Job description

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

The successful candidate will join a lively, international research group focused on cryospheric sciences, hydrology, remote sensing, geohazards and geomatics .

The position is for a period of 30 months/ 2.5 years.

Starting date no later than 01.Sep.2021.

Project description

The MAMMAMIA project investigates processes responsible for glacier acceleration adopting a multi-scale-multi-method approach. The project is funded by the Research Council of Norway (2020-2024) and performs field measurements in Ny Ålesund, Svalbard, in collaboration with several national and international partners. The successful candidate will have opportunities to collect seismological data in the field, and be responsible for processing and analyzing these data in context with other sources of information acquired within the project, in close collaboration with project partners.

Qualification requirements

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition is to be among Europe’s leading communities for research, education and innovation. 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.

The following qualifications will count in the assessment of the applicants:

• Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in Geosciences, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering or Computer Science (or similar), with a strong record in seismology. Doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Only applicants with an approved doctoral thesis and public defence are eligible for appointment.
• The candidate must have a strong background in environmental seismology with experience in processing seismological data and applying state-of-the-art methodology for interpreting these data.
• A strong experience in programing (Python/Matlab or other) is required.
• A glaciology background and experience from cryoseismology are desirable.
• Previous experiences in glacier fieldwork, numerical modeling and handling of large data sets are desirable.
• The candidate’s publication record must show evidence of creativity and capability of independent research.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English are necessary.

We offer

• Salary NOK 526 000 – 608 200 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Researcher (position code 1109)
• Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement
• Professionally stimulating working environment
• Vibrant international academic environment
• Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

How to apply

The application must include:

• Cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest)
• CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
• Copies of educational certificates, academic transcript of records and letters of recommendation
• A complete list of publications and up to 5 academic works 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)

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link “Apply for this job”. 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).

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the documented, academic qualifications, the project description (whenever this is required in the call for applicants), and the quality of the project as well as the candidates motivation and personal suitability. Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to complete the project in the course of the period of employment.

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 a.o.

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

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

• Professor Thomas Vikhamar Schuler, e-mail: t.v.schuler@geo.uio.no
• Professor Valerie Maupin, e-mail: valerie.maupin@geo.uio.no

For questions regarding the racruitment system please contact: Torunn Standal Guttormsen, phone: +47 228 54272 , e-mail: t.s.guttormsen@mn.uio.no.

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