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PhD Candidate in Molecular Medical Microbiology and Rapid Precision Diagnostics of Severe Infection Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
Full-time, four-year salaried PhD Candidate position at NTNU, code 1017, with a gross salary normally of NOK 580,000 per year depending on qualifications and seniority. A statutory 2% contribution to the State Pension Fund is deducted. The appointment comprises three years of doctoral work plus up to one year of career-promotion work. Benefits include access to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, working capital for the project, career guidance, a mentor programme and employee benefits.
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Nov 20, 2026
Country
Norway
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Norwegian University of Science and Technology
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About this position
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is recruiting a full-time PhD Candidate in molecular medical microbiology at the Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine (IKOM) in Trondheim, Norway.
The project, "Emerging technologies enabling rapid precision diagnostics of severe infection," is part of the interdisciplinary initiative Preparedness and Response to AMR, the silent pandemic. It addresses bloodstream infection and sepsis, where delayed diagnosis can lead to inadequate antimicrobial treatment and poor clinical outcomes.
The PhD researcher will develop and optimize magnetic nanobead-based enrichment of bacterial and yeast pathogens directly from whole blood. The work will combine rapid nucleic acid extraction with sensitive molecular and mass spectrometry-based detection methods, addressing low pathogen concentrations and host-derived background interference. The goal is an integrated diagnostic platform for faster, more accurate pathogen identification.
Applicants need a relevant Master's degree in molecular cell biology, biotechnology, microbiology or an equivalent field, with a substantial independent project, or an equivalent medical degree. A Master's degree must normally have a B average or better, and Master's students must complete and document their degree before starting and no later than January 2027. Strong English communication skills are required. Experience in microbiology, medical microbiology, bacterial culture, nucleic acid extraction, PCR, mass spectrometry, diagnostic assay development, nanotechnology or biomedical nanomaterials is desirable.
The appointment lasts four years, including three years of doctoral work and up to one year of career-promotion work. The salary is normally NOK 580,000 gross per year, subject to qualifications and seniority, with a 2% pension contribution. The position includes research support, career guidance, mentoring and Norwegian public-sector benefits.
Apply electronically via Jobbnorge by 20 November 2026. Submit academic transcripts and diplomas, CV, Master's thesis or draft, a short motivation letter, relevant research outputs, and contact details for three referees. Questions about the position may be directed to Professor Jan Egil Afset at [email protected].
Funding details
Full-time, four-year salaried PhD Candidate position at NTNU, code 1017, with a gross salary normally of NOK 580,000 per year depending on qualifications and seniority. A statutory 2% contribution to the State Pension Fund is deducted. The appointment comprises three years of doctoral work plus up to one year of career-promotion work. Benefits include access to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, working capital for the project, career guidance, a mentor programme and employee benefits.
What's required
Applicants must meet admission requirements for NTNU's Doctoral Programme in Medicine and Health Sciences. They must hold a relevant Master's degree in molecular cell biology, biotechnology, microbiology or an equivalent field, including a major independent project of at least 30 ECTS equivalent to a Master's thesis, or alternatively hold a medical degree. Foreign medical degrees must be equivalent in scope to a Norwegian medical degree. Master's students may apply if the degree is obtained and documented before starting and no later than January 2027. Applicants should have a strong relevant academic background and normally a Master's average grade of B or better on the NTNU scale, or equivalent evidence of academic quality. Good written and oral English is required. Preferred qualifications include microbiology and molecular medicine, medical microbiology, bacterial culture, nucleic acid extraction, PCR, mass spectrometry, diagnostic assay development, nanotechnology or nanomaterials in biomedical applications, interdisciplinary research experience, proficiency in Norwegian, Swedish or Danish, and strong collaboration, communication and interpersonal skills. Applicants should be able to work independently and in a structured, flexible and collaborative manner.
How to apply
Submit the electronic application and all attachments through Jobbnorge.no. Include Bachelor's and Master's transcripts and diplomas, CV, Master's thesis or draft, a 400-word motivation letter, relevant publications or research work, certificates if applicable, and contact details for three referees. Foreign-educated applicants should also provide documentation of the scope and quality of their education and any diploma supplement or HK-dir statement.
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