Postdoc: Algal Microbiome Engineering in Marine Systems

Arbeidsplassen; Tromsø; On-site; NOK 500,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career opportunities for academic positions

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Health care under National Insurance

Job summary

UiT The Arctic University of Norway is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a project on programmable marine microbiomes in Tromsø. The role emphasizes synthetic biology and microbial ecology, requiring strong experimental design and analysis skills.

The successful candidate will conduct groundbreaking research into microbial interactions and contribute to scientific publications. The position includes a strong emphasis on collaboration and the potential for academic career development, along with flexible hours and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Norwegian doctoral degree or equivalent foreign degree required.
• Final-stage PhD candidates may apply with dissertation parts.
• Experience in experimental microbiology and scientific publishing.

Responsibilities

• Develop experimental approaches to study marine microbiomes.
• Cultivate and engineer bacteria and microalgae for research.
• Perform analyses to explore interactions between diatoms and microorganisms.

Skills

Experimental microbiology

Molecular biology

Scientific publishing

Synthetic biology

Microbial cultivation

Marine microbiology

Microalgae research

Bioinformatics

Programming in R or Python

Education

PhD in microbiology or related field

Job description

UiT The Arctic University of Norway is seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join a project on programmable marine microbiomes in Tromsø. The role emphasizes synthetic biology and microbial ecology, requiring strong experimental design and analysis skills.

The successful candidate will conduct groundbreaking research into microbial interactions and contribute to scientific publications. The position includes a strong emphasis on collaboration and the potential for academic career development, along with flexible hours and a comprehensive benefits package.