Job description

Position as Researcher available at Department of Geosciences, University of Oslo.

The announced position is for 2 years. Start date in agreement with Department of Geosciences.

Project description

We seek a geoscientist for our CCS-team that can inspire and initiate research and contribute to team-building and outreach. Expectations cover research (60%) and management/support (40%), with research encompassing investigations of geological CO2 storage sites in sedimentary basins of the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Storage site characterization is major undertaking at the Geology and Geophysics Section of the Department of Geosciences involving senior staff and currently 17 PhD, Postdoc and Researchers, which builds out of a research project portfolio with the Norwegian CCS Centre as a core activity, backed by UiO:Energy. The work is based on a background in sedimentology, structural geology and/or geochemistry, bridging across to seismic interpretation work. Close collaboration with UiO’s Scandinavian Institute of Maritime Law at the Faculty of Law represent a complimentary avenue.

The researcher is expected to hold a central role in the team, work closely with PhD and Postdocs, and contribute with supervision of Master students. Additional tasks include management and coordination, in a supporting role to the academic staff of the UiO NCCS research group. Expectations cover contributions to reporting, dissemination and outreach activities of the Centre and CCS-team at UiO, as well as other relevant externally funded portfolio activities. The candidate will also represent the UiO NCCS research group at various national and international meetings, and shall jointly with the academic staff advance further cooperation with national and international research partners.

Qualification requirements

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition of being a leading research faculty. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

• Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in a geoscience subject. Doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Appointment is dependent on the public defence of the doctoral thesis being approved.
• Other elements of importance are:
  • It is essential for the applicant to have a strong background in geology with specialization of relevance to CO2 storage, such as sedimentology, structural geology, geochemistry, and/or seismic analysis of sedimentary basins.
  • Applicants should have a growing track record of publications in high-level international journals and have an international orientated research profile.
  • Experience from public outreach and promotion, interdisciplinary working environments, and project management is advantageous.
  • Interest in social and legal aspects of environmental and energy related research and substantiation is beneficial
  • Working language is Norwegian and English.

We offer

• salary NOK 526 600 - 608 200 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Researcher (position code 1109)
• a professionally stimulating working environment
• vibrant international academic environment
• attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

How to apply

The applications are expected to include:

• Text on aspirations based in own research experiences, and foreseen contributions to the CO2 storage work
• Documentation of teaching, outreach activity and other relevant experience
• CV including a list of publications and students supervised
• Copies of scientific papers, maximum 10
• Names and contact details of 2-3 references

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).

The selection and ranking of the candidates are based on submitted scientific publications, outreach/dissemination experience and administration of research projects. A statement around motivation and possible contributions to the ongoing CO2 storage work are expected.

Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

Formal regulations

According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

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

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

Contact information

For further information please contact:

• CO2 storage, Professor Alvar Braathen, email: alvar.braathen@geo.uio.no.

For questions regarding the recruitment system, please contact HR Adviser Torunn Standal Guttormsen, t.s.guttormsen@mn.uio.no, +47 22854272.

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