Ledig stilling ved UiT Norges arktiske universitet
PhD Fellow in Clastic Sedimentology - effects of tectonic and climatic forcing in rift basin sequences
Deadline: 19.04.2020
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
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The position
The Department of Geosciences has a vacant PhD position in clastic sedimentology for applicants who wish to obtain the degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD). The position is funded by UiT - The Arctic University of Norway and the appointment is for four years.
The PhD position is for a fixed term of four years, with the objective of completion of research training to the level of a doctoral degree. Admission to a PhD programme is a prerequisite for employment, and the programme period starts on commencement of the position. The PhD candidate shall participate in the faculty’s organized research training, and the PhD project shall be completed during the period of employment.Work place is Tromsø.Information about the application process for admission to the PhD programme, application form and regulations for the degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) are available at the following address: https://uit.no/phd
The position's field of research
The PhD candidate for this project will work with basin studies in Svalbard and selected parts of the Barents Shelf, focussing on the tectono-stratigraphic evolution of Upper Paleozoic rift basins. The main objective of the project is thus to investigate the sedimentology of Devonian to Carboniferous basin fill successions, and document sedimentary response to tectonic and climatic forcing, as well as relative sea-level changes. The work will mainly be based on fieldwork in Svalbard, including Bjørnøya, combined with literature reviews and integration of previous studies. Where feasible, seismic datasets, as well as wire line logs and core data will be integrated (in both offshore and onshore areas).
Some of the envisioned objectives of the position include (but are not limited to):
Geological fieldwork involving sedimentological logging and facies analysis, and structural analysis to address the regional and basin-scale tectono-stratigraphic evolution.
Integrated description and analysis of cores and associated wire line logs from Svalbard and selected offshore areas (e.g. the Loppa and Stappen highs, and the Finnmark Platform).
Digitally characterize relevant outcrop geometries using primarily Structure-from-Motion photogrammetry, utilising ground- and drone-based acquisition.
Elucidate and quantify tectonic and climatic forcing recorded in the sedimentary basin fill successions. This include detailed studies of sedimentary systems controlled by basin bounding faults in order to establish better temporal links between source areas, sediment routing and sedimentary sinks (i.e. how fault-controlled uplift impact sediment fairways).
Compile, review and integrate previous literature.
Contribute to ongoing studies and relevant activities at the department (i.e. ARCEx, Suprabasins).
Affiliation and collaboration
The position is at the Department of Geosciences, and will be partly funded (1/2 year out of the 4 years) by and associated with the Research Centre for Arctic Petroleum Exploration (www.arcex.no). The successful candidate will thus live and work in Tromsø. Here, the candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary research group consisting of sedimentologists, geochemists, geophysicists, and structural geologists.
The appointed candidate will benefit from cooperation with other national research groups working with relevant problems (e.g. the Suprabasin project hosted by University of Oslo; read more about the project at: https://www.mn.uio.no/geo/english/research/projects/suprabasins/). An expert supervision committee consisting of academics from UiT, UiB and UNIS will ensure proper guidance throughout project. The candidate will automatically be included in the Geoscience Research Academy of Tromsø (GReAT) at the department, and the Petroleum Research School of Norway (NFiP).
Visits to other relevant research institutions in Norway for data analysis and discussions are anticipated (e.g. UNIS, UiO, UiB, Norwegian Petroleum Directorate in Stavanger and Harstad, NGU etc.). During the project period, the candidate is encouraged to spend up to 6 months at an institution in a foreign country.
Contact
Further information about the position and UiT is available by contacting:
Flexible working hours and a state collective pay agreement
Pension scheme through the state pension fund
A positive and inclusive working environment.
Being part of a cross-disciplinary, dynamic group of early career researchers and fellow PhD candidates.
An interesting and scientifically challenging research project with national and international research collaborators.
Possibilities to present your work in highly relevant national and international conferences.
Exciting fieldwork - plan and conduct your own fieldwork campaigns in remote areas of the Arctic.
A fantastic hosting hometown – Tromsø, the capital of the Arctic. Join the social urban and multi-cultural scene, or seek into the nearby wilderness to enjoy the extreme nature adventures awaiting you, both in summer and winter.
More practical information for working and living in Norway can be found here: Welcome to UiT!
Qualifications
The candidate should ideally have obtained a MSc-degree in clastic sedimentology/sequence stratigraphy/petroleum geology, or any other topic relevant to the theme of the project. For those who are near completion of their master’s degree, submit a draft version of the thesis and a statement from your supervisor. Note that you must have completed your degree before 01.06.2020. In addition, the successful applicant must present a project description outlining his/her academic basis and how it contributes to the PhD project (max length: one A4-page).
To gain admission to the PhD programme at the Department of Geosciences, you must have a weighted grade average of C or better (also accounts for the master’s thesis).
We are looking for a creative candidate with a problem solving attitude, which are willing to engage in the ongoing development of sedimentology as a discipline and the university as a whole.
In particular:
It is required that the candidate have relevant experience in studying various clastic depositional systems, including planning and safely conduct sedimentological fieldwork (preferably in remote regions/Arctic regions).
The candidate should have capability of collecting conventional outcrop data, also in areas that requires strenuous hikes in steep, mountainous terrain.
Experience with core descriptions, wireline logs, and seismic interpretation software (e.g. Petrel) is considered highly advantageous.
Good knowledge of sequence stratigraphic principles, structural and palaeo-environmental reconstructions is positively assessed.
The successful candidate need to demonstrate an ability to work independently and in a structured manner, and should be able to work in a cross-disciplinary team.
Excellent English written and oral communication skills are required. It is required that project results shall be published in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presented at national and international conferences.
Emphasis will be put on the candidates potential for research, motivation and personal suitability for the position.
The position requires admission to the Faculty's PhD programme. Information about requirements is available here.
Application
The application must be submitted electronically via www.jobbnorge.no and shall include:
Cover letter explaining your motivation and research interests
CV
Diplomas, diploma supplements and transcripts (all degrees)
Project description outlining the academic basis of the PhD project (max one A4 page).
The documentation has to be in English or a Scandinavian language.
General information
The appointment is made in accordance with State regulations and guidelines at UiT. At our website, you will find more information for applicants.
As many as possible should have the opportunity to undertake organized research training. If you already hold a PhD or have equivalent competence, we will not appoint you to this position.A shorter period of appointment may be decided when the PhD Fellow has already completed parts of their research training programme or when the appointment is based on a previous qualifying position PhD Fellow, research assistant, or the like in such a way that the total time used for research training amounts to three years.Remuneration for the position of PhD Fellow is in accordance with the State salary scale code 1017. 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 will emphasize making the necessary adaptations to the working conditions for employees with reduced functional ability.We process personal data given in an application or CV in accordance with the Personal Data Act (Offentleglova). According to Offentleglova information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure. You will receive advance notification in the event of such publication, if you have requested non-disclosure.
