Postdoctoral Position in Virus-Host Interactions: The Department of Marine Microbiology and Biogeochemistry (MMB) at NIOZ invites applications for a postdoctoral researcher to study marine virus ecology in relation to phytoplankton survival during Arctic winters. The research will be part of the SURPHYVE project, assessing the impact of climate change on polar phytoplankton.
Postdoctoral Position in Mortality and Virus-Host Interactions of Phytoplankton in Arctic Winters under Warming
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher (PD-2)
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| Job Details | |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Marine Microbiology & Biogeochemistry |
| Location | ‘t Horntje, Texel, Noord-Holland, Netherlands |
| Employment Duration | 33 months |
| Salary Scale | CAO-WVOI scale 10 or 11 |
| Start Date | Preferably Summer 2026 |
Research Area
- Marine virus ecology
- Phytoplankton winter survival
- Climate change impacts on Arctic marine ecosystems
Location
‘t Horntje, Texel, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD in a relevant discipline
- Expertise in marine phytoplankton, viral ecology, and microbial meta-omics
- Experience with (Arctic) fieldwork and virus-host interactions
- Proficiency in programming software (e.g., R, Python, Matlab)
- Strong organizational and communication skills
Job Description
The successful candidate will engage in:
- Omics analysis to identify Arctic phytoplankton viruses and host dynamics.
- Fieldwork to measure phytoplankton mortality rates during the polar night.
- Laboratory experiments exploring virovory potential of Arctic phytoplankton.
- Collaboration with other researchers within the SURPHYVE project.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
- CV or resume
- Cover letter
- List of two references (name and contact information)
Applications can be submitted via the NIOZ job portal.
Last Date for Apply
February 15, 2026, midnight CET
For additional information about this vacancy, please contact Prof. Dr. Corina Brussaard.
