Position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow available at the Section for Aquatic Biology and Toxicology, Department of Biosciences, University of Oslo (on condition of external funding).
We are looking for a highly motivated individual who will join a research project funded by a Young Research Talent Grant from the Research Council of Norway. The project will focus on overwintering in Arctic zooplankton.
The appointment is a fulltime position and is made for a period of 2.5 years 10% of which is devoted to required duties, usually in the form of teaching activities.
No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Oslo.
Project description / Development plan:
As part of the Young Research Talent grant, the available postdoc will conduct experiments, investigating the single and combined effects of marine heatwaves and ocean acidification on overwintering of Arctic Calanus copepods. The capacity to survive the long, dark, cold and unproductive winter is critical for most Arctic species. Many Arctic ectotherms have therefore evolved special adaptations to severe winter conditions by investment in large storage deposits combined with lowering metabolism to a minimum in winter. However, we do not know how multiple stressors may affect overwintering Arctic species. This is a critical period and failure in surviving winter can have ecological consequences for the entire ecosystem. This project will explore the physiological and omics mechanisms for direct, delayed, and transgenerational effects of marine heatwaves and ocean acidification on Arctic Calanus copepods. Activities in the project will include several field trips to collect Calanus copepods from Svalbard and long-term experiments over the winter period in the laboratory at the University of Oslo.
We seek a highly motivated, enthusiastic candidate that has a completed PhD degree (or other corresponding education equivalents to a Norwegian doctoral degree) in marine ecology, particularly molecular ecology. Candidates with experience in experiments with ocean acidification and publishing papers in leading journals are highly encouraged to apply.
The main purpose of a postdoctoral fellowship is to provide the candidates with enhanced skills to pursue a scientific top position within or beyond academia. To promote a strategic career path, all postdoctoral research fellows are required to submit a professional development plan no later than one month after commencement of the postdoctoral period.
Host institution and partner institution:
The postdoc project and training will be based at the Aquatic Biology and Toxicology (AQUA), Department of Biosciences, University of Oslo, with collaboration with The University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS).
The postdoc will be working in a large research environment with diverse expertise in marine ecology, ecotoxicology, terrestrial and soil ecotoxicology. Our research involves a range of trophic levels, from dissolved organic matter (DOM) feeders, zooplankton and fish to whales.
The postdoc will be supervised by Dr. Khuong V. Dinh, and co-supervised by Prof. Katrine Borgå and Prof. Ketil Hylland at the University of Oslo and Prof. Janne E. Søreide at The University Centre in Svalbard.
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Qualification requirements
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition to be among Europe’s leading communities for research, education and innovation. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.
Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in Marine ecology/Molecular ecology, Ecotoxicology or related fields. Doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Only applicants with an approved doctoral thesis and public defence are eligible for appointment.
Fluent oral and written communication skills in English are required.
Skills:
Strong background in marine ecology and ecotoxicology
Experience with performing long-term experiments
Creative solutions for optimizing experimental procedures
Experience in omics, gene editing and bioinformatics techniques
Strong statistical skills
Personal suitability and motivation for the position and the project team
We offer
Salary NOK 534 400 – 615 800 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (position code 1352)
Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement
Professionally stimulating working environment
Vibrant international academic environment
Postdoctoral development programmes
Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities
How to apply
The application must include
Cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest, including a pointwise explanation of how the applicant fits the selection criteria detailed above)
CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
Copies of educational certificates and academic transcript of records
A complete list of publications and up to 3 selected academic publications that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee. A summary of a maximum of 50 words per selected article is required to highlight important findings of each study.
A research statement (maximum 1 page) to explain your research background, interests, and ambitions for future research direction and how it may fit the postdoc project.
Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number).
The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).
In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the documented, academic qualifications, as well as the candidates motivation and personal suitability. Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.
It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to complete the project in the course of the period of employment.
Formal regulations
Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Oslo.
No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Fellow period at the University of Oslo.
No one can be appointed twice as a Postdoctoral fellow financed with funds from The Research Council of Norway (NFR).
If an applicant has applied for and been granted funding for a fulltime research stay abroad while being employed as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, the employment will be prolonged with the equivalent time as the research stay, but for no longer than of twelve months ( thus extending the employment to a maximum of four years)
According to the Norwegian Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.
Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives.
If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.
Contact information
For further information please contact: Dr. Khuong V. Dinh, phone: +47 94725058, e-mail: van.k.dinh@ibv.uio.no
For technical questions regarding the recruitment system please contact: HR adviser Nina Holtan, phone: +47 22854424, e-mail: nina.holtan@mn.uio.no
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About the University of Oslo
The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest rated institution of research and education with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. Its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally esteemed research communities make UiO an important contributor to society.
Department of Biosciences (IBV) is one of nine departments at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Research in the department is organised in five sections covering topics within biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology, cell biology, genetics, aquatic biology, toxicology, ecology, and evolutionary biology. Education across these topics is offered for around 350 bachelor, 250 master, and 120 PhD students. With 52 permanent professors/associate professors, post-docs, researchers, technical, and administrative personnel, the Department has a total staff of 340 from more than 30 different countries. The Department aims to maintain high international standards within both research and teaching. The new bachelor program in bioscience is the first of its kind to include programming and computational modelling as core elements.
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