Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Algal Microbiome Engineering

Unist
📍 tromsø, troms, Norway 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 21, 2026

Job Description

Responsibilities

The post‑doctoral project focuses on programmable marine microbiomes and mechanistic interactions within the diatom phycosphere. Responsibilities include:

  • Developing and applying experimental model systems to study metabolite exchange, microbial community interactions, and engineered microbial consortia in marine environments.
  • Conducting cultivation and engineering of marine bacteria and microalgae, constructing synthetic microbial consortia, and investigating microbial metabolite exchange relevant to nutrient cycling and carbon fixation.
  • Performing transcriptomics, genomics, metabolomics, and bioinformatics analyses to unravel molecular interactions between diatoms and associated microorganisms.
  • Contributing actively to scientific publications, collaborative research activities, and external funding development.
  • Working independently while collaborating within an interdisciplinary and international ...

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Job Details

  • Location tromsø, troms
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category Biology, Biotech & Chemistry
  • Posted Date June 21, 2026
  • Application Deadline July 31, 2026