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, there is a 20% Researcher position available. The Centre runs a series of multidisciplinary studies involving hospital departments in Oslo and several research groups at the University of Oslo. The main goal is to develop tools and knowledge for precision medicine in psychiatry, building on advanced statistical methods for analysis of large-scale human genetic and neuroimaging data, to better understand how biological, psychological, and environmental factors contribute to severe mental and neuropsychiatric disorders, their treatment, and outcomes.
The Centre has access to a large database of biomarkers, clinical, and cognitive variables, genotyping and sequencing data, and MRI brain imaging data on patients with neuropsychiatric and severe mental disorders. In addition, we work closely with national population cohorts (MoBa, HUSK, HUNT), and collaborate with Nordic partners to leverage the registry and biobank information across countries, as well as large international consortia, including the Psychiatric Genomics Consortium (PGC) and the ENIGMA consortium.
Responsible for coordination of biobanking projects
Coordination of international research collaborations in translational psychiatry
Advisory role in translational genetic projects of complex datasets
Strategic work within precision psychiatry and use of multimodal data including genetics
Analysis of large-scale human genotype data with focus on biological mechanisms
Writing and coordination of grant proposals and protocols
Qualifications
Doctoral degree in genetics, molecular biology, or similar
At least 10 years of extensive experience from research within genetics and functional studies
Extensive experience with handling of large-scale human genotype data (quality control, and polygenic analysis)
Expertise and track record in translating genetic associations into functional understanding
Experience with supervision of PhD candidates and postdoctoral fellows
Experience with grant writing within the field of genetics and/or molecular psychiatry
Fluent in written and oral English and Norwegian
Good digital skills
What are we looking for in you?
Good collaboration and communication skills
Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks
Independence and reliability
Ability to organize and structure work
The employment is a 20% position and is available as soon as possible
We offer
Salary NOK 745 000 – 821 100 per annum (in 100% position) depending on qualifications, as Research Fellow (SKO 1109).
Favorable pension arrangements
Attractive welfare arrangements
Inclusive worklife and diversity at UiO
Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives.
If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.
We hope that you will apply for the position.
Application
Application letter including motivation for applying for the position
CV (summarizing education, relevant work experience etc.)
Contact details of 2-3 references
The best qualified candidates will be invited for interview.
General information
The best qualified candidates will invited for interviews.
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