Norway : Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Geology

A position as Post Doc is available at the Department of Geosciences, University of Oslo (http://www.geo.uio.no).

The position is affiliated with the Section for Tectonics, Petrology and Geochemistry (TPG). The fellowship is for a period of 3 years, with up to 10 % compulsory work, starting no later than1 Oct 2010.

The Department of Geosciences is the broadest geoscience Department in Norway, and comprises sections for Environmental Geology and Hydrology; Tectonics, Petrology and Geochemistry; Petroleum Geology and Geophysics; Meteorology and Oceanography, and Physical Geography. The Department participates in three Centres of Excellence.

Job Description:

The postdoctoral fellow is expected to participate in the TPG group’s ongoing research in the Caledonides in the North Atlantic Region (Northern Norway, Svalbard and Northeast Greenland). The research is strongly field-based and the successful candidate must document extensive field-experience with metamorphic tectonites. Candidates with experience in geochronology/thermochronology (ID-TIMS, LA-ICPMS, Ar-Ar dating),metamorphic petrology and structural geology are particularly welcome.

Requirements:

The successful candidate is expected to take part in teaching. Teaching experience, and interest in teaching, will therefore be emphasised when ranking qualified candidates. Knowledge of Norwegian/Danish/Swedish (oral and/or written) will be an advantage as undergraduate courses are given in Norwegian.

The applicants should add a letter of motivation (1 p) to the application stating the field of research interest.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Geology.

Please also refer to the regulations pertaining to the conditions of employment for post-doctoral fellowship positions.

Salary:

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (SKO, 1352), pay grade: 57 – 64  (NOK  448.200 – 510.000 per year depending on qualifications and seniority)

The application must include:

• Application letter
• CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications)
• Copies of educational certificates and letters of recommendation
• Publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
• Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)
• Letter of motivation, stating research interests.

Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their university’s grading system. Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.

In accordance with the University of Oslo’s equal opportunities policy, we invite applications from all interested individuals regardless of gender or ethnicity.

Reference number: 2010/9803

• Contacts:
• Professor Arild Andresen
  Telephone: +47 22856689
• Professor Tom Andersen
  Telephone: +47 22856647

Further Information

Application Deadline : 1 September 2010

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