We seek two dedicated researchers to boost our strategic efforts in the blue bioeconomy. You will help develop circular bluegreen food systems in our research facilities and in pilot plants together with our industry partners.
Key Information
As part of NIBIO’s increased focus on marine bioeconomy, we are advertising two permanent positions as researcher/senior researcher.
They are based at NIBIO Bodø, and forms part of Nibio’s strategic efforts towards aquaculture as an integral part of circular food systems. The successful candidates will have primary responsibility for developing our project portfolio towards increased bluegreen industrial circularity and profitability, which we think go hand-in-hand.
Professional qualifications (required)
- PhD in phycology, aquaculture, marine biology, biochemistry, or a related field; relevant work experience may compensate for the PhD requirement
- Experience in project acquisition, preferably both industrydriven and researchdriven projects
- Strong written and oral communication skills in English
- Learn Norwegian at a satisfactory level within 2 years if not fluent in a Scandinavian language (Norwegian, Swedish or Danish)
Main responsibilities
We will be looking for two candidates that complement each others competences, for example a strong experimental/analytical candidate combined with someone with aquaculture/industrial experience.
- Develop and contribute to the department’s project portfolio
- Communicate project results to ensure implementation for all relevant stakeholder groups
- Provide training for researchers and students
- Participate in the operation and development of the analytical laboratory and data processing systems
- Participate in the operation and development of the culture hall and strain bank
- Take part in fieldwork (on the shore or from a boat) and activities at pilot facilities; travel should be expected
In periods of high work load, work beyond regular working hours must be expected.
Will be evaluated positively
- Experience from aquaculture at various trophic levels or integrated (aquaponics, IMTA, or IMRAS)
- Experience with chromatographic and spectrophotometric analytical methods
- Experience with data processing and statistics
- Beneficial with an industry‑related background, including experience with targeted dissemination and exploitation of research results towards relevant stakeholder groups
- Driving license for car
Personal qualifications
- Ability to work independently and take initiatives
- Strong organizational and time‑management skills
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new methods and technologies
- Precision and attention to detail
- Positive attitude and ability to contribute to a constructive working environment
Salary and benefits
- Opportunity to work on an important social mission with focus on sustainability and future-oriented projects
- Challenging, exciting and varied tasks in interdisciplinary teams
- A flexible everyday life with the opportunity to influence one’s own work tasks
- A skilled professional environment with good colleagues
- A generous personnel policy with welfare schemes that focus on employees’ different stages of life
The position is remunerated according to the Norwegian State Salary Scale as Researcher code 1108 (master), 1109 (PhD) or Senior Researcher code 1183, NOK 630.000 – 960.000 per year, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, which includes a good occupational pension scheme, occupational injury and group life insurance, and low-interest home loans.
How to apply for the position
Please send your CV electronically via the link on this page.
Instead of an application letter/motivation letter, we ask you to answer a few questions.
Take originals of diplomas and letters of recommendation with you if invited to an interview, and submit a copy of them as an attachment along with the electronic application/CV.
We use Semac background checks on final candidates as part of our recruitment process.
Other information
We would like to point out that information about applicants may be subject to public disclosure, in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (Offentlighetsloven), Section 25. An applicant can request to be exempted from inclusion on a public list of applicants. If the request for confidentiality is denied, the applicant will be notified thereof.
About NIBIO and the Department
NIBIO’s activities lie within agriculture, food, climate and the environment. The Institute conducts research and management support, and provides knowledge for use in national preparedness, governmental and district management, industry, and the society at large. NIBIO has approximately 750 employees at 15 stations across the country. NIBIO is owned by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
Bodø, with the midnight sun in the summer and the northern lights in the winter, is located by one of the world’s most productive sea areas. Thanks to the Gulf Stream, we have an average temperature of 8 °C in the sea and 6 °C in the air, even though we are closer to the North Pole than Iceland!
Aquaculture is the fastest growing food sector globally. At the Department for Biomarine Resource Valorisation we facilitate the transfer of technology and knowledge between green and blue sector with a bioeconomic focus: sustainable production and valorisation of renewable marine resources, including by-products and waste-streams.
