Applications are now being accepted for a number of fully funded PhD scholarships at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) for the 2025 academic year. These esteemed opportunities, which are open to both local and international students, give candidates the chance to work on cutting-edge and significant research at one of Europe’s top universities that emphasizes sustainability and multidisciplinary cooperation.
The wide range of cutting-edge research topics covered by the scholarships reflects NMBU’s dedication to solving global issues. NPQ (non-photochemical quenching) analysis is used to identify photoacclimation components across species and genotypes, photosynthetic phenotyping of plants under steady-state and fluctuating light conditions, temperature mapping of photosynthetic phenotype development, and applying a newly developed NPQ mapping pipeline to crop species fluorescence data.
In order to finish their PhD within the allotted scholarship period, successful applicants will be expected to create a thorough strategy for their research early in the appointment period.
Host Country: Norway
University: Norwegian University of Life Sciences
Opportunity Type: PhD
Eligibility Country: International Students, Domestic Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- a Master’s degree in general biology, plant physiology, plant science, plant biology, or a closely related discipline
- shown proficiency in English scientific writing
- Knowledge of photosynthesis, gas exchange, and the measurement and computation of chlorophyll fluorescence, either theoretically or practically
- Applicants who anticipate finishing their degree by the spring or summer of 2025 are also qualified, as long as they produce documentation of their degree completion prior to beginning work.
- Excellent computational abilities, including mastery of R programming
- Proven involvement in peer-reviewed scientific journals
- Proficiency in public communication, encompassing the capacity to effectively convey scientific findings to a variety of audiences
- Outstanding critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Benefits:
- For the course of the PhD program, full tuition reimbursement
- Salary or stipend each month in line with the requirements of Norwegian public universities
- Access to NMBU’s cutting-edge research facilities and labs
- Possibilities for multidisciplinary research and international cooperation
- Encouragement of scholarly publishing and conference participation
- All-inclusive social benefits, such as pension contributions and health insurance
- thriving academic setting in one of the most environmentally conscious universities in Europe
- Advice and mentoring from top authorities in your field of study
Deadline: 31 May 2025
