Postdoc fellow: Gene editing in food development 1315 views

The School of Economics and Business at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), has a vacant three-year Postdoc position related to Responsible research and innovation: Gene editing in food development.

About the position:

• The postdoctoral fellow will be working on a research and innovation project funded by the Research Council of Norway: EcoGene
• Project title: An assessment of economic and biological implications, prospects and risks by implementation of new gene tools in modern bio-production.
• Project partners are the Faculty of Biosciences and School of Economics and Business, both faculties of Norwegian University of Life Sciences.
• The position is connected to the EcoGene project.
• The candidate will join an interdisciplinary academic community addressing dimensions of sustainable use of natural resources from the perspectives of economics, organization studies, innovation, and entrepreneurship and philosophy.

Qualifications:

• Applicant must hold PhD within the Social Sciences, such as Geography, History, Sociology, Business, Economics, or similar
• Proficiency in Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI)
• Experience from lab work is a requirement
• Hands-on experience from animal husbandry is an advantage

Applications:

Apply online with up to ten publications selected by the applicant as most relevant must be attached to the application.