Post doctoral position: Epigenetic and epitranscriptomic regulation of early Embryo Development
Deadline: 22.04.2026
Publisert
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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.
About the position
A three-year post doc position is available at Clinical Medicine, The Medical Faculty, University of Oslo, within the interdisciplinary research project GENESIS – Gene–Epigenome–Active Matter Nexus in Early Embryogenesis, part of the UiO Life Science Convergence Environment. The position will also be integrated with CRESCO Centre for Embryology and Healthy Development.
Early embryogenesis is a critical stage in which gene regulation, collective cell dynamics and mechanical forces interact to drive blastocyst formation, embryonic axis establishment, and cell fate specification. This post doc position (Epigenetic and Epitranscriptomic regulation of Early Embryo Development) aims to experimentally map novel and known gene-regulation activities required for healthy embryo development. The project is highly interdisciplinary spanning advanced microscopy, gene regulation, active matter physics, and computational biology.
The post doc will:
Explore the role of known gene-regulatory mechanisms for healthy embryo development.
Identify novel gene-regulatory mechanism that is required for the mechanical and dynamical behavior of the growing embryo.
Closely interact with PhD fellows and post docs on the project that is focusing on advanced imaging, active matter physics and computational Biology.
The candidate will also access and contribute to state‑of‑the‑art microscopy platforms.
A postdoctoral position is intended for the employee to develop a research profile and competence that qualifies them to apply for an Associate Professor position. The position may also provide other competencies relevant to the postdoctoral fellow's future career.
The candidate will be located together with CRESCO at SINTEF, Forskningsveien 1. We will relocate to the new Life Science Building in January 2027.
Required qualifications
PhD in molecular/cell biology, with hands-on experience with oocytes and preimplantation embryos.
Language requirementFluency in English
Desired qualifications
Experience with mice embryology (or livestock or human).
In-depth understanding of gene-regulation and epigenetic/epitranscriptomic reprogramming.
Experience working with or interpreting experimental data from embryos, organoids, or epithelial tissues
Personal skills
strong analytical ability and curiosity-driven approach to research
ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research environment
high level of motivation, responsibility, and persistence
clear and constructive scientific communication skills
We need different perspectives in our work
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We hope you will apply for the position with us.
We offer / We can offer you / Why should you choose us?
A workplace with good development and career opportunities.
Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes.
Salary in position as Postdoctoral Fellow, position code 1352 in salary range NOK NOK 595,000 – 690,000, 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.
CV.
A complete list of publications.
Transcripts and certificates.
Contact information for 2-3 references.
Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click "Apply for the position".
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
The best qualified candidates will invited for interviews.
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