Postdoctor in Integrative Global Change Biology of Terrestrial Insects

About the position 

There is a vacancy for a full-time postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Biology within the Integrative Evolutionary Ecology Group of Cameron Ghalambor.

The position is part of interdisciplinary research project funded by the Norwegian Research Council and NTNU. The project is focused on quantifying physiological variation among insect species spanning a wide latitudinal gradient from northern Norway to southern Spain.

Duties of the position

• To conduct research under field and lab conditions
• Collecting and analysing data relevant to the research question
• To participate in group meetings and discussions
• To attend to conferences and disseminate findings
• To engage in a collaborative research environment
• To assist MSc and PhD students

Required selection criteria

• Educational requirements: a PhD in Biology, Ecology/Evolution, Organismal Biology, or another related field and postdoctoral research experience
• Strong scientific background in relevant area, good communication- and analytical skills.
• Very good written and oral English skills.
• The ability to work independently, in a structured manner and in collaboration with others.

The appointment is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants and national guidelines for appointment as PhD, post doctor and research assistant   

Preferred selection criteria

• Experience with measuring whole organism physiology, particularly in response to stress
• An understanding and appreciation for how selection acts on suites of integrated traits
• An interest and/or experience in establishing new models and theories that integrate ecology, evolution, and physiology,
• Experience with data analysis or Bioinformatics including relevant scripting languages (e.g. R)
• The ability to work in remote study sites and work with a team of international collaborators
• Possess good organization and communication skills to integrate across disciplines.
• Passion for science and science communication

Personal characteristics

• Enthusiasm for scientific research and lab work
• Self-motivated
• Good team player and collaborative skills
• Solution oriented
• Reliable

We offer 

Salary and conditions

As a Postdoctoral Fellow (code 1352) you are normally paid from gross NOK 553 500 per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The period of employment is 2 years and subject to external funding. 

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU. After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work. 

It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution on a daily basis. 

About the application 

The application and supporting documentation to be used as the basis for the assessment must be in English. Please submit a motivation letter of maximum 2 pages together with your application, arguing for why your background matches the position and why you are motivated to work on the project.

Publications and other scientific work must follow the application. Please note that applications are only evaluated based on the information available on the application deadline. You should ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the criteria which are set out above.  

If, for any reason, you have taken a career break or have had an atypical career and wish to disclose this in your application, the selection committee will take this into account, recognizing that the quantity of your research may be reduced as a result. 

The application must include: 

• Motivation letter
• CV, certificates and diplomas 
• transcripts and diplomas for bachelor's-, master's- and PhD degrees.  
• Academic works - published or unpublished - that you would like to be considered in the assessment 
• Name and address of three referees 

If all, or parts, of your education has been taken abroad, we also ask you to attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education. Description of the documentation required can be found here . If you already have a statement from NOKUT, please attach this as well. 

Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint works, you must attach a brief description of your participation. 

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal and interpersonal qualities. Motivation, ambitions, and potential will also count in the assessment of the candidates. 

NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment - DORA.   

General information 

Working at NTNU 

A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional capacity or cultural background.  

The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the innovation capital of Norway with a population of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.  

As an employee at NTNU, you must at all times adhere to the changes that the development in the subject entails and the organizational changes that are adopted.

Under the freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova), your name, age, position and municipality may be made public even if you have requested not to have your name entered on the list of applicants. 

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Cameron Ghalambor, email [email protected] . 

Please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Diploma Supplement is required to attach for European Master Diplomas outside Norway. Chinese applicants are required to provide confirmation of Master Diploma from China Credentials Verification (CHSI) .  

If you are invited for interview you must include certified copies of transcripts and reference letters. 

Application deadline: 31st of May 22

NTNU

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Department of Biology 

We work with global challenges in natural diversity, climate, the environment, health and nutrition. Our expertise in biological processes at all levels – from molecules to ecosystems – contributes to a sustainable society. The Department educate graduates for a wide range of careers in public administration, business and academia. The Department of Biology  is one of eight departments in the Faculty of Natural Sciences .

Deadline 31st May 2022
Employer NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Municipality Trondheim
Scope Fulltime
Duration Fixed Ter"
Place of service