PhD Fellow in Epigenetics & Obesity Research

For further information, please contact Yvonne Böttcher; Oslo; On-site; NOK 550,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oslo (UiO) invites applications for a 3-year PhD position in epigenetics and obesity research affiliated with the CORA center. The PhD fellow will work in Yvonne Böttcher’s group at the Department of Clinical Molecular Biology (EpiGen) and be physically located at Campus Ahus.

The project focuses on molecular mechanisms of weight regain and long-term weight loss maintenance. The candidate will collaborate with excellent clinical environments in Norway and abroad, using single-cell,

Qualifications

• Master of Science in molecular biology, molecular medicine, genetics, biomedicine or similar with an average grade of B or better at the Master level.
• Hands-on experience in general molecular biology laboratory techniques, such as: RNA/DNA isolation, protein extraction methods, RT-qPCR, genotyping, western blotting, Immunoprecipitation, adipocyte cell culture
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• To be admitted to the PhD programmes at the University of Oslo, a five year master's degree or equivalent studies that have been recognised by the faculty as forming a sufficient basis for admission.
• To be employed as a PhD Research Fellow, admission to a doctoral program is required, or there must be a binding agreement for admission.

Responsibilities

• Work on scientific projects related epigenetic mechanísms and weight regulation
• Closely collaborate within the research group, the center and clinical environments important for the center
• Contribute to th reserarch environments of the research group and the whole center
• Contribute to and exchange knowledge in the K. G. Jebsen Academy for Young Scientists
• Be updated on the latest literature in the field
• Contribute actively to seminars, discussion, presentations, conferences etc.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Master of Science in molecular biology or related field

Tools

RNA/DNA isolation

RT-qPCR

genotyping

western blotting

adipocyte cell culture

Job description

University of Oslo (UiO) invites applications for a 3-year PhD position in epigenetics and obesity research affiliated with the CORA center. The PhD fellow will work in Yvonne Böttcher’s group at the Department of Clinical Molecular Biology (EpiGen) and be physically located at Campus Ahus.

The project focuses on molecular mechanisms of weight regain and long-term weight loss maintenance. The candidate will collaborate with excellent clinical environments in Norway and abroad, using single-cell,