Postdoctoral Fellow or PhD Fellow Position in Research on Endometriosis/Adenomyosis

Folkehelseinstituttet

  • Oslo
  • Midlertidlig
  • Fulltid
  • 3 dager siden
Responsibilities
  • Apply for admission to and complete the coursework component of the PhD program at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Oslo (for PhD fellows)
  • Write and publish scientific articles within the scope of the ENDOHEALTH project in peer-reviewed international scientific journals
  • Communicate research results to other researchers and clinicians at national and international scientific conferences
  • Contribute to professional development at the center and the institute in general (assist in other application processes, other publications, and research projects)
  • Collaborate with a large network of researchers
  • Disseminate research findings to the general public in a popular scientific manner
QualificationsQualifications for PhD fellowship candidates
  • Professional degree in medicine, or a master's degree in public health, epidemiology, biology, statistics, or other relevant fields
  • Satisfy admission requirements for the PhD program at the University of Oslo
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Experience with statistical software such as R, STATA, and/or SPSS is advantageous
  • Familiarity and experience with Norwegian health data (the Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Survey (MoBa), health registry data, and other registry sources) is a plus
  • Good English skills, both written and spoken
Qualifications for postdoctoral candidates:
  • PhD in medicine, epidemiology, biology, statistics, or other relevant fields
  • Publications in epidemiology, reproduction, and health
  • Experience with modern and advanced biostatistical methods and the use of statistical software such as R, STATA, and/or SPSS
  • Experience in organizing and analyzing large and complex datasets
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Familiarity and experience with Norwegian health data (the Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Survey (MoBa), health registry data, and other registry sources) is a plus
  • Previous research on endometriosis/adenomyosis is advantageous
  • Good English skills, both written and spoken
Personal qualities
  • Innovative, proactive, and results-oriented
  • Interest in topics relevant to the project and center (fertility, women's health, cardiovascular health, and genetics)
  • Personal suitability, good relational and collaboration skills will be emphasized
  • Must be flexible and able to work independently, efficiently, and purposefully, while contributing to an inclusive work environment
We offer
  • An interesting job with varied responsibilities in an active and pleasant research environment
  • Opportunity to work with world-class research data and researchers
  • Opportunity for professional development, including building your own research profile
  • A workplace with a significant societal responsibility and an important role in public health and well-being
  • A temporary 3-year position as a PhD fellow or postdoctoral fellow with salary according to agreement, within the government pay scale
  • Good pension schemes in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
  • Flexible working time arrangements and good welfare schemes, such as exercise during work hour
Address: Myrens verksted 2, 0473 OSLO, NorwayContactsMaria MagnusResearcher / Project leaderEmail: mariachristine.magnus@fhi.noSiri Eldevik HåbergCenter LeaderEmail: sirieldevik.haberg@fhi.noAbout the employerThe Norwegian Institute of Public Health's vision is better health for all. We produce, summarize and communicate knowledge for the public health sector and healthcare services. Our main activities are emergency preparedness, knowledge and infrastructure. Infrastructure comprises registries, health surveys, biobanks and laboratory services. The Institute is a government organization under the Ministry of Health. We have approximately 1300 employees located in Oslo and Bergen.The Institute is committed to diversity. We urge qualified candidates to apply for a job with us, regardless gender, age, disability, ethnic or national background, or if there are periods of absence from work.

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