PhD in Marine Algae & Ocean Restoration

Ntnu; Trondheim; Hybrid; NOK 522,000 - 638,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Observation Pyramid team

Norwegian language training

Job summary

NTNU in Trondheim invites applications for a 3-year PhD position in marine biology, focusing on macroalgae within the Remedies EU project. The candidate will study seaweed cultivation, environmental variables, and bioindicator chemistry to support blue economy goals.

Collaboration across NTNU departments and SINTEF will occur, with a primary workplace at the Trondheim Biological Station. The role requires a Master’s degree in marine biology, biochemistry or biotechnology, strong English, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with a major independent project (≥30 ECTS) equivalent to a master’s thesis.
• Strong English language skills (oral and written).
• Experience with in situ and laboratory methods to measure phytoplankton/macroalgal biomass and health.

Responsibilities

• Complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate.
• Provide time-series of Key Environmental Variables (KEV) in Trondheimsfjord and growth dynamics of macroalgae.
• Model species for natural habitats and growth cultures (kelp) and use algae as bioindicators of water quality.
• Chemical characterization of seaweed biomass and development of sequential biorefinery.
• Communicate with stakeholders along the cultivation seaweed value chain and stay updated on regulations.

Skills

Excellent English

Norwegian A2

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in marine biology/biochemistry/biotechnology

Job description

NTNU in Trondheim invites applications for a 3-year PhD position in marine biology, focusing on macroalgae within the Remedies EU project. The candidate will study seaweed cultivation, environmental variables, and bioindicator chemistry to support blue economy goals.

Collaboration across NTNU departments and SINTEF will occur, with a primary workplace at the Trondheim Biological Station. The role requires a Master’s degree in marine biology, biochemistry or biotechnology, strong English, and