About the position

Position as Researcher in Computational Biology available at Department of Biosciences.

The position is for a period of 3 years. 

Starting date: as soon as possible.

Project description

The position is devoted to carrying out a project entitled " Decoding the novel role of the endoplasmic reticulum in mechanotransduction", funded by the Norwegian Research Council. The aim of the project is to improve our understanding of how mechanical cues are transmitted via cellular and nuclear organelles, affecting gene expression in diseases like cancer.

The candidate will contribute to an already established collaboration between the labs of Prof. Jonas Paulsen and Prof. Cinzia Progida. Their joint group currently consists of several postdocs, PhD students, and master students, with expertice within cell- and molecular biology, mathematics, bioinformatics and programming. By combining cutting-edge microscopy technology with advanced computational analyses, our groups unravel novel insights into how cells function in health, and in diseases like cancer.

What skills are important in this role?

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition to be among Europe's leading communities for research, education and innovation. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

Qualfication requirements:

• Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in bioinformatics, bioscience, biophysics or a related field. Doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Only applicants with an approved doctoral thesis and completed defence are eligible for appointment.
• Experience with development of computational tools for analysis of omics and/or live-cell imaging data.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.

Desired qualifications:

• Experience with software development and programming (e.g. Python, C++, or similar)
• Experience with analysis of Hi-C (or related) data
• Experience with the use of high-performance computing (HPC) systems 
• Proficiency in UNIX/Linux and Bash/Shell scripting
• Experience with machine learning and pattern recognition tool development

All candidates and projects will have to undergo a check versus national export, sanctions and security regulations. Candidates may be excluded based on these checks. Primary checkpoints are the Export Control regulation, the Sanctions regulation, and the national security regulation.

What are we looking for in you?

Personal skills:

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work precise in a structured manner and swiftly adapts to new tasks
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Positive attitude and the ability to handle hectic periods

Employment in the position is based on a comprehensive assessment of all qualification requirements applicable to the position, including personal skills.

We can offer you

• 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.
• Committed colleagues in a good working environment. 
• Good welfare schemes.
• Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours.  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 Researcher, position code 1109 in salary range NOK from 650 000 - to 750 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund. 

Inclusive work life and diversity at UiO

Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.

We hope that you will apply for the position.

More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here.  

How to apply

The application must include:

• Cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest)
• CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
• Copies of educational certificates, academic transcript of records
• Letters of recommendation
• A complete list of publications and up to 5 academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
• Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)

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.

Formal regulations

The best qualified candidates will be invited for interviews.

According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

Please see Rules for the use of research posts SKO 1108, 1109, 1110 and 1183 at UiO. 

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.