Job description

Position as PhD Research Fellow in structural geology available at Department of Geosciences.

No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo. Starting date no later than 01.10.2020.

The fellowship period is up to 4 years, with 3 years devoted to research education. The position entails a compulsory workload of 25% that may consist of teaching, supervision duties, and research assistance.

Project description

The goal of this PhD project is to add new insight into both fault mechanics theories and conceptual models for the faulting (from damage to localization) process. The results of the project could contribute to our understanding of fault initiation and growth with respect to the damage zone development through the faulting process and final localization of strain into the fault core and fault plane. Both outcrop and reflection seismic data will be utilized for this study.

In addition, the study is complemented with mechanical properties of fault rocks extracted either in-situ or in the laboratory.The focus of the project will be on a range of fault sizes (scales) in different tectonic settings and lithology.

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.

• Master’s degree or equivalent in structural geology or geophysics (reflection seismic studies) or geomechanics.
• Foreign completed degree (M.Sc.-level) corresponding to a minimum of four years in the Norwegian educational system.

Desirable qualifications:

• A driver's license allowing the candidate to drive a car in Europe.
• That the candidate works independently and have good collaborative skills.
• It is an advantage if the applicant has previously worked with fault geometric and seismic attributes.
• Basic programing skills.
• Experiences with microscopic studies of sedimentary rocks and deformation structures are advantageous.
• It is an advantage to have knowledge and experiences with mechanical and petrophysical properties of fault rocks.

Grade requirements:

The norm is as follows:

• the average grade point for courses included in the Bachelor’s degree must be C or better in the Norwegian educational system
• the average grade point for courses included in the Master’s degree must be B or better in the Norwegian educational system
• the Master’s thesis must have the grade B or better in the Norwegian educational system
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.

English requirements for applicants from outside of EU/ EEA countries and exemptions from the requirements:

http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/application/application.html

The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.

The fellowship requires admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The application to the PhD programme must be submitted to the department no later than two months after taking up the position. For more information see:

http://www.uio.no/english/research/phd/

http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/

We offer

• salary NOK 479 600 – 523 200 per annum depending on qualifications in a position as PhD Research fellow, (position code 1017)
• vibrant international academic environment
• career development programme
• attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement
• 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 and research interests
• CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications)
• Copies of the original Bachelor and Master’s degree diploma, transcripts of records and letters of recommendation
• Documentation of English proficiency
• List of 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)

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).

When evaluating the application, emphasis will be given to the eventuelt “project description” and the applicant’s academic and personal prerequisites to carry out the project. Applicants may be called in for an interview.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Research Fellowships at the University of Oslo.

No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo.

According to the Norwegian Freedom of 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 appointment may be shortened/given a more limited scope within the framework of the applicable guidelines on account of any previous employment in academic positions.

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

Contact information

• Associate Professor Anita Torabi, phone: +47 228 56109, e-mail: anita.torabi@geo.uio.no

For technical questions regarding the recruitment system, HR Adviser Torunn Standal Guttormsen, phone:+47 22854272, email:t.s.guttormsen@mn.uio.no

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