Sissel has extensive experience with both experimental and data‑driven methodologies, including gene expression analyses, microscopy, in situ hybridization, RNA sequencing, and quantitative image analysis. Her research has primarily focused on the development and environmental modulation of neuronal and sensory systems, and she has contributed to several interdisciplinary projects integrating molecular techniques, physiology, and comparative biology. Sissel has published scientific articles, presented at international conferences, and has experience in project coordination, data processing, and the communication of complex biological findings

University of Bergen

Michael Sars-centre

Assist bachlor- and master students in the lab.

Previous work at the Department of Biological Sciences

BiOrakel, BioCEED. https://biorakel.w.uib.no/ - 2017

Biological Data analysis and Research Design (BIO300a) - 2018

Comparative physiology (BIO104) - 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

Fish anatomy and Systematics (BIO280) - 2020

Fish Physiology (BIO291) - 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

Research practice (BIO299) - 2021

Jan 2024 - Jan 2026: DeuteroNoise (Michael Sars Centre, University of Bergen). Role: postdoctoral researcher

June 2019 - Nov 2023: Organization, transformation and activation of the melanocortin system in Atlantic salmon. Department of Biological Sciences, University of Bergen Role: PhD project. 

Aug 2018 - Des 2018: Larvae Knowledge Incubator (LKI). Department of Biological Sciences, University of Bergen. Role: teaching assistent.

Nov 2017 –july 2018: PlastiCod -Digestion and maternal/paternal transfer of microplastic contaminants in Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) food web. Department of Biology, University of Bergen. Role: department engineer

Aug 2015 – Oct 2017: No Guts No Glory. Department of Biology, University of Bergen Role: Master project.