Postdoctoral Research Fellow position within Deep Sea Microbiology

27 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Bergen

Department

Department of Biological Sciences

Research Field

Biological sciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Norway

Application Deadline

15 Mar 2024 – 12:01 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

At the Department of Biological Sciences , there is a vacancy for a postdoctoral research fellow position within deep sea microbiology. The position is for a fixed term of 3 years. The successful candidate will be part of the research group Deep Sea Biology which is associated with the Centre for Deep Sea Research (CDeepSea) . CDeepSea is financed by the Trond Mohn Research Foundation (TMF) . The position will be funded by the University of Bergen.

 

About the project:

CDeepSea and the Deep Sea Biology research group have a strong focus on the hydrothermal systems along the Arctic-mid Ocean Ridges (AMOR). The unique geochemical and geophysical conditions in deep-sea hydrothermal vents support a similar unique diversity of (micro)biological life. For instance, recent investigations of microbial communities from vents have illuminated previously dark areas of the Tree of Life, revealed unique molecular adaptations of microorganisms to extreme environmental conditions and supported the discovery of biomolecules of industrial relevance. The successful candidate will focus on advancing our knowledge on the diversity, physiology, evolution, interactions and adaptations of microorganisms in deep sea hydrothermal vents. Hydrothermal vents located at AMOR will be the primary target for the investigations.

Work tasks

• Perform sampling and preparation of samples from deep-sea hydrothermal vents.
• Apply phylogenomics to establish the taxonomic and evolutionary relationships of microbial lineages in hydrothermal vents.
• Perform comparative genomics to predict physiology, to identify the genetic basis of environmental adaptations and reveal interspecies interactions of hydrothermal vent microorganisms.
• Apply different microscopy techniques to study microbe-microbe and microbe-mineral interactions. Relevant microscopy techniques include, but are not limited to, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) microscopy and scanning electron microscopy (SEM).

Requirements

Research Field

Biological sciences

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent degree within microbiology or must have submitted his/her doctoral thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded.
• Documented experience with phylogenomics and comparative genomics including the use of diverse bioinformatics platforms for analysis and visualization of the data, is a requirement.
• Documented experience with the use of FISH and SEM microscopy is a requirement.
• Experience with sampling and preparation of samples from hydrothermal vents is an advantage.
• Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and have the ability to cooperate with others.
• Applicants must have excellent skills in oral and written English.
• A good command of the Norwegian language is an advantage.

Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Research experience, ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates.

Specific Requirements

  The University of Bergen is subjected to the regulation for export control system. The regulation will be applied in the processing of the applications.  

About the position of postdoctoral research fellow:

The postdoctoral position is a fixed term position with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. If the appointee lacks teaching experience, or other relevant qualifications, the employment period may be increased to 3 years and 6 months. Teaching and other duties will in such cases be added to the position. The position may be extended by up to one year (maximum 4 years in total) if the appointee is granted externally financed research stays abroad. Individuals may not be hired for more than one fixed-term period as a postdoctoral research fellow at the same institution.

Upon appointment, applicants must submit a project proposal for the qualifying work including a work schedule. For postdoctoral research fellow positions associated with externally financed projects, the completion of the project proposal for the qualifying work will take place in consultation with the project/centre manager. It is a requirement that the project is completed in the course of the period of employment.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Biological sciences

Additional Information
Benefits

• a good and professionally stimulating working environment.
• position as postdoctoral fellow (code 1352 in the basic collective agreement) and a gross annual salary of NOK 615 700 (equivalent to pay grade 63) upon appointment. Further increases in salary are made according to length of service in the position. A higher salary may be considered for a particularly well-qualified applicant.
• enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
• good welfare benefits

Eligibility criteria

Your application must include:

• a brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
• the names and contact information for two referees. One of these should be the main advisor from the PhD programme.
• CV.
• transcripts and diplomas. If you have not yet completed your PhD degree, a statement from your institution confirming that the thesis has been submitted and the expected date for the award/PhD-defence of your degree is required. relevant certificates/references
• list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list)
• publications (as applicable).

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at JobbNorge.

Selection process

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. Age and gender balance among employees is therefore a goal. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

Upon the expiry of the closing date for applications, an evaluation committee will be appointed. As an applicant, you have a right of access to the committee’s description of your formal and professional qualifications. If you wish to take advantage of this right of access, please contact the executive officer in charge after receiving information about the appointment of the evaluation committee.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

Further information about our employment process can be found here .

Website for additional job details

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/259088/postdoctoral-research-fel…

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Department of Biological Sciences

Country

Norway

City

Bergen

Postal Code

5006

Street

Thormøhlens gate 53 A-B

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/259088/postdoctoral-research-fel…

Contact

City

Bergen

Website

http://www.uib.no

Street

Thormøhlens gate 53 A-B

Postal Code

5006

E-Mail

[email protected]
[email protected]

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