University of Bergen, Norway
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Research Fellow (PhD position) in Measurement Science and Technology, Chemical Oceanography group at Geophysical Institute - re-announcement
At the Geophysical Institute ( http://www.gfi. uib.no/ ) a 3-year position as Research Fellow is available from 1 September 2008 (or earlier) in the field of Measurement Science and Technology, within the project "CO2 sensor".
The position is financed by "The Michelsen Centre for Industrial Measurement Science and Technology" ( http://www.michelse ncentre.com/ ); a centre for research based
innovation (CRI) financed by the Research Council of Norway and partners in the CRI. The project is carried out in a cooperation between the Geophysical Institute and the Department of Biology ( http://www.bio. uib.no/pages/ home.php ) at UiB, Christian Michelsen Research AS (CMR), ( http://www.cmr. no/ ) Bergen and the industry partner Aanderaa Data Instruments (http://www.aadi. no/welcome. aspx ), Bergen. The place of work will be at the Geophysical Institute.
The PhD work will be connected to development of a measurement system (chemical sensors) for studying the general carbon cycle in the ocean, for use in studies of the earth's climate changes and for biological monitoring.
A description of the position can be downloaded from the Internet http://www.uib. no/mnfa/stilling somtaler/ stipendiat/ oseanografi_ 08-2684_Johannessen. htm
For further information about the position, please contact Professor Truls Johannessen, Geophysical Institute, e-mail Truls.Johannessen@ gfi.uib.no; or Professor Ole Brix, Department of Biology, e-mail Ole.Brix@bio. uib.no.
Applicants must have achieved a master's degree or equivalent in physics (instrumentation) , chemical oceanography, or related subjects, or have submitted their master thesis for assessment by the application deadline. It is a prerequisite, however, that the examination results are out within 4 weeks of the closing date for submitting the master thesis.
Applicants should preferably have a background within measurement science and technology, possibly with experience from development, automation and construction of measurement instrumentation. In particular knowledge of optical measurement technology will be advantageous. Analytical qualifications corresponding to knowledge on the measurement of parameters in the general carbon cycle, like Ct,
At, pH eller fCO2, or other relevant measurements, are desirable. The applicant should possess good cooperation and communication skills.
The research fellow must take part in the University's approved PhD programme leading to the degree within a time limit of 3 years. Hence, applicants must meet the formal admission requirements for the PhD programme. Application for admission to the PhD programme, including a project plan outline for the training module will be worked out in collaboration with the research group in question.
The fellowship period may be reduced if the successful applicant has held previous employment as research fellow.
Starting salaries at salary level 43 (code 1017) on the government salary scale; currently NOK 325,800 gross p.a.; following ordinary meriting regulations (range 43/47).
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.
State employment shall reflect the multiplicity of the population at large to the highest possible degree. The University of Bergen has therefore adopted a personnel policy objective to ensure that we achieve a balanced age and sex composition and the recruitment of persons of various ethnic backgrounds. Persons of different ethnic backgrounds are therefore encouraged to apply for the position.
The University of Bergen applies the principles of public openness when recruiting staff to scientific positions.
The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at any time.
Application and CV should be sent via www.jobbnorge. no
The application should contain a brief statement of research interests and motivation and the names and contact details of two referees.
Copies of diplomas/transcript s (bachelor and master) and testimonials as well as scientific works including a list of publications (all in 3 copies/sorted in 3 identical bundles) should be sent to Geophysical Institute, The University of Bergen, Allégaten 70, 5007 Bergen, Norway.
Closing date for applications: 30 June 2008
Quote reference number: 08/2684
Antall stillinger 1
Arbeidssted
Bergen (Hordaland)
Institutt for fysikk og teknologi
Søknadsfrist 30. juni 2008
Siste publiseringsdato 30. juni 2008
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