The Institute of Marine Research (IMR) offers a 3-year postdoctoral position as part of the ‘Kelp forests in the Anthropocene’ research project GecoKelp funded by the Norwegian Research Council. This project sits within IMR’s strategic initiative to build a strong center for coastal and blue forest research within one of Europe's largest marine research institutes.
The institute seeks a marine biologist with relevant experience and publication record to support research focused on understanding the effects of warming and marine heatwaves on Norway’s kelp forests, at the genomic, ecological and ecosystem level. The broader project aim is to identify consequences of climate change and human activities for kelp forests in Norway and enable evidence-based management and mitigation strategies.
The postdoctoral researcher will work with a team of outstanding researchers and research technicians to support and deliver research outcomes within a heavily field-based research program. The GecoKelp project that the postdoctoral position is associated with is a 4-year project that includes leading kelp ecologists and seaweed geneticists based in Norway, Australia and Denmark, who will provide mentoring support. Substantial field work and travel within Norway and internationally must be anticipated.
Knowledge about Norwegian coastal ecosystems and working diver certification is an advantage.
IMR offer the opportunity to be part of an interdisciplinary and ambitious research group with strong international links. IMR Flødevigen Research Station is a center for coastal ecology in cooperation with industry, management, and the university sector. The position is based within the Benthic Communities research group and located at Flødevigen research station.
Your application must include:
Applications should be submitted electronically via the link on this page and should be accompanied by a cover letter summarizing relevant skills and reasons why they are applying for the position, a complete CV, publication list, copies of maximum 5 peer reviewed publications, names of 3 references and transcripts of academic degrees.