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The Georg-August-University Göttingen Foundation under Public Law – DNTW – Department of Animal Breeding and Domestic Animal Genetics is seeking to fill a position as soon as possible. Research Assistant / PhD Candidate (m/f/d) – Salary Group 13 TV-L – A part-time position (65% of regular weekly working hours) is available. The position is limited to a three-year term. Your responsibilities: Within the project “agri:change – Future through Change. Sustainability Transformation of the Agricultural and Food Industry in Lower Saxony,” lab X2.2 “Adaptation of Housing, Feeding, and Breeding Concepts under Changing Climate Conditions – Pigs,” the successful candidate will be involved in developing and establishing modern quantitative genetic and genomic methods for assessing the climate resilience of pigs. Key tasks include conducting literature reviews and processing and analyzing phenotypic and genomic data from field and station trials. Finally, the results will be presented at university seminars, national and international conferences, and published in relevant scientific journals. Your profile: – Completed university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in a relevant field (e.g., agricultural sciences, bioinformatics) – Research focus on animal breeding (especially pigs) – Basic knowledge of quantitative genetic methods – Experience in statistical data analysis and a programming language (e.g., R) – Willingness to collect data on pigs on farms and in slaughterhouses (includes travel) – Fluent German and English, both written and spoken – Excellent communication skills are an advantage – Class B driver’s license We offer: – Open and constructive working atmosphere in a team of young scientists – Excellent work opportunities in an innovative research field – Opportunity for scientific qualification in the field of animal breeding and domestic animal genetics – Opportunities for university teaching development – Insights into diverse research projects – Excellent national and international networks in science and industry – University sports facilities   This position is intended to support the qualification of early-career researchers and offers the opportunity to pursue a doctorate. The University of Göttingen aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where they are underrepresented and therefore strongly encourages qualified women to apply. It also considers itself a family-friendly university and promotes the compatibility of academic/professional life and family. The university is particularly committed to the professional inclusion of employees with severe disabilities and therefore welcomes applications from people with severe disabilities. In cases of equal qualifications, applications from people with severe disabilities will be given preference. Any disability or equivalent status should be stated in the application to ensure its interests are protected. Please  submit your application, including all relevant documents, by March 24, 2026, exclusively via the application portal http://obp.uni-goettingen.de/de-de/OBF/Index/76388 . For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Christine Große-Brinkhaus, Email: christine.grosse-brinkhaus@uni-goettingen.de, Tel. +49 (0) 551 39-25604 Note: Please be advised that submitting your application constitutes your consent under data protection law to the processing of your application data by us. Further details regarding the legal basis and data usage can be found in the information sheet on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Apply Now

The Institute for Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry at the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen is looking to fill the position of a PhD Student (all genders welcome) This position should ideally be filled by May 2026 with a contract initially limited to three years. The regular working hours will be 23.88 hours per week, and the salary corresponds to the  E13 TV-L ( 60%) level. The position is affiliated with the group of Prof. Dr. Tom N. Grossmann ( https://www.grossmannlab.com ). The lab works in the areas of bioorganic chemistry and chemical biology focusing on the design of peptido- and proteomimetics. The prospective candidate will perform chemical protein engineering involving the design and synthesis of protein-reactive molecules. These will be used to covalently modify proteins which will be investigated using various biophysical methods. The prospective PhD student wants work in an interdisciplinary, inclusive, supportive, and international research environment develop a research project with increasing scientific independence receive personal supervision, a structured training, and regular feedback will travel to and collaborate with international partners be guided to supervise undergraduate students   Your profile You… hold or will hold a Master’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related areas, have experience in the expression, purification and characterization of proteins, have experience in organic synthesis, have experience in the characterization of post-translational modifications, have experience in protein crystallization and structure determination, have very good communication skills in written and spoken English, have very good communication skills in German to support teaching, are creative, and curious in acquiring new techniques.   Göttingen is a lively university city in central Germany, which hosts numerous internationally renowned research institutions, including not only the famous University but also its Medical Center, several Max Planck Institutes, the European Neuroscience Institute, the German Primate Center, and the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience (BCCN).   The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply. The university has committed itself to be a family-friendly institution and supports its employees in balancing work and family life. Applications from disabled persons with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.   Interested? Please send your application by March 27th, 2026, as a single pdf file to sschach@gwdg.de . Your application must include a concise motivation letter stating your interest in the research work, a CV, a copy of your Master certificate in English or German (or a transcript of records if not yet graduated), list of publications (if applicable), a summary of past research and a short statement of future research interest (1 page), and the names as well as contact information of two references.   Please note: With the submission of your application, you accept the processing of your applicant data in terms of data protection law. Further information on the legal basis and data usage are provided at: https://www.uni-goettingen.de/ Noticedsgvo

About the position A 4-year PhD position is available at the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo. This is a unique collaboration between the labs of Associate Professor Coen Campsteijn  (mechanistic cancer biology) and Professor Koen Vervaeke (systems neuroscience). You will join GLIOFORCE, a recently established and interdisciplinary consortium merging biology, physics and engineering to describe, model and target cellular biomechanics during invasion of aggressive brain cancer, Glioblastoma. By targeting cancer cell mechano-adaptation, GLIOFORCE aims to open up innovative avenues for treating aggressive cancers like Glioblastoma. More about the position We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a strong interest in neuroscience, cancer research and advanced microscopy. You will: Track cancer invasion in real-time using state-of-the-art in vivo two-photon microscopy in mice, and live-cell confocal microscopy using ex vivo 3D models. Genetically manipulate cancer cells using CRISPR/Cas9 to identify and target molecular mechanisms enabling invasion. Study how neuronal activity and brain anatomy influence cancer spread using advanced ex vivo 3D models. Collaborate closely with three other PhD students in a supportive, cross-disciplinary team. The normal fixed term of appointment is four years including 25 per cent of other career-promoting work Qualification requirments We are looking for applicants with a Master’s degree (120 ECTs) in neuroscience, molecular or cell biology, or closely related fields. Minimum grade B (ECTS grading scale). The Master’s degree must include a thesis of at least 30 ECTS. A background in topics directly relevant to the position will be viewed favourably. Technical skills: You must be comfortable working with rodents and performing delicate surgical procedures. Previous experience with animal surgery is a major advantage. Experience with advanced live-cell light microscopy will also be considered a major advantage. Data Analysis: Experience with programming (for example Python/Matlab) and image analysis is highly emphasized. Such experience should be documented. Scientific Curiosity: You are eager to bridge the gap between neuroscience and cancer biology. For you, research is a calling, not just a job. You possess a lifelong, burning curiosity and a genuine need to understand how biological processes work. An excellent command of written and spoken English is required. We need different perspectives in our work UiO is an open and internationally oriented comprehensive university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at uio.no. We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are looking for great colleagues—could you be the next one? We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours, task adaptations, digital, technical, or physical adjustments, or other practical measures. If you have an immigrant background, a disability, or CV gaps, we encourage you to indicate this in the job application portal. We always invite at least one qualified candidate from each group for an interview. In this context, disability is defined as an applicant who identifies as having a disability that requires workplace or employment-related accommodations. For more details about the requirements, please refer to the Employer portal (Norwegian). The selections made in the job application portal are used for anonymized statistics that all state employers include in their annual reports. More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here. We hope you will apply for the position with us. Why should you choose us? Exciting and meaningful tasks in an organization with an important societal mission, contributing to knowledge development, education, and enlightenment that promote sustainable, fair, and knowledge-based societal development. A pleasant and stimulating work environment. Good welfare schemes. Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours. A workplace with good development and career opportunities. Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway’s best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes. Salary in position as Doctoral Research Fellow, position code 1017 in salary range NOK from 550 800 to 600 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund. Read more about the benefits of working in the public sector at Employer Portal. Application Your application should include: Application letter. CV. A complete list of publications. MsC project summary. Transcripts and certificates. Contact information for 2-3 references. Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click “Apply for the position”. When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language. General information The best qualified candidates will invited for interviews. Applicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we cannot, you will hear from us. Please refer to Regulations for the Act on universities and colleges chapter 3 (Norwegian),  Guidelines concerning appointment to post doctoral and research posts at UiO and Regulations for the degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) at the University of Oslo. The University of Oslo has a transfer agreement with all employees that is intended to secure the rights to all research results etc. Questions about the position Coen Campsteijn Associate Professor coen.campsteijn@medisin.uio.no Koen Gerard Alois Vervaeke Professor k.g.a.vervaeke@medisin.uio.no Apply Now

About the position A PhD position, fully funded for three years, is available at the Department of Biology of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim. Are you motivated to take a step towards a doctorate and open up exciting career opportunities? As a PhD Candidate with us, you will work to achieve your doctorate, and at the same time gain valuable experience that qualifies you for a further career in higher education and research, in and outside academia. Your immediate leader will be the Head of Department. About the project We invite applications for a PhD candidate to join an interdisciplinary research project focused on zooplankton ecology and its role in the oceanic biological carbon pump under the supervision of Associate Professor Jose Landeira and co-supervisor Associate Professor Kang Nian Yap . Oceans have sequestered approximately 30–50% of anthropogenic CO₂ since the beginning of the industrial revolution, mitigating the rise in atmospheric CO2 and, consequently, global warming. However, the mechanisms through which carbon is transported into the deep ocean remain poorly understood. The project will investigate how zooplankton contributes to carbon sequestration through vertical migrations, using a combination of optical and acoustic instruments to observe and quantify their dynamics in the water column. A key objective is the development and improvement of physiological proxies and endpoints to better estimate zooplankton respiration and its impact on oceanic carbon fluxes. The position offers training in field observations, advanced instrumentation, experiments with zooplankton organisms and physiological analyses within an international research environment. This position will contribute to the strategic program Polhavet 2050. Duties of the position Complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate Carry out high-quality research within the framework described above Publish in peer-reviewed international journals Participate in the activities of Department of Biology Participate in international activities such as conferences and/or research stays at foreign educational institutions Be prepared for changes to your work duties after employment. Required selection criteria You must have a relevant Master’s degree in biology, Ocean Resources, Oceanography or equivalent. Your course of study must correspond to a five-year Norwegian course, where 120 credits have been obtained at master’s level. Master students can apply, but the master’s degree must be obtained and documented before starting the position and no later than 01.09.2026 You must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and have an average grade from your Master’s degree study, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared to NTNU’s grading scale. If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic foundation. If you have a weaker grade background, you maybe considered if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD education. You must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty’s Doctoral Programme Proficiency in written and spoken English language Experience in marine ecology, physiology, and/or oceanography PLEASE NOTE: For detailed information about what the application must contain, see paragraph “About the application”. The appointment is to be made in accordance with NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions and Regulations for the degrees philosophiae doctor (ph.d.) and philosophiae doctor (ph.d.) in artistic development work at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)for general criteria for the position. Preferred selection criteria Experience in oceanographic cruises Experience in zooplankton sampling Experience conducting experiments with living plankton Knowledge of animal physiology Competence in scientific programming using R, Python, or other relevant programming languages Personal characteristics To complete a doctoral degree (PhD), it is important that you are able to: Work independently Work in a structured way, set goals and make plans to achieve them Work constructively under pressure or in the face of adversity Show curiosity and a strong motivation for the subject Be flexible and open to adjusting the plan for the project as needed Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities. We offer Evaluate and remove/add what is relevant for the position. An exciting job with an important mission in society Developing tasks in a strong and international professional environment Career guidance and follow-up during the PhD period Open and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues Working capital that can be used to implement the project Mentor programme as a new employee at NTNU Favorable terms as a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK) Free Norwegian language training at a basic level (A2) As a PhD Candidate at NTNU, you will have access to employee benefits. Diversity Diversity is a strength, and at NTNU we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity in society and that makes use of the potential of the population’s collective skills. Our vision is Knowledge for a better world and our values ​​are creative, critical, constructive and respectful. We believe that an organization that is equal, diverse and gender-balanced is essential for us to achieve our goals. We strive to attract employees with different skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving of our societal mission in research and education. If you think this position is relevant and interesting, we encourage you to apply, regardless of gender, functional ability and cultural background, or whether you have been out of work for a period of time. At NTNU we want to increase the proportion of women in scientific positions. We have a number of measures to promote equality. Salary and conditions In the position of PhD Candidate, code 1017, your gross salary will normally be NOK 550 800,-per annum depending on qualifications and seniority. A 2% statutory contribution to the State Pension Fund is deducted from the salary. The employment period is 3 years for the doctoral work with a possibility to up to 1 year of career promotion work. For employment as a PhD Candidate, it is a prerequisite that you gain admission to the PhD programme in Biology within three months of your employment contract start date, and that you participate in an organized doctoral programme through out the period of employment. As an employee at NTNU, it is important that you keep yourself up to date with academic and organizational changes and adapt to them. For the necessary professional and social interaction, it is a prerequisite that

PhD Research Fellow in Molecular Biology (Parasitology and Gene Editing) There is a vacancy for a PhD Research Fellow in Molecular biology with focus on parasitology and gene editing at the Department of Biological Sciences. The position is for a fixed-term period of 3 years with the possibility of a 4th year with career-promoting work (e.g. teaching at the Department). The position is subject to the project “Deciphering Nutrient Uptake Mechanisms in Salmon Louse Oocytes for Gene Editing and Treatment Development”, which is financed by the Research Council of Norway under the Groundbreaking Research program. About the project/work tasks: The project aims to develop gene editing methods for salmon lice. Salmon lice are parasites of Atlantic salmon and cause immense costs for the salmon farming industry every year. Effective and sustainable treatment methods are currently lacking. To develop such methods, a better understanding of salmon louse biology is crucial. To this end, we want to establish CRISPR-based gene editing in the salmon louse. The small size of its oocytes poses a challenge for the delivery of the gene editing compounds. Therefore, CRISPR is not available in this species, yet. To overcome this, we want to investigate the mechanism how nutrients are transported into the oocytes by the lice and then use this mechanism for transporting the gene editing compounds into the oocytes. The PhD research fellow will be part of the Sea Lice research group, composed of several researchers with extensive experience in salmon louse biology. The experiments entail molecular cloning, recombinant protein production and in situ hybridisation as well as CRISPR experiments in lice with subsequent analyses of genotypes and phenotypes. There might be the opportunity for a three-month stay at a partner research institute in Germany for performing cell culture experiments, depending on further funding. The project and position are planned to begin on 01.08.2026. Qualifications and personal qualities: Applicants must hold a master’s degree or equivalent education in Molecular Biology, Biological Sciences, Fish health or similar. Master students can apply provided they complete their final master exam before 15.07.2026. It is a condition of employment that the master’s degree has been awarded. Experience from working in a molecular biology lab is a requirement A master’s (or similar) thesis involving molecular biology methods is a requirement Willingness to perform animal experiments (with fish and lice) is a requirement Experience in molecular cloning, recombinant protein production in E. coli, gene editing and/or in situ hybridisation is a major advantage Experience in work with salmon lice and/or salmon is an advantage Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and demonstrate good collaborative skills. Applicants must have good written and oral English skills 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. About the PhD Research Fellow position About the PhD Research Fellow position The fellowship will be for a period of 3 years, with the possibility for a 4th year contingent on the qualifications of the candidate and the teaching needs of the department and will be decided by the Head of department upon appointment. If a 4th year is granted, one year of career-promoting work associated with teaching, dissemination or research infrastructure/services, will be distributed over the full employment period and thus corresponding to 25 per cent of the time each year. The employment period may be reduced if you have previously been employed in a qualifying post (e.g. research fellow, research assistant). About the research training As a PhD Research Fellow, you must participate in an approved educational programme for a PhD degree within a period of 3 years. The deadline for applying for admission to the PhD programme at The Faculty of Science and Technology is 2 months after you start your position or after the start of the research project that will lead to the PhD degree. It is a condition that you satisfy the enrolment requirements for the PhD programme at the University of Bergen. We can offer: a good and professionally stimulating working environment salary as PhD research fellow (code 1017) in the state salary scale. This constitutes a gross annual salary of NOK 568 700. Further increases in salary are made according to length of service in the position. enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund good welfare benefits Your application must include: a brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position a detailed justification of your qualifications in relation to the listed requirements, explaining how you meet each criterion. Additionally, you should address the “advantages” mentioned above, as these will be taken into account when ranking the candidates. the names and contact information for two referees. One of these should be the main advisor for the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis CV transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. If you have not yet completed your master’s degree, please submit a statement from your institution confirming the expected date of award of your master’s degree. Your master’s degree must be documented with transcripts and/or diploma before starting in the position. relevant certificates/references approved documentation of proficiency in English (if required, cf. English language requirements for PhD admission) a list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list with links) The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge. General information: For further details about the position, please contact the project leader Andreas Borchel, Department of Biological Sciences, andreas.borchel@uib.no or the head of the salmon louse research group Frank Nilsen, Department of Biological Sciences, Frank.Nilsen@uib.no. For HR related questions contact Adviser Magnus Skogstad, Faculty of Science and Technology, magnus.skogstad@uib.no, +47 55583669 Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better. UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and