Professor/associate professor II and senior researcher in machine learning for medical genetics

Universitetet i Oslo

  • Oslo
  • Midlertidlig
  • Deltid
  • 1 måned siden
Professor/associate professor II and senior researcher in machine learning for medical geneticsAbout the positionThere is a vacant position as professor II /associate professor II (20 % position) at Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, department for biostatistics. The position is combined with a full-time position as senior researcher at the department of Medical Genetics, Oslo University Hospital. For further Description of the position: . You need to apply both to both OUS and UIO's announcement.The position is funded for 5 years.Qualification requirementsFor Associate Professor:
  • Doctoral degree or equivalent qualifications within machine learning, or in data science.
  • Educational competence will count positively. Applicants who do not have documented basic university pedagogical competence must acquire this within two years from appointment.
  • Documentation of qualifications in dissemination, management and administration will count positively.
  • Good communication skills both written and oral in English and Norwegian (or another Scandinavian language) are a prerequisite for performing all the tasks associated with the position. Alternatively: Applicants who do not master a Scandinavian language at the time of appointment are given a deadline of two years to learn Norwegian.
For Professor:
  • Doctoral degree or equivalent qualifications within machine learning, or in data science.
  • Educational competence will count positively. Applicants who do not have documented basic university pedagogical competence must acquire this within two years from appointment.
  • Documentation of qualifications in dissemination, management and administration will count positively.
  • Good communication skills both written and oral in English and Norwegian (or another Scandinavian language) are a prerequisite for performing all the tasks associated with the position. Alternatively: Applicants who do not master a Scandinavian language at the time of appointment are given a deadline of two years to learn Norwegian.
How to applyThe application must include:
  • Cover letter and CV.
  • Complete list of publications.
  • Separate list of 10 most relevant publications to be evaluated specifically for the position, with internet links.
  • Overview of experience in supervising PhD candidates, including names of the candidates, period of supervision, information on institutions and dates for the presentation of the theses, as well as specific information regarding experience as main- or co-supervisor for each candidate, http://www.med.uio.no/om/jobb/veiledninger/form---phd-candidate-supervision.pdf
  • Description of qualifications regarding administration, leadership, teaching and foreign language skills.
  • Other relevant qualifications.
Please scan and send the documents as PDF-files (maximum 2 MB / file).See guidelines for designing the application, information for applicants, rules for appointments to Associate/Adjunct Professorships as well as rules concerning pedagogical skills: http://www.med.uio.no/om/jobb/veiledninger/index.htmlApplication with attachments must be submitted via our online recruitment system. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language.You need to apply both to both OUS and UIO's announcement.Interviews will form part of the appointment process. The entire breadth of qualifications will be assessed in ranking competent applicants.Formal regulationsPlease refer to the Rules for Appointments to Professorships and Associate Professorships at the University of Oslo, the Guide for Applicants and Members of the Assessment Committee and Rules for practicing the requirement for basic pedagogical competence at the University of Oslo.Pursuant to section 25(2) of the Freedom of Information Act, information concerning the applicant may be made public, even if the applicant has requested not to appear on the list of applicants.The University of Oslo has a transfer agreement with all employees that is intended to secure the rights to all research results etc.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.ContactinformationProfessor Arnoldo Frigessi. Email: arnoldo.frigessi@medisin.uio.noAbout the University of OsloThe University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest ranked educational and research institution, with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. With its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally recognised research communities, UiO is an important contributor to society.The Institute of Basic Medical Sciences overall objective is to promote basic medical knowledge in order to understand normal processes, provide insight into mechanisms that cause illness, and promote good health. The Institute is responsible for teaching in basic medical sciences for the programmes of professional study in medicine and the Master's programme in clinical nutrition. The Institute has more than 300 employees and is located in Domus Medica.

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