Job description

Applications are invited for a 3-years PhD research fellowship position in “Geomechanical characterization of fault zones” at the Department of Geosciences, University of Oslo, as part of the Environment-Friendly Energy Research Centre, the Norwegian CCS Centre (NCCS). The position is assigned to the Geology and Geophysics Section that has a considerable project portfolio financed by the Norwegian Research Council, the European Union and the petroleum industry. The PhD will be undertaken in collaboration with the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI).

The Department of Geosciences seeks a highly motivated geoscientist that can enrich and strengthen the Department in subjects related to integrated geological and geomechanical analysis of CO2 storage sites. The position will have particular focus on research addressing faulted reservoirs in the North Sea basin(s), and will focus on fault strength characterization with a basis in structural geology and geomechanics, including experimental characterization of outcrop and core samples. As the position is integrated with the NCCS, there will also be tasks directed towards the centre’s ambitions and integration, covering collaboration with other teams in the centre, and including the multidisciplinary UiO Energy hub and industry partners.

More about the position

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.

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/

Qualification requirements

• applicants must hold a Master’s degree in structural geology, geomechanics or equivalent or be able to document the upcoming date of the defence for the degree
• it is essential for the applicant to have a background in basin studies within subjects such as geomechanics, structural geology, rock physics and/or sedimentology
• the applicant should have some experience with experimental characterization of geomechanical or rock physics properties
• experience with well logs and/or outcrop observations are beneficial
• teaching and outreach experience is beneficial, and skills in both spoken and written Norwegian or Scandinavian language and/or English are an advantage. Fluent oral and written communication skills English is required.

We offer

• salary NOK 449 400 – 505 800 per annum depending on qualifications in a position as PhD Research fellow, (position code 1017)
• attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its 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)
• copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only)
• documentation of english proficiency
• a complete list of publications and academic works
• list of reference persons: 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone 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.

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.

Contact information

• Associate professor Elin Skurtveit, email: elin.skurtveit@ngi.no
  
• Professor Alvar Braathen, email: alvar.braathen@geo.uio.no (CO2 storage team)

For technical questions regarding the recruitment system, please contact HR Adviser Torunn Standal Guttormsen, email:t.s.guttormsen@mn.uio.no, telephone: +47 22 85 42 72

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