PhD in Marine Biology: Algal Ecology & Bioindicators

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU); Trondheim; Presencial; NOK 522.000 - 638.000; Jornada completa

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Mentor programme

SPK pension

Language training

Open environment

Descripción de la vacante

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) invites applications for a 3-year PhD position in marine macroalgae within the Department of Biology at the NV faculty, Trondheim.

The PhD will work on habitat restoration, macroalgae dynamics, and bioindicators, collaborating with IBT, SINTEF and the Ocean Space Centre. The position is based at the Trondheim Biological Station.

Formación

• Excellent written and oral English skills.
• Hands-on experience with in situ and laboratory methods to measure phytoplankton/macroalgal biomass and health.

Responsabilidades

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

Conocimientos

English proficiency

Educación

Master's degree (marine biology/biochemistry/biotechnology)

Descripción del empleo

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) invites applications for a 3-year PhD position in marine macroalgae within the Department of Biology at the NV faculty, Trondheim.

The PhD will work on habitat restoration, macroalgae dynamics, and bioindicators, collaborating with IBT, SINTEF and the Ocean Space Centre. The position is based at the Trondheim Biological Station.