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 Philosophie Doctor (PhD). The position is attached to the Department
of Geology and the research group in “Polar Marine Geology and
Geophysics”. 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: Research education.
The position’s field of research/research project
The position is connected to the research group inPolar Marine Geology and Geophysics.
The candidate will work on the PhD project ”Ice sheet dynamics and
deglaciation of the Barents Sea – Svalbard area”. The project is part of
the activities of the Research School in “Arctic Marine Geology and Geophysics” (AMGG)",
which is organized by UiT The Arctic University of Norway in
collaboration with The Norwegian Polar Institute, The University Centre
in Svalbard (UNIS) and The Geological Survey of Norway (NGU). It is
also connected to the national Norwegian Research School in Climate
Dynamics (ResClim).
The
PhD project have the following two objectives: 1) Reconstruct the
former extent, dynamics and chronology of former ice sheets in the
Barents Sea – Svalbard area. 2) Improve our understanding of glacial
erosional and depositional processes and products. The research fellow
will use seismo-acoustic data and sediment cores from selected areas of
the Barents Sea. The project will involve participation in marine
geological/geophysical cruises and might also include field work on
Svalbard.
Qualification requirements
The
successful applicant must fulfil the requirements for admission to the
faculty’s PhD programme, cf. Regulation for the degree of Philosophiae
Doctor (PhD) at UiT The Arctic University of Norway . In addition,
he/she must be able to document proficiency in English equivalent to
Norwegian Higher Education Entrance Qualification, refer to the website
about PhD regulations at UiT.
The
successful candidate should have a background in glacial geology
and/or equivalent relevant experience in marine geology/geophysics,
geomorphology or sedimentology at Master level. Experience with seismic
interpretation, ArcGis and/or digital imaging programmes would be
advantageous. The applicant must present a short description outlining
his/hers interest in and academic basis for working on the announced
PhD project. Emphasis shall also be attached to personal suitability.
Further information about the position is available by contacting Professor Karin Andreassen, phone: +47 46929027, e-mail: karin.andreassen@uit.no.
Application documents (see below) shall be sent to:
Faculty of Science and Technology
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Postboks 6050 Langnes
N-9037 Tromsø
In addition, the application must be submitted electronically via the application form available at this page (jobbnorge.no)
Application Deadline : 26 September 2013
For more information visit : http://www.jobbnorge.no/job.aspx?jobid=96467
