Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Genomics (100 %) 3 years at the Department of Clinical Science

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Genomics (100 %)
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Genomics (100 %) 3 years at the Department of Clinical Science
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in Genomics

At the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Science, a full-time (100 %) position as postdoctoral research fellow is available for a period of three (3) years. The position is part of the project ”TRUST-AI4D:TRUSTworthy AI models to predict progression to complications in patients with Diabetes”, financed by Trond Mohn Research Foundation. The project is a collaboration with the department of mathematics and bioinformatics at UiB.

About the project/work tasks:

Diabetes is a lifelong incapacitating disease associated with progression to life-threatening complications of the heart, kidney, eye and nerves. Today’s glucose-lowering medications only delay but do not prevent development of these complications. However, progression to complications is not uniform among patients with diabetes.

Recent machine learning algorithms demonstrate that people with diabetes who have the greatest predicted glucose lowering benefit with certain drug modalities are usually not those who are preferentially recommended to receive them according to current treatment guidelines. This emphasises the needs to develop, optimise and test trustworthy algorithms that accurately predict differential treatment responses in different individuals and reduce risk of developing diabetic complications.

This interdisciplinary project will focus on development of the models using longitudinal data that will inform clinical decisions concerning which patients with diabetes are most likely to benefit from a particular treatment choice.

References example:

• doi.org/10.1056/NEJMoa0801869; (study cohort populations for longitudinal analyses)
• doi.org/10.1007/s00125-023-05964-x (insight into role of genetic factors and progression to diabetes complications)
• doi.org/10.1016/S2589-7500(22)00174-1(development of treatment decision algorithms)

Work tasks:

• Large-scale data analyses of patients’ electronic health records in the Norwegian Adult Diabetes Registry
• Modelling of genomic data to predict progression to complications and treatment response using standard regression approaches, and machine learning tools
• Actively participating in the international collaborations (Nordic and US) on artificial intelligence modelling in medicine and health
• Actively participating in bioinformatics networks in Nordic consortia and supervising biomedical master and PhD students

Qualifications and personal qualities:

The applicant must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent degree within (bio)statistics, bioinformatics, applied mathematics, computer science or a related quantitative discipline , or must have submitted his/her doctoral thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded

• Experience with statistical modelling, and with R is required
• Experience from genomics data analyses is required
• Experience in counseling, teaching, grant applications writing is an advantage
• Experience in diabetes research is an advantage
• Work independently and in a structured manner, and have the ability to cooperate with others
• Applicants must have excellent skills in both written and oral English 
• Personal and relationsal qualities will be emphasized. Research experience, ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates

We support team players to reach their best potential and give the opportunity to develop your professional skills in a diverse operative environment. As a part of collaboration with the department of mathematics, we strive to provide support in both clinical and bioinformatics science. Bergen is beautifully located on the coast with easy access to nature, including woods, fjords, and high mountains.

About the position of postdoctoral research fellow:

The position of postdoctoral research fellow is a fixed-term appointment with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. The fixed-term period for this position is three years. Individuals may not be hired for more than one fixed-term period as a postdoctoral research fellow at the same institution.

Upon appointment, applicants must submit a project proposal for the qualifying work including a work schedule. For postdoctoral research fellow positions associated with externally financed projects, the completion of the project proposal for the qualifying work will take place in consultation with the project/centre manager. It is a requirement that the project is completed in the course of the period of employment.

We can offer:

• Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment
• Salary NOK 615 700 (code 1352, pay grade 63) in the state salary scale. For applicants with a degree in Medicine or Dentistry, salary NOK 624 500 (code 1352, pay grade 64). For applicants with a medical specialization, salary NOK 646 000 (code 1352, pay grade 66)
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Good welfare benefits

Your application must include:

• A brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
• The names and contact information for two reference persons. One of these must be the the main advisor from the PhD programme.
• CV
• Transcripts and diplomas (applicants with education from other countries than Norway must enclose witnessed diplomas in both the original language and authorized translations) and official confirmation that the doctoral thesis has been submitted
• Relevant certificates/references
• List of any works of a scientific nature (publication list)
• Complete list of publications (as applicable)

• Publications (in PDF) it is important that each of the scholarly works on which the committee should place special emphasis, is attached in its entirety

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge

General information:

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting: Prof. Valeriya Lyssenko, email: [email protected] , phone (+47) 55 97 52 69.

UiB must follow Norway’s export control regulations when processing applications for this position.

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

Further information about our employment process can be found here .

About The University of Bergen (UiB) 

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad. 

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Deadline

14th April 2024

Employer

University of Bergen

Municipality

Bergen

Scope

Fulltime (1 positions)
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Duration

Fixed Term

Place of service

Jonas Lies vei 87, 5021 Bergen

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