Undergraduate
Engineering&Technology,Business & Management,Computer Science & IT
University of Agder
Eligible:
All nationalities.
PhD degree in marine microbial ecology.
Criteria:
Marine fieldwork experience
Laboratory measurements related to seawater and plankton samples
Molecular ecology-related laboratory techniques
Last date:
July 10, 2022
The PhD project will be developed with a focus on changes in the microbial communities in this fjord and coastal ecosystem, and the drivers of these changes. Molecular genetic tools will be used to identify microbial organisms and potentially also microbial functions.
University or Organization: University of Agder
Department: Department of Natural Sciences
Course Level: PhD
Award: Salary (NOK 501 200)
Number of Awards:
Access Mode: Online
Nationality: International
The award can be taken in Norway
Application Deadline: July 10, 2022
Admission Requirements:
Students must have a master’s degree in marine biology, microbial ecology or a similar/related field. Candidates in the closing stages of their master’s degree can also apply.
Language Requirement:
International candidates that are not exempt from the English language requirements under the guidelines of the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) must document this through one of the following tests with the stated results or better:
TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language with a minimum score of 600 for the Paper-based Test (PBT) or 92 for the Internet-based Test (iBT)
IELTS – International English Language Testing System, with the result of 6.5
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Upon acceptance into the Program, you are required to submit official transcripts, which are sent directly from your former college or university to WQU via postal mail or email. Official transcripts that are not in English will need to be evaluated by a member of NACES and submitted to the University for review. Please refer to the policy in the University Catalog.
Students with undergraduate experience in mathematics and programming have the best rates of success in the Program. Those qualified, interested, and committed from a wide range of fields are encouraged to apply.
The skills listed are not required, but are indicators that you are a good fit for the Program:
Undergraduate degree in a technical discipline such as physics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, or economics
Experience with analyzing datasets
Knowledge of linear algebra, probability, and statistics
Thorough knowledge of Python programming
Experience in other programming languages such as R, C++, Java, etc.
Experience with Discrete Optimization
Relevant work experience in financial management, banking, quantitative trading, algorithmic trading, data analytics, etc.
Benefits
Scholarships include a yearly stipend of NOK 572,800, with potential adjustments in 2025.
Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
Access to high-quality supervision and international research opportunities
25% of teaching responsibilities equivalent to a full-time professor position.
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