Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Arbeidsgiver: Oslo universitetssykehus HF
Stillingstittel: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Frist: 20.05.2024
Ansettelsesform: Engasjement

We are announcing a 3-year postdoctoral position at the research group for anabolic androgenic steroid research, section for clinical addiction research, Oslo University Hospital. The position is linked to the project “Anabolic steroids and brain health; the fountain of youth that accelerates aging (ASAGE)?”, owned by the Norwegian Brain Council and funded through Stiftelsen Dam.
The research project will contribute with critical knowledge of the impact of long-term AAS use on measures of biological aging such as telomere length and brain aging, and how hormonal fluctuations and imbalances affect cognitive functions and mental health.
The position will be integrated with Section for Clinical Addiction Research (RusForsk) group, which includes researchers at all levels. The project is highly interdisciplinary in nature, involving various hospital, university and international expertise. The research fellow will work with already existing data and will also be responsible for collecting new data. The research fellow will examine associations with abnormal aging and mental health.

Oslo University Hospital is a workplace with great diversity. We believe this is essential to perform the tasks required of us. Therefore, we pursue diversity among our job applicants and encourage everyone to apply regardless of who you are and what background you have.

Duties and responsibilities

The key tasks include to recruit participants for an additional examination involving blood sampling, prepare and run analyses of mental health, genetic and neuroimaging data, and interpret and prepare the results for publication and other forms of dissemination. The position is an excellent opportunity for candidates who wish to pursue a strong research career at one of Europe’s leading institutes.
This is an excellent opportunity for candidates who are strong in analytical work and statistics, and who find it exciting to work on a clinically relevant topic that touches many disciplines. The project is led by Astrid Bjørnebekk. For more information about the project and publications https://www.ous-research.no/anabolic-steroids/

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a doctoral (ph.d. or equivalent) degree in psychology, medicine, cognitive neuroscience or similar. Candidates who will complete and defend their degree within the starting date will be considered.
Excellent communication and collaborative skills (team player) is required
Excellent English scientific writing skills is required
Documented interest in and experience with research within either mental health, substance use disorders, cognitive neuroscience and/or research dealing with the use of anabolic steroids in humans is required
Previous experience with interdisciplinary research projects is an advantage
Excellent skills with statistical analysis using relevant software (e.g. R, SPSS) is required
Interest and competence in biomarkers of biological and mental health aging, hormones is an advantage
Previous experience with analysis of hormone or brain MRI data is an advantage
Documented experience with Open science practices is an advantage
Can speak Norwegian or another Scandinavian language fluently

Personal qualities

Ability to work independently, targeted and structured
Good collaboration skills and commitment
Accurate and responsible
Self-driven and enterprising
Personal suitability and motivation for the position

We can offer

Dedicated supervision on a clinically relevant interdisciplinary research project
Access to unique data
A friendly, innovative, professional and stimulating working environment
Salary in accordance with the current agreement for a position as Postdoctoral Research fellow at the Oslo University Hospital
Attractivewelfare benefitsand pension agreement

Om arbeidsgiveren

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Sektor: Offentlig
Sted: 0450 Oslo
Bransje: Helse og omsorg
Stillingsfunksjon: Forskning/Stipendiat/Postdoktor
Arbeidsspråk: Engelsk