Applications are currently being accepted for the University of Oslo (UiO) PhD Fellowship 2027 in Norway. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About UiO PhD Fellowship
UiO PhD Fellowship 2027 is a 100% 3-year PhD position in chromatin and computational biology at the University of Oslo focusing on spatial genome organization and gene regulation. The project investigates epigenomic mechanisms by which mutations in nuclear lamins cause lipodystrophies and associated metabolic diseases using wet-lab 3D genomics and computational analyses. The fellowship is hosted by the Division of Biochemistry, Department of Molecular Medicine, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo (Collas Lab). The University of Oslo is an open, internationally oriented comprehensive university with broad academic disciplines and recognised research communities, offering inclusion, development opportunities and membership in Statens Pensjonskasse.
Benefits of UiO PhD Fellowship
- Committed colleagues in an active, international and interdisciplinary research environment.
- Good welfare schemes.
- Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours.
- A workplace with good development and career opportunities.
- Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway’s best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes.
- Salary in position as Doctoral Research Fellow, position code 1017 in salary range NOK 550 800 – 595 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.
UiO PhD Fellowship Requirements
- Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in chromatin/genome biology, minimum grade B (ECTS grading scale) or equivalent.
- The Master’s degree must include a thesis of at least 30 ECTS.
- Programming skills in Python, R or equivalent scientific computing languages.
- Experience in bioinformatic analysis of genomic data.
- Excellent English written and oral communication skills.
- Experience with 3D chromatin conformation capture methods (practical and/or computational) is a plus.
- Experience with electronic laboratory notebook systems is a plus.
- A positive and systematic mindset.
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn new skills.
- Collaborative and enjoys working as part of a team.
- Good communication skills with molecular biology researchers, technicians, and bioinformaticians.
- Contributes to a collegial and inclusive working environment.
Application Date and Process
- A cover letter including a statement of motivation and interests for this PhD position.
- A CV summarizing education, positions and relevant work experience.
- Copies of educational certificates and transcript records. Foreign applicants must attach an explanation of the grading system in their university.
- A list of publications and academic works; do not include the publications or your dissertation.
- List of 3 reference persons: name, relation to you and contact information (e-mail and phone number).
- Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click “Apply for the position”.
- When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no, if educated in Norway. If not, you must upload copies of your University transcripts or grades.
- All documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language.
- Please note that we are unable to add documentation after the application deadline.
Application Deadline
16 October, 2026
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