The University of Tromsø is the largest research and educational institution in northern Norway. The main focus is on Auroral light research, Space science, Fishery science, Biotechnology, Linguistics, Multicultural societies, Saami culture, Telemedicine, epidemiology, and a wide spectrum of Arctic research projects.
Short description
Plant Production Systems, Plant Biotechnology, and Plant Protection
• Flowers, fruits, berries, and vegetables.
• Cereal, fiber, and oil plants and diverse fodder plants.
• Environmentally sustainable growing methods.
• Physiological processes in plants, affected by external conditions (nutrients, temperature, light, and day length).
• How plant breeding is used to meet the market.
Plant Biotechnology, focusing on:
• Understanding of plants’ function, and how the environment and climate affect their functions.
• Genetics and molecular methods.
Plant Protection, focusing on:
• Biology of plant pests, diseases, and weeds.
• Methods and strategies for protecting plants from pest organisms and reducing competition from weeds.
Eligibility
The successful applicant must have an MSc degree in plant science or plant biology. The applicant must document expertise and interest in the research area.
Applications will be evaluated according to the following criteria:
- The grades on the MSc degree work.
- Competence in stomatal responses to climate
- Experience with plant experiments in a controlled environment
- Dissemination skills.
Nationality: Norwegian, as well as international applicants, are eligible to apply for these positions.
College Admission Requirement
Entrance Requirements: The successful applicant must have an MSc degree in plant science or plant biology.
English language Requirements: Applicants must have good knowledge of the English language – both written and oral.
How to Apply: Applications should include (electronically) a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, full publication list, copies of degree certificates and transcripts of academic records (all certified), and a list of two persons who may act as references (with phone numbers and e-mail addresses). Publications should be included electronically within the application deadline.
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