The Position

UiT – The Arctic University of Norway, Department of Pharmacy, Microbial Pharmacology and Population Biology Research Group (MicroPop) has a research position available as part of the FRIPRO project “RESIST: Revealing ecological drivers of horizontal gene transfer and emerging phage resistance”.

The position is available for a period of 2 years, with commencement from February 2026.

The Research Group

The Microbial Pharmacology and Population Biology Research Group (MicroPop) is focused on basic research on microbial evolution. You can learn more about the group on the Microbial Pharmacology and Population Biology Research Group (MicroPop) website

About the research project

This research project will encompass the study of how natural transformation shapes the evolution of phage resistance. The researcher will explore how the bacterial immune system has evolved, focusing on the acquisition of defence mechanisms though horizontal gene transfer (HGT) in naturally competent Acinetobacter baumannii.

Qualification requirements

The successful applicant must have completed a PhD in biological/natural sciences and should have experience in the following areas: microbiological and molecular techniques including culture-based methods, cloning work, genetic engineering using CRIPSR-based techniques, PCR, sequencing, and genomics. It will also be advantageous for applicants to have experience with unconventional (i.e. non-model) bacterial species. Experience as a supervisor will also be considered as beneficial.

Excellent oral and written English skills are required. Some proficiency in Norwegian is advantageous.

The successful applicant should be able to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. When evaluating applicants, emphasis will be on experience, motivation, and personal suitability as per the qualification requirements.

We can offer

Interesting work tasks in a cutting-edge research project
A good academic environment with dedicated colleagues
Good career opportunities
A large degree of independence
State-of-the-art research infrastructure
Flexible working hours and a state collective agreement
Pension scheme through the state pension fund

Working conditions

The successful candidate must be willing to get involved in the ongoing development of their department and the University as a whole.

Remuneration of researcher positions is in accordance with the appropriate State salary scale code 1109 Researcher. A compulsory contribution of 2% to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund will be deducted.

Contact

For further information about the position and project, please contact Dr Ellinor Alseth at email: ellinor.o.alseth@uit.no or +47 995 77 761.

For more general questions regarding the working environment and University system, such as physical state of the place of employment, health service, possibility for flexible hours, and similar, please contact the head of administration Célia Nilsen at email: celia.nilssen@uit.no or +47 776 48 395.

How to apply

Application and required documents (see below) must be submitted electronically via the application form on www.jobbnorge.no. Candidates that do not provide required documentation or cannot prove the equivalence to required degree will not be considered for the position.

Your application must include:

Cover letter explaining motivation and research interests
CV containing an overview of education, positions, and professional work/training
Copy of PhD diploma and any related supplements/transcripts (translated to English or a Scandinavian language; certified copies must be provided upon request)
2 reference letters with contact details for the referees
Documentation of English proficiency

The documentation has to be in English or a Scandinavian language. Applications will only be considered if all requested application documents are received before the application deadline. We only accept applications sent via www.jobbnorge.no.

Assessment

During the assessment process, emphasis will be placed on the applicant’s potential for research as shown by:

Having aquired a PhD in biological/natural sciences
Research experience
Experience and skills in laboratory work relevant for the project
Documented ability to work independently
Skills in scientific writing in English
Knowledge of and interest in the project’s specific topic
Experience non-model study systems

In addition, consideration may be given to work experience or other activities of significance for the project. The applicants who are assessed as the best qualified will be invited to an interview. The interview serves, among other things, to clarify the applicant’s personal suitability for the position.

General information

The appointment is made in accordance with State regulations and guidelines at UiT. At our website, you will find more information for applicants.

More information about moving to Norway and working at UiT: http://uit.no/mobility

According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

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