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 39 different 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 Algal and Microbial Biotechnology.
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Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture
About the PhD fellowship:
Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture, Nord University, Norway, invites applications from outstanding candidates for a three-year (or four-year) PhD position in Fish physiology.
Mitochondria are pivotal in maintaining organismal homeostasis as well as in preventing diseases. The proposed PhD project evolves around two model fish species and aims to study mitochondrial efficiency in relation to stressors in the aquatic environment, focusing on their gills, a mitochondria-rich organ. Employing advanced imaging techniques and next generation sequencing tools, the candidate is expected to study stress-induced mitochondrial dysfunction and associate it with the health status of fish.
The PhD-position is within the Algal and Microbial Biotechnology Division at Nord University, Campus Bodø.Candidates must comply with Nord University’s residency requirements.
Qualification requirements
The ideal candidate for this position must possess an MSc degree in Biosciences with specialisation in Molecular Biology, Genomics, Cell Biology, or Biotechnology. Experience in next generation sequencing and handling of big data set as well as analysis of data using R software will be advantageous for the position. The candidate should have an excellent academic record, be highly motivated, demonstrate independent scientific thinking and creativity, and have the ability to collaborate with members of multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
A master’s degree in a relevant field of study is required
Applicants from outside the EU/EEA must submit NOKUT approval of their master’s degree
Grade average of B or better (or equivalent score) both for the programme in total and the master’s thesis. The grades at the qualifying MSc examination needs to be B or better (ECTS scale from A-E) to be admitted to the PhD program.
It is assumed that the person who is hired is admitted to the faculty’s doctoral program. The project proposal and the plan for the doctoral work must be agreed upon with the Ph.D. supervisor and approved by the Faculty no later than 3 months after taking up the fellowship. Termination may be considered if the candidate: i) is not admitted to the Ph.D. programme at the faculty within the 3-month period, ii) has a severe drop in progress, or iii) fails to submit the periodic progress reports. For admission requirements and regulations, see our web page
The thesis can be written in English or Norwegian (or a Scandinavian language). The position demands proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
Candidates who already have a PhD degree will not be considered for the position.
Qualified applicants will be ranked according to the following criteria:
Theme and perspectives from the applicant’s master’s study. Project description and it's plan for implementation
The applicant’s description of motivation for the doctoral work and commitment to complete it within the three year period
Relevant experience from research work
Ability to work independently, goal-oriented and systematically
Personal suitability
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 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.
Application process
Applicants will be evaluated by an internal expert committee. Relevant applicants will be invited for an interview, trial lecture or other presentations.
The Faculty reserves the right not to hire applicants who may be scientifically qualified but not meeting other criteria such as language, educational background or personal characteristics.
Application
Applications must be submitted electronically by 15.06.2025
The application should include:
Application letter with description of your motivation for applying for the position
Complete CV (education, work and teaching experience and overview of any scientific publications)
A project description (3-4 pages), based on the theme mentioned earlier in this announcement, including the theoretical anchoring, methodological approaches, and a progress plan for the three-year fellowship period.
Copy of diploma for both bachelor and master education and relevant certificates
Copy of the applicant’s master’s thesis as a PDF file
Name and contact information of 1-3 references (name, your relation to the person, email and phone number)
Other activities of the applicant that is relevant for the position
All documents must be uploaded as attachments to the electronic application form.
It is the applicant's responsibility to submit the complete documentation within the deadline.
Once the application period has ended a list of applicants will be published. Note that, in special cases, the identity of particular applicants to a position may be made public even when that applicant has requested that their application be processed confidentially. Applicants requesting an exemption from publication of their identity must explain their reasons for doing so in their application. In this case, advance notice will be given in the event of a decision to make any information about the applicant public.
