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Postdoctoral Research Fellow position within geochemistry/geomicrobiology

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow position

At the Department of Earth Science, there is a vacancy for a postdoctoral research fellow position within geochemistry/geomicrobiology with a focus on microbial mediated alteration of oceanic crust. The position is for a fixed term of 3 years and is associated with K. G. Jebsen Centre for Deep Sea Research. It is funded by NFR through the project EnterDeep.

About the project/work tasks:

The primary objective of the EnterDeep project is to quantify the environmental impact of microbial activity in newly formed oceanic basalt and to evaluate potential environmental consequences. We will combine genomics with quantitative geochemistry in addition to rate modelling in order to achieve this objective. The specific tasks for this position will be to establish and develop ex situ and in situ experiments and analyze samples from both of these. The applicant will likely spend some time in Bremen, Germany as part of the project.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• Applicants must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent degree within geochemistry or microbiology, or must have submitted his/her doctoral thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded.
• Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner, and have the ability to cooperate with others.
• Applicants must have excellent skills in oral and written English.

 

In addition, the following are skills required for the position:

• Experience with micro-CT scanning.
• Experience with thermodynamic reaction rate and reaction path modelling.
• Prior knowledge of microbe/water/rock interactions.
• Experience with small scale analytical techniques like (LA-)ICP-MS, SEM, and AFM.
• Experience with experimental work under hydrothermal conditions.
• Hands on experience with deep drilling observatories/monitoring.

 

Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Research experience, ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates.

About the position of postdoctoral research fellow:

The postdoctoral position is a fixed term position with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. Teaching and other duties may be added to the position if the appointee lacks teaching experience or other relevant qualifications. The position may be extended by up to one year (maximum 4 years in total) if the appointee is granted externally financed research stays abroad. Individuals may not be hired for more than one fixed-term period as a postdoctoral research fellow at the same institution.

For postdoctoral research fellow positions associated with externally financed projects, the completion of the project proposal for the qualifying work, as well as a progress plan, will be developed in cooperation with the supervisor and head of department.

It is a requirement that the project is completed in the course of the period of employment.

We can offer:

• Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment
• Salary at pay grade 59 (code 1352 / pay range 24, alternative 3) according to the state salary scale upon appointment. This constitutes a gross annual salary of NOK 515 200. Further promotions are made according to length of service. For particularly highly qualified applicants, a higher salary may be considered.
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Good welfare benefits

Your application must include:

• A brief account of the applicant's research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
• The names and contact information for two references. One of these should be the the main advisor from the PhD programme.
• CV
• Transcripts and diplomas and official confirmation that the doctoral thesis has been submitted
• Relevant certificates/references
• List of any works of a scientific nature (publication list)
• Publications (as applicable)

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge

General information:

For further details about the position, please contact:

Researcher Steffen Leth Jørgensen, K. G. Jebsen Centre for Deep Sea Research, Department of Earth science, +47 41626055, email Steffen.Jorgensen (at) uib.no

or

Head of Department Ingunn H. Thorseth, Department of Earth Science, +47 55583428, email Ingunn.Thorseth (at) uib.no

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. Age and gender balance among employees is therefore a goal. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

Upon the expiry of the closing date for applications, an evaluation committee will be appointed. As an applicant, you have a right of access to the committee's abstractJV_description of your formal and professional qualifications. If you wish to take advantage of this right of access, please contact the executive officer in charge after receiving information about the appointment of the evaluation committee.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

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