Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Oceanography available at Department of Geosciences
Deadline: 31.12.2025
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The geosciences are the studies of the planet Earth and its comparative planetology; the atmosphere, the hydrosphere and cryosphere, the Earth's surface and its interior. The Department of Geosciences conducts research and teaching in most of the domains of geoscience; geology, geophysics, physical geography, geomatics, hydrology, meteorology and oceanography. The Department is the broadest geoscience research and education environment in Norway. We perform research at a high international standard and have five ERC (European Research Council) research projects ongoing.The Department encompasses six scientific sections; Meteorology and Oceanography, Geography and Hydrology, Study of sedimentary basins, Environmental geosciences. and Crustal Processes. We host now a third in the line of three Centre of Excellences: PHAB – Centre for Planetary Habitability, and have a Norwegian Research School for PhD students (Research School for Dynamics and Evolution of Earth and Planets, DEEP).The Department aims to contribute to the new and important UN Sustainability Development Goals, and are important contributors to IPCC (UN’s Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change). The staff consists of 40 professors and associate professors, in addition to postdoctoral fellows, PhD students, researchers, technical- and administrative staff. The Department has around 200 employees.
About the position
Position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow available at Department of Geosciences.
Starting date: as soon as possible.
The appointment is a full-time position, for a period of four years. 25% of the period will be devoted to career-promoting work, in the form of teaching activities. The successful candidate will contribute to two courses, in collaboration with the supervisor. The candidate will have the opportunity of acquiring basic pedagogical competency in the course of the fellowship period. The place of work is at the Department of Geosciences on the Blindern campus of the University of Oslo.
Project description
The successful applicant will work jointly with Professor Joseph LaCasce, who recently became head of department. Various research topics can be explored, depending on the applicant’s interests. Possible themes include:
1) the changing Meridional Overturning Circulation, from models and in situ data2) using Lagrangian measurements to study ocean dynamics, for example transport and spectral characteristics3) ocean-bathymetry interactions
Other topics are also of interest. We have active collaborations with others in the department and at the Norwegian Meteorological Institute, and it will be possible to design collaborative projects as well. The exact plan will be worked out with the successful applicant on arrival in Oslo.
The main purpose of a postdoctoral fellowship is to provide the candidates with enhanced skills to pursue a scientific position in or outside academia. To promote a strategic career path, all postdoctoral research fellows submit a professional development plan, within one month after commencement of the postdoctoral period.
Responsibilities/ You will work with / Your main tasks will be / Your areas of responsibility will be / Duties of the position / Duties
The primary focus will be on dynamical analyses, often using simplified models. But we consider all types of data, from full complexity climate models, to turbulence models, to in situ data. The work will be at the interface between data analysis and theory. We are also open to employing data-driven techniques if the candidate wishes. The ocean is currently evolving with the changing climate, and we are curious to understand exactly how.
Qualifications
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition 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.
Formal qualification requirements:
Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in physical oceanography, dynamical meteorology or geophysical fluid dynamics. The doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Only applicants with an approved doctoral thesis and a public defense are eligible for appointment.
Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
Desired qualifications:
Experience in dynamical analyses
Familiarity with turbulence and nonlinear processes
Good mathematical skills
Good writing skills
Desire to teach
All candidates and projects will have to undergo a check versus national export, sanctions and security regulations. Candidates may be excluded based on these checks. Primary checkpoints are the Export Control regulation, the Sanc-tions regulation, and the national security regulation.
What are we looking for in you?
Personal skills:
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Scientific curiosity
Ability to work in a structured manner and adapt to new tasks
Good communication skills
Positive attitude and the ability to multi-task
Willingness to work in Scandinavia
Employment in the position is based on a comprehensive assessment of all qualification requirements applicable to the position, including personal skills.
We need different perspectives in our work
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We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are looking for great colleagues—could you be the next one?
We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours, task adaptations, digital, technical, or physical adjustments, or other practical measures.
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We hope you will apply for the position with us.
We can offer you
Exciting and meaningful tasks in an organization with an important societal mission, contributing to knowledge development, education, and enlightenment that promote sustainable, fair, and knowledge-based societal development.
Committed colleagues in a good working environment.
A workplace with good development and career opportunities.
Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes.
Salary in position as Postdoctoral Fellow, position code 1352 in salary range NOK from 595 000 - 690 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.
Read more about the benefits of working in the public sector at Employer Portal.
Application
Your application must include:
Cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest)
A list of potential research areas of interest (what you would like to work on)
CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
Copies of educational certificates, academic transcript of records
A complete list of publications and 3 academic works 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)
Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click "Apply for the position".
When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language.
General information
The best qualified candidates will invited for interviews.
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