ResearcherResearcher without a doctorate in Breast Cancer Risk and Genetic Interactions
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About the position
We are seeking an ambitious researcherto join the Cancer Genome Variation group at the Oslo University Hospital. The position will be associated with the research group Cancer Genome Variation and will be working on the pink ribbon funded research project Towards Precision Approaches in Breast Cancer: Decoding Germline and Somatic position is for 3 years from 1st of August 2026. Start date is negotiable.
The Department of Medical Genetics at Oslo University Hospital is Norways largest medical genetics department with over 200 employees. The department is responsible for diagnostics of rare and inherited diseases and runs a national research infrastructure for high-throughput DNA sequencing at the Norwegian Consortium for Sequencing and Personalized Medicine ( ). The research section in the department has 7 research groups ( working in various fields of medical genetics including breast cancer the genetics of autoimmune neurological cardiovascular and psychiatric disorders epigenetics causes of disease as well as groups focusing on bioinformatics.
Oslo University Hospital is a workplace with great diversity. We believe this is crucial for solving our tasks in the best possible way. We want this diversity to be reflected among the applicants for our positions and we encourage all qualified candidates regardless of background to apply!
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Work tasks
We are looking for a highly motivated well organized and dynamic applicant with a high level of independence and creative thinking. The current position aims to increase our understanding of breast cancer genomic susceptibility to facilitate better prevention. The successful candidate will play a key role in a high-impact research project dedicated to advancing precision medicine in breast cancer.
This position focuses on bridging the gap between inherited genetic predisposition and the later acquisition of somatic mutations to better understand how breast cancer develops across the lifespan. By leveraging large-scale genomic and omic datasets you will work to identify and characterize the biological mechanisms that drive disease risk including the functional impact of genetic variants.
Work location will be at the Department of Medical Genetics Section for Research and early 2027 our department will move to the newLife Science building providing the applicant the exciting opportunity to work in Norways largest and most modern research building.
Qualifications
Requiredqualifications:
- A PhD in medical genetics cancer biology bioinformatics or a related field is preferred. Highly motivated and skilled candidates without a PhD will also be considered.
- Documented experience in quantitative research and the analysis of large-scale complex datasets.
- Strong statistical proficiency and hands-on experience with statistical programming languages preferably R or Python.
- Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
- Previous experience with or a solid theoretical understanding of the construction and validation of Polygenic Risk Scores and risk stratification models.
Experience in the following topics will be considered an advantage:
- Familiarity with or interest in machine learning or deep-learning frameworks applied to biological sequence data and/or regulatory genomics.
- Experience with transcriptomics proteomics (Olink/mass spectrometry) copy number variation and epigenomics will be considered an advantage.
Personal skills
The right candidate:
- Highly motivated and dynamic person.
- Well organized with creative thinking.
- High intrinsic motivation and scientific curiosity.
- Has the ability to present and execute novel ideas.
- Is a team player who can work independently in a multidisciplinary and international team.
We offer
- A full-time contract. A 6-month trial period will be applied.
- Salary in agreement with the current collective agreement and qualifications/experience.
- Favourable pension arrangements.
- Possibility for extending the contract if funds are available.
- A stimulating (international multidisciplinary) research environment where quality professionalism and team spirit are encouraged.
- The possibility of working on scientifically exceptional and high impact state-of-the-art projects.
- A productive and motivating research environment.
- Attractive welfare arrangements.
How to apply
- Applications only through Webcruiter are accepted.
- In the application letter please include a summary of scientific work and interest.
- CV and copies of educational certificates with grades.
- Names email and telephone number of 3 referees (describe relation to applicant).
- A complete list of publications highlighting the candidates role in main publications relevant to the position.
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Cancer genome variation: Science building: KirkeveienOslo Norway
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Oslo University Hospital is a highly specialized hospital in charge of extensive regional and local hospital assignments. As Scandinavia’s largest hospital, we carry out more than 1.2 million patient treatments each year. The hospital has a nationwide responsibility for a number of na ... View more
