Postdoctoral position in biostatistics at the BioMedical Center

University of Iceland, Iceland

Updated: about 2 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 05 Apr 2024

29 Feb 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of Iceland
Department

School of Health Sciences
Research Field

Engineering » Biomedical engineering
Biological sciences » Biological engineering
Mathematics » Statistics
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country

Iceland
Application Deadline

5 Apr 2024 - 23:30 (Atlantic/Reykjavik)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

We are looking for a postdoc for a fully funded research project for three years at the BioMedical Center, University of Iceland. The postdoc will work in the laboratory of Dr. Eiríkur Steingrímsson. The postdoc will belong to the Graduate Program in Molecular Life Sciences, a joint program between research groups at the University of Iceland and research organizations associated with the University and will therefore belong to a stimulating interdisciplinary educational program in the field of molecular life sciences. 

Main tasks

The project involves the analysis of large datasets with the aim to improve our understanding of human biology and disease. The data involve available genomic and phenotypic data.


Requirements
Research Field
Engineering » Biomedical engineering
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications
  • PhD in biostatistics or related fields (data science, engineering, mathematics, bioinformatics, genetics or related fields) with emphasis on human data
  • Experience in the abovementioned fields
  • Good computer and data analysis skills, R and Python
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English
  • Independence, good communication skills and ability to work in a team

Specific Requirements
More information

Wages according to the current collective agreement by the Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs and Félag háskólakennara.

The projects will take place within a vibrant scientific environment within the Biomedical Center at the University of Iceland (http://lifvisindi.hi.is ). The BMC is an official collaboration between research groups working in biomedical molecular life sciences within the University, the University Hospital, Reykjavik University and other research institutions in Iceland. It includes over 70 Principal Investigators and over hundred graduate students and postdocs. The postdoc will be located in Reykjavík, Iceland, a safe, beautiful and a fun place to live and work.

Please include the following with the application:

  • Description of how the applicant meets the requirements, interest in the project and how they can contribute to the project (max 2 pages).
  • CV.
  • Certificates of education (PhD degrees).
  • Reference letter from at least two previous supervisors/teachers (including information on their relationship to the applicant).
  • Overview of publications, if applicable
  • Applicants are also invited to send PDF of PhD or MS thesis (in any language) and any other relevant publications if available (max 5 documents).

The applicants are expected to start between June and September 2024.

Appointments to positions at the University of Iceland are made in consideration of the Equal Rights Policy  of the University of Iceland.

The University of Iceland has a special Language Policy.  https://www.hi.is/haskolinn/malstefna_haskola_islands

The University of Iceland's School of Health Sciences is at the forefront of health issues in Iceland and plays a key role in the development of the Icelandic health system through the education of health workers. The nation's leading experts in health sciences are involved in the teaching and research in the field. 

 

Job percentage: 100%

Application deadline until end of: 05.04.2024


More info provided by

Eiríkur Steingrímsson - [email protected]  -


Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
BioMedical Center, University of Iceland
Country
Iceland
Geofield


Where to apply
Website

https://radningarkerfi.orri.is/?s=37006&oj_Router=1N4IgTg9hAuIFwgPwGcC8BmA7ABmw…

Contact
City

Reykjavík
Website

http://www.hi.is
Street

Sæmundargata 6
Postal Code

101
E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED

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