PhD Fellow: Multi-Omics & MRI for Alzheimer's Risk

Thoril Kristiansen; Oslo fylke; On-site; NOK 580,000 - 630,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welfare schemes

Pension scheme

Job summary

The University of Oslo invites applications for a doctoral research fellow (SKO 1017) affiliated with the Centre for Precision Psychiatry and the Department of Medical Genetics at Oslo University Hospital. The position is a 3-year engagement starting January 2027.

The project aims to identify early biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease by integrating metabolomics, proteomics, genetics, and brain imaging, using large Norwegian and Nordic cohorts.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., molecular biology, genetics, biostatistics, medicine, psychology) is required.
• Strong English writing skills are required.
• Familiarity with programming/scripting languages (R, Python, Matlab) and big data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a structured manner, with good collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a research plan within the scope of this project for a PhD program.
• Participate in literature searching, data analysis and interpretation.
• Write research articles for peer-reviewed journals.

Skills

Strong English writing

Programming: R/Python/Matlab

Big data analysis

Independent work & collaboration

Education

Master's degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

The University of Oslo invites applications for a doctoral research fellow (SKO 1017) affiliated with the Centre for Precision Psychiatry and the Department of Medical Genetics at Oslo University Hospital. The position is a 3-year engagement starting January 2027.

The project aims to identify early biomarkers for Alzheimer's disease by integrating metabolomics, proteomics, genetics, and brain imaging, using large Norwegian and Nordic cohorts.