We are hiring a 2-year Researcher at the NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) University Museum, Department of Natural History, to work on the Horizon Europe project TETTRIX, a major initiative aimed at advancing taxonomy in the genomic era. This position sits at the interface of evolutionary biology, systematics, and biodiversity informatics, with a focus on how species are discovered, delimited, and represented in an age of rapidly expanding molecular data.
The project addresses a central challenge in evolutionary biology: much of Earth’s diversity—particularly among hyperdiverse and poorly sampled “dark taxa”—remains undescribed and underrepresented in biodiversity knowledge systems. The successful candidate will contribute to developing frameworks for integrating these unnamed evolutionary lineages into data infrastructures, enabling more complete representations of biodiversity and improving our ability to study patterns of diversification, speciation, and evolutionary history at scale.
Responsibilities include conducting research on species delimitation and integrative taxonomy, developing approaches to represent taxonomic hypotheses (e.g. molecular clusters, OTUs) in a stable and reproducible way, and working closely with European partners to link molecular data, natural history collections, and digital biodiversity platforms. The position also involves coordination within a large international consortium and contributing to collaborative publications and future research initiatives.
Qualifications:  Applicants should hold a PhD in evolutionary biology, systematics, taxonomy, or a related field, with experience in species delimitation, molecular systematics, or integrative taxonomy. Experience with biodiversity data, collections, or large-scale collaborative projects is advantageous. Strong communication, organizational, and collaborative skills are essential.
This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to shaping how species are defined and operationalized in modern evolutionary biology, within a highly collaborative European research environment.
Position Details
This is a full-time position for 2 years.
Location: Trondheim, Norway (NTNU University Museum)
Start date: To be agreed/by end of year
Application Materials
Applicants should apply through the official job portal: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/298989/researcher-position-in-the-horizon-eu-tettrix-project
If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Associate Professor Emily Hartop, email emily.hartop@ntnu.no. 
If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Senior Consultant Anne Karin Henning, email anne.karin.henning@ntnu.no
Application deadline: 21.05.2026

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