Stillingstittel:
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Modelling Rock Deformation (2016/3642)

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.

A position as Postdoctoral Research fellow available at Department of Geosciences, University of Oslo, Norway The fellowship is for a period of 3 years. Starting date no later than Feb. 28, 2017. No one can be appointed for more than one fixed-term period at the same institution.

The Department of Geosciences at the University of Oslo comprises sections for Geology and Geophysics; Geography and Hydrology, Meteorology and Oceanography, the Centre for Earth Evolution and Dynamics (Centre of Excellence) and PGP (former Center for Physics of Geological Processes). The academic staff consists of 40 professors and approximately 80 research fellows (see http://www.geo.uio.no).

Job/ project description

We invite applications for a challenging postdoctoral position in modeling of geological processes during rock deformation. 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 current position involves modelling of the couplings between fluid flow, rock transformation, and deformation at the grain to core sample scales and analyzing 3D deformation data. The specific goal of the position is open and will depend on the candidate's research plan that should be handed in with the application.

The candidate will be part of a lively research environment in deformation of solids 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 candidate will be at strategic interface between laboratory and numerical modeling activities. The position includes collaboration between the University of Oslo (discrete element models, laboratory experiments and field work, Profs. K. Mair, A. Malthe-Sørrenssen, F. Renard) and the University of Copenhagen (lattice Boltzmann and finite element models, Prof. J. Mathiesen), and also with a number of other international partners. 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. 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:

Applicants must hold a PhD degree or equivalent in Earth Sciences or Physics with experience in geological processes, such as:

• Fracture and solid mechanics
• Fluid dynamics
• Rock physics
• Seismology
• Geomechanics

The position requires a strong background and interest in one or several of these topics:

• Programming and numerical modeling
• Friction and faulting
• Flow in porous media

Priority will be given to candidates with multidisciplinary experience.

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

• The applicant's academic and personal qualifications in order to execute the project
• The applicant's ability to complete research training
• The applicant's mobility
• Good communication and collaboration skills and
  
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  Arbeidsgiver Navn: Universitetet i Oslo, Department of Geos
  
  Arbeidsgiver adresse: 0313 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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