Job description

Applicants are invited for a 3-year position as a postdoctoral fellow in epidemiology/biostatistics/medical statistics to be based at the K.
G.
Jebsen Centre for Cardiac Biomarkers.

The K.
G.
Jebsen Centre for Cardiac Biomarkers is an internationally recognized research group within cardiovascular biomarker research and cardio-oncology led by Professor Torbjørn Omland at Campus Akershus University Hospital (Campus Ahus), Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway.

You can find more information about the Centre here: (lenke kommer)

The successful candidate will be involved in cardiovascular/cardiometabolic disease research that may involve analysis and interpretation of clinical and population-based epidemiological studies

More about the position

The appointment is a fulltime position and is made for a period of up to three years. 

The main purpose of the fellowship is to qualify researchers for work in higher academic positions within their disciplines.

The candidate

We seek a highly motivated, result oriented and skilled person with strong commitment to clinical and/or epidemiological research.
In addition to skills in biostatistics at an advanced level, emphasis will be put on flexibility, interpersonal and collaborative skills, as well as the ability to work independently.
Previous biostatistics experience in cardiovascular or cardiometabolic biomarker research, cardiovascular imaging research, or clinical or genetic epidemiological research will be desirable.
The candidate will work in close collaboration with other researchers at the Centre.
We offer stimulating work conditions in an interdisciplinary, ambitious and internationally focused research environment

Qualification requirements

• Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in medicine, epidemiology or biostatistics.
  Doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date.
  Appointment is dependent on the public defence of the doctoral thesis being approved.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English and a Scandinavian language.

The following qualifications will count in the assessment of the applicants:

• Experience with clinical, genetic and/or population-based epidemiologic research
• Experience with SPSS, STATA or R Preferably methodological experience within one or more of the following
• Statistical biomarker analyses
• Prediction modeling
• Survival analyses (time-to-event modeling) Updated June 2016
• Health economic assessment

We offer

• Salary NOK 575 400 – 657 300 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow (position code 1352)
• A professionally stimulating working environment
• Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo’s family friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activitie

How to apply

The application must include

• Cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest)
• CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
• Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only)
• Complete list of publications
• Up to 5 numbers of academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered
• List of reference persons: 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system.
Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their university grading system.
Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the documented, academic qualifications, as well as the candidate’s motivation and personal suitability.

Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Oslo.

No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Fellow period at the University of Oslo.

According to the Norwegian Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

Inclusion and diversity are a strength.
The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition.
Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.

Contact information

For any informal enquiries regarding the position, please contact:

• Professor Torbjørn Omland +47 40107050 Associate
• Professor Magnus Nakrem Lyngbakken +47 93408837

For questions regarding the application process, please contact

• HR adviser Maren Retterstøl Olaisen: marenol@medisin.uio.no

More information can be found here: http://www.uio.no/english/for-employees/employment/