PhD Research Fellow in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology (ref 309328)

University of Oslo; Norway; On-site; NOK 450,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Oslo, Department of Clinical Molecular Biology (EpiGen) at Ahus Campus, Lørenskog, invites applications for a PhD Research Fellow in bioinformatics and computational biology. The position is hosted by EpiGen and supported by UiO and Ahus, with funding from the Research Council of Norway.

The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree in bioinformatics or computational biology and demonstrate a strong background in molecular biology, human genetics/genomics, data mining,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in bioinformatics or computational biology is required.
• Strong background in molecular biology and human genetics/genomics.
• Experience with data mining, machine learning, and programming is desired.

Responsibilities

• Conduct PhD research as part of EpiGen at UiO/Ahus Campus.
• Work on bioinformatics and computational biology projects.
• Collaborate with the Department of Clinical Molecular Biology and publish results.

Skills

Molecular biology

Human genetics/genomics

Data mining

Machine learning

Computational programming

Education

Master's degree in bioinformatics or computational biology

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Oslo Research Field Medical sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 21 Oct 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Oslo) Country Norway Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We invite applications for a position as PhD Research Fellow in bioinformatics and computational biology available at the Department of Clinical Molecular Biology (EpiGen), Campus Ahus, University of Oslo.

The position is based at the Department of Clinical Molecular Biology (EpiGen; https://epigenahuscom.wordpress.com/ ) at the University of Oslo, Ahus Campus, Lørenskog. EpiGen is a joint research unit established by the University of Oslo (UiO) and Akershus University Hospital (Ahus). It is actively involved in several major national research initiatives and provides an outstanding research environment with state-of-the-art laboratories and dedicated research facilities. The position is funded by the Research Council of Norway.

We seek a highly motivated candidate with a strong background in molecular biology, human genetics/genomics, data mining, machine learning, and computational programming. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in bioinformatics or computational biology. Applicants with an MSc in physics, computer science, applied mathematics, or statistics are also encouraged to apply, provided they can demonstrate a strong interest and aptitude for learning molecular biology and human genetics.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institute of Clinical Medicine (Klinmed) Country Norway Geofield