We are announcing a 3-year postdoctoral position at the Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Research Group, Section for Clinical Addiction Research (RusForsk), Oslo University Hospital (OUS). The position is linked to the HSØ-funded longitudinal research project AAS LONG, which examines the long-term effects of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) on brain health, cognitive function, and mental health, and their interplay with cardiovascular and biological factors in a maturing population.
The postdoctoral fellow will contribute to data collection, advanced data analyses, and dissemination of findings aimed at improving understanding of the mechanisms linking prolonged AAS use to brain health and mental health outcomes. The work will focus on longitudinal effects on brain health through multimodal data integration, including advanced neuroimaging (both brain and body MRI), comprehensive assessment of cognitive and social cognitive abilities, cardiovascular measures, biomarker profiling, hormonal measures, and AI-based predictive modelling.

Note that a PhD fellow is also being recruited to the same project, allowing tasks and responsibilities to be aligned with the candidates’ respective backgrounds and expertise.

The position is embedded in a highly interdisciplinary research environment, with collaborators across psychology, neuroscience, cardiology, endocrinology and data science. RusForsk aims to develop and improve treatment for patients with substance use disorders through clinically oriented, patient-focused research, providing a strong translational context for the project.

 

Oslo University Hospital is a workplace with great diversity. We believe this is essential to perform the tasks required of us. Therefore, we pursue diversity among our job applicants and encourage everyone to apply regardless of who you are and what background you have.

Kvalifikasjoner:

• PhD or equivalent degree in psychology, medicine, neuroscience, data science or a related field. Candidates expected to complete their degree before the starting date may also be considered.
  
• Strong quantitative skills and experience with statistical and computational analysis tools.
  
• Excellent command of English scientific writing.
  
• Proficiency in Norwegian (written and oral) is considered an advantage.
  
• A strong publication record in peer-reviewed international journals relative to career stage.
  
• Experience with interdisciplinary research and analysis of clinical or population-based data.

 

Additional qualifications

• Experience with structural and/or functional MRI analysis (e.g., FreeSurfer, FSL) is an advantage.
  
• Programming skills for data analysis (e.g., R; familiarity with bash scripting is an advantage).
  
• Experience with neuroimaging analyses in Linux-based secure environments (e.g., TSD), including pipeline-based MRI analyses, is considered an advantage.
  
• Previous knowledge of or research experience related to anabolic-androgenic steroids, hormone use, substance use disorders, or related health consequences is considered an advantage.
  
  

Personlige egenskaper:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
• Structured, accurate and committed.
  
• Strong motivation for the scientific aims of the AAS LONG project and for interdisciplinary research in clinical and public health contexts.

Vi tilbyr:

• Dedicated supervision in an internationally relevant clinical research project.
  
• Access to a unique longitudinal dataset.
  
• A professional, collaborative and stimulating research environment.
  
• Salary and benefits in accordance with OUS standards.
  
• Attractive welfare benefits and pension scheme.

Starting date: Negotiable