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Stillingstittel: PhD scholarship within plant biology

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Jobbnorge ID: 172256

About the position

The Department of Plant Sciences (IPV), Faculty of Biosciences, at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) has a vacant 3-year PhD-position related to studies of effects of ionizing radiation in plants, and the molecular mechanisms underlying differential radiosensitivity among species and adaptation mechanisms.

This PhD-project will be linked to the Centre of Excellence - Centre of Environmental Radioactivity (CERAD; 2013-2022, financed by the Norwegian Research Council and NMBU), which is focusing on new scientific knowledge and tools for better protection of people and the environment from harmful effects of radiation.

Main tasks

• Compare radiosensitivity in different plant species at different organizational levels (molecular, cell, organ, organism)
• Identify and study mechanisms underlying differential radiosensitivity, focusing on the significance of genome size, cell ploidy level, differences in DNA-repair and protection mechanisms
• RNA sequencing of plants exposed to different radiation levels
• Evaluate effect of ionizing radiation during seed development on radiosensitivity in the progeny (studies of adaptation)
• Laboratory class teaching in plant physiology may be included, i.e. with prolongation of the position according to the time use

The successful candidate is expected to enter a plan for the progress of the work towards a PhD degree during the first months of the appointment, with a view to completing a doctorate within the PhD scholarship period.

Qualifications and skills

The successful applicant must meet the conditions defined for admission to a PhD programme at NMBU. The applicant must have an academically relevant education corresponding to a five-year Norwegian degree programme, where 120 credits are at master's degree level. The applicant must have a documented strong academic background from previous studies and be able to document proficiency in both written and oral English. For more detailed information on the admission criteria please see the PhD Regulations and the relevant PhD programme abstractJV_description.

The applicant must document expertise and interest in the research subject.

Required academic qualifications

• Competence in molecular methods and bioinformatics
• Competence in plant biology
• Experience with phenotyping
• Dissemination skills
• Competence in statistical analyses
• Upper level grades on BSc and MSc
• Proficiency in English - both written and oral.

Desired academic qualifications

• Background in plant stress biology or plant developmental biology at MSc level.
• Hands-on experience with plant growth experiments.
• Hands-on experience with RNA sequencing and bioinformatics.
• Experience with teaching laboratory classes.
• Knowledge in a Scandinavian language.

Required personal skills

• Ability to target and work independently as well as the ability to cooperate
• Ability to work result-oriented, accurate and structured in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication skills, both related to research and presentations in general
• Analytical ability, innovative, future-oriented and a team player

Remuneration and information

The position is placed in government pay scale position code 1017 PhD. Fellow, wage framework 20, salary grade 51-62. PhD Fellows are normally placed in pay grade 51 (NOK 456 400) on the Norwegian Government salary scale upon employment and follow ordinary meriting regulations.

Employment is conducted according to national guidelines for University and Technical College PhD scholars.

For further information, please contact professor Jorunn Elisabeth Olsen by e-mail: jorunn.olsen (at) nmbu.no or by phone +47 67232829; or professor Sissel Torre by email: sissel.torre (at) nmbu.no or by phone+47 67232828

Information to applicants

Application

To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the 'Apply for this job' button above. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.

Application deadline: July 3rd 2019

Applications should include (electronically) a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, full publication list, copies of degree certificates and transcripts of academic records (all certified), and a list of two persons who may act as references (with phone numbers and e-mail addresses). Publications should be included electronically within the application deadline.

The relevant NMBU Department may require further documentation, e.g. proof of English proficiency.

About Faculty of Biosciences (BIOVIT)

BIOVIT is organized in two departments: Department of Animal- and Aquacultural Sciences (IHA) and Department of Plant Sciences (IPV). The main objective of BIOVIT is to contribute to the development of sustainable agriculture and food production systems through basic and applied research on plants and animals including fish (aquaculture).

The faculty houses Centre for Integrative Genetics (CIGENE) and the research center for Research-based Innovation (SFI) - Foods of Norway.

BIOVIT is responsible for bachelor- and master programmes in Biology, Animal Science and Plant Sciences, and international master programmes in Agroecology, Plant Sciences, Aquaculture, Animal Breeding Genetics and Feed Manufacturing Technology. PhD programmes include Animal Science and Aquaculture, and Plant Sciences.

There are currently 480 bachelor and master students, and 90 PhD students, enrolled in these programmes. The faculty has approximately 220 permanent and temporary scientific employees, including technicians, and 18 administrative positions.

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