PhD in Rapid Diagnostics for Sepsis & BSI

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology; Norway; On-site; NOK 522,000 - 638,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Norwegian language training (A2)

Job summary

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology invites applications for a PhD candidate position within the interdisciplinary project on Preparedness and Response to AMR, the silent pandemic. The project focuses on rapid precision diagnostics of bloodstream infections using magnetic nanobead enrichment and rapid nucleic acid extraction with MS-based detection.

The candidate will work closely with IKOM and other departments, develop diagnostic methods, and contribute to publications while

Qualifications

• Master's degree with major independent project (≥30 ECTS) or MD
• Master students may apply but degree must be obtained before start (no later than Jan 2027)
• Good written and oral English language skills
• Experience with laboratory methods including bacterial culture, nucleic acid extraction, PCR, mass spectrometry, and diagnostic assay development

Responsibilities

• Complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate
• Perform research of high quality within the described framework
• Publish academic papers and disseminate science to the public

Skills

English language skills (written and口)

Collaboration skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Molecular Cell Biology / Biotechnology / Microbiology (or MD)

Degree must include a major independent project (≥30 ECTS) or MD

Master's degree to be completed before January 2027

Job description

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology invites applications for a PhD candidate position within the interdisciplinary project on Preparedness and Response to AMR, the silent pandemic. The project focuses on rapid precision diagnostics of bloodstream infections using magnetic nanobead enrichment and rapid nucleic acid extraction with MS-based detection.

The candidate will work closely with IKOM and other departments, develop diagnostic methods, and contribute to publications while