Postdoctoral Fellow in RNA modification in Early Embryo Development
Deadline: 09.04.2026
Publisert
The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 26 500 students and 7 200 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.
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.
CRESCO is a Norwegian Centre of Excellence comprising an interdisciplinary team of researchers with expertise in epigenetic and epitranscriptomic modifications, DNA repair and genome (in)stability, and single-cell and single-nucleotide analyses, with a strong focus on cancer biology and embryology.
The successful candidate will work closely with members of this convergence research environment, including collaborators at CRESCO, the University of Oslo (UiO), and Oslo University Hospital (OUH).
The position is offered for a 2-year period, with the possibility of extension depending on funding availability and project progress.
Project description
The project aims to explore novel RNA modifications and to elucidate their functions and underlying mechanisms in early embryonic development, leveraging our state-of-the-art epigenetic and epitranscriptomic methodologies (Nature, 2016; Nature Genetics, 2020; Nature Structural & Molecular Biology, 2023; Nature Biotechnology, 2024; The EMBO Journal, 2025). These advanced approaches promise groundbreaking insights into epitranscriptomic regulation in ultra-low-input samples, such as early embryos.
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow with strong expertise in RNA-seq and multi-omics data analysis. Candidates should be proficient in Python and/or R and have a solid background in Biology, Computational Biology, or Bioinformatics. The successful candidate will work in close collaboration with an interdisciplinary team including bioinformaticians, embryologists, molecular biologists, and clinicians. Prior experience in developmental biology is not required, but an interest in early embryo development is expected.
The position is expected to start on May 1, 2026.
Qualifications
Qualification requirements
PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Statistics, Computer Science, Genetics, or a related field.
Proficiency in Python and/or R etc., with a strong understanding of statistics.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Proficient in English, with strong written and oral communication skills.
Experience with transcriptomics/genomics dataset analysis.
Desired qualifications
A record of peer-reviewed international publications.
Knowledge of early embryonic developmental biology.
Personal skills
Enthusiasm and motivation for bioinformatics
Perseverance and strong problem-solving abilities
Organizational skills and a proactive approach to learning
Ability to collaborate effectively and strong communication skills
Ambition to produce high-quality work and publish results in prestigious journals
Employment in the position is based on a comprehensive assessment of all qualification requirements applicable to the position, including personal qualifications.
We need different perspectives in our work
UiO is an open and internationally oriented comprehensive university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at uio.no.
We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are looking for great colleagues—could you be the next one?
We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours, task adaptations, digital, technical, or physical adjustments, or other practical measures.
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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?
Exciting and meaningful tasks in an organization with an important societal mission, contributing to knowledge development, education, and enlightenment that promote sustainable, fair, and knowledge-based societal development.
A stimulating and safe working environment and participation in one of Norway´s best research environments
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 from 595 000,- to 680 000,- 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 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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