PhD Candidate: Antimicrobial Peptides & AMR Research

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology; Norway; On-site; NOK 522,000 - 638,000; Full time

Job summary

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology is recruiting a PhD candidate for one project within the interdisciplinary initiative on Preparedness and Response to AMR. The four projects offer opportunities to learn from experts across IKOM and ISS departments.

The PhD candidate will engage in identifying and characterizing novel antimicrobial peptides, study their mechanisms, and evaluate activity with antibiotics against AMR isolates, while publishing results and contributing to

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant Master's degree in Molecular Cell biology and microbiology including a major independent project (minimum 30 ECTS).
• Master students can apply but degree must be obtained before starting, no later than January 2027.
• Good written and oral English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate.
• Carry out research within the described framework.
• Academic publications and popular science dissemination.

Skills

Biochemistry

Molecular cell biology

Microbiology

English language skills

Education

Master's degree in Molecular Cell biology and microbiology

Job description

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology is recruiting a PhD candidate for one project within the interdisciplinary initiative on Preparedness and Response to AMR. The four projects offer opportunities to learn from experts across IKOM and ISS departments.

The PhD candidate will engage in identifying and characterizing novel antimicrobial peptides, study their mechanisms, and evaluate activity with antibiotics against AMR isolates, while publishing results and contributing to