PhD Fellow: Arctic Marine Molecular Ecology & eDNA

Twoja Norwegia; Tromsø; Hybride; NOK 580 000 - 616 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø is inviting applications for a PhD Fellow to study the molecular ecology of fishes and Arctic ocean communities as part of the national flagship project Arctic Ocean 2050. The appointment is for four years; the fourth year includes teaching and other duties.

The aim is to complete doctoral training and obtain a doctoral degree. The candidate will join the Research Group for Genetics (RGG) and work with a cross-disciplinary team using eDNA, video

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in molecular ecology, molecular biology, or genetics.
• Documented experience with DNA extraction from tissues, communities, and/or environmental samples.
• Documented experience with PCR and/or qPCR.
• Documented experience with bioinformatic or statistical analysis of DNA sequence data.
• Knowledge of taxonomy of fishes and other marine aquatic taxa.
• Documented knowledge of English.

Responsabilités

• Conduct research within the PhD project focusing on molecular ecology of Arctic Ocean communities.
• Complete the doctoral training to achieve a doctoral degree.
• Complete admission to the PhD programme and pursue studies during a four-year employment period.

Connaissances

DNA extraction

PCR / qPCR

Bioinformatic / statistical analysis

Taxonomy knowledge

English language proficiency

Formation

Master's degree or equivalent in molecular ecology / molecular biology / genetics

Outils

Environmental DNA techniques

Clean lab experience

Metabarcoding / shotgun sequencing analysis

Description du poste

UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø is inviting applications for a PhD Fellow to study the molecular ecology of fishes and Arctic ocean communities as part of the national flagship project Arctic Ocean 2050. The appointment is for four years; the fourth year includes teaching and other duties.

The aim is to complete doctoral training and obtain a doctoral degree. The candidate will join the Research Group for Genetics (RGG) and work with a cross-disciplinary team using eDNA, video