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Postdoctoral Research Fellow

4 months ago


Bergen, Norway University of Bergen Full time
About the project/work tasks :

People of Norway is an unprecedented initiative combining large-scale genomic data with highly interdisciplinary analysis to reveal the fine-scale genetic and cultural history of the Norwegian population. Due to the influence of Norwegian migration throughout history, its findings will provide insights across both national and international scopes. The focus of the project are:

i) how current populations in Norway are shaped by past population structure and dynamics; ii) the relationship with geographically neighbouring populations; iii) coupling between genetic structure and prevalence of cultural and linguistic features in the population iv) the effect of demographic changes on genetic structuring v) improving accounting for genetic structure in medical association studies and precision medicine strategies.

The candidate will carry out genetic structure analysis on the Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Cohort Study, and relate the findings to comparable datasets from north-west Eurasia from present-day and historical populations. The candidate’s work will further focus on a selection of the above project goals.)

Qualifications and personal qualities:

The applicant must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent degree within statistical genetics, genomics, statistics, bioinformatics, or related discipline or have the doctoral thesis submitted prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded at the latest within 5 months after the closing date for applications. Experience with large scale genetic data sets and bioinformatics is essential Experience in genetic population structure analyses is an advantage Interest in several of the following fields is desirable: biomedical sciences, demography, archaeology, linguistics Proficiency in both written and oral English Knowledge of a Scandinavian language is an advantage Work independently and in a structured manner, and have the ability to cooperate with others

About the position of postdoctoral research fellow:

The position of postdoctoral research fellow is a fixed-term appointment with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. You cannot be employed as a postdoctoral fellow for more than one fixed term period at the same institution.

The employee may be assigned required duties in the form of teaching and similar work at the department

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We can offer:

Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment Salary NOK 624 500 (code 1352, pay grade 64) in the state salary scale. For applicants with a degree in Medicine or Dentistry, salary NOK 624 500 (code 1352, pay grade 64). For applicants with a medical specialization, salary NOK 646 000 (code 1352, pay grade 66) Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund Good welfare benefits

About The University of Bergen (UiB)

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad.

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