Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Algal Microbiome Engineering

Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics (BFE), UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Tromsø

Date : 30th August 2026

Position

We are inviting applications for a fixed‑term (3 years) postdoctoral researcher in the Microalgae & Microbiomes Research Group. The role focuses on programmable marine microbiomes and mechanistic interactions within the diatom phycosphere, combining synthetic biology, microbial ecology, and molecular interactions between marine microalgae and bacteria. The successful candidate will develop experimental model systems to study metabolite exchange, microbial community interactions, and engineered consortia in marine environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply experimental approaches for studying mechanistic interactions between marine microalgae and bacterial communities within the diatom phycosphere.
• Produce pro...