The institute's vision "Good health for animals, and humans" is to be achieved through clear goals and through strategic, professional collaboration with partners in over 40 countries in addition to Norway.
The institute detects and prevents infectious diseases and known and unknown threats to the health of animals, humans, and the environment. Together with authorities, industry, and other knowledge environments, we develop knowledge to ensure good animal health and welfare, safe food, and sustainable bio-industries.
The Norwegian Veterinary Institute is designated as a national reference laboratory in over 30 fields and as an international reference center for the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) in several areas.
The Norwegian Veterinary Institute has around 330 employees who together will fulfill our important societal mission, distributed across our locations in Tromsø, Harstad, Trondheim, Bergen, Sandnes, and at the headquarters in Ås, Akershus.
We are Looking for a Researcher in Data Science and Epidemiology
Regarding the Position
Join a leading research environment in epidemiology and disease modelling! At the Norwegian Veterinary Institute in Ås, you will have the opportunity to analyse data and develop models that enhance disease preparedness in both terrestrial animals and aquaculture. We offer an international research setting, exciting projects, and great opportunities for professional development.
To further strengthen our capacity in the field of computational epidemiology and disease modelling, we are looking for a younger researcher within modelling and data science.
Section for epidemiology currently has 30 employed researchers within the fields of epidemiology, disease modelling, risk assessment, biostatistics and bioinformatics. The section has a large project portfolio and an international profile with large diversity.
The main tool for programming in the research group is R and we utilize a wide variety of the opportunities in R.
Veterinary epidemiology will be of increasing importance in Norway to secure sustainable livestock and aquaculture production both economically, environmentally and with regard to human and animal health in the future.
We provide a research-focused environment with good opportunities for personal development and network building.
Responsibilities and Duties
Our new data scientist will:
Participate in research projects to further develop models in the institute’s model portifolio; eg a sea distance model for disease spread in aquaculture, model for estimation of the effect of cleaner fish on salmon lice in salmon farming, and scenario simulations
Integrate data from different sources, and make them ready for analysis with particular responsibility for data quality management
Assist in configuring and maintaining software stacks for core research functions
Develop data workflows, and digital tools and products
Participate in work with disease preparedness and outbreaks
The position is based in Ås, Norway, with occasional visits to partner institutions.
Essential Qualifications for This Role
Mandatory Requirements
International science level oral and written communication skills in English
MSc in data science with focus on biology or bioinformatics, or other quantitative discipline with focus on biology
Extensive experience in working with register data related to aquaculture and fish health
Experience in data analysis for infectious diseases
Proficiency in programming with R and experience with a version control system such as Git
Experience with collecting data from APIs
Experience with data quality management
Interest in epidemiology and biological research
Candidate Requirements
Ability to work in a team and to assist colleagues
Creativity and ability to take personal responsibility for tasks or duties in a project
Good problem-solving skills and to be able to work independently
You must be able to identify with the Norwegian Veterinary Institute’s values: forward-looking, academically ambitious, and collaborative.
Personal suitability and motivation for the position will be emphasized in addition to your academic qualifications.
How to Apply
You can apply for the position via Jobbnorge.no.
The institute's vision "Good health for animals, and humans" is to be achieved through clear goals and through strategic, professional collaboration with partners in over 40 countries in addition to Norway.
The institute detects and prevents infectious diseases and known and unknown threats to the health of animals, humans, and the environment. Together with authorities, industry, and other knowledge environments, we develop knowledge to ensure good animal health and welfare, safe food, and sustainable bio-industries.
The Norwegian Veterinary Institute is designated as a national reference laboratory in over 30 fields and as an international reference center for the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) in several areas.
The Norwegian Veterinary Institute has around 330 employees who together will fulfill our important societal mission, distributed across our locations in Tromsø, Harstad, Trondheim, Bergen, Sandnes, and at the headquarters in Ås, Akershus.
A cover letter
A CV
Diplomas and certificates
Contact information for 2-3 references
The application, including all attachments, must be submitted through our recruitment system Jobbnorge. Click “Apply for this position” to proceed.
When applying, we kindly ask you to retrieve your academic transcripts from Vitnemålsportalen.no if you are educated in Norway. If your results are not available there, please upload copies of your diplomas or transcripts. All documentation must be in Norwegian, alternatively in another Scandinavian language or in English.
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What We Offer
A visible and meaningful position with opportunities for influence
A work environment characterized by high competence, professional challenges, and diversity
A flexible and inclusive workplace
Attractive agreements for loans and pension savings through the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, with a 2% deduction from your salary for this contribution
The salary follows the Norwegian government’s pay scale and is determined based on your qualifications. The position is classified as a Researcher (code 1108 or 1109).
An Inclusive Workplace and Diversity at the Norwegian Veterinary Institute
Inclusion and diversity are strengths. The Norwegian Veterinary Institute aims to achieve a balanced gender distribution and actively recruit individuals with an immigrant background.
We encourage you to indicate in the job portal if you have a disability, gaps in your CV, or an immigrant background. We guarantee that at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups will be invited for an interview.
We hope you will apply for this position!
Who We Are
The institute's vision "Good health for animals, and humans" is to be achieved through clear goals and through strategic, professional collaboration with partners in over 40 countries in addition to Norway.
The institute detects and prevents infectious diseases and known and unknown threats to the health of animals, humans, and the environment. Together with authorities, industry, and other knowledge environments, we develop knowledge to ensure good animal health and welfare, safe food, and sustainable bio-industries.
The Norwegian Veterinary Institute is designated as a national reference laboratory in over 30 fields and as an international reference center for the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) in several areas.
The Norwegian Veterinary Institute has around 330 employees who together will fulfill our important societal mission, distributed across our locations in Tromsø, Harstad, Trondheim, Bergen, Sandnes, and at the headquarters in Ås, Akershus.
