Stillingstittel:
PhD position in cell- biology at The faculty of Biosciences, Fishery and Economics

Stillingsbeskrivelse:

The Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics (BFE) consists of Department of Arctic and Marine Biology, Norwegian College of Fishery Science (NFH) and School of Business and Economics. The main task of BFE is to conduct teaching and research dissemination at a high national and international level within all relevant fields. Prioritized research areas are aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, climate, life in the arctic, marine bioprospecting, fish health, seafood products, business and macroeconomics, resources and environment, markets and management of marine resources. The interdisciplinary profile of the faculty provides good opportunity to develop research projects involving several research groups at the faculty according to its strategy.

Jobbnorge ID: 121250

Application deadline: 11.02.2016

Ref. 2016/418

 

The Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics (BFE), UiT The Arctic University of Norway has a PhD position vacant in Cell-biology for applicants who wish to obtain the degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD). The position is attached to the Norwegian College of Fishery Science (NCFS) and the Fish immunology and vaccinology research group.

 

The appointment is for a period of four years

           

The PhD position is for a fixed term, with the objective of completion of research training to the level of a doctoral degree. Admission to a PhD programme is a prerequisite for employment, and the programme period starts on commencement of the position. The PhD Candidate shall participate in the faculty's organized research training, and the PhD project shall be completed during the period of employment. Information about the application process for admission to the PhD programme and regulations for the degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) are available at the following address Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics.

 

The Norwegian College of Fishery Science (NCFS) undertakes research and research-based teaching of high national and international quality in an interdisciplinary environment. Research activity is provisionally organized into the groups of: Living Marine Resources, Sea Food Science, Fish Health, Marine Drug Discovery, Resource Management, Marine Management and Resource Economics.

 

A major goal of the Fish Immunology and Vaccinology Research Group is to contribute to improved virus vaccines for the aquaculture industry. To achieve this, we study the innate and adaptive immune systems of the Atlantic salmon with particular emphasis on antiviral immunity. The research group has 6 permanent scientific positions, 2 technicians, while there is a variable number of PhD students, Post Doc's- and part time positions. More information is found on our web pages.

 

For further information, please contact: Professor Jorunn B. Jørgensen, Jorunn.jorgensen (at) uit.no, phone: +47 77 64 67 16 / 95 09 57 54 or Researcher Dimitar Borisov Iliev, Dimitar.iliev (at) uit.no, phone: +47 77 64 67 26.

 

Research area

Exosomes are secreted vesicles containing RNA and protein cargos and they serve as carriers shuttling diverse bioactive molecules between different cell types. This project intends to investigate mechanisms controlling exosome biogenesis/secretion and their endocytosis and processing using optical nanoscopy as well as conventional microscop

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Arbeidsgiver Navn: UiT Norges arktiske universitet

Arbeidsgiver adresse: 9037 TROMSØ

Job kort beskrivelse: University and higher education teachers

Land: Norge

Region: Troms

Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge

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