4-Year PhD Position in Biostatistics: The University of Oslo invites applications for a 4-year PhD position in Biostatistics, focusing on causal inference for the effects of vaccines and pharmaceuticals. This opportunity is part of the Oslo Centre for Biostatistics and Epidemiology (OCBE) and aims to utilize Norwegian health data to produce real-world evidence on drug safety and effectiveness.
Designation
PhD Research Fellow
Research Area
- Biostatistics
- Causal Inference
- Epidemiology
- Machine Learning
- Health Data Analysis
Location
Oslo Centre for Biostatistics and Epidemiology (OCBE), University of Oslo, Norway
Eligibility/Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Degree | Master’s degree or equivalent in statistics, data science, or similar with documented statistics knowledge |
| Grade | Average grade of B or above |
| Skills | Strong interest in medical statistics, causal inference, survival analysis, programming (R, Python), working with large datasets |
| Language | Fluent in English (oral and written) |
Description
The PhD position involves conducting research on defining, identifying, and estimating causal effects of vaccines and pharmaceuticals from observational data. The successful candidate will focus on real-world studies leveraging Norwegian health registries, exploring complex event history data, competing risks, individual heterogeneity, and estimation using machine learning methods. The role includes 25% dedicated to career-related activities such as teaching and advising. The candidate will be enrolled in the Faculty of Medicine’s approved PhD program and is expected to publish scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit the following documents through the electronic recruiting system:
- Cover letter (including motivation and research interests)
- CV (detailed education and relevant experience)
- Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts)
- List of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, email, and phone number)
Foreign applicants should attach an explanation of their University’s grading system. All documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language.
Last Date for Apply
4th February 2026
For more information, please refer to the official job posting on the University of Oslo’s website or contact Professor Jon Michael Gran at j.m.gran@medisin.uio.no.
