PhD Candidate: Antimicrobial Peptides & AMR Research

Stipendiat; Trondheim; On-site; NOK 522,000 - 638,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open and inclusive working environment

Mentor programme as a new employee at

Favorable terms as a member of the SPK

Free Norwegian language training at a0

Job summary

NTNU seeks a PhD candidate for a project within the interdisciplinary NTNU AMR initiative led by Professor Marit Otterlei and Professor Heidrun Åm. The position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate across departments and learn from experts beyond the candidate's own project.

You will contribute to identifying antimicrobial peptides, conduct rigorous research, and publish results while completing doctoral education within four years and adhering to Norwegian recruitment guidelines.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Molecular Cell biology and microbiology with a major independent project (≥30 ECTS).
• Admission to the faculty's Doctoral Programme or equivalent.
• Master's degree obtained before starting, by January 2027.
• Strong academic background with average grade equal to B or better.
• Good written and oral English language skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Biochemistry background

Molecular cell biology

Microbiology

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in Molecular Cell biology and microbiology

Job description

NTNU seeks a PhD candidate for a project within the interdisciplinary NTNU AMR initiative led by Professor Marit Otterlei and Professor Heidrun Åm. The position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate across departments and learn from experts beyond the candidate's own project.

You will contribute to identifying antimicrobial peptides, conduct rigorous research, and publish results while completing doctoral education within four years and adhering to Norwegian recruitment guidelines.