Postdoctoral Research Fellow position within Deep Sea Microbiology

Updated: March 03, 2024 09:40 AM GMT

Full-time and Temp work Job in Bergen, Vestland

University of Bergen

Bergen, Norway

About the project / work tasks :

CDeepSea and the Deep Sea Biology research group have a strong focus on the hydrothermal systems along the Arctic-mid Ocean Ridges (AMOR).

The unique geochemical and geophysical conditions in deep-sea hydrothermal vents support a similar unique diversity of (micro)biological life.

For instance, recent investigations of microbial communities from vents have illuminated previously dark areas of the Tree of Life, revealed unique molecular adaptations of microorganisms to extreme environmental conditions and supported the discovery of biomolecules of industrial relevance.

The successful candidate will focus on advancing our knowledge on the diversity, physiology, evolution, interactions and adaptations of microorganisms in deep sea hydrothermal vents.

Hydrothermal vents located at AMOR will be the primary target for the investigations.

Work tasks
• Perform sampling and preparation of samples from deep-sea hydrothermal vents.
• Apply phylogenomics to... More Detail