The Sars International Centre for Marine Molecular Biology is a newly established independent research institute dedicated to basic research on marine organisms. The major sponsors of the Centre are the Research Council of Norway and the University of Bergen. The Centre is located in the modern facilities of the Bergen High Technology Centre together with three departments of the University of Bergen in the fields of molecular biology, biochemistry and marine sciences. The recruitment of scientific staff is international. The Centre will consist of six to seven research groups, each having a budget for six years which gives an average core workforce of four-five persons.
Space allows the accomodation of additional personnel on external funding.
The groups will also use common laboratory personal and facilities, including administrative support. The goal of the Centre is to house 70-80 persons on core funding and external grants. The Sars Centre is seeking to appoint two group leaders having a strong experience in molecular marine biology or related fields. Candidates must be able to conduct independent research and lead a research group, based upon strong post-doctoral experiences. Preferences will be given to outstanding molecular biologists able to prepare and implement original proposals in basic research.