Established in 2008 (formerly as the Centre for Molecular Medicine Norway, NCMM), NCMBM is a joint initiative between the University of Oslo and Health Region South-East. The centre brings together research groups working across molecular and translational biosciences to drive discovery and strengthen the interface between basic and medical research.
A two-year researcher position is available in the group of Dr. Biswajyoti Sahu at the Centre for Molecular Biosciences and Medicine (NCMBM), Norway. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual for working in the field of functional epigenomics in cancer research and transcriptional regulation. We offer a position in an ambitious, multi-disciplinary and well-resourced group that is comprised of both wet-lab and computational scientists. Our group investigates the interplay between transcription factors and oncogenes using a rationale multi-cancer approach and modern genome-wide methods for regulatory genomic features and chromatin architecture. We utilize a wide range of cell-based models, organoid systems together with cutting-edge functional genomics approaches routinely like ChIP-seq, CUT&RUN, PRO-seq, HiChIP, HiC, whole genome methylation analysis to advanced CRISPR-based approaches for genome editing, single-nuclei multiome RNA-seq, ATAC-seq and massively parallel reporter assays (MPRAs) for unbiased genome-wide analysis for understanding the phenotypic plasticity in different cancer cell states.
The work tasks will generally include one or more of the following:
Ability to work independently as well as operating as a team player in multi-disciplinary projects is a must. Prior experience in the following is essential and required for the ongoing project: mammalian cell-based assays, functional genomics experiments (ChIP-seq, CUT&RUN, PRO-seq, RNA-seq, MPRAs), generating next-generation sequencing libraries for Illumina and Oxford nanopore platforms, and computational analysis of high-throughput functional genomics datasets as mentioned above and in the analysis of repetitive elements in human genome. Experience on working in high-performance computing clusters is needed and knowledge of relevant programming languages (Python, Perl, R) is considered an advantage. A in-depth understanding of biochemistry, genomics experiments and bioinformatics is expected. Candidates with proven track record in the mentioned technical skills and terms of publications will be given preference.
For more information about our current research operations and our latest publications (including Patel et al, 2025, Fei et al, 2023; Karttunen et al, 2023; Sahu et al, 2022; Sahu et al, 2021), see here.
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