PhD in Marine Geomicrobiology — Arctic Sediment Microbes

University of Bergen; Bergen; On-site; NOK 534,000 - 653,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund

Good welfare benefits

Job summary

The University of Bergen invites applications for a PhD Research Fellow in marine geomicrobiology at the Department of Earth Science. The position is fixed for 3 years with a possible 4th year for teaching duties, funded by UiB and aligned with the Arctic Ocean 2050 program.

The successful candidate will develop in situ experimental set-ups, combine geochemical measurements with molecular microbiology and bioinformatics, and may take part in several research cruises.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in geomicrobiology or related field completed by 01.01.2027.
• Experience with molecular microbiology methods (DNA/RNA) and sequencing.
• Good written and oral English skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop in situ experimental setups to study Arctic sediments.
• Combine geochemical measurements with molecular microbiology and bioinformatics.
• Participate in one or more research cruises during the project period.
• Affiliation with Centre for Deep Sea Research and Geochemistry and Geobiology.

Skills

Molecular microbiology methods

DNA/RNA extraction

Sequencing

Bioinformatics

English communication

Education

Master's degree in geomicrobiology or related field

Tools

Bioinformatics software

Job description

The University of Bergen invites applications for a PhD Research Fellow in marine geomicrobiology at the Department of Earth Science. The position is fixed for 3 years with a possible 4th year for teaching duties, funded by UiB and aligned with the Arctic Ocean 2050 program.

The successful candidate will develop in situ experimental set-ups, combine geochemical measurements with molecular microbiology and bioinformatics, and may take part in several research cruises.