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PhD Position in Epigenetics and Obesity Research at the K.G. Jebsen Centre of Obesity Research (CORA) University of Oslo in Norway

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

3-year PhD position as a Doctoral Research Fellow. Salary in position code 1017 is NOK 550,800 to 600,000 depending on competence and experience; 2% statutory contribution is deducted. No tuition details stated.

Deadline

Oct 27, 2026

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Norway

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University of Oslo

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Keywords

Computer Science
Molecular Biology
Biology
Adipose Tissue Biology
Single-cell Analysis
Medical Science
Next-generation Sequencing
Omics
Epigenetic
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PhD position in epigenetics and obesity research at the newly established K.G. Jebsen Centre of Obesity Research (CORA), affiliated with the University of Oslo and the Department of Clinical Molecular Biology (EpiGen), Institute of Clinical Medicine. The work is physically located at Campus Ahus / Akershus University Hospital in Norway.

The project investigates molecular mechanisms behind weight regain, long-term weight loss maintenance, and the concept of epigenetic memory of obesity in humans. The successful candidate will work with human biomaterial, adipose tissue, cell culture models, single-cell and next-generation sequencing, and multi-omics approaches to identify epigenetic biomarkers and mechanisms involved in body weight regulation.

Required background includes an MSc in molecular biology, molecular medicine, genetics, biomedicine, or a related field with grade B or better, plus hands-on experience in molecular biology methods such as RNA/DNA isolation, RT-qPCR, genotyping, western blotting, immunoprecipitation, and adipocyte cell culture. Strong English communication skills and the ability to independently plan and execute experiments are essential.

Preferred experience includes obesity research, epigenetics methods (ChIP, Cut & Tag, bisulphite sequencing, ATAC-seq, RNA-seq), next-generation sequencing analysis, programming in R/Python/Unix, and statistics. The position is interdisciplinary and involves collaboration within CORA, clinical environments in Norway and abroad, and the K.G. Jebsen Academy for Young Scientists.

This is a 3-year PhD position with salary as a Doctoral Research Fellow (position code 1017), NOK 550,800–600,000 depending on competence and experience. Application deadline: 2026-10-27. Apply via Jobbnorge with an application letter, CV, publication list, transcripts/certificates, and 2–3 references.

Funding details

3-year PhD position as a Doctoral Research Fellow. Salary in position code 1017 is NOK 550,800 to 600,000 depending on competence and experience; 2% statutory contribution is deducted. No tuition details stated.

What's required

Master of Science in molecular biology, molecular medicine, genetics, biomedicine or a similar field with an average grade of B or better at the master level; a five-year master's degree or equivalent recognized for PhD admission at the University of Oslo; hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques such as RNA/DNA isolation, protein extraction, RT-qPCR, genotyping, western blotting, immunoprecipitation, and adipocyte cell culture; excellent written and oral English; ability to independently design, plan, and execute experiments. Advantageous: experience in obesity research and/or epigenetics, ChIP, Cut & Tag, bisulphite sequencing, ATAC-seq, RNA-seq, next-generation sequencing data analysis, sensitive data work, basic programming in R/Python/Unix, and statistics (R/SPSS/Stata).

How to apply

Apply through Jobbnorge’s recruitment system using the 'Apply for this job' button. Include an application letter, CV entered in Jobbnorge’s CV form, a complete publication list, transcripts and certificates, and contact information for 2–3 references. Retrieve education results from Vitnemålsportalen if available, otherwise upload transcripts/grades in English or a Scandinavian language.

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