Job description

A PhD Research Fellowship in Atmospheric/climate science is available at Department of Geosciences at The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Oslo, Norway (http://www.geo.uio.no).

No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo. Starting date no later than 01.10.2019.

The fellowship has a 4-year duration and will be devoted to research education within the framework of the research project “Mixed-phase clouds and climate (MC2) – from process-scale understanding to large-scale impact”, which is funded by the European Research Council (ERC) under grant nr. 758005. The PhD fellow will also have a compulsory work load of 25% that consists of teaching and supervision duties as well as research assistance. The project will involve collaboration with other scientists within the MC2 team and with our international partners. For additional information about the project see https://www.mn.uio.no/geo/english/research/projects/mc2/index.html.

The PhD fellow will be expected to participate in annual project team meetings and will be able to spend an extended period (3-6 months) abroad visiting one of our international collaborators. He/she is also expected to present his/her results at major international conferences in the field of atmospheric and/or climate science.

More about the position

The PhD candidate will work with a combination of observational data sets and numerical models in order to address open questions related to the role of aerosols and clouds in Earth’s climate. Candidates with relevant prior research experience in these areas will therefore be given preference. A detailed project plan will be developed in collaboration with the successful candidate, depending on qualifications and interests.

Qualification requirements

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences is 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 atmospheric/climate science or a related field
• Applicants must demonstrate experience in working with complex observational and/or numerical modelling systems
• Solid background knowledge in the areas of aerosol- and cloud microphysics and/or cloud- and climate dynamics is desirable
• Applicants must demonstrate good programming skills
• Foreign completed degree (M.Sc.-level) corresponding to a minimum of four years in the Norwegian educational system
• Candidates without a Master’s degree have until 30 June, 2019 to complete the final exam

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 evt. and a Scandinavian language

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

We offer

• Salary NOK 449 400 – 505 800 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority as PhD Research Fellow (position code 1017).
• Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement
• 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 and research interests
• CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications)
• Copies of the original 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).

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.

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

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 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

For further information please contact:

• Trude Storelvmo, e-mail: trude.storelvmo@geo.uio.no, phone: +47 22855819 or
  
• Kari Alterskjær, phone: +47 22004737,e-mail: kari.alterskjar@cicero.oslo.no

For technical question regarding the recruitment system, please contact HR Officer; Ørjan Pretorius, orjan.pretorius@mn.uio.no

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