项目介绍

2025年1月16日

At the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, Section for epidemiology and medical statistics (EPISTAT), two full-time PhD-positions are available for a period of three (3) years. The positions are part of the project “The role of pregnancy and perinatal factors in maternal and offspring cancer risk: The impact of women’s complete reproductive histories (CORECA)” at Centre for Translational Research in Epidemiology (TRACE), and are funded by Trond Mohn Research Foundation and the University of Bergen.

About the project/work tasks:

• The reproductive history of a woman, e.g., number and timing of pregnancies, intervals between births, and pregnancy complications, has a long-lasting impact on her future cancer risk. In utero exposures as well as own reproductive history may also have an impact on later cancer risk in the offspring. 
• In this comprehensive translational project, we will explore the impact of women’s total reproductive history on future maternal and offspring cancer risk and mortality. We will use data from nationwide population-based registries and databases such as the Medical Birth Registry of Norway and the Cancer Registry of Norway and apply machine learning methods and causal inference methodology (e.g., sibling designs and instrumental variable analyses) to identify patterns and risk factors for maternal and offspring cancer in relation to the women’s full reproductive history. Similar Danish registry data will be used to validate our findings. 
• The PhD candidates will perform analyses in large, linked registry data.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• The applicant must possess a master’s degree or equivalent in the field of epidemiology, public health, medicine, informatics, statistics  or a related discipline.
• Experience from relevant research projects will be considered as positive
• The candidate should be able to work independently and in a structured manner, and have the ability to cooperate well with others
• Ability and motivation to carry out a PhD project 
• The applicant must be fluent in oral and written English, see documentation requirements 

The applicant’s personal suitability for the position is a significant factor in the evaluation.

Applicant whose education is from another country than Norway, need to also attach a certified translation of the diploma and transcript of grades to English or a Scandinavian language, if the original is not in any of these languages. It is also required that the applicant enclose a review from the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir) whether the education (bachelor and master degree) in question is of a scope and level that corresponds to the level of a Norwegian master’s degree. Please see https://hkdir.no/en/ for more information about HK-dir’s general recognition. The review from HK-dir may take some time and the application should be sent to HK-dir as soon as you have decided to apply for the position. If no answer within the application deadline, you must enclose documentation from HK-dir that they have received your application. Please note that the automatic recognition offered by HK-dir is not sufficient, and will not be accepted as basis for admission to the PhD programme. Applicants with education from a Nordic country or medical degree from the EEA area and a license to practice medicine in Norway are exempt from the requirement for HK-dir assessment, see Admission requirements at the Faculty of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine | UiB

See documentation requirements for language qualifications: http://www.uib.no/en/med/115526/english-language-requirements-phd-admission

About the PhD positions (applies to university PhD positions):

Organized research training (PhD program):

The candidate must take part in the University of Bergen approved PhD programme leading to the degree within a time limit of 3 years. You must have admission to the organized research training (PhD program) at the Faculty in order to qualify for the position. 

Application for admission to the PhD programme, including a project plan outline for the training plan must be submitted no later than three months after the date of commencement.

The PhD-position:

PhD-positions are fixed term positions. You cannot be employed in a PhD-position for more than one fixed term period at the same institution or have had similar employment at an institution in the region. 

We can offer:

• Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment
• Salary NOK 540 500 (code 1017) in the state salary scale. For applicants with at least one year of employment in a position as a General Practitioner or Dentist, salary NOK 557 100. Medical specialist starts on salary NOK 575 400.
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Good welfare benefits

Your application must include:

• A brief account of the applicant`s research interests and motivation for applying for the position
• Certified copies of diplomas and transcripts of grades. Applicant whose education is from another country than Norway, need to also attach a certified translation of the diploma and transcript of grades to English or a Scandinavian language, if the original is not in any of these languages. It is also required that the applicant enclose a review from HK-dir (both bachelor and master degree) whether the education in question is of a scope and level that corresponds to the level of a Norwegian master’s degree. Please see https://hkdir.no/en/ for more information about HK-dir’s general recognition. This may take some time and we recommend you to apply as soon as you know you will apply for this position. If no answer within the application deadline, please enclose documentation from HK-dir that they have received your application 
• Documentation of language skills (English)
• Complete list of publications and scientific work you want to be evaluated
• Any publication in your name
• Two references (name and contact information) 

General information:

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting: professor Tone Bjørge, e-mail: tone.bjorge@uib.no, phone: +47 55588530, or professor Kari Klungsøyr, e-mail: kari.klungsoyr@uib.no, phone: +47 55588535.

Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better. UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age.

We encourage men to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. By indicating such circumstances in your application, you may receive favourable consideration. We ensure that at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups is invited for an interview as part of our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity. 

For further information about the recruitment process, click here.