Two-year Researcher position within Extremophile Metabolmics/Lipidomics

Arbeidsplassen; Bodø; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Collaborative international team

Job summary

Nord University in Bodø invites applications for a two-year Researcher position within Extremophile Metabolomics/Lipidomics. The successful candidate will lead lipid bioprospection on extremophilic micro-organisms, collaborating within the XTREMOLIFE consortium funded by Horizon Europe.

The role focuses on developing and applying next-generation sampling tech to study extremophile metabolites, with emphasis on GC-MS/MS-driven analyses and cross-border collaboration.

Qualifications

• PhD in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, or closely related field emphasizing metabolomics/lipidomics, with proficiency in GC-MS/MS techniques.
• Postdoctoral experience is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of metabolic pathways is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research following the project work plan.
• Coordinate activities with consortium partners across Europe.
• Disseminate results through high-impact peer-reviewed publications.
• Present findings at international conferences and consortium meetings.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Biochemistry

Metabolomics

Lipidomics

Independent work

Education

PhD in analytical chemistry or biochemistry

Tools

GC-MS with tandem MS

Job description

Two-year Researcher position within Extremophile Metabolmics/Lipidomics

Nord University

Stillingstittel Two-year Researcher position within Extremophile Metabolmics/Lipidomics

Would you like to help create knowledge that makes a difference? At Nord University, we develop future solutions through education, research, and collaboration with the society around us.

Together, we shape the future with roots in the North and our eyes on what lies ahead.

Nord in the world - knowledge for the future.

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The Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture, Nord University, is seeking a highly motivated Researcher to take charge of lipid bioprospection on samples obtained from extremophilic micro-organisms occupying desert, polar, and volcanic hotspots. The two-year position is seated within the XTREMOLIFE consortium funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe framework program.

The overall aim of the multinational, interdisciplinary consortium is to uncover the potential of extremophilic micro-organisms by developing and using next-generation sampling technology to collect material from highly challenging environments. Of particular interest is the prospection for novel extremophile secondary metabolites containing structural motifs that can be interlinked with immune modulatory properties.

The successful candidate shall through cutting edge research participate in the work packages on Extremophilic Ecology and Biodiscovery of Compounds, collaborating closely with international project partners, and contributing to the project's key deliverables and milestones.

The position is to be located in Bodø.

Key responsibilities

• perform independent and collaborative research in accordance with the project work plan
• coordinate research activities and deliverables with consortium partners across Europe
• disseminate results in high-impact, peer-reviewed scientific papers
• present research findings at international conferences and consortium meetings

Qualifications and requirements

For eligibility, the applicant must have a PhD in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, or in a closely related field, emphasizing metabolomics/lipidomics with substantive and demonstrable proficiency connected to hyphenated chromatographic techniques highlighting GCMS with tandem MS detection. Ideally, the applicant should have relevant postdoctoral experience.

• Knowledge of metabolic pathways and biochemistry is an advantage
• Good communication and problem solving abilities
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
• Fluency in both oral and written English is paramount

Qualified applicants will be ranked according to the following criteria:

• Submitted project outline and professional profile, interest in the project, and the quality of publications and submitted written works
• Personal suitability
• The applicant`s motivation for applying for the position
• Good oral and written presentation skills in English
• Profession-oriented research and development work is central at the faculties. It is important that the person employed is inclined to focus on profession-specific issues.

We offer

The position is compensated according to government regulations, code 1109 Researcher. Salary by agreement.

• Advantages within the Government Pension Fund for loans, insurance and pension
• Creative and collegial working environment
• A workplace with steady progressive development
• Flexible working hours
• Active university sports team

General information

The state workforce should reflect the diversity of the population. Nord University therefore encourages qualified candidates with disabilities, gaps in their CV, an immigrant background, and otherwise diverse life experiences to apply.

Information regarding disabilities or gaps in a CV may be used for anonymized statistical purposes.

The person appointed must comply with the applicable laws, agreements, and directives. The responsibilities and duties associated with the position may change with future reorganization at Nord University.

Nord University is subject to the Security Act, which imposes requirements for the handling of protected and sensitive information. To enhance the security of recruitment processes, Nord may conduct background checks of relevant candidates. Security suitability will be considered.

Contact information

• Associate professor Jens Mortansson Jelstrup Nolsøe, e-mail: [e-mail] , telephone: [phone]

Through research, education and social engagement, Nord University contributes to the creation of a sustainable future.

In cooperation with society, business and industry in Northern and Central Norway, our 11,500 students and 1,350 staff promote innovative solutions and knowledge-based practice, both locally and internationally.

Nord University has four strategic focus areas: blue and green growth, sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship, societal security, and health, welfare and education.

Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture (FBA) educates people with the aim of promoting sustainable and innovative development to meet global challenges in food production, climate and environment. The faculty is an international arena for education, research and knowledge dissemination, with employees and students from 39different countries. The faculty offers a PhD in Biosciences. FBA has 900 students and 165 employees in Bodø and Steinkjer. The professional community is organised into the following divisions: Aquaculture, Ecology, Genomics and Animal Science, Production and Welfare and Algae and microbial biotechnology.