PhD Fellow affiliated with the Vascular Biology Research Group (VBRG)

PhD Fellow in the project "Cosmic Dust Injection into the Upper Earth Atmosphere"

UiT The Arctic University of Norway

The position​ The Department of Physics and Technology is thrilled to announce an opening for a PhD Fellow to join the exciting project, "Cosmic Dust Injection into the Upper Earth Atmosphere" (CODIA). The position is funded by the Research Council of Norway. The appointment is for a period of 3 years. The position is affiliated with the Space Physics group of the Department, which at present includes 5 faculty members, 5 PhD Fellows, and 1 Researcher. The objective of the position is to complete research training to the level of a doctoral degree. Admission to the PhD programme is a prerequisite for employment, and the programme period starts on commencement of the position. The workplace is at UiT in Tromsø. You must be able to start in the position within a reasonable time after receiving the offer. The project​ The CODIA project is related to studies of meteoric smoke and ice particles in the mesosphere/ionosphere, cosmic dust entering the Earth’s atmosphere, meteors, and space debris. Observation methods include radar meteors and ionospheric phenomena observed with EISCAT and other instruments. We have new observational data from a rocket campaign conducted in the summer of 2025 and are planning new measurements for 2028. The successful candidate will participate in analyses of the measurements and related theory with investigations on the microphysics of dust like condensation, agglomeratiron and charge interaction. The PhD student will work together with project participants, other PhD students and Master students, as well as local, national, and international collaborators Qualifications​ To be qualified you must have a master’s degree in physics, space physics, geosciences, space engineering or a related field.  If you are near completion of your master’s degree you may still apply, provided that you submit necessary documents as mentioned in the section "How to apply".  Applicants must document fluency in English and be able to work in an international environment We are looking for candidates who have experience in one or more of the following areas: • atmospheric and ionospheric physics • space- and astrophysics • rocket or space experiments • cosmochemistry. Background on the physics of cosmic dust, meteor studies, ionospheric studies, in situ measurements, meteorite studies, cloud physics, microscopy, advanced image or data analysis are an advantage.  In the assessment, the emphasis is on the applicant's potential to complete a research education based on the master's thesis or equivalent, and any other scientific work. In addition, other experience of significance for the completion of the doctoral programme may be given consideration. It is very import that you submit all necessary documents as listed in the section "How to apply", otherwise your application will not be evaluated. We will also emphasize motivation and personal suitability for the position.  We are looking for someone with good social and collaboration skills and ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary scientific environment. As many people as possible should have the opportunity to undertake organized research training. If you already hold a PhD or have equivalent competence, we will not appoint you to this position. Admission to the PhD programme​ For employment in the PhD position, you must be qualified for admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Science and Technology and participate in organized doctoral studies within the employment period. Admission normally requires:   • A bachelor's degree of 180 ECTS and a master's degree of 120 ECTS, or an integrated master's degree of 300 ECTS.  In order to gain admission to the programme, the candidate must document sufficient potential for research. The applicant must have a grade point average of C (strong 3.0) or better for the master’s degree, which must contain an independent work. A more detailed description of admission requirements can be found here.  If you are employed in the position, you will be provisionally admitted to the PhD programme. Application for final admission must be submitted no later than two months ​after taking up the position.  Applicants with a foreign education will be subjected to an evaluation of whether the educational background is equal to Norwegian higher education, following national guidelines from Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills. Depending on which country the education is from, one or two additional years of university education may be required to fulfil admission requirements, e.g. a 4-year bachelor's degree and a 2-year master's degree. UiT normally accepts higher education from countries that are part of the Lisbon Recognition Convention. Inclusion and diversity​ UiT The Arctic University of Norway is working actively to promote equality, gender balance and diversity among employees and students, and to create an inclusive and safe working environment. We believe that inclusion and diversity are a strength, and we want employees with different competencies, professional experience, life experience and perspectives. If you have a disability, a gap in your CV or immigrant background, we encourage you to tick the box for this in your application. If there are qualified applicants, we invite at least one in each group for an interview. If you get the job, we will adapt the working conditions if you need it. Apart from selecting the right candidates, we will only use the information for anonymous statistics. We offer​ • Involvement in an interesting research project  • Good career opportunities  • A good academic environment with dedicated colleagues   • Flexible working hours and a state collective pay agreement   • Pension scheme through the state pension fund  • PhD Fellows are normally given a salary of 565 000 NOK/year with a 3% yearly increase • If you have to relocate to Tromsø then the Faculty of Science and Technology may reimburse your moving costs. Further details regarding this matter will be made available if you receive an offer from us. Norwegian health policy aims to ensure that everyone, irrespective of their personal finances and where they live, has access to good health and care services of equal standard. As an employee you will become member of the National Insurance Scheme which also include health care services. More practical information about working and living in Norway can be found here: https://uit.no/staffmobility How to apply​ Your application must include:  • 2-page summary of their master thesis work as well as a motivation letter  • CV • Official diplomas for Bachelor's and Master's degree in the original language  • Official transcripts of grades/academic record for Bachelor's and Master's degree in the original language • Official translation of diplomas and transcripts of records (ToR) to English or a Scandinavian language, if applicable • Explanation of the grading system for foreign education (Diploma Supplement if available) • Documentation of English proficiency. If English proficiency is not documented in the application, it must be documented before starting in the position. • References with contact information • Master’s thesis, and any other academic works Qualification with a master’s degree is required before commencement in the position. If you are near completion of your master’s degree, you may still apply and submit a draft version of the thesis and a statement from your supervisor or institution indicating when the degree will be obtained. You must still submit your transcript of grades for the master’s degree with your application. All documentation to be considered must be in a Scandinavian language or English.  General information ​ The appointment is made in accordance with State regulations and guidelines at UiT. At our website, you will find more information for applicants.  The engagement is to be made in accordance with the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment. After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work. Remuneration for the position of PhD Fellow is in accordance with the State salary scale code 1017. A compulsory contribution of 2 % to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund will be deducted. You will become a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, which gives you many benefits in addition to a lifelong pension: You may be entitled to financial support if you become ill or disabled, your family may be entitled to financial support when you die, you become insured against occupational injury or occupational disease, and you can get good terms on a mortgage. Read more about your employee benefits at: spk.no. A shorter period of appointment may be decided when the PhD Fellow has already completed parts of their research training programme or when the appointment is based on a previous qualifying position PhD Fellow, research assistant, or the like in such a way that the total time used for research training amounts to three years.  We process personal data given in an application or CV in accordance with the Personal Data Act (Offentleglova). According to the Personal Data Act information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure. You will receive advance notification in the event of such publication, if you have requested non-disclosure.  Assessment ​ The applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. The committee's mandate is to undertake an assessment of the applicants' qualifications based on the written material presented by the applicants, and the detailed description draw up for the position. A copy of the assessment report will be sent to all applicants.  The applicants who are assessed as best qualified will be called to an interview. The interview should among other things, aim to clarify the applicant’s motivation and personal suitability for the position.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Algal Microbiome Engineering

UiT The Arctic University of Norway

The position​ At the Norwegian College of Fishery Science, Faculty of Biosciences, Fisheries and Economics (BFE) at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, there is a vacant position as a postdoctoral researcher affiliated with the Microalgae & Microbiomes Research Group. The position is for a fixed term of 3 years. It is a prerequisite that the applicant can carry out the project over the full course of the employment period. No person may hold more than one fixed term position as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the same institution. The postdoctoral project focuses on programmable marine microbiomes and mechanistic interactions within the diatom phycosphere, with particular emphasis on synthetic biology, microbial ecology, and molecular interactions between marine microalgae and associated bacteria. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of experimental model systems for studying metabolite exchange, microbial community interactions, and engineered microbial consortia in marine environments. The position is affiliated with ongoing research activities in marine microbiology, synthetic biology, and systems biology at UiT. The research combines microbiology, molecular biology, microbial cultivation, genome-informed molecular ecology, synthetic biology, and multi-omics approaches to better understand and engineer marine microbial ecosystems relevant to carbon cycling and marine biotechnology. As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, you will have the opportunity to advance your scientific career and further qualify for academic positions. If you do not already have the educational competence that meets the requirements for an Associate Professor position in Norway, UiT will arrange such competence during the employment period. The workplace is at UiT in Tromsø. You must be able to start in the position within a reasonable time after receiving the offer. The project/position's field of research​ The postdoctoral researcher will develop and apply experimental approaches for studying mechanistic interactions between marine microalgae and associated bacterial communities within the diatom phycosphere. The project will focus on the development of programmable and experimentally tractable microbial model systems using synthetic biology, microbial cultivation, and molecular biology approaches. The successful candidate will work with cultivation and engineering of marine bacteria and microalgae, construction of synthetic microbial consortia, and investigation of microbial metabolite exchange relevant to nutrient cycling and carbon fixation in marine ecosystems. The project may also involve transcriptomics, genomics, metabolomics, and bioinformatics analyses to investigate molecular interactions between diatoms and associated microorganisms. The position is part of a broader research program focused on programmable marine microbiomes, marine microbial ecology, and biotechnology applications relevant to climate resilience, sustainable aquaculture, and marine carbon cycling. The postdoctoral researcher will work in an interdisciplinary and international research environment and is expected to contribute actively to scientific publications, collaborative research activities, and external funding development. You must submit a project proposal (max 2 pages) that describes how you scientifically can contribute to ​designing diatom phycosphere communities through the uses of engineered genetic circuits or other synthetic biology tools. ​The proposal should include your view on the state-of-the-art and opportunities for achievable but ground-breaking science with regards to engineering microbial consortia and non-traditional synthetic biology hosts. ​The proposal must include a progress plan. Contact​ For further information about the position, please contact Group Leader Hans Christopher Bernstein: • email: hans.c.bernstein@uit.no   or the Head of Department Bjørn Petter Finstad:  • email: bjornpetter.finstad@uit.no  Qualifications​ Required qualifications: ​ • A Norwegian doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian PhD in microbiology, molecular biology, biotechnology, synthetic biology, marine biology, microbial ecology, systems biology, chemical engineering, bioengineering, or another relevant discipline. If you're in the final stages of your PhD, you may still apply for the position, provided that you submit parts of your dissertation along with your application. This enables the evaluation committee to assess the quality and likelihood of completion by the desired employment date. You must include a statement from your supervisor or institution stating the expected completion date for your PhD degree. Documentation of your completed PhD degree must be submitted before commencement. • Excellent written and oral English language skills. Nordic applicants can document their capabilities by attaching their high school diploma. • Documented experience in experimental microbiology, molecular biology, and scientific publishing, including publication of research in peer reviewed international journals. Experience in one or more of the following areas is required: • synthetic biology • microbial cultivation • marine microbiology or marine microbial ecology • microalgae research • molecular cloning and genetic engineering • microbial ecology • microbial co-cultivation systems Desired qualifications: ​ • Experience working with non-model microorganisms and/or developing molecular tools for environmental microorganisms is considered particularly advantageous. • Experience with one or more of the following areas is considered an advantage: • microbial genomics, transcriptomics, or metagenomics • bioinformatics and analysis of omics datasets • metabolomics or analytical chemistry • microbial community analysis • programming/scripting in R, Python, or similar languages • systems biology or computational biology • Knowledge of a Scandinavian language or willingness to learn Norwegian is considered an advantage. The successful candidate must be able to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary research team. Emphasis will also be placed on motivation, potential for research, scientific creativity, organizational skills, communication abilities, and personal suitability for the position. In the assessment the main emphasis will be attached to the submitted works and the project proposal ​for the qualifying work. Emphasis shall also be attached to experience from popularization/dissemination and academic policy and administrative activity. At UiT we put emphasis on the quality, relevance and significance of the research work and not on where the work is published, in accordance with the principles of The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA). Inclusion and diversity  ​ UiT The Arctic University i Norway is working actively to promote equality, gender balance and diversity among employees and students, and to create an inclusive and safe working environment. We believe that inclusion and diversity is a strength, and we want employees with different competencies, professional experience, life experience and perspectives.   If you have a disability, a gap in your CV or immigrant background, we encourage you to tick the box for this in your application. If there are qualified applicants, we invite least one in each group for an interview. If you get the job, we will adapt the working conditions if you need it. Apart from selecting the right candidates, we will only use the information for anonymous statistics.  We offer​ • Involvement in an interesting research project  • Good career opportunities  • A good academic environment with dedicated colleagues   • Flexible working hours and a state collective pay agreement   • Pension scheme through the state pension fund  Norwegian health policy aims to ensure that everyone, irrespective of their personal finances and where they live, has access to good health and care services of equal standard. As an employee you will become member of the National Insurance Scheme which also include health care services. More practical information for working and living in Norway can be found here: https://uit.no/staffmobility  Application​ Please note that the application will only be assessed based on the information submitted by the application deadline via Jobbnorge. It is therefore important that you include all necessary documents demonstrating your qualifications for the position. Your application must include: • Application letter • Project proposal (max 2 pages) • CV • Diplomas and transcripts (all degrees) • Documentation of English proficiency • Contact information to 2-3 references • Documentation of ​educational competence, if available • Description of your academic production, stating which works you consider most important • The academic works (published or not) you wish us to take into consideration in the assessment If you're in the final stages of your PhD, you may still apply for the position, provided that you submit parts of your dissertation along with your application. This enables the evaluation committee to assess the quality and likelihood of completion by the desired employment date. You must include a statement from your supervisor or institution stating the expected completion date for your PhD degree. Documentation of your completed PhD degree must be submitted before commencement. All documentation to be considered must​ be in a Scandinavian language or English. If English proficiency is not documented in the application, it must be documented before starting in the position.  Assessment​ The applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. The committee's mandate is to undertake an assessment of the applicants' qualifications based on the written material presented by the applicants, and the detailed description draw up for the position. A copy of the assessment report will be sent to all applicants.  The applicants who are assessed as best qualified will be called to an interview. The interview should among other things, aim to clarify the applicant’s motivation and personal suitability for the position. A trial lecture may also be held. General information​ The appointment is made in accordance with State regulations and guidelines at UiT. At our website, you will find more information for applicants.  The remuneration for Postdoctoral research fellow is in accordance with the State salary scale code 1352 with a gross annual salary ranging from NOK 650'-760' (in a 100% position). (In special cases, a higher salary may be considered.) A compulsory contribution of 2 % to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund will be deducted. You will become a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, which gives you many benefits in addition to a lifelong pension. Read more about your employee benefits at: spk.no. The successful candidate must be willing to get involved in the ongoing development of their department and the university as a whole. UiT wishes to promote gender equality. If two or more applicants are found to be equally qualified, the university will rank applicants from the underrepresented gender ahead of others. According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

Up to 3 PhD Positions in Mathematics affiliated to the Lie-Størmer Center

UiT The Arctic University of Norway

The position​ The Department of Mathematics and Statistics has up to three PhD position vacant from 01.01.2027 for applicants who wish to obtain the degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD). The position is affiliated to the Lie-Størmer Center. The Lie-Størmer Center is jointly hosted by UiT The Arctic University of Norway (UiT) and University of Bergen (UiB), Norway. The center will employ up to 8 PhD Research Fellows, whose research will focus on the interaction between algebra, differential geometry, analysis and computational mathematics, as well as their applications to data science and computational dynamics. You can read more about the project on its homepage www.lie-stoermer.no. The project is funded by the Tromsø Research Foundation (TFS), UiT and UiB. In this call, we are interested in hiring up to 3 candidates who will be employed at the Faculty of Science and Technology, UiT in Tromsø. The appointment is for a period of three to four years, depending on whether teaching duties will be assigned. The nominal length of the PhD programme is three years. If a fourth year is assigned, it will be distributed as 25 % each year to teaching and other duties. The objective of the position is to complete research training to the level of a doctoral degree. Admission to the PhD programme is a prerequisite for employment, and the programme period starts on commencement of the position. The workplace is at UiT in Tromsø. You must be able to start in the position within six months after receiving the offer. The position’s field of research and other duties​ Research at the Lie-Størmer Center (LSC) aims to explore uncharted territory at the interface of computational and pure mathematics, targeting foundational mathematical challenges relevant to the modern information society and geometric dynamical control in engineering. This project builds bridges between pure and computational mathematics, among Mathematics departments in Tromsø, Bergen, and across Norway, and between high-level research and education within the ERCOM network of European mathematical research centers. Computational mathematics is a cornerstone of modern science. Its methods are reshaping the foundations of pure mathematics, while abstract mathematical concepts generate fresh insights into algorithms and discretization techniques – critical for numerical computations and simulations. This convergence signifies a pivotal phase in the mathematical sciences, where the divide between pure and applied mathematics is narrowing. Advancing this integration demands collaboration across these fields, which the Lie-Størmer Center will champion. The project is organized in multiple thematic areas and interaction between them. The candidate should specify 1 or 2 areas that they are interested in and qualified for. If a candidate has the ability to contribute to more than one work package, this is counted as a positive. •  Area1 - Lie Theory: Analysis and Geometry of Nonholonomic Systems​ ○ Areas of Research: Sub-Riemannian geometry and Cartan geometry, Vector Distributions and Supergeometry ○ Considered a plus: research/course focus on differential geometry. Knowledge of Lie theory, sub-Riemannian geometry or Cartan geometry, as well as proficiency in symbolic packages will count as a strong positive.   • Area2 – Polynomials, Ideals and Algebra​ ○ Areas of Research: Monomial and polynomial ideals, toric varieties, tropical varieties, relations to combinatorics. ○ Considered a plus: research/course focus on algebra or algebraic geometry.   • Area3 – Magnus Expansions and Signatures in Data Science and Engineering​ ○ Areas of Research: Signatures (in the sense of rough paths) applied to curves and surfaces, Magnus expansion, Hopf algebras, applications. ○ Considered a plus: research/course focus on stochastic analysis, algebra or rough paths. Knowledge of Lie theory or Hopf algebra will be considered as a benefit.   • Area4 - Algebra, Geometry and Topology for Complex Data Analysis​ ○ Areas of Research: Algebraic methods in data analysis, optimization, topological data analysis, geometric deep learning. ○ Considered a plus: experience in programming or course work in computer science, algebra, real algebraic geometry, topology or differential geometry, topological data analysis or machine learning. Qualifications​ • The position requires a master’s degree or equivalent in areas of pure mathematics related to above mentioned areas.  If you are near completion of your master’s degree you may still apply, provided that you include draft of your master thesis, statement from your supervisor/institution indicating when the degree will be obtained, and transcript of your grades.   • Applicants must document fluency of in English and be able to work in an international environment. Nordic applicants can document their English capabilities by attaching their high school diploma.    • You must specify 1 or 2 areas that you are interested in and qualified for. Research focus and/or experience as mentioned above related to the area you choose, will be considered an advantage. If a candidate has the ability to contribute to more than one of the areas, this is counted as a positive.   • In the assessment, the emphasis is on the applicant's potential to complete a research education based on the master's thesis or equivalent, and any other scientific work. In addition, professional experience and other experience of significance for the completion of the doctoral programme will be taken into consideration.    • To obtain a four year position, any teaching qualifications will be counted as positive. This includes teaching education, teaching experience, experience from popularization and experience/education from other types of dissemination.   Please note that the application will only be assessed based on the documents submitted through www.jobbnorge.no by the application deadline​. This includes documents that is needed to assess admission to the PhD programme. If necessary documents is missing, your application will not be evaluated. See under "Application" what documents you must submit.  Emphasis will also be attached to motivation and personal suitability.  As many people as possible should have the opportunity to undertake organized research training. If you already hold a PhD or have equivalent competence, we will not appoint you to this position. Admission to the PhD programme​ For employment in the PhD position, you must be qualified for admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Science and Technology and participate in organized doctoral studies within the employment period. Admission normally requires:   • A bachelor's degree of 180 ECTS and a master's degree of 120 ECTS, or an integrated master's degree of 300 ECTS.  In order to gain admission to the programme, the candidate must document sufficient potential for research. The applicant must have a grade point average of C (strong 3.0) or better for the master’s degree, which must contain an independent work. A more detailed description of admission requirements can be found here.  If you are employed in the position, you will be provisionally admitted to the PhD programme. Application for final admission must be submitted no later than two months ​after taking up the position.  Applicants with a foreign education will be subjected to an evaluation of whether the educational background is equal to Norwegian higher education, following national guidelines from Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills. Depending on which country the education is from, one or two additional years of university education may be required to fulfil admission requirements, e.g. a 4-year bachelor's degree and a 2-year master's degree. UiT normally accepts higher education from countries that are part of the Lisbon Recognition Convention. Inclusion and diversity​ UiT The Arctic University of Norway is working actively to promote equality, gender balance and diversity among employees and students, and to create an inclusive and safe working environment. We believe that inclusion and diversity are a strength, and we want employees with different competencies, professional experience, life experience and perspectives. If you have a disability, a gap in your CV or immigrant background, we encourage you to tick the box for this in your application. If there are qualified applicants, we invite at least one in each group for an interview. If you get the job, we will adapt the working conditions if you need it. Apart from selecting the right candidates, we will only use the information for anonymous statistics. We offer​ • Involvement in an interesting research project  • Good career opportunities  • A good academic environment with dedicated colleagues   • Flexible working hours and a state collective pay agreement   • Pension scheme through the state pension fund  • PhD Fellows are normally given a salary of 565 000/year with a 3% yearly increase • If you have to relocate to Tromsø then the Faculty of Science and Technology may reimburse your moving costs. Further details regarding this matter will be made available if you receive an offer from us. Norwegian health policy aims to ensure that everyone, irrespective of their personal finances and where they live, has access to good health and care services of equal standard. As an employee you will become member of the National Insurance Scheme which also include health care services. More practical information about working and living in Norway can be found here: https://uit.no/staffmobility Application​ Please note that the application will only be assessed based on the documents submitted through www.jobbnorge.no by the application deadline​.  Your application must include:  • A brief account of the your research interests and motivation for applying for the position. • CV • Official diplomas for Bachelor's and Master's degree in the original language  • Official transcripts of grades/academic record for Bachelor's and Master's degree in the original language • Official translation of diplomas and transcripts of records (ToR) to English or a Scandinavian language, if applicable • Explanation of the grading system for foreign education (Diploma Supplement if available) • Documentation of English proficiency • Two references with contact information. One of these should be the main advisor for the master's thesis or equivalent. • Master’s thesis, and any other academic works Qualification with a master’s degree is required before commencement in the position. If you are near completion of your master’s degree, you may still apply and submit a draft version of the thesis and a statement from your supervisor or institution indicating when the degree will be obtained. You must still submit your transcript of grades for the master’s degree with your application. All documentation to be considered must​ be in a Scandinavian language or English. If English proficiency is not documented in the application, it must be documented before starting in the position.  General information ​ The appointment is made in accordance with State regulations and guidelines at UiT. At our website, you will find more information for applicants.  The engagement is to be made in accordance with the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment. After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work. A compulsory contribution of 2 % to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund will be deducted from the salary. You will become a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, which gives you many benefits. Read more about your employee benefits at: spk.no. A shorter period of appointment may be decided when the PhD Fellow has already completed parts of their research training programme or when the appointment is based on a previous qualifying position PhD Fellow, research assistant, or the like in such a way that the total time used for research training amounts to three years.  We process personal data given in an application or CV in accordance with the Personal Data Act (Offentleglova). According to the Personal Data Act information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure. You will receive advance notification in the event of such publication, if you have requested non-disclosure.  Assessment ​ The applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. The committee's mandate is to undertake an assessment of the applicants' qualifications based on the written material presented by the applicants, and the detailed description draw up for the position. A copy of the assessment report will be sent to all applicants.  The applicants who are assessed as best qualified will be called to an interview. The interview should among other things, aim to clarify the applicant’s motivation and personal suitability for the position.