Utløpt

PhD candidate position in forensic genetics

Arbeidsgiver: Oslo universitetssykehus HF
Stillingstittel: PhD candidate
Frist: 07.06.2020
Ansettelsesform: Engasjement

A three-year full-time position as a Ph.D candidate is available at the Department of Forensic Sciences, Oslo University Hospital (OUS)

The position is available from autumn 2020 with a flexible start. The position will be located in the section of forensic biology (OUS, Rikshospitalet).
The Forensic Genetics Research Group focuses on forensic based DNA technology. Our primary aim is to develop methods and tools which provide valuable information in criminal cases and inferences of relationships. The group has developed state-of-the-art tools and methods for the interpretation of complex mixed DNA profiles. We also work to improve methods for the sampling of biological material, forensic DNA database searches and match reporting, develop new MPS panels for various purposes, improving and evaluating new methods for relationship inference, increasing the understanding of forensic DNA trace transfer and persistence and to improve cell type identification in forensic casework. The group is a member of Euroforgen-NoE. We are closely integrated with the Section of Forensic Biology at OUS, a casework laboratory with about 55 employees. The section performs analysis of biological traces in criminal cases on behalf of the police and judiciary.

Duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate will be working to develop tools that will aid interpretation and understanding of DNA traces at activity level in criminal cases and to deliver an unbiased framework for reliable statistical interpretation of opposing hypotheses put forward by the prosecution and defense lawyers.
The work will involve experiments to understand mechanisms of transfer and persistence of biological material based on type of body fluid, environmentand factors known to influence transfer and persistence.
Analysis will involve Massive parallel sequencing (MPS) and capillary electrophoresis analysis of RNA and DNA.
The successful candidate must, in collaboration with her/his supervisor, within 3 months after employment, have worked out a complete project description to be attached to the application for admission to the doctoral program.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in molecular biology or equivalent and must fulfil the requirements for a PhD position at the University of Oslo.
The candidate must be able to work as part of a team.
Have experience with forensic genetics and/or MPS.
Familiarity with statistical analysis, programming in R and Bayesian networks is favorable, but not a requirement.
Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
The Faculty of Medicine has a strategic ambition of being a leading research faculty. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

Personal qualities

Ability to work in a systematic and structured way
High motivation and enthusiasm for working with research projects

We can offer

A welcoming and professionally stimulating international research environment attached to a casework laboratory
Opportunities for national and international collaboration
Salary according to current agreements

Om arbeidsgiveren

Oslo universitetssykehus er Norges største helseforetak med over 22 000 ansatte. Vi har en rekke nasjonale funksjoner innen spesialisert medisin, og har landets mest avanserte traumemottak.

Vi har stor aktivitet innen forskning, utprøvende behandling, opplæring, utdanning og innovasjon hvor vi er med å utvikle morgendagens medisiner og behandlinger. Oslo universitetssykehus skal være en lærende og skapende organisasjon med et arbeidsmiljø preget av åpenhet og respekt.

Sektor: Offentlig
Sted: Sognsvannsveien 20, 0372 Oslo