Postdoctoral Fellow in Biostatistics and Epidemiology: The University of Oslo invites applications for a four-year postdoctoral fellow position at the Oslo Centre for Biostatistics and Epidemiology (OCBE). The candidate will engage in research focusing on causal inference with applications to longitudinal/time-to-event data derived from extensive population-wide registries.
Designation
Postdoctoral Fellow
Job Details
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Causal Inference and Survival Analysis |
| Location | Oslo, Norway |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Doctoral degree in biostatistics, statistics, data science, or equivalent; strong quantitative skills; experience in causal inference or survival analysis is preferred. |
| Last Date to Apply | 31st January 2025 |
Job Description
The successful candidate will work within a research group focused on causal inference and survival analysis, led by Professor Jon Michael Gran. Responsibilities will include:
- Conducting research on causal inference for treatment effect estimation in complex longitudinal and time-to-event settings.
- Studying topics such as multi-state modeling of event history data and machine learning methods for causal inference.
- Applying developed methods to subject matter research questions, particularly concerning interventions that facilitate inclusive working life and medical treatments for patients post-trauma.
- Handling large datasets collected from various population-wide registries, including study design, statistical method development and implementation, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and communicating research findings.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your application via the recruitment system Jobbnorge. The application should include:
- Application letter
- CV
- Complete list of publications
- Project description
- Transcripts and certificates
- Contact information for 3 references
- Documentation of statistical software and data analysis experience
- Description of relevant biostatistical or epidemiological experience
Note: All documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language. When applying, retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no or upload copies if unavailable.
Contact Information
For inquiries regarding the position, please contact:
Jon Michael Gran
Email: j.m.gran@medisin.uio.no
This postdoctoral position offers a stimulating research environment with significant opportunities for career development within a renowned institution focused on innovative research in biostatistics and epidemiology.
