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PhD Fellowship in Marine Geomicrobiology at the University of Bergen University of Bergen in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Chemistry
Funding
The position is funded by the University of Bergen and is a fixed-term PhD research fellow position for three years, with a possible fourth year for career-enhancing work such as teaching. Salary is NOK 593,700 gross per year according to the state salary scale, with pension membership and welfare benefits.
Deadline
Nov 11, 2026
Country
Norway
University
University of Bergen
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PhD fellowship in marine geomicrobiology at the University of Bergen, Department of Geosciences, linked to the Center for Deep Sea Research and the research group Geochemistry and Geobiology.
The project focuses on how global warming and changing Arctic Ocean conditions affect carbon fluxes, microbial activity, and microbial diversity in Arctic sediments. The successful candidate will develop in-situ experimental setups and combine geochemical measurements with molecular microbiological methods and bioinformatics.
This is a fixed-term PhD research fellow position for three years, with a possible fourth year for career-enhancing work such as teaching. The position is funded by the University of Bergen. Salary is NOK 593,700 gross per year, with pension membership and welfare benefits.
Eligibility highlights: applicants must hold a master's degree or equivalent in geomicrobiology or a related field. Master’s students may apply if they complete their final exam before 2027-01-01, but the degree must be obtained before appointment. Required experience includes DNA/RNA extraction, sequencing, and/or bioinformatics. Experience with microbial processes in sediment, geochemical modeling, and research expeditions is advantageous. Strong English skills, independence, structure, collaboration, and willingness to move to Norway are expected.
Application materials include a motivation statement, detailed qualification statement addressing each requirement and advantage, CV, transcripts and diplomas, proof of expected master’s completion if relevant, certificates, English documentation if required, and a publication list if available. Apply via Jobbnorge before the deadline.
Funding details
The position is funded by the University of Bergen and is a fixed-term PhD research fellow position for three years, with a possible fourth year for career-enhancing work such as teaching. Salary is NOK 593,700 gross per year according to the state salary scale, with pension membership and welfare benefits.
What's required
Applicants must have a master's degree or equivalent education in geomicrobiology or a related field; master's students may apply only if they complete their final master's exam before 2027-01-01, and the master's degree must be obtained before appointment. Experience with molecular microbiological methods such as DNA/RNA extraction and sequencing and/or bioinformatics is required. Experience with microbial processes in sediment, geochemical modeling, and research expeditions is an advantage. Applicants must work independently and in a structured manner, collaborate well, have good written and oral English skills, and be willing to move to Norway before the accession date.
How to apply
Apply through Jobbnorge and upload the required documents there. Include a motivation letter, detailed qualification statement addressing each requirement and advantage, CV, transcripts and diplomas for bachelor’s and master’s degrees, proof of expected master’s completion if applicable, relevant certificates, English proficiency documentation if required, and a publication list if available.
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