Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Bioinformatics: The Immune Responses in Rheumatic Diseases research group at Lovisenberg Diaconal Hospital is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow for a three-year, full-time fellowship in bioinformatics and immunology. The position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research in the field of rheumatic diseases, particularly rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Bioinformatics and Immunology
Designation
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Research Area
Bioinformatics and Immunology
Location
Lovisenberg Diaconal Hospital, Oslo, Norway
Eligibility/Qualification
- Candidates must hold a PhD equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree within a relevant field by the start date.
- A background in bioinformatics or immunology is required.
- Preferably, experience with transcriptomics, genetics, or multi-omics data.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as R and/or Python.
- Experience in a Linux environment is advantageous.
- Excellent English written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrated strong motivation and exceptional problem-solving abilities.
- Effective interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Self-motivated, proactive, with good organizational skills and attention to detail.
Job Description
The postdoctoral fellow will primarily focus on:
- Analyzing single-cell sequencing and high-dimensional data from immune cells in RA patients.
- Identifying disease-specific T cells and studying T-cell receptor repertoires.
- Collaborating with international researchers to discover novel antigens relevant to RA.
- Engaging in additional projects related to high-dimensional single-cell sequencing and multi-omics data analysis.
- Contributing to the translational understanding of the pathogenesis of rheumatic diseases to improve diagnostics and therapeutic approaches.
The research group fosters a dynamic environment emphasizing creative freedom, encouraging postdocs to pursue innovative ideas and methods.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents through our electronic recruiting system:
- Application letter, including a motivation statement and research interests.
- CV summarizing education, positions held, academic work, and publications.
- Copies of educational certificates and transcripts of records.
- A list of publications and academic works.
- Contact details 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 Application
May 21, 2025
For additional queries, please contact Associate Professor Asbjørn Christophersen at asbjorc@medisin.uio.no or Head of Administration Haakon Berg Johnsen at haakonberg.johnsen@lds.no.
