PhD student - Crop Physiology
Norsk institutt for bioøkonomi (NIBIO)
- Frist 1.6.2017
- Ansettelsesform Vikariat
PhD student - Crop Physiology
The position is a four-year position with main work location at the Apelsvoll Research Station, Kapp.
FoodProFuture (Innovative and Sustainable Exploitation of Plant Protein in Future Foods, 2017 - 2021) is a large and transdisciplinary research project funded by the BIONÆR program, Norwegian Research Council. The project is coordinated by NMBU, and main partners are Nofima AS, NIBIO and Østfoldforskning. Additional 11 national and international partners are involved having key research activities along the chain from plant production, food processing, nutrition and health, consumer attitudes and markets, and analyses of environmental footprints.
FoodProFuture aims to develop the necessary knowledge platform for optimal production and utilization of Norwegian plant resources into tasty, healthy and attractive plant-based food products with high protein content. This will be an important stepping-stone to achieving a more sustainable diet with a reduced environmental footprint and improved health benefits for large population groups, and to enable the Norwegian food system to achieve economic gain both in the agricultural sector and in the food industry.
Job description
The PhD candidate will be a part of the FoodProFuture project research team, which also includes PhD students and postdocs working on other topics within the project. The project will aim to provide an interdisciplinary and creative environment for research and development for PhD students and postdocs.
The main goal of the PhD project is to improve agronomic strategies for food-grade grain legume production. The effect of management practices, including fertilization strategy, on the synthesis of starches and proteins during crop development will be the focus of field trails and controlled environment investigations. The PhD candidate will also be involved in a sustainability analysis and life cycle analysis of plant based protein production in Norway. 25 % of the position will be allocated to tasks within the variety-testing program conducted in the Department.
Qualifications
- M.Sc. in plant science or agronomy is required
- Experience from research projects in the field of agriculture is beneficial
- Experience with field experiments and laboratory analysis is beneficial
- Knowledge and experience in statistical data analysis is beneficial
- Excellent English language skills, both written and oral are required
- Knowledge of grain legume agronomy is preferred
- Scandinavian language skills are preferred
Personal skills
- Good teamwork abilities and excellent communication skills
- Proven ability to work independently
- Work in a structured, efficient and accurate manner
- Creative, solution-oriented
- Enthusiasm for research and dissemination
Salary and benefits
- The position as PhD fellow is remunerated according to the Norwegian State Salary Scale, in code 1017, salary grade 50-60 (NOK 432.300 - 515.600 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.
General information
- In accordance with the Norwegian Civil Service equal opportunities policy, qualified candidates are encouraged to apply - regardless of age, gender, functional disabilities or national or ethnic background.
- 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.
Contact person
Wendy Waalen, tel +47 452 86 790
Please send your application with CV electronically via the link on this page.
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Om arbeidsgiveren
The Norwegian Institute of Bioeconomy Research (NIBIO) was established 1 July 2015 and is one of Norway?s largest research institutes. 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 700 employees present in all parts of the country. Its main office is located at Ås in Akershus. NIBIO is owned by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food.
The Division for Food Production and Society is a national leading research and competence unit with key research areas in crop production, agronomy, soil science, ecology, biodiversity as well as economics and social sciences. The division has approximately 130 employees and is divided into seven departments.
The Department of Grain and forage seed agronomy conducts applied soil and plant science research, with a focus on species, cultivars, crop rotations, plant protection, plant nutrition and fertilization practices and soil cultivation/soil structure.
- Sektor: Offentlig
- Sted: Apelsvoll, 2849 Kapp
- Bransje: Forskning, utdanning og vitenskap
- Stillingsfunksjon: Forskning/Stipendiat/Postdoktor
- FINN-kode 96182590
- Sist endret