Stillingstittel:
PhD position in mathematical modeling and bioinformatic analysis of NAD-metabolism and NAD-dependent signaling

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: 125889

Application deadline: 8. June 2016

Applications shall be marked: 2016/4651

 

The Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics (BFE), UiT The Arctic University of Norway has a PhD position vacant in mathematical modeling and bioinformatic analysis of NAD-metabolism and NAD-dependent signaling for applicants who wish to obtain the degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD). The position is attached to the Department of Arctic and Marine Biology (AMB) and the research group of Microorganisms and Plants.

 

The appointment is for a period of three 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 Department of Arctic and Marine Biology (AMB) includes eight research groups. Research and teaching at AMB has a broad span, from molecular mechanisms at cellular/subcellular levels via studies of adaptations at the organismal level, to ecological interactions in aquatic and terrestrial environments. The staff counts 52 permanent scientists, 23 technicians, 7 administrative positions and 60 temporary employees (researchers, postdocs, PhD research fellows, technicians).

 

For further information, please contact: Prof. Ines Heiland, ines.heiland (at) uit.no, +47 77 64 68 89

 

Research area

In the context of a 3 years project funded by the Norwegian Research Council, we will use mathematical modelling and sequence analysis based approaches to construct a comprehensive model of human NAD-metabolism. As changes in NAD-metabolism have been found in many different diseases, we want to analyse and predict disease dependent changes and potential intervention strategies. The project is performed in close collaboration with the experimental group headed by Mathias Ziegler at the University in Bergen.

 

Different methods including metabolic and ordinary differential equation based modelling approaches as well as sequence analysis will be used to analyse and integrate existing experimental data as well as data generated during the project.

 

Qualifications required Applicants should have a master degree or equivalent in biochemistry, biophysics, biomathematics, bioinformatics or re

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Arbeidsgiver Navn: UiT Norges arktiske universitet

Arbeidsgiver adresse: Tromsø 9037 TROMSØ

Job kort beskrivelse: University and higher education teachers

Land: Norge

Region: Troms

Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge

Lønn valuta: NOK

Lønn periode: Pr. år