Computational biologist / Bioinformatiker

Job title:

Computational biologist / Bioinformatiker

Company

Vestre Viken

Job description

ArbeidsoppgaverResponsibilities and tasks

• Analysis of WGS and genotyping data, including pre-analytic data handling (alignment, variant calling etc. on the TSD server) and association testing including gwas, gene-based tests and more
• Analyses on the UK Biobank Research Analysis Platform
• In silico functional analyses (eQTL/expression data, prediction tools, databases on affected and healthy individuals etc.)
• Data handling for the GENAF Norway project, using the services for sensitive data (TSD) provided by the University of Oslo and the research portal provided by Helse Sør-Øst (HSØ)
• Interpretation of results and manuscript preparation
• Presentation of results at national and international conferences

KvalifikasjonerQualification requirements

• PhD in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell biology or related field, alternatively cand.med. Experienced MSc will be considered
• Experience with

• data handling and quality control of sequencing data
• basic programming and scripting in R/Python and Bash
• high-throughput sequencing data analysis
• statistical modeling of biological data
• Experience in project leadership, ability to interact and collaborate with researchers and laboratory technicians in a cross-disciplinary environment
• Proficiency in spoken and written Norwegian and/or English language
• Good presentation and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams

Personlige egenskaperPersonal qualities

• Problem-solving, flexibility and collaboration skills
• Ability to communicate science
• Ability to share knowledge and skills
• Stamina, enthusiasm and social skills
• Strong organizational skills

Vi tilbyrWe offer

• Good working conditions in a stimulating academic and clinical research environment.
• A creative and dynamic workspace with a high level of collaborative skills and a consistently high score on ratings of the work environment.
• Close collaboration with the most experienced AF researchers in Norway
• Possibility for an international research exchange period
• Participation at international courses or congresses
• Office space at the Department for Medical Research at Bærum sykehus.
• Employment in a large hospital trust that is committed to develop and offer health services in nerw and innovative ways
• A workplace characterized by trust, transparency and respect
• An innovative work environment with skilled and engaged colleagues
• Interesting and varied tasks, and opportunities for professional and personal development
• You will become a part of an important community mission.
• Membership in Vestre Viken wellfare association including discounts on activities, cultural arrangements and holiday housing rental in Norway and abroad
• Employment in a safe public organization with good pension schemes

Appointment terms
The period of employment is 1-2 years. The employment is expected to begin during September – November 2025.Further information can be obtained from
Dr. Ingrid E. Christophersen, phone: +47 473 62 534
Professor Arnljot Tveit, phone: +47 67 50 24 27Application
Please submit your online application no later than June 27, 2025.
You can find more information and apply electronically at Webcruiter (ref. 4973773223). Only electronic applications submitted through webcruiter will be evaluated. The application must include the following documents in Norwegian or English:

• Application letter incl. statement of research interest
• 2-3 references (incl. name and contact details)
• CV (incl. education, employment within and outside academia, research experience incl. mastered techniques, publications)
• Copy of educational certificates and grades

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to applyAdresse: Sogneprest Munthe Kaas vei 100, 1346 Gjettum, NorgeKontaktinformasjonArnljot TveitAvdelingssjefOm arbeidsgiverenVestre Viken helseforetak er et Norge i miniatyr. Vi leverer spesialisthelsetjenester til 500.000 mennesker i 22 kommuner. Vi dekker store byområder, men også steder der det er langt mellom postkassene. Dette utfordrer oss til å tenke helsetjenester på nye måter. Helsetilbudet skal være like godt uavhengig av hvor du bor.Vi har satt oss et mål om å bli skikkelig gode på brukerstyrt tjenesteutvikling. Det betyr at vi er opptatt av å ta innbyggere med i arbeidet for å utvikle vår felles helsetjeneste – fordi vi tror at gode løsninger starter med å forstå behovene. Kontinuerlig forbedring er en del av vår kultur, og vi tror på å knytte sammen fagfolk og kompetanse på tvers av sykehus for å skape utvikling. Vestre Viken er nysgjerrige på hvordan teknologi kan bidra til mer effektiv og trygg pasientbehandling. Derfor har vi opprettet et virtuelt sykehus, slik at pasienter kan få behandling der de er.I 2025 åpner vi det nye sykehuset i Drammen som blir ett av landets største og mest moderne. Vestre Viken skaper fremtidens helsetjeneste – hver dag.Velkommen som søker!

Expected salary

Location

Gjettum, Viken

Job date

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 02:48:21 GMT

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