Stillingstittel:
PhD Research Fellowship in Experimental Rock Physics

Stillingsbeskrivelse:
The University of Oslo is Norway’s largest 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.PhD Research Fellowship in Experimental Rock Physics

Position as PhD Research Fellow is available at Department of Geosciences, University of Oslo, Norway

The fellowship is for a period of 3 years. Starting date no later than 30 September, 2016.

Job/ project description:

We invite applications for a challenging doctoral position (PhD) in experimental modeling of geological processes. The objectives of this project are to model the complex mechanics of rupture and friction in rocks, including the effect of fluids. This position is part of the project “Unravelling the spatio-temporal nature of rock deformation using 4D X-ray tomography” where rock deformation processes at mid-crustal conditions will be modeled. The present position involves state-of-the-art experiments and numerical models to study the couplings between fluids, rock transformation, and deformation at the core sample scale. Such topic has societal applications in the domains of georesources (geothermy, oil&gas, CO₂ sequestration), and geohazards (earthquakes, landslides). The specific goal of the position is to develop a unique experimental technique, where rock samples will be deformed at mid-crustal conditions and imaged time-lapse in 3D using X-ray tomography, through a collaboration with the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility in Grenoble (France). The candidate will be part of a lively research environment in deformation of rocks in the presence of fluids, involving six other young scientists, with expertise spanning from field work, X-ray tomography, laboratory modeling, numerical modeling and theoretical modeling. The position includes collaboration between the University of Oslo (laboratory experiments and field work, Pr. François Renard and Pr. Dag Dysthe) and the University of Grenoble Alpes (numerical modeling, Dr. Jérôme Weiss). The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in international research networks. The position is funded by the Norwegian Research Council.

The position is affiliated with the section for Physics of Geological Processes (PGP), which has long-term experience in modelling fracture, friction, and flow processes in rocks. The section is located in the Physics building of the University of Oslo, and the successful applicant will evolve in the multidisciplinary environment of PGP between geosciences and physics.

Requirements/qualifications:

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 degree or equivalent in Earth Sciences or Physics with experience on geological processes, such as:

• Structural geology
• Rock physics
• Mechanics of fracture and friction, solid mechanics
• Fluid dynamics

The position requires a strong background and interest in both:

• Laboratory experiments
• Friction and faulting
• Flow in porous media

Priority will be given to candidates with multidisciplinary experience, including fieldwork, laboratory, and numerics.

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be given to:

• The applicant’s academic and personal qualifications in order to execute the projec
  
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  Arbeidsgiver Navn: Universitetet i Oslo, Department of Geos
  
  Arbeidsgiver adresse: 0316 OSLO
  
  Job kort beskrivelse: University and higher education teachers
  
  Land: Norge
  
  Region: Oslo
  
  Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge
  
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  Lønn periode: Pr. år
  
  
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