Researcher in mathematical modelling of hub molecules

UiT The Arctic University of Norway; Norway; On-site; NOK 540,000 - 590,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State pension scheme

Mobility across network

Job summary

UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Tromsø invites applications for a two-year-and-three-month Researcher position focused on mathematical modelling of hub molecules and metabolic flux analysis. The role is affiliated with the Bioinformatics and Systems Biology Group and the PhD program, with mobility across network institutions.

The project targets mitochondrial metabolism and hub molecule dynamics, and requires collaboration and international mobility within the MSCA DN framework.

Qualifications

• Master in biochemistry, biophysics, or mathematical biology or similar qualification.
• Strong background in mathematics as well as programming experience in Python.
• Good understanding of biochemistry.
• Documented good written and oral proficiency in English language.

Responsibilities

• Reconstruct models of mitochondrial biochemistry with focus on hub molecules and their transport/dynamics.
• Develop new approaches for metabolic flux analyses to understand hub molecule changes on protein modification dynamics.
• Collaborate across the MSCA-DN HubMOL network and spend several months at partner institutions.

Skills

Mathematics

Python programming

English proficiency

Education

Master in biochemistry, biophysics, or mathematical biology

Job description

Organisation/Company UiT The Arctic University of Norway Department The Department of Arctic and Marine Biology Research Field Chemistry biochemistry Biological sciences Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Other Positions Application Deadline 25 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Oslo) Country Norway Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe - MSCA Reference Number The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Doctoral Networks MSCA DN Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The position

A temporary position as Researcher in mathematical modelling of hub molecules is available within the Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA-DN) network HubMOL. The position is for a period of two years and three months. It will be affiliated with the Bioinformatics and Systems Biology Group at the Department of Arctic and Marine Biology at UiT. The candidate will be enrolled in the Ph.D. program at the faculty. The research project will be on mathematical modelling approaches targeting mitochondrial metabolism of hub molecules with focus on metabolic flux analysis.

The workplace is at UiT in Tromsø.

The position's field of Research

The main task of the project will be the reconstruction of models of mitochondrial biochemistry with strong focus on transport and dynamics of hub molecules and related post translational modifications and the development of new approaches for metabolic flux analyses to unravel the impact of changes in hub molecules on protein modification dynamics.

Qualifications

• The candidate must not have completed a PhD.


• The candidate must not have lived, studied or worked for more than12 months in Norway within the last 36 months.


• The candidate should describe his/her motivation to join the project and how his/her prior experience will help to develop the project.


• The position requires to spend several month in other research institutions within the network.

Required qualifications

• Successfully completed a master in biochemistry, biophysics, or mathematical biology or similar qualification.


• Strong background in mathematics as well as programming experience in Python.


• Good understanding of biochemistry.


• Documented good written and oral proficiency in English language.


• We are looking for a colleague with excellent cooperation skills, and a positive attitude towards collaborative research, education and outreach. The successful candidate must have ambitions for a Ph.D. and be willing to get involved in the ongoing development of their department and the university as a whole.

Additional desirable qualifications, knowledge and experience

• experience in the use of advanced AI models


• working experience in mathematical modelling of biological pathways beyond the master, especially metabolic flux analysis -


• experience in the interpretation of metabolomics mass spectrometry data

At UiT we put emphasis on the quality, relevance and significance of the research work and not on where the work is published, in accordance with the principles of The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).

The remuneration for Researcher is in accordance with the State salary scale code 1108, with a gross annual salary ranging from NOK 540.000,- to 590.000,- in a 100 % position. In special cases a higher salary might be considered. As a state employee, you have one of the best pension schemes availiable. For more information see: spk.no.

Norwegian health policy aims to ensure that everyone, irrespective of their personal finances and where they live, has access to good health and care services of equal standard. As an employee you will become member of the National Insurance Scheme which also include health care services.

General information

The appointment is made in accordance with State regulations and guidelines at UiT. At our website, you will find more information for applicants.

After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.

According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

In case of discrepancies between the Norwegian and the English version of this description, the Norwegian version takes precedence.

Eallju - Developing the High North

UiT The Arctic University of Norway is a multi-campus research university and the northernmost university of the world. Our central location in the High North, our broad and diverse research and study portfolio, and our interdisciplinary qualities make us uniquely suited to meet the challenges of the future. At UiT you can explore global issues from a close-up perspective.

Credibility, academic freedom, closeness, creativity and commitment shall be hallmarks of the relationship between our employees, between our employees and our students and between UiT and our partners.

The Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics (BFE) consists of Department of Arctic and Marine Biology, Norwegian College of Fishery Science (NFH) and School of Business and Economics. The main task of BFE is to conduct teaching and research dissemination at a high national and international level within all relevant fields. Prioritized research areas are aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, climate, life in the arctic, marine bioprospecting, fish health, seafood products, business and macroeconomics, resources and environment, markets and management of marine resources. The interdisciplinary profile of the faculty provides good opportunity to develop research projects involving several research groups at the faculty according to its strategy.

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