PhD Candidate in Genome dynamics during neurodevelopment
NTNU
- Trondheim, Trøndelag
- Fast
- Fulltid
- Practical experience in molecular biology/cell biology/biotechnology
- Your education must correspond to a five-year Norwegian degree programme, where 120 credits are obtained at master's level
- You must have a strong academic background in molecular or cell biology, developmental biology, neurobiology or biochemistry from your previous studies, and an average grade from the master's degree program, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared with NTNU's grading scale. If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic basis. If you have a weaker grade background, you may be assessed 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 program (
- Excellent or very good diploma/master degree in biochemistry or biology.
- Good laboratory skills
- Good computer skills / data processing skills
- Good communications skills
- Good written and oral English language skills
- Experience in DNA repair, work with human cells, purified proteins, library preparations, as well as basic bioinformatics skills will be positively considered.
- Motivated, goal-oriented and well-organized.
- A strong interest in DNA biology.
- Ability to work in teams.
- Ability to work independently.
- exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment
- an open and
- favourable terms in the
- CV, motivation letter, certificates and diplomas.
- transcripts and diplomas for bachelor's and master's degrees. If you have not completed the master's degree, you must submit a confirmation that the master's thesis has been submitted.
- A copy of the master's thesis. If you recently have submitted your master's thesis, you can attach a draft of the thesis. Documentation of a completed master's degree must be presented before taking up the position.
- Name and address of two referees.
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) creates knowledge for a better world and solutions that can change everyday life.The Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine (IKOM):
The Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine (IKOM) is NTNU’s largest department, with 450 employees. Our research and teaching help to improve treatment and health.IKOM has expertise in basic, clinical and translational research within broad disciplinary areas. We study children’s and women’s health, cancers, blood disorders and infectious diseases, gastroenterology, inflammation, metabolic disorders, laboratory sciences and medical ethics. The Department offers teaching in medicine at master’s and PhD level. We also offer continuing education for employees in the health services.