Position Overview:

Postdoc, "Systems biomedicine of multifocal prostate cancer"

The Department of Molecular Oncology at the Institute for Cancer Research, OUS, invites applications for a temporary three-year postdoctoral fellowship, with a possibility for extension, in the field of Systems Cancer Biomedicine. The successful applicant will join the Genome Biology research group, which focuses on employing genomic technologies to enhance cancer diagnostics and treatments. This group is an interdisciplinary research lab, with members from diverse backgrounds in biology, informatics, and medicine. Projects are conducted in close collaboration with clinical scientists and other research groups. The appointed postdoctoral fellow will engage in research under the project titled “Systems biomedicine of multifocal prostate cancer”, funded by the Norwegian Cancer Society.

Oslo University Hospital is a workplace with great diversity. We believe this is crucial for solving our tasks in the best possible way. We want this diversity to be reflected among the applicants for our positions, and we encourage all qualified candidates, regardless of background, to apply!

Kvalifikasjoner:

Formal requirements: A PhD in the genomics of human solid cancers, encompassing wetlab work with cancer biobanks, genomics methodologies, and computational/bioinformatics analysis and visualisation of large-scale genomics data.

Candidates should possess proven academic experience in cancer research, notably in biology, genomics, and bioinformatics, preferably in studies of prostate cancer. Advanced expertise in handling high-throughput DNA and RNA-sequencing data, along with proficiency in relevant databases and scripting in R or other statistical software and genomics data analysis tools, is required. Experience in training and supervising MSc and/or PhD students is expected.

Personlige egenskaper:

• High motivation and commitment to transdisciplinary projects on systems cancer biomedicine
• Good collaborative skills and contribution to a dynamic and productive work environment
• Proficient in both written and oral communication
• Capability to establish genomics technologies in the wet laboratory, using human biobank materials
• Competency in using complex genomics bioinformatics software for long-read DNA/RNA sequencing data

Vi tilbyr:

• Engagement with a strong scientific environment focused on cancer genomics and translational research
• A supportive work environment as reflected in high employee satisfaction scores
• A competitive salary aligned with Norwegian standards and according to qualifications
• Membership in a pension system and insurances, and an inclusive work-life culture (IA/inkluderende arbeidsliv)

 

Application Process:

Please submit your application electronically through the Webcruiter portal (ID: 4967438066). Parts of the portal may appear in Norwegian; if you require assistance or have other enquiries, please contact us.

Contact: Rolf Skotheim, Group leader, rolfis@uio.no, Tel +47 2278 1727
or Ragnhild A. Lothe, Head of Department, r.a.lothe@medisin.uio.no