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Organization: University of Bergen

Location: Bergen, Norway

Field: Earth Science

Requirements:

Applicants must have achieved a Norwegian doctorate in a relevant geosciences discipline, or the equivalent education abroad, or have presented the dissertation for assessment by the closing date for applications. It is a prerequisite that the dissertation has been approved before appointment is granted.

Abstract:

The postdoctoral position is a fixed-term post, the chief objective being to qualify the successful candidate for work in senior positions within their disciplines. The term of employment for this position is three years. It is not possible for any person to work under more than one temporary appointment as postdoctoral fellow for the same institution.

Description:

We wish to attract an active researcher with proven research experience in seismic interpretation of sedimentary and/or structural geology who will help lead a team of postgraduate and postdoctoral researchers under the supervision of Professor Rob Gawthorpe. Expertise in one or more of: i) quantitative seismic geomorphology of depositional systems, ii) structural characterisation of fault/fold growth, iii) seismic imaging of fluid flow in sedimentary basins, iv) structural style of mobile substrates, and v) sedimentary processes along continental margins would complement existing projects. Furthermore, experience of working with, and supporting, large 3D seismic projects and/or working with the petroleum industry will be considered advantageous.

A key part of the application should be a two-page research project proposal, including a progress plan. It is a premise that the selected candidate will complete the project within the stipulated period of employment. The project proposal and progress plan shall (sic: form part of) be annexed to the employment contract, and shall include the name of the person who is to be the discipline advisor for the selected candidate.

The teaching language will normally be Norwegian.
Women in particular are invited to apply. If, in the opinion of the evaluation committee, several applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules on equal opportunities laid down in the Personnel Regulations for Academic Positions will be applied.
Starting salary on grade 57 (code 1352/pay framework 24.1) in the Civil Service pay grade table; currently NOK 448 400 gross p.a.; following ordinary meriting regulations (wage range 57–64). In the case of particularly highly qualified applicants a higher salary may be considered.
Send electronic application, curriculum vitae, list of publications, certified copies of diplomas and testimonials, and the names and addresses of three referees (not more than two from the same institution) by clicking on the button marked “APPLY FOR THIS JOB”.

Supplementary information such as selected reprints of scientific studies or other material (all in 3 copies/sorted in 3 identical bundles) may be sent by regular mail to Department of Earth Science, PO Box 7803, 5020 Bergen, Norway, marked with 2010/7512.

Applications sent by e-mail to random individuals at the department will not be considered.

Deadline: 20-03-2011

Contacts:

Link: http://www.jobbnorge.no/job.aspx?jobid=72924

Email: robert.gawthorpe@geo.uib.no

Phone number: +47 55 58 34 38

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