Postdoctoral Research Fellow position within fish physiology

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• Norsk Nynorsk

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At the Department of Biological Sciences , there is a vacancy for a postdoctoral research fellow position within fish physiology and aquaculture.

The position is for a fixed term of three (3) years and is associated with the project "Nephrocalsinosis: unlocking the key to dietary interventions” financed by the Research council of Norway.

The project focuses on providing new knowledge about kidney function and its related physiological changes in Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) and rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) exposed to aquaculture rearing conditions that may cause nephrocalsinosis. The post-doc will, in collaboration with the other project partners, be expected to work with the following tasks:

• Perform field work in commercial Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS).
• Conduct controlled experiments where Atlantic salmon (Salmo solar), rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) are exposed to environmental hypercapnia.
• Perform cannulations for blood sampling via both caudal vein and dorsal aorta and urine bladder catheterization for urine collection.
• Analyze blood acid-base status and ion-regulatory status of Atlantic salmon and Rainbow trout exposed to different water qualities.

• Applicants must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent degree within fish physiology and aquaculture, or must have submitted his/her doctoral thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded.
• Experience with or competence in cannulation of veins and arteries in fish is a requirement.
• Experience from or competence in from catheterization of the urinary bladder in fish is a requirement.
• Expericence from or competence in analyzing hematology and acid-base status is a requirement.
• Experience from or competence in with analytical techniques such as measurements of enzyme kinetics, gene expression and ions in blood and urine is an advantage.
• Experience with Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout is an advantage.
• Experience from or competence in working with water qualities in RAS is an advantage.
• Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and have the ability to cooperate with others.
• Applicants must have excellent skills in oral and written English.

Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Research experience, ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates.

Special requirements for the position

The University of Bergen is subjected to the regulation for export control system. The regulation will be applied in the processing of the applications. 

The postdoctoral position is a fixed term position with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. If the appointee lacks teaching experience, or other relevant qualifications, the employment period may be increased to 3 years and 6 months. Teaching and other duties will in such cases be added to the position. The position may be extended by up to one year (maximum 4 years in total) if the appointee is granted externally financed research stays abroad. Individuals may not be hired for more than one fixed-term period as a postdoctoral research fellow at the same institution. In accordance with the Research Council’s rules, neither can anyone be hired more than once as an NFR-financed postdoctoral research fellow.

For postdoctoral research fellow positions associated with externally financed projects, the completion of the project proposal for the qualifying work, as well as a progress plan, will be developed in cooperation with the supervisor and head of department.

It is a requirement that the project is completed in the course of the period of employment.

• A good and professionally stimulating working environment.
• Position as postdoctoral fellow (code 1352 in the basic collective agreement) and a gross annual salary of NOK 615 700 (equivalent to pay grade 63) upon appointment. Further increases in salary are made according to length of service in the position. A higher salary may be considered for a particularly well-qualified applicant.
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
• Good welfare benefits

• A brief account of the applicant's research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
• The names and contact information for two referees. One of these should be the main advisor from the PhD programme.
• CV.
• Transcripts and diplomas. If you have not yet completed your PhD degree, please submit a statement from your institution confirming that the thesis has been submitted.
• Relevant certificates/references.
• List of any works of a scientific nature (publication list).
• Publications (as applicable).

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at JobbNorge

For further details about the position, please contact:

Associate professor, Tom Ole Nilsen , [email protected], Department of Biological Sciences, phone; +47 48 10 35 33.

For HR related questions please contact Adviser Therese Myhre Odfjell, [email protected] 

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. Age and gender balance among employees is therefore a goal. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

Upon the expiry of the closing date for applications, an evaluation committee will be appointed. As an applicant, you have a right of access to the committee’s description of your formal and professional qualifications. If you wish to take advantage of this right of access, please contact the executive officer in charge after receiving information about the appointment of the evaluation committee.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

Further information about our employment process can be found here .

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26th April 2024

University of Bergen

Bergen

Scope

Fulltime (1 positions) Fulltime (%)

Fixed Term

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