PhD position in the use of Animal Models for the study of trauma and resuscitation
Deadline: 21.09.2026
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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 Algae and microbial biotechnology.
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About the position
Nord University, campus Bodø, offers a four-year PhD position at the Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture. The contract will be for a 4-year period with 25% career-promoting activities.
The selected candidate is expected to start no later than January 31 2027.
Pigs provide a translational bridge between animal experiments and human clinical care, particularly for cardiovascular, critical care, surgical, and device-oriented research, owing to their anatomical and organ-size similarities and comparable physiology and pathophysiology. This project will provide insight into novel approaches for continuous monitoring and treatment of severe injuries and critical cardiovascular conditions.
We are seeking highly motivated, creative, and ambitious applicants who are willing to collaborate with other members of a multidisciplinary team. This PhD position will be linked to ongoing, externally funded projects carried out by the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences. It will be associated with the Production and Welfare divisions of the faculty, located at the Bodø campus. The PhD candidate will have access to state-of-the-art laboratory facilities for large animal studies. – making fluency in a Scandinavian language a necessity for this project.
Candidates must comply with Nord University’s residency requirements.
Qualification requirements
The candidate should hold a valid veterinary authorisation issued by the Norwegian Food Safety Authority. In addition, extensive clinical experience in treating animals is required. Experience with the use of pigs as a model animal for medical research is required, as well as specific knowledge of pig anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, anesthesia, surgical procedures and diagnostic imaging. For non-native speakers, proficiency in spoken and written Norwegian, or another Scandinavian language, is essential. The position also requires proficiency in English, both written and verbal
A degree in veterinary medicine is required. Grade average of B or better (or equivalent score) both for the programme in total and the master’s thesis. See admission requirements: PhD in Biosciences
Valid veterinary authorization from the Norwegian Food Safety Authority is required. Applicants from outside the EU/EEA must submit proof of their degree and their authorisation.
Certificate of training in laboratory/research animals is required.
A good knowledge and practical experience in the treatment of domestic terrestrial animals is required. Experience with research animals will be considered an advantage.
It is assumed that the person who is hired is admitted to the faculty’s doctoral program. The final project outline, including a plan for the doctoral work, must be approved and agreed upon within three months after admission. Termination may be considered if admission to the doctoral program is not available within this deadline, due to a lack of annual reporting of progress and/or serious failure in progress and in duty work. For admission requirements and regulations, see our web page
For the position, good English skills are required, both written and oral. For non-native speakers, proficiency in oral and written English is essential, documented by either the Norwegian Higher Education Entrance Qualification or internationally recognised certificates.
Ability to speak fluently in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language (level B2) is necessary for the teaching tasks.
Candidates who already have a PhD degree will not be considered for the position.
Qualified applicants will be ranked according to the following criteria:
Project outline with description of project idea and plan for implementation
The applicant’s description of motivation for the doctoral work and opportunities for completion
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 NOK 565 000,-. For a particular qualified candidate, a higher wage level may be considered (code 1378).
Advantages within the Government Pension Fund for loans, insurance and pension
Creative and collegial working environment
A workplace with 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
Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting :
Applicants will be evaluated by an internal expert committee. Relevant applicants will be invited for an interview, trial lecture or other presentations. For more information, see Nord`s website .
The Faculty reserve the right not to hire applicants who may be scientifically qualified but who do not meet other criteria such as language, educational background or personal characteristics
Application
Applications must be submitted electronically by 21.09.2027.
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)
Copy of diploma for both bachelor and master education and relevant certificates
Copy of the applicant’s master’s thesis as a PDF file
An outline of a project idea, up to 2 pages, with references
Name and contact information of 2-3 references (name, your relation to the person, email and phone number)
Other activities that are considered relevant for the position, and that should be taken into account in the assessment
Applicants with education from countries outside Scandinavia with diplomas issued in a language other than English, must enclose witnessed diplomas in both the original language and authorized English translations
All documents must be uploaded as PDF 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.
