PhD Position in Biosystematics: The Department of Natural History at the University Museum of Bergen, Norway, is offering a PhD position in the field of biosystematics of marine invertebrates. The successful candidate will contribute to a research project focused on the diversity, systematics, phylogeny, and biogeography of siphonophores (Cnidaria: Hydrozoa). This position is for a fixed-term period of 4 years, including 25% of other compulsory work in the invertebrate collections.
Designation: PhD Student
Research Area: Biosystematics of Marine Invertebrates
Location: Bergen, Norway
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master of Science degree (MSc) or equivalent in zoology, evolutionary biology, or biosystematics (with Master’s thesis submitted prior to the application deadline).
- Experience with molecular laboratory work and phylogenetic analyses.
- Availability for fieldwork, participation in cruises, and travel abroad to study biological collections.
- Proficiency in English, both oral and written.
Job Description:
- Study the diversity of siphonophores in Norwegian waters and on a wider scale using integrative morphological and molecular taxonomic methods.
- Describe baseline diversity for siphonophores and other pelagic hydrozoans in the underexplored Norwegian Sea.
- Collect fresh material for molecular work and curated museal reference collections.
- Use integrative taxonomy to identify and describe cryptic diversity in selected taxa.
- Investigate distributional patterns of siphonophores and the extent of cryptic diversity using existing and novel genetic data.
- Collaborate with the Cnidaria and Ctenophora team, as well as other projects focusing on mitogenomics of bipolar species.
- Contribute to fieldwork, taxonomic identifications, phylogenetics, species delimitation, and other analyses.
- Write scientific articles and present research findings at international scientific meetings.
How to Apply: To apply for the PhD position, submit your application electronically in English through the Jobbnorge platform. Your application must include the following documents:
- Motivation letter (maximum one A4 page) explaining your research background, interests, and reasons for applying.
- Give contact info for two people who can vouch for you, one of whom should be your main advisor for your thesis or research project.
- Curriculum vitae (CV) with name, contacts, qualifications, working experience, and publication record (if any) (maximum 2 pages).
- Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees or official confirmation of thesis submission.
- Relevant certificates/references.
- Any publications in your name.
- Approved documentation of proficiency in English (if required).
Please make sure that you upload all application materials on the Jobbnorge platform. Applications sent via email will not be considered.
Last Date for Apply: Until position filled
For more information about the position, please contact Associate Professor Aino Hosia (aino.hosia@uib.no), University Museum of Bergen, Department of Natural History.
Note: The University of Bergen encourages diversity and welcomes applications from individuals with immigrant backgrounds and disabilities. Women are particularly encouraged to apply. The recruitment process follows the principle of public access to information.
