Stillingstittel:
PhD Candidate in Glacial activity and palaeo-environments on NE Greenland since the Last Glacial Maximum

Stillingsbeskrivelse:
Jobbnorge ID: 126793

Application deadline: 3. July 2016

Applications shall be marked: 2016/4908 - 3199

 

UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Faculty of Science and Technology, has a PhD position vacant for applicants who wish to obtain the degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD).

 

The position is attached to the Department of Geology.

 

The appointment is for a period of four years.

 

The PhD position is for a fixed term, with the objective of completion of research training to the level of a doctoral degree. Admission to a PhD programme is a prerequisite for employment, and the programme period starts on commencement of the position. The PhD Candidate shall participate in the faculty's organized research training, and the PhD project shall be completed during the period of employment. Information about the application process for admission to the PhD programme, application form and regulations for the degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) are available at the following address: NT-Faculty.

 

Further information about the position is available by contacting:

• Head of Department Matthias Forwick, matthias.forwick (at) uit.no, +47 776 44453
• Professor Jan Sverre Laberg, jan.laberg (at) uit.no, +47 776 44456

 

The position's affiliation

The position is affiliated with the research group Marine Geology & Geophysics / Coastal and Terrestrial Geosciences at the Department of Geology.

 

The position's field of research/research project and other duties

The position will be affiliated with the working group in marine geology and geophysics / Coastal and Terrestrial Geosciences.

 

The main goal of the work is to investigate sedimentary processes with the purpose of reconstructing palaeo-environmental conditions on and offshore northeast Greenland. To achieve this goal, the successful candidate will analyse and integrate swath bathymetry, high-resolution seismic data and sediment cores from the continental margin and fjords of Northeast Greenland and possibly also other high-latitude areas. Particular focus with be the study of glacial sedimentary processes, the identification and interpretation of glacial and non-glacial landforms and deposits on the seafloor, the establishment of seismo-stratigraphies, as well as multi-proxy analyses of sediment cores, with particular emphasize on the latter. Multi-proxy analyses of sediment cores include acquisition, interpretation and integration of X-radiographs, XRF core scanning, lithological description and granulometric analyses. The study will be based partly on existing material, as well as material planned to be acquired/collected during the project period. It will be carried out together with partners at national and international research institutions.

 

The successful candidate will dedicate 25% of her/his working time to duty work for the department. This may include teaching (e.g. supervision and evaluation of student exercises) at various levels.

 

Qualification requirements

The successful applicant must hold a Master's degree or equivalent in Marine Geology. The candidate is required to have knowledge about sedimentary processes on glaciated continental margins, in particular knowledge about sedimentary processes in fjords. Experience in analysing and integrating swath-bathymetry, high-resolution seismic data and sediment cores is advantageous. As t

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Arbeidsgiver Navn: UiT Norges arktiske universitet

Arbeidsgiver adresse: Hansine Hansens veg 18 9019 TROMSØ

Job kort beskrivelse: University and higher education teachers

Land: Norge

Region: Troms

Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge

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