Marine Ecology Researcher: Metabarcoding & Copepods

Universitetet i Oslo (UiO); Oslo; On-site; NOK 595,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Norwegian university in Oslo is seeking an early career researcher in Marine Biology. The successful candidate will focus on metabarcoding copepods to improve understanding of marine food webs. Responsibilities include conducting fieldwork and contributing to publications. Ideal candidates will hold a PhD in biology, demonstrate excellent skills in laboratory procedures, and possess strong communication abilities. This role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Exciting and meaningful tasks

Committed colleagues

Good welfare schemes

Opportunity for exercise during hours

Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Proven experience with laboratory procedures and bioinformatic analysis of metabarcoding data.
• Excellent communication skills (including written and spoken English).

Responsibilities

• Focus on the metabarcoding of copepods and fish guts.
• Contribute to field sampling along the Norwegian west coast.
• Lead and contribute to scientific articles resulting from the project.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Bioinformatic analysis

Excellent communication skills

Education

PhD in biology or related disciplines

Job description

A leading Norwegian university in Oslo is seeking an early career researcher in Marine Biology. The successful candidate will focus on metabarcoding copepods to improve understanding of marine food webs. Responsibilities include conducting fieldwork and contributing to publications. Ideal candidates will hold a PhD in biology, demonstrate excellent skills in laboratory procedures, and possess strong communication abilities. This role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.