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Stillingstittel: PhD Research Fellowship in Climate Science

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About the position

A Position as PhD Research Fellow in Climate Science available at Department of Geosciences.

The fellowship period is up to 4 years, with 3 years devoted to research education. The position entails a compulsory workload of 25% that
consists of teaching and supervision duties and research assistance.

This PhD research project will be centered on open research questions related to aerosol-cloud interactions and/or cloud-climate
feedbacks, as well as their impacts on large-scale climate change. The research will utilize a combination of observations (field and remote
sensing data) and climate modeling.

Starting date no later than 01.10.2019. No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo. 

Job abstractJV_description

This PhD research project will be centered on open research questions related to aerosol-cloud interactions and/or cloud-climate
feedbacks, as well as their impacts on large-scale climate change. The research will utilize a combination of observations (field and remote
sensing data) and climate modeling.

Qualification requirements

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition of being a leading research faculty. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

• Applicants must hold a Master's degree or equivalent in the area of meteorology, atmospheric or climate science, or another related
  field
• Foreign completed degree (M.Sc.-level) should correspond to a minimum of four years in the Norwegian educational system.
• Candidates without a Master's degree have until 30 June, 2019 to complete the final exam
• Prior research experience within the broader field of aerosol-cloud-climate interactions is desirable
• Research backgrounds within numerical modeling, satellite/field data analysis and field/laboratory work are all relevant
• Scientific curiosity and a passion for research are essential

Grade requirements:

The norm is as follows:

• The average grade point for courses included in the Bachelor's degree must be C or better in the Norwegian educational system
• The average grade point for courses included in the Master's degree must be B or better in the Norwegian educational system
• The Master's thesis must have the grade B or better in the Norwegian educational system
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English and a Scandinavian language (due to teaching responsibilities):

https://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/application/application.html

We offer

• Salary NOK 449 400 - 505 800 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority as PhD Research Fellow (position code 1017)
• Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement
• Vibrant international academic environment
• Oslo's family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

How to apply

The application must include:

• Cover letter - statement of motivation and research interests
• CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications)
• Copies of the original Master's degree diploma, transcripts of records and letters of recommendation
• Documentation of English proficiency
• Documentation of Scandinavian language proficiency equivalent to B2 level of the Bergenstest (this apply only if a Scandinavian language is not your native language)
• 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)

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link "apply for this job". Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language). Applicants may be called in for an interview.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Research Fellowships at the University of Oslo.

The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.

The fellowship requires admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The application to the PhD programme must be submitted to the department no later than two months after taking up the position. For more information see: http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/

According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

Contact information

Associate Professor Trude Storelvmo, +47 22 85 58 19, e-mail; trude.storelvmo (at) geo.uio.no or Professor Terje Berntsen, +47 22 85 87 71, e-mail; t.k.berntsen (at) geo.uio.no

For technical questions regarding the recruitment system, please contact HR Officer Therese Ringvold, e-mail: therese.ringvold (at) mn.uio.no, phone: +47 22 85 16 06.

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