The Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics (BFE) has a permanent position vacant as Professor / Associate Professor in marine botany. The position is attached to the Department of Arctic and Marine Biology (AMB) and the research group Arctic Marine System Ecology (AMSE) in Tromsø.

The Department of Arctic and Marine Biology (AMB) includes six research groups distributed across several buildings. Research and teaching at AMB has a broad span, from molecular mechanisms at cellular/subcellular levels via studies of adaptations at the organismal level, to ecological interactions in aquatic and terrestrial environments. The Institute is an exciting and cutting-edge academic and research unit in biology that addresses professional challenges in basic research, industrial and administrative-oriented research with a strong focus on North. The Institute has extensive national and international research collaboration. The staff counts 53 permanent scientists, 26 technicians, 7 administrative positions and 60 temporary employees (researchers, postdocs, PhD research fellows, technicians).

The new hire is expected to contribute to AMSE research through research proposals, method developments, field and/or experimental studies, scientific collaboration and publications. Interest in broader public outreach is expected. The thematic focus for this position is on marine pelagic primary producers, their ecology and functioning in the ecosystem. The new hire will have responsibilities for the development, structuring and teaching of university courses in marine botany in general, with a focus on knowledge about algal species, biodiversity, and algal ecology from micro- to macroalgae.

Teaching will  include supervision and mentoring of undergraduate and graduate student theses on bachelor, MSc and PhD level. The new hire is expected to participate in ship based and field based teaching activities. BFE and AMB have a strong focus on excellence in teaching and student mentorship as well as the continuous development of teaching methods. Here the new hire is expected to contribute and strengthen these efforts.

Deadline is April 21, 2017.

The full details regarding the position and application process can be found at: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/135827/professor-foersteamanuensis-i-marin-botanikk

Qualification requirements

Minimum requirements for this position include a Norwegian PhD degree in marine botany or a corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognised as equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree, or similar qualification.

We are looking for a marine biologist with strong national and international scientific network, who will contribute and strengthen our general marine biology competence, research on pelagic primary producers and teaching on primary producers in northern marine ecosystems. We expect a research focus on microalgae, but teaching will include topics on micro- and macroalgae. Candidates must document their experience in initiating externally funded research relevant to this position, as well as having a related strong publication record in international peer-reviewed journals as well as participation and contributions in national and international scientific meetings relevant to this position.

The successful applicant must have documented competence and interest in marine algal species, biodiversity and ecology, including the determination of primary production. An interest in the role of algae as primary producers in marine ecosystems is required. Participation in field going research and experimental studies will be an important part of research, and the new hire is expected to participate in research and/or teaching ship cruises for several weeks. Candidates should document their experience in field based and experimental research and teaching, preferably from northern or polar marine areas. Documented experience in quantitative methods, biostatistics, and modeling will be considered favorably.

We are looking for applicants with a strong commitment to teaching and student mentoring at the university level. Excellent written and oral communication skills are a requirement in both English and Norwegian or a Scandinavian language, with an option of a 3-year learning period for the Norwegian language.

Team work is a requirement for both teaching and research, and we are looking for a colleague with excellent cooperation skills and positive attitude, which both will be strongly considered.

All applicants for teaching and research positions shall document their teaching competence in their application by attaching a teaching portfolio. In exceptional cases, practical teaching skills may be assessed as being equal to formal teaching qualification.

For further information regarding this position, please contact Head of the Department Geir Rudolfsen. geir.rudolfsen@uit.no phone +47 77 64 68 81 or Professor Rolf Gradinger rolf.gradinger@uit.no phone +47 77 64 45 14.

Rolf Gradinger
UiT Norges Arktiske Universitet
Postboks 6050 Langnes
N-9037 Tromsø
Norge
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