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A three year postdoctoral research fellowship (SKO 1352) is available at the Hybrid Technology Hub – Centre for Organ-on-a-Chip Technology (HTH). The purpose of the position is to apply and develop bioinformatics tools for analyzing organoid/gastruloid development.
About the project:
The position is part of the UiO: Life Science funded convergence environment “Integrated technologies for tracking organoid morphogenesis” (ITOM). Embryonic stem cell (ESC) technology has allowed the development of organoids/gastruloids that show features of the native structures, but lack maturation and suffer from significant variations. The field therefore calls for high-content tracking tools and algorithms to guide organoid/gastruloid development. The project unites three different Centres of Excellence in the Oslo area: HTH-CoE, Njord-CoE and RITMO-CoE. As such, the candidate will be part of a large and closely interacting interdisciplinary team of basic scientists, developmental biologists, chemists, physicists and computational scientists.
About the Hybrid Technology Hub – CoE:
The Hybrid Technology Hub is a Centre of Excellence funded by the Research Council of Norway and is located at the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, at the University of Oslo. The overall objective of the Hybrid Technology Hub is to develop “organ-on-a-chip” and organoid technology.
More about the position
The recruited postdoctoral fellow will apply bioinformatics to correlate sequencing data, advanced imaging technologies such as Raman confocal spectroscopy and DESI-MS produced by the interdisciplinary team, as well as design and apply bioinformatics tools to analyse and guide organoid/gastruloid development. The postdoctoral fellow is expected to write progress reports and high quality manuscripts for publication.
The candidate will be supervised by HTH Centre director Prof. Stefan Krauss. We expect that the candidate work closely with three other early career researchers recruited to the ITOM project, other researchers at HTH and take part in the collaboration with RITMO and NJORD Centre.
Qualification requirements
- Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in bioinformatics, computer science or another relevant field. The applicant is required to document that the degree corresponds to the profile for the post
- Strong programming skills (Python, R and/or Matlab – a background in additional languages is positive)
- Expertise in correlative imaging techniques and analytical algorithms will be an advantage
- Documented track record of research excellence, evidenced by successful publishing in scientific journals
- Excellent written, oral and presentation skills in English
We offer
- An international, interdisciplinary ambitious and supportive work environment with strong project and career mentoring
- Salary NOK 534 400 – 615 800 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow (position code 1352)
- Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its rich in opportunities for culture and outdoor activities
How to apply
The application must include
- Cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest)
- CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work)
- Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only)
- A complete list of publications and academic works
- List of reference persons: 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)
- Letters of recommendation (optional)
The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system , please follow the link “apply for this job”. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University’s grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).
When evaluating the application, emphasis will be given to the applicant’s academic and personal prerequisites to carry out the project. Relevant and qualified applicants will be called in for an interview.
Formal regulations
Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Oslo.
No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Fellow period at the University of Oslo.
No one can be appointet for more than one Postdoctoral Fellow period with funding from the Norwegian Research Council (NFR).
According to the Norwegian Freedom of 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.
The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.
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.
Contact information
Centre director professor: Stefan Krauss, phone number: +47 97610063, e-mail: S.j.k.krauss@medisin.uio.no
Administrative coordinator: Haakon Berg Johnsen, phone number: +47 99625717, e-mail: h.b.johnsen@medisin.uio.no
About the University of Oslo
The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.
The Institute of Basic Medical Sciences overall objective is to promote basic medical knowledge in order to understand normal processes, provide insight into mechanisms that cause illness, and promote good health. The Institute is responsible for teaching in basic medical sciences for the programmes of professional study in medicine and the Master’s programme in clinical nutrition. The Institute has more than 300 employees and is located in Domus Medica.
