Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Biology: The Centre for Molecular Medicine Norway (NCMM), part of the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine, is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join the Computational Biology & Gene Regulation group led by Anthony Mathelier and the Genomic Regulation for Precision Cancer Medicine Lab led by Alfonso Urbanucci. The position is for a two-year duration, starting as soon as possible in 2024.
Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Biology & Gene Regulation
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Computational biology, gene regulation, precision cancer medicine
Location: Oslo Science Park, Oslo, Norway
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or a related field obtained in the last 5 years or soon to be obtained.
- Strong programming skills and experience in machine learning.
- Proficiency in computational genomics data analysis.
- At least one first-author manuscript published or accepted in an international peer-reviewed journal.
- Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to collaborate with researchers from diverse backgrounds.
Job Description: The selected candidate will contribute to two projects focusing on prostate cancer research funded by the Norwegian Cancer Society and the NCMM joint postdoctoral scheme. Responsibilities include conducting large-scale CRISPRi screening, analyzing clinical gene expression patterns, and co-supervising by Drs. Alfonso Urbanucci, Anthony Mathelier, and Roza Berhanu Lemma.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter outlining motivations, career goals, relevant experience, and research interests, along with a CV with a list of publications and contact information for two-three referees. All documents should be uploaded as a single PDF document in the electronic recruiting system.
Last Date for Apply: 5th April 2024
For inquiries about the position, contact Anthony Mathelier at ninam@ncmm.uio.no.
About the University of Oslo: The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest-ranked educational and research institution, contributing significantly to society through its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognized research communities. NCMM, established in 2008, is the Norwegian node in the Nordic EMBL Partnership for Molecular Medicine, conducting cutting-edge research in molecular medicine and biotechnology.
