The JRG is a resource for the Centre and the Research School. As a member, you serve as a link between younger biotechnology researchers in Norway and DLN. The JRG tasks are varied and depend on the skills of the members. Some examples include operational activities like event planning and execution (for both DLN and the Research School) and reviewing applications, as well as providing advice on events and courses and offering feedback to the Centre from an emerging researcher perspective. Tasks are versatile and open to personal preferences, so new JRG member(s) should be someone who likes to take initiative and engage.
Learn more about the current JRG members.
A unique role in DLN's last year
As Digital Life Norway concludes in January 2026, this final cohort of JRG members will also have a unique role for DLN during 2025 by looking back and summarizing the Centre’s role for early career researchers. We can use these reflections in the concluding materials of DLN (e.g., website, final report).
JRG Expectations
JRG members perform tasks individually and collectively. The members of JRG are expected to attend monthly digital meetings, 1-2 annual meetings in person to discuss strategy, current projects and other fun stuff, and support DLN in planning local activities such as meet-ups. Expected time commitment: several hours per month.
You are:
- PhD, postdoc, researcher, or other temporary scientific staff within 5 years of your PhD.
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Actively engaged in DLN and/or the DLN Research School.
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Are a member of the DLN Research School and/or work in a DLN project.
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In the field of digital biotechnology in Norway across health and life sciences, aquaculture, agriculture, and industrial biotechnology. This includes social science and humanities aspects of biotechnology (such as RRI and STS), innovation, and data modelling and computational biotechnology.
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Minimum of one year left in your contract.
You have:
- Motivation to contribute to DLN and improve the situation for early career researchers
- Initiative
- Organizational skills
- Something unique to contribute
- Team spirit
Questions? Please contact current JRG members or Centre Manager Kam Sripada.