Ledig stilling ved UiT Norges arktiske universitet
Researcher in Upper Atmosphere Radar Studies
Deadline: 06.09.2020
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
UiT is a multi-campus research university in Norway and the northernmost university of the world. Our central location in the High North, our broad and diverse research and study portfolio, and our interdisciplinary qualities make us uniquely suited to meet the challenges of the future. At UiT you can explore global issues from a close-up perspective.
Credibility, academic freedom, closeness, creativity and commitment shall be hallmarks of the relationship between our employees, between our employees and our students and between UiT and our partners.
Faculty of Science and Technology
Om stillingen
The Department of Physics and Technology announces a vacant position of a Researcher attached to the project "Capacity building EISCAT_3D", funded by the UiT strategic funds. The appointment is permanent with funding for a period of minimum 4 years. The Researcher will work at the interface between the radar research infrastructure and users in particular on the data access, data management and visualization for the new EISCAT_3D radar.
We offer an interesting position combining academic research with applied tasks of project management and outreach, good remuneration, and excellent work environment. There are plenty of opportunities for national and international collaboration.
The position will be part of the Space Physics group of the Department. The research group addresses the Earth's upper atmosphere, the ionosphere and the magnetosphere and related plasma physics. For this position we are looking for a candidate who will actively participate in the work for the EISCAT_3D radar infrastructure now under construction.
In 2020, the Space Physics group will count 7 faculty members, 10 PhD students, and 2 Postdoctoral Fellows and 1 Researcher.
The workplace is at UiT in Tromsø. You must be able to start in the position in Tromsø within a reasonable time, (within 6 months), after receiving the offer.
The position’s field of research
UiT plays an important role in developing the advanced incoherent scatter radar EISCAT_3D, which will become a major part of the science infrastructure in Northern Norway. The successful candidate will work at the interface between engineering and space research and support researchers in Norway to make best use of the broad range of exciting new measurement capabilities of the EISCAT_3D.
The researcher should work on:
Monitoring technical progress of the EISCAT_3D implementation phase,
Training and supporting students and researchers in using the advanced radar capabilities,
Exploring the new research opportunities in collaboration with the user community,
Providing technical support for development of research plans and funding applications.
Participation in cooperative projects with national and international research groups is expected including research within the national space program and supporting the establishment and utilization of the EISCAT_3D infrastructure as an integral part of the research.
Contact
Further information about the position, UiT, and project details is available by contacting
The position requires a Norwegian doctoral degree in physics/engineering or similar, or a corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree. Excellent command of English, both written and oral, and an interest in Norwegian language and culture is expected. The candidate should have expertise related to the tasks mentioned above. Candidates with a background in Space physics will have an advantage.
Emphasis will be given to the applicant's independence, and personal suitability in terms of communication skill
At UiT we put emphasis on the quality, relevance and significance of the research work and not on where the work is published, in accordance
with the principles of The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).
UiT The Arctic University of Norway wishes to increase the proportion of females in senior research positions. In the event that two or more applicants are found to be approximately equally qualified, female applicants will be given priority.
Application
The application must be submitted electronically via www.jobbnorge.noand shall include:
Application and motivation letter (maximum one page)
CV including track record and short description of past research projects (maximum two pages)
Three references, preferably including the PhD supervisor
Academic works, up to three. The doctoral thesis is regarded as one work
Diplomas and transcripts
All documentation has to be in English or a Scandinavian language. The application must be submitted electronically through Jobbnorge.
We look forward to receiving your application!
We offer
We offer an interesting position combining academic research with applied tasks of project management and outreach, good remuneration, and fantastic work environment within the stunning landscape of Tromsø.
Remuneration of Researcher positions is in salary code 1109, normally starting at salary grade 61 on the pay scale for Norwegian state employees. There is a 2 % deduction for contribution to the Norwegian Public Service
UiT has good welfare arrangements for employees, including beneficial arrangements for pension, insurances and loans in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
The appointment is made in accordance with State regulations and guidelines at UiT. At our website, you will find more information for applicants.
The successful candidate must be willing to get involved in the ongoing development of their department and the university as a whole.
The remuneration for Postdoctoral research fellow is in accordance with the State salary scale code 1109. A compulsory contribution of 2 % to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund will be deducted.
A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional capacity or cultural background. UiT and will emphasize making the necessary adaptations to the working conditions for employees with reduced functional ability.
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.
More practical information for working and living in Norway can be found here: Welcome to UiT!
