诺德大学招收生态学博士
About the position
Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture (FBA), Nord University, Norway, invites applications from outstanding candidates for a three-year (or four-year) PhD position in Ecology.
This PhD-project will investigate how ongoing climate change will affect ptarmigan diet, food quality and fitness components. The candidate will have access to long-term data sets from our study system in central Norway, including data on diet composition based on DNA metabarcoding data and life history data from marked and unmarked birds. Some lab work should be expected, as well as field work in a beautiful alpine landscape in central Norway.
The successful candidate will be part of the Ecology research division at FBA.
The contract will be for a 3-year period without teaching or a 4-year period with a 25 % teaching duty.
The position is to be located in Steinkjer, central Norway, and will be available from 1st of January 2024.
Qualification requirements
• MSc in ecology or related field with the grade average of B or better (or equivalent score) both for the programme in total and the master’s thesis
• Strong skills or interests in statistical modelling
• Knowledge of software R
• Knowledge about DNA metabarcoding methods is an asset but not a prerequisite
• Ability to conduct field work in remote alpine areas
• A proven record in scientific writing (e.g., having published scientific paper) is a strength, but not a prerequisite
• Proficiency in oral and written English is essential
• The successful candidate will join the PhD program in Biosciences at Nord University and is expected to complete the study within the period
• The candidate should fulfill the admission requirements and participate in the training component stipulated in regulations of the PhD program.
We offer
The annual salary for doctoral researchers (code 1017) is set at wage level 54, NOK 532 200,- in the Norwegian State Salary Scale.
• Advantages within the Government Pension Fund for borrowing, insurance and pension
• Creative and collegial working environment
• A workplace with steady progressive development
• Flexible working hours
• Active university sports team
General information
The person who is appointed must abide by the applicable laws, agreements, and directives. The responsibilities and duties associated with the position may change with future reorganization at Nord University.
The public sector workforce is expected to reflect the diversity of the population in general. Nord University therefore encourages qualified candidates with disabilities, gaps in their CV, immigrant backgrounds or different life experience to apply.
If applicants indicate they have disabilities or gaps in their CV, their details may be used anonymously for the purposes of governmental annual review.
Contact information
Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting :
• Professor Erlend Birkeland Nilsen, e-mail: erlend.b.nilsen@nord.no, phone: +47 414 25 684
• Associate Professor Jan Eivind Østnes, e-mail:jan.e.ostnes@nord.no phone: +47 741 12 125
Applications must be submitted electronically by 17.09.2023.
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