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PhD Position in Childhood Obesity Genetics and Early-Life Growth at the University of Bergen University of Bergen in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full-time PhD position for three years. Salary starts at NOK 600,000 in the state salary scale; NOK 615,000 for applicants with at least one year of GP or dentist employment, and NOK 635,000 for medical specialists. Includes good welfare benefits and enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. Funded by the University of Bergen.
Deadline
Sep 7, 2026
Country
Norway
University
University of Bergen
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PhD position in childhood obesity genetics, early-life growth, genetic epidemiology, statistical genetics, and bioinformatics at the University of Bergen (Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Science / Mohn Research Center for Diabetes Precision Medicine, PRECISE-DIA), Norway.
The project focuses on uncovering the genetic architecture of weight gain, appetite, satiety regulation, and metabolic health from infancy through adolescence. The successful candidate will work with data from the Norwegian Mother, Father and Child Cohort Study (MoBa), combining genomics, phenotypic, and questionnaire data with international collaborations to study common and rare genetic variants, parent-of-origin effects, and early-life trajectories linked to obesity and diabetes.
This is a full-time PhD position for three years. The post is embedded in a cross-disciplinary team spanning medicine, genetics, statistics, epidemiology, cell biology, and informatics, with opportunities for formal co-supervision and research exchange abroad. Funding is provided by the University of Bergen. Salary starts at NOK 600,000, with higher scales for eligible medical/GP/dentist/specialist applicants.
Eligibility highlights: a Master’s degree or equivalent in molecular genetics, medicine, genetic epidemiology, statistical genetics, medical data science, or bioinformatics; strong motivation and interest in large-scale data analysis; ability to work independently and collaboratively; fluency in English. Applicants with non-Norwegian qualifications may need certified translations and HK-dir recognition.
Application deadline: 7 September 2026. Apply via Jobbnorge and include a motivation statement, diplomas/transcripts, language documentation, publication list, publications in your name, and two references.
Funding details
Full-time PhD position for three years. Salary starts at NOK 600,000 in the state salary scale; NOK 615,000 for applicants with at least one year of GP or dentist employment, and NOK 635,000 for medical specialists. Includes good welfare benefits and enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. Funded by the University of Bergen.
What's required
Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in molecular genetics, medicine, genetic epidemiology, statistical genetics, medical data science, or bioinformatics. They must provide a motivation/research-interest statement, demonstrate strong interest in analyzing large datasets, strong motivation, ability to work independently and in a structured manner, collaboration skills, and the ability and motivation to undertake a PhD project. Fluency in oral and written English is required. Relevant research experience, experience with large omics data, informatics skills, and international collaboration are considered positive. Non-Norwegian qualifications require certified translations and HK-dir recognition unless exempt.
How to apply
Apply through the Jobbnorge application portal and include a motivation/research-interest statement, diplomas and transcripts, certified translations if needed, HK-dir recognition documentation if applicable, proof of English language skills, publication list, any publications in your name, and two references. Review the language and admission requirements before submitting.
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