Fully Funded Doctoral and
Postdoctoral Positions in Geosciences at University of Oslo, Norway
University of Oslo, Norway is
seeking online applications for various Fully Funded Doctoral and Postdoctoral Positions
at the Department of Geosciences. We have compiled a list of Fully Funded PhD and
Postdoctoral opportunities presently available at the Department of Geosciences,
University of Oslo, Norway.
Candidates that meet the
requirements submit their applications as soon as possible.
About The University of Oslo,Norway
The University of Oslo is
Norway’s oldest and highest rated institution of research and education with 28
000 students and 7000 employees. Its broad range of academic disciplines and
internationally esteemed research communities make UiO an important contributor
to society. The geosciences are the studies of the planet Earth and its
comparative planetology; the atmosphere, the hydrosphere and cryosphere, the
Earth's surface and it’s interior. The Department of Geosciences conducts
research and teaching in most of the domains of geoscience - geology,
geophysics, physical geography, geomatics, hydrology, meteorology and
oceanography. The Department is the broadest geoscience research and education
environment in Norway. The Department encompasses five sections; Meteorology
and Oceanography, Geography and Hydrology, Study of sedimentary basins,
Environmental geosciences and Crustal Processes. We also hosts one Centre
of Excellence CEED - Centre of Earth Evolution and Dynamics. The
Department aims to contribute to the new and important UN Sustainability
Development Goals, and are important contributors to IPCC (UN’s
Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change). The staff consists of 40
professors and associate professors, in addition to postdoctoral fellows, PhD
students, researchers, technical- and administrative staff. The Department has
more than 200 employees.
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Doctoral Position: PhD Research
Fellow in Geochronology (U-Pb ID-TIMS) and Isotope-Geochemistry
A PhD Research Fellow position
in Geochronology (U-Pb ID-TIMS) and Isotope-geochemistry is available at the
Crustal Processes section within the Department of Geosciences at the
University of Oslo. This position is within the umbrella of projects at the Crustal
Processes section relating to the formation and evolution of the Oslo Rift and
its relation to the Skagerak Centred Large Igneous Province (SC-LIP). The focus
of this PhD project is the geochronology of intrusive phases within and outside
the main rift, coupled with isotope-geochemical investigations. The goal of the
project is to further our understanding of the initiation and evolution of
(intrusive) magmatism associated with the Oslo Rift and test hypotheses of how
the magmatism relates to LIP activity. The Oslo Rift hosts world-class
localities of volcanic and intrusive rift-related rocks, where e.g. the
interplay between volcanism, tectonics and magma-host rock interactions can be
studied in great detail. You hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in either/or geochronology,
petrology/geochemistry (magmatic/metamorphic), structural geology/tectonics,
sedimentology or related areas and experience with laboratory analyses (isotope-geochemical,
geochronological or other relevant), experience with geological field work,
knowledge on isotope-geochemistry of magmatic rocks, and excellent
written/oral skills.
Deadline: 01 May 2023
Doctoral Position: PhD Research
Fellow in Geology and Geochemistry
This project aims at
understanding how the shale mineralogy, background maturation and metamorphism
influence the reactivity, weathering and the metal release. We will combine
fieldwork on natural exposures with drill cores and road sections. The
candidate will get experience with fieldwork, mapping, geochemistry of rocks
and water, thermodynamic modelling, and petrography. The PhD project is part of
a new project called “Conquering the subsurface. The project involves
collaboration between researchers at the Department of Geosciences, including
the sections for Crustal processes and Environmental Geology, the Natural
History Museum, and geoscientists working in the industry, the institute and
municipality sectors. You hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in either sedimentary
or metamorphic petrology and geochemistry and Mastering thermodynamic
modelling of rock-water equilibria, documented experience with sulfide and
organic matter geochemistry, extensive experience with methods such
as electron microprobe, and excellent written/oral skills.
Deadline: 20 May 2023
Doctoral Position: PhD Research
Fellow in Hydrology
We invite applications for a
PhD position in Hydrology to investigate mechanisms controlling snow
sublimation associated with losses in hydropower production. Currently we know
very little about the magnitude of sublimation in Norway. The PhD project will
use the Cold Climate Container, a new laboratory facility, at the Department of
Geosciences, University of Oslo, to investigate sublimation under controlled
conditions. The PhD student will conduct detailed ground-based and UAV-based
field studies of sublimation flux at several monitoring sites in Norway,
including the Finse Eco-hydrological Observatory. The collected data will be
used to update simulation routines within Shyft (Statkraft’s hydrological
forecasting toolbox, which is an operational forecasting system for hydropower
companies). The Phd candidate will have an opportunity to learn from and
engage with a consortium of experts in flux observations and operational
hydrologic forecasting. The student will be integrated in the strategic
research initiative LAnd-ATmosphere interactions in Cold Environments (LATICE)
group, which focuses on exchange processes between the Atmosphere, Biosphere,
Cryosphere and Hydrosphere in a changing climate. The Phd position involves
field work, laboratory experiments and hydrologic modelling, allowing the
candidate to develop a broad set of skills necessary in the future work in
academia or industry. You hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in hydrology
or a relevant scientific field, for example, geosciences, physics,
engineering, or similar and Experience with Hydrologic or Earth System
modelling and programming skills in Python and/or C/C++ or other relevant programming
language.
Deadline: 31 March 2023
Doctoral Position: PhD Research
Fellow in Marine Geophysics
The PhD project aims at
characterizing and modeling the formation of this transform margin system based
on interpretation of high-resolution and conventional 3D seismic reflection
data, integrated with IODP borehole data on the Mimir High and potential field
data. The project will also address the oceanographic and environmental
implications of the transform margin development during the birth of the NE
Atlantic Ocean. The PhD project is part of a new project called PALMAR
("Paleogene Basin Development on the Vøring and Møre Margins"), a
collaborative project between the universities of Oslo, Bergen, and Tromsø and
two industry partners. The project is based on recent scientific core data
acquired by the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) in 2021, in
combination with high-resolution 2D and 3D P-Cable seismic data acquired in
2020 and 2022. The PhD candidate will work in a cross-disciplinary research
environment together with other PhD student, postdocs, and researchers. The PhD
candidate will work in Oslo but will also spend extended time at the University
of Bergen. You hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in marine geology
or geophysics and desired skills in mastering seismic interpretation
and numerical modelling.
Deadline: 31 May 2023
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Doctoral Position: PhD Research
Fellow in Paleomagnetism
Applications are invited for a
PhD candidate to contribute to the Norwegian Research Council-funded project
‘PANDA’ (A 100 Myr paleomagnetic data gap: Investigating anomalous behaviour of
Earthʼs
magnetic field in the middle Paleozoic) dedicated to understanding the nature
of the middle Paleozoic magnetic field through a combination of fieldwork and
paleomagnetic analyses. The middle Paleozoic (~440-340 million years
ago) was a key interval in which land-plant cover expanded to form extensive
forests, the first seed plants developed, as well as the first terrestrial
tetrapods. The middle Paleozoic has long been a problematic period for
paleomagnetism, data are generally difficult to interpret and have complex
partial or full overprints– problems that arise in data obtained from both
sedimentary and igneous rocks. There is a striking scarcity of high-quality,
unambiguous paleomagnetic data that hinders our understanding of the deep
interior of our planet. We seek a motivated PhD candidate who will
conduct fieldwork and experimental analyses of middle Paleozoic rock samples to
unravel the nature of their complex paleomagnetic records. The analytical work
will involve a variety of paleomagnetic, rock-magnetic and paleointensity
experiments and the candidate will also conduct advanced rock-magnetic analyses
abroad in collaboration with PANDA project partners. You hold a Master’s degree
or equivalent in geology or geophysics or an equivalent qualification in
physics and Prior experience with geologic fieldwork, paleomagnetism and
laboratory measurements will be an asset.
Deadline: 7 April 2023
Doctoral Position: PhD Research
Fellow position in Geoscientific instrumentation / Glaciology
A PhD Research Fellow position
with focus on novel instrumentation for subglacial applications is available at
the Department of Geosciences, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences,
University of Oslo. The PhD candidate
will be part of collaboration with the Department of Technology Systems, which
hosts the “Center for Space Sensors and Systems” CENSSS and the project is
associated with the MAMMAMIA project funded by the Research Council of
Norway. In the PhD project, the candidate will improve an available
instrument design to enable a combination of multiple off-the-shelf sensors to
form a multi-sensor probe, collecting unique measurements at the base of
glaciers such as water pressure, pore pressure, sediment strength, and
instrument orientation. Reliability measures, such as component screening and
enhanced test and characterization of the probes hardware as well as software
shall ensure the suitability of the probe for autonomous operation in harsh
environment. You have a Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific
field, for instance geosciences, physics, engineering, cybernetics, or
similar and background in geosciences/ glaciology.
Deadline: 31 March 2023
Doctoral Position: PhD Research
Fellow in Machine Learning/Signal Processing for Planetary Ground Penetrating
Radar
Position as PhD Research Fellow
in Machine Learning/Signal Processing for Planetary Ground Penetrating Radar is
available at the Centre for Space Sensors and Systems (CENSSS) at
the Department of Technology Systems (ITS). CENSSS is a Centre for
researched based innovation (SFI) at the Department of Technology Systems at
Kjeller. The Centre is funded by the Norwegian Research Council and the
University of Oslo. The PhD fellow will be part of the RIMFAX team on the NASA
Mars 2020 Perseverance rover mission. RIMFAX is a Ground Penetrating Radar
(GPR) and one of seven scientific instruments aboard the Perseverance rover.
The RIMFAX Science team is an international team with participants from
institutions in both US and Europe. The main goal of the RIMFAX experiment is
to study the environmental and geological history of Mars at the Perseverance
landing site in Jezero crater. You hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in Geoscience,
Physics or Computer Science and must have experience in one or more of the
following topics; Signal Processing, Machine Learning or Geophysics.
Deadline: 28 March 2023
Postdoctoral Position: Postdoctoral
Research Fellow in Geology
The Oslo Rift contains thick
deposits of sedimentary rocks, abundant igneous intrusions (sills, dykes,
plutons), and a rich variety of extrusive rocks such as ignimbrites and lava
flows. The sequence of lava flows is hundreds of meters thick in the wider Oslo
region and represents a poorly studied unit. Moreover, the lava pile is cut by
numerous faults, fractures, and deeply weathered zones, making construction
work such as tunnels and roads challenging. This project aims at understanding
interplay between the extrusive/intrusive history and the present-day
consequences for sustainable development. We will combine fieldwork on natural
exposures with drill cores and road sections. The postdoc will get experience
with fieldwork, mapping, fracture monitoring, core studies, and analytical
work. The postdoc project is part of a new project called “Conquering the
subsurface. The project involves collaboration between researchers at the Department
of Geosciences, including the sections for Crustal processes and Environmental
Geology, the Natural History Museum, and geoscientists working in the industry,
the institute and municipality sectors. Applicants must hold a degree
equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in geology. Doctoral dissertation
must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Only applicants with an
approved doctoral thesis and public defence are eligible for appointment. PhD
research experience with volcanic rocks and/or digital outcrops from sedimentary
basins is required.
Deadline: 31 May 2023
Postdoctoral Position: Postdoctoral
Research Fellow in Physical Oceanography
The position is funded under
the «Rough Ocean» project, financed by the Norwegian Research Council. The goal
is to improve understanding on the effects of bottom topography on large scale
oceanic flows, including the vertical structure of time-varying currents, the
stability of jets and planetary waves, and the dynamics of bottom-intensifed
waves. We will study oceanic processes both at middle and at high latitudes,
specifically in the Arctic. The project is being conducted in collaboration
with scientists at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography of the University of
California San Diego, at Florida State University and at the Ecole Normale
Superieur de Paris (ENS). The position is based in Oslo, Norway. The applicant
will in addition spend up to one month per year at Florida State University,
analyzing output from a state-of-the-art numerical simulation of the North
Atlantic. The position offers unique networking opportunities, with close
collaboration with groups in the US, Norway, France and Sweden. In addition to
the extended visits to the partner institution(s), there will be ample
opportunities to attend international conferences. Oslo offers many cultural
and natural attractions to enjoy as well. Applicants must hold a degree
equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in physical oceanography,
dynamical meteorology, physics or applied math and strong background in fluid
mechanics, particularly in geophysical fluid dynamics, and in programming.
Deadline: 15 May 2023
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Postdoctoral Position: Postdoctoral
Research Fellowship in Marine Geophysics
This project aims at developing
a consistent lithostratigraphy and petrophysical characterization of ten IODP
Paleogene drill sites in the Norwegian Sea, followed by high-resolution
core-log-seismic integration and interpretation of 3D seismic reflection data.
These results will be used to revise the Paleogene sedimentary basin
development along the West of Shetland and mid-Norwegian continental margins,
including the impact of the massive NAIP magmatism on paleoclimate, ocean
circulation, vertical motions, and source-to-sink systems. The postdoctoral
position is part of a new project called PALMAR ("Paleogene Basin
Development on the Vøring and Møre Margins"), a collaborative project
between the universities of Oslo, Bergen, and Tromsø and two industry partners.
The project is based on recent scientific core data acquired by the
International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) in 2021, in combination with
high-resolution 2D and P-Cable 3D seismic data acquired in 2020 and 2022. The
postdoc candidate will work in a cross-disciplinary research environment
together with PhD students, postdocs, and researchers. The postdoc will work in
Oslo, but collaborate with researcher in Bergen and Tromsø. Applicants must
hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in geology and documented
experience in marine geology and geophysics, and computational skills including
GIS experience.
Deadline: 31 March 2023
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