We currently have a vacancy at the K. G. Jebsen Center for Genetic Epidemiology for a PhD Fellowship. This is a 3-year temporary position within the field of genetic epidemiology and statistical genetics. We seek a talented and enthusiastic person with experience in genetic epidemiology, statistical genetics, statistics, medicine, epidemiology or biostatistics. 

Our research is using information from large population-based cohorts available to the center. This includes genotype data on more than 88,000 individuals from the HUNT Study linked with comprehensive health information from both local and national registries such as medical records at hospitals and primary care, the birth registry, the cause of death registry and the prescription registry.

The topic of the PhD project will involve studying how genetic variation at the population level influences risk of disease, in order to better understand reasons for illness and health. The specific aims for the project will be developed in collaboration with the candidate. The work will involve application and development of robust and reproducible methods for analyses of large-scale genomic data such as genome-wide analyses, polygenetic risk scores, Mendelian randomization, functional bioinformatical follow up and network analysis.

For more in formation or to apply for the position, visit NTNU´s vacancy page. 

Application deadline: March 2022