Postdoctoral position in  bioinformatics

The Vilhelm Magnus Research Laboratory is subordinate to the neurosurgical departments at Oslo University Hospital and aims to develop new targeted treatment for brain tumors. We need to strengthen our expertise in advanced molecular analyses, and are therefore looking for a researcher with significant experience in whole genome sequencing and sequence analysis.

Oslo University Hospital is a workplace with great diversity. We believe this is crucial for solving the tasks that are required of us. We therefore want this diversity to be reflected among the applicants for our positions and encourage everyone to apply regardless of who you are and what background you have. 

Duties and responsibilitier

Develop and optimize bioinformatics analysis of sequencing data relevant to functional drug screen of patient derived cell cultures including single cell analysis.
Implement quality control measures and data preprocessing techniques to ensure the accuracy and reliability of analyses.
Collaborate with experimental biologists to integrate genomic data with other omics data types for comprehensive cancer characterization.
Stay abreast of the latest advancements in bioinformatics and genomics, incorporating innovative approaches into pipeline development.

Qualifications

PhD in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics, or a related field.
Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, R, or Perl.
Experience with bioinformatics tools and resources for analyzing genomic data, such as SAMtools, BWA, GATK, and variant calling algorithms

Experience with NGS single cell bioinformatic analysis

Proficiency in working with high-throughput sequencing data in combination with functional data is relevant.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Personal Qualifications

For us it is important that you:

• are skilled at working with people with different backgrounds and qualifications
• thrive working in a large and complex organization  
  

We can offer

• A working place where trust, openness and respect is important
• A safe place to work with strong collegial support
• As a newly employed you will take part in a startup-program
• Good opportunities for career and personal development
• You become part of a major endeavor to improve the overall society 

Kontaktinformasjon

Cecilie Jonsgar Sandberg, Enhetsleder, +4799024602
Einar Osland Vik-Mo, Seksjonsleder, +4793647946

Arbeidssted

Sognsvannsveien 20
0372 Oslo

Nøkkelinformasjon:

Arbeidsgiver: Oslo universitetssykehus HF

Referansenr.: 4846019388
Stillingsprosent: 100%
Regular
Startdato: 01.10.2024
Sluttdato: 30.09.2026
Søknadsfrist: 26.08.2024