PhD Research Fellow in Diversity and Ecology of Marine Algae and Protistan Parasites

PhD Research Fellow in Diversity and Ecology of Marine Algae and Protistan Parasites

Natural History Museum

We can offer you

• exciting and meaningful work in an organisation with an important societal mission, contributing to knowledge development, education, and enlightenment that promote sustainable, fair, and knowledge-based societal development
• committed colleagues in a good working environment
• a strong interdisciplinary setting for research, training, and collaboration through the Natural History Museum, Arctic Ocean 2050, and BIOCORE
• structured onboarding, follow-up, and support throughout the employment period
• tailored career guidance and opportunities for career-enhancing work, aligned with your individual career goals and relevant both within and beyond academia
• good welfare schemes
• membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse (SPK), which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes
• Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities
• salary in the position of Doctoral Research Fellow (position code 1017) with a salary ranging from NOK 550 800 - 595 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2% is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund (SPK)

How to apply

The application must include (as separate and numbered documents):
1. cover letter including a statement of motivation and research interests (maximum 2 pages)
2. CV summarising education, positions, academic work, scientific publications, and other relevant experiences
3. statement explaining how the PhD position fits into your career plans (maximum 1 page)
4. MSc thesis (or equivalent) and any published papers directly resulting from the thesis (as a single PDF)
5. copies of educational certificates and transcripts of records (as a single PDF)
6. names and contact details for two to three references (i.e., name, affiliation, relation to the candidate, Email, and phone number) that can be contacted if necessary
7. documentation of English proficiency (if applicable)
8. statement on the use of AI. If AI was used in preparation of your application document, please detail its use in any documents

Applicants must submit their application and supporting documents through the electronic recruitment system Jobbnorge by clicking “Apply for this job.” Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview.

When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, you must upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Applicants with education from outside Norway are advised to include an explanation of their university’s grading system. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language.