PhD Fellow - Arctic Ocean Molecular Ecology

UiT- The Arctic University of Norway; Tromsø; Sur place; NOK 580 000 - 610 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Involvement in an interesting research

Good career opportunities

A good academic environment with dedi

Flexible working hours and a state pay

Pension scheme through the state

Résumé du poste

UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø invites applications for a PhD Fellow to study the molecular ecology of fishes and Arctic Ocean communities. The project uses environmental DNA, surveys, and fieldwork to illuminate biodiversity and ecosystem interactions, within the national flagship Arctic Ocean 2050.

The position runs for four years, with the fourth year allocated to teaching and other duties. Admission to the PhD programme is required, and the workplace is UiT in Tromsø.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in molecular ecology, molecular biology, or genetics.
• Experience with DNA extraction from tissues, communities, and environmental samples.
• Experience with PCR and/or qPCR.
• Experience with bioinformatic or statistical analysis of DNA sequence data.
• Knowledge of English.

Responsabilités

• Study molecular ecology of fishes and Arctic Ocean biodiversity using eDNA and surveys.
• Be part of the Arctic Ocean 2050 flagship project and contribute to teaching within RG G.
• Collaborate with the Research Group for Genetics (RGG) and cross-disciplinary teams.
• Complete doctoral training and pursue a PhD within four years, with a teaching component in year four.

Connaissances

DNA extraction techniques

PCR/qPCR

Bioinformatic analysis

English proficiency

Formation

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

Outils

Bioinformatics software

Statistical analysis of DNA data

Description du poste

UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø invites applications for a PhD Fellow to study the molecular ecology of fishes and Arctic Ocean communities. The project uses environmental DNA, surveys, and fieldwork to illuminate biodiversity and ecosystem interactions, within the national flagship Arctic Ocean 2050.

The position runs for four years, with the fourth year allocated to teaching and other duties. Admission to the PhD programme is required, and the workplace is UiT in Tromsø.