PhD Candidate: Microbiology & Metabolomics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor programme

SPK pension (Norwegian Public Service)

Free Norwegian language training

Career guidance and development

Job summary

NTNU is seeking a PhD Candidate in Biotechnology to work on Deep Phenotyping and MS-based metabolomics within the Bruheim research group. The project forms part of a larger NTNU effort on antimicrobial resistance and collaboration with the Otterlei lab.

You will complete the doctoral education while conducting high-quality research, producing publications, and engaging in knowledge dissemination. The position carries a gross salary of NOK 580 000 per year, with a 2% State Pension deduction, and

Qualifications

• Must meet admission to NTNU's Doctoral Programme (phbiot).
• Master's degree in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology with a major independent project (≥30 ECTS).
• Master students may apply but must obtain degree before starting, no later than 01 December 2026.
• Strong academic record comparable to NTNU grading scale (B or better).
• Good oral and written English.

Responsibilities

• Complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate.
• Carry out high-quality research within the described framework.
• Publish academic papers and disseminate findings to the public.

Skills

Biochemistry

Microbiology

Biotechnology

Analytical biochemistry

Education

Master's degree in Microbiology/Biochemistry/Biotechnology

Independent master project (≥30 ECTS)

Tools

LC-MS

Job description

NTNU is seeking a PhD Candidate in Biotechnology to work on Deep Phenotyping and MS-based metabolomics within the Bruheim research group. The project forms part of a larger NTNU effort on antimicrobial resistance and collaboration with the Otterlei lab.

You will complete the doctoral education while conducting high-quality research, producing publications, and engaging in knowledge dissemination. The position carries a gross salary of NOK 580 000 per year, with a 2% State Pension deduction, and