PhD Fellow in Functional Genomics: The University of Oslo is inviting applications for a PhD Research Fellow position in functional genomics at the Department of Biosciences. The successful candidate will conduct high-impact research on stress-induced genomic mutations, focusing on Arabidopsis thaliana.
Designation
PhD Research Fellow
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Functional Genomics |
| Location | Department of Biosciences, University of Oslo, Norway |
| Duration | 3 years (potential for a 4th year with 25% career-promoting work) |
| Salary | NOK 550,800 – 595,000, depending on competence and experience |
Eligibility/Qualification
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in biology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, ecology, evolution, or related fields.
- Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR).
- Basic knowledge of handling sequence data from RNA-seq or other NGS-based approaches.
- Experience with data analysis in Python/R.
- Experience with experimental work on plants or eukaryotic organisms.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with high-performance cluster environments.
- Organism-level experiments (e.g., common garden experiments).
- Interest in 3D-genomics.
Language Requirement: Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
Description
The PhD candidate will work on the “HotSpot: Stress-induced mutations in evolution” project, investigating how environmental stress biases the genomic mutation landscape and its implications for evolution. The candidate will generate omics (RNA-seq, PacBio CiFi) and phenotypic data, conducting integrative analyses to enhance understanding of plant responses to stress.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must submit the following:
- Cover letter (max 1 page) detailing motivation and relevant skills.
- CV summarizing education, positions, and academic work.
- Copies of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree diplomas and transcripts.
- Documentation of English proficiency if applicable.
- List of publications and academic work for consideration.
- Names and contact details of 2-3 references.
Applications must be submitted via the recruitment system at Jobbnorge.
Last Date to Apply
April 1, 2026
