Post-doctoral research fellowship in statistical data modelling, Oslo, Norway

NORMENT, Oslo University Hospital HF, Division of Mental Health and Addiction, Psychosis Research Unit/TOP is looking for a Post-doctoral research fellowship in statistical data modelling.

Job description

The post-doctoral fellow will work in a multidisciplinary team. The research will involve molecular genetics and biostatistical approaches, including data modeling via bioinformatics and/or biostatistical methods. The goal is to quantitatively characterize the genotype-phenotype mapping, using datasets from whole genome studies. The work will involve multivariate models to identify and quantify the genetic contribution to development of human disorders, focusing on psychiatric disorders. The research will be carried out as an integrated part of both the Precision Psychiatry and Molecular Genetics as well as Multimodal Imaging and Biological Psychiatry groups, and the candidate is expected to collaborate closely with an extended inter-disciplinary team of researchers and clinicians at the Centre.

The main purpose of post-doctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in top academic positions within their disciplines.

Skills requirements

Applicants should have doctoral degree (PhD) in molecular genetics, medicine, statistics, bioinformatics, or equivalent. It is acceptable if the degree will be formally obtained within 3 months from the deadline of the present call. The ideal candidate is familiar with methodological expertise and applied experience with parametric or nonparametric multivariate modeling, machine learning methods or generalization

performance, classification prediction, and a genuine interest in applying and developing analytical methodology for this project. Background in population genetics, DNA/RNA sequencing and data analysis and bioinformatics, microarrays and genetic engineering among others, can also be useful. Clinical background will be an advantage. How personally suitable the candidate is will also play a role.

The fellow will be key scientific personnel in the project. The post-doctoral fellow will work at the CoE NORMENT. The project is based on collaboration with University of California, San Diego (UCSD), and deCODE Genetics, Iceland. The position may involve a period working abroad.

The ideal candidate

• Is ambitious and highly motivated for pursuing a career in science
• Has a strong background in modeling, computation, and large scale data-analysis, and interested in application of the methods
• Goal oriented and enjoys working within a cross-disciplinary team
• A strong command of English is required

Type of work contract

Fixed term position for 3 years.

Guidelines for appointments to post-doctoral research fellowships at the University of Oslo may be obtained at:

http://www.uio.no/english/about/regulations/personnel/academic/regulations-employment-conditions-postdoc.html

Starting date

Upon agreement, position is available from Januar 1st, 2020

Working hours

37,5 hours per week, fulltime position

Place of work

Oslo, Norway

Salary

NOK 523 200 - 594 400 per annum depending on qualifications

More information

• Professor Ole Andreassen, phone + 47 9903 8893, [email protected]
• Professor Srdjan Djurovic [email protected]

How to apply?

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system "Jobbnorge":

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/176666/post-doctoral-research-fellowship-position-in-statistical-data-modeling

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).

Latest application date is 12.11.2019.

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The CoE NORMENT runs a multicenter study involving all psychiatric hospital departments in Oslo and several research groups at the University of Oslo (UiO). The purpose is to study how biological/genetic, psychological and environmental factors contribute to severe mental disorders. The CoE NORMENT has used their infrastructure for clinical evaluations, neuropsychological testing, MRI brain imaging and biobanking to collect a large database. Specifically, we have collected a large number of genetic and brain imaging data on patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. In addition, we are actively collaborating with large international consortia, particularly Psychiatric Genomics Consortium (PGC) and the ENIGMA collaboration, and the current project is focused on multivariate analysis of these and other large datasets, based on novel statistical tools designed for analyses of polygenic architecture of mental illness.

For more information https://www.med.uio.no/norment/english/

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