PhD Research Fellow in Systematic Entomology

University of Oslo Naturhistorisk museum Oslo, Norway
PhD / Doctoral Entomology 7 days left

About the position

## PhD Research Fellow in Systematic Entomology Natural History Museum ## The evaluation of applicants will focus on the following: • Relevance and quality of the MSc thesis • Relevance and quality of scientific publications (not necessarily expected at this level) • Grades at relevant university-level courses (entomology, taxonomy, phylogenetics, bioinformatics, wet-lab molecular techniques) • The fit of the applicant’s career plan, interests, and skills as formulated in the cover letter (see How to apply below). • Personal suitability (incl. collaborative skills) and motivation for the position • An interview, including a 15 minute presentation of your MSc thesis (only short-listed candidates) ## We can offer you - Exciting and meaningful tasks in an organization 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. - Onboarding program for new employees - Good welfare schemes. - A workplace with good development and career opportunities. - 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 position as Doctoral Research Fellow (position code 1017) in salary range NOK from 550 800 - 595 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent 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 with statement of motivation and research interests 2. CV summarizing education, positions and academic work, scientific publications, and other relevant experience 3. PDF of MSc thesis (or equivalent) and potential publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluating committee 4. Copies of educational certificates and transcripts of records 5. Documentation of English proficiency if applicable 6. Names and contact details of 2-3 references (i.e., name, affiliation, relation to candidate, e-mail, and phone number). The references will be contacted if necessary. Letters of recommendation are therefore not required. Applicants should deliver the application with the requested attachments through our electronic recruiting system. Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge. Click "Apply for this job". 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, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Foreign applicants 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.

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