The fellowship is for a period of up to 4 years, with 25 % compulsory work. Starting date no later than 1 October, 2010.
Job description:
The position is affiliated with the Section for Physical Geography. The candidate will work with the dynamic response of Arctic Glaciers, utilizing remote sensing data, field observation data and modeling, in the follow up of the International Polar Year Project Glaciodyn. The emphasis will be on the interaction between (increased) glacier melt and glacier dynamics. Depending on the competence of the successful candidate, the project can be oriented towards the mathematical modeling of glacier dynamics and hydrology, or towards the observational side with focus on field observations and remote sensing.
Requirements:
Applicants must hold a Master's degree or equivalent in in a field relevant for the project work.
The position requires good skills within numerical modelling, and familiarity with MATLAB or similar high level languages is an advantage. Knowledge and experience of cold regions and field work are an asset. The compulsory work load of 25% will be within teaching in courses on all levels.
The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.
The fellowship requires admission to the research training programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. An approved plan for the research training, including a project outline, must be submitteed no later than two months after taking up the position, and the admission must be approved within three months. For more information see: http://www.uio.no/admhb/reglhb/personal/tilsettingvitenskapelig/regulationstermcondition.xml
A good command of English is required of all students attending the University of Oslo.
http://www.matnat.uio.no/english/research/education/proficiency_in_English.html
Salary:
PhD Research Fellow (SKO 1017), pay grade: 45-51 (NOK 355 400 – 394 200 per year, depending on seniority/qualifications)
The application must include:
Application letter
CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications)
Copies of educational certificates, transcripts of records and letters of recommendation
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)
Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University’s grading system. Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.
Closing date for applications: 15 May, 2010
The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.
The University of Oslo has a goal of recruiting more women in academic positions.
Women are encouraged to apply.
The University of Oslo also has a goal of recruiting ethnic minorities to Norway in academic positions. Ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply.
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