We are announcing a 3-year postdoctoral position at the research group for anabolic androgenic steroid research, section for clinical addiction research, Oslo University Hospital. The position is linked to the project “Anabolic steroids and brain health; the fountain of youth that accelerates aging (ASAGE)?”, owned by the Norwegian Brain Council and funded through Stiftelsen Dam.
The research project will contribute with critical knowledge of the impact of long-term AAS use on measures of biological aging such as telomere length and brain aging, and how hormonal fluctuations and imbalances affect cognitive functions and mental health.
The position will be integrated with Section for Clinical Addiction Research (RusForsk) group, which includes researchers at all levels. The project is highly interdisciplinary in nature, involving various hospital, university and international expertise. The research fellow will work with already existing data and will also be responsible for collecting new data. The research fellow will examine associations with abnormal aging and mental health.
 

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:

• Applicants must hold a doctoral (ph.d. or equivalent) degree in psychology, medicine, cognitive neuroscience or similar. Candidates who will complete and defend their degree within the starting date will be considered.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills (team player) is required
• Excellent English scientific writing skills is required
• Documented interest in and experience with research within either mental health, substance use disorders, cognitive neuroscience and/or research dealing with the use of anabolic steroids in humans is required
• Previous experience with interdisciplinary research projects is an advantage
• Excellent skills with statistical analysis using relevant software (e.g. R, SPSS) is required
• Interest and competence in biomarkers of biological and mental health aging, hormones is an advantage
• Previous experience with analysis of hormone or brain MRI data is an advantage
• Documented experience with Open science practices is an advantage
• Can speak Norwegian or another Scandinavian language fluently

Personlige egenskaper:

• Ability to work independently, targeted and structured
• Good collaboration skills and commitment
• Accurate and responsible
  
• Self-driven and enterprising
  
• Personal suitability and motivation for the position

Vi tilbyr:

• Dedicated supervision on a clinically relevant interdisciplinary research project
• Access to unique data
• A friendly, innovative, professional and stimulating working environment
• Salary in accordance with the current agreement for a position as Postdoctoral Research fellow at the Oslo University Hospital
• Attractive welfare benefits and pension agreement