Two-year Researcher position within Extremophile Metabolmics/Lipidomics

Nord universitet; Bodø; On-site; NOK 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Active university sports team

Creative and collegial working env.

Progressive development

Job summary

Nord University in Bodø seeks a Researcher to lead lipid bioprospecting on extremophilic microbes for the XTREMOLIFE consortium. The role centers on analytical chemistry, using GC-MS with tandem MS to identify novel lipid metabolites from challenging environments.

The successful candidate will collaborate across Europe, contribute to project deliverables, and publish results in high-impact journals. A PhD in analytical chemistry or biochemistry and fluent English are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, or closely related field with emphasis on metabolomics/lipidomics.
• Postdoctoral experience is advantageous.
• Fluency in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Analytical chemistry work using hyphenated platforms to prospect lipid metabolites with GC-MS/MS.
• Coordinate activities and deliverables with European consortium partners.
• Disseminate results in high-impact peer-reviewed papers.
• Present findings at international conferences and consortium meetings.

Skills

Metabolomics

Lipidomics

GC-MS

Team coordination

English fluency

Education

PhD in analytical chemistry or biochemistry

Tools

GC-MS

Job description

This is Nord University

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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About The Position

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

The research position is concerned with analytical chemistry utilizing hyphenated platforms to prospect for novel small-molecular lipid secondary metabolites in samples delivered by XTREMOLIFE. Notably, GCMS with tandem MS detection will be featured centrally. As a key player, the associate will:

• 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]