Norway-Research and Postdocs Positions in Quarternary Geology and Physical Geography

Geological Survey of Norway, Norway

A 3-year postdoctoral position and a 2-year postdoctoral/research scientist/engineer position are provided by The Landscape & Climate Group in the Geoscience Division.The positions are associated with the research projects SciencePub and GlaciPet funded by the Research Council of Norway and StatoilHydo. SciencePub is part of the International Polar Year program.

The successful candidates will work in an interdisciplinary group of Quaternary geologists, marine geologists and physical geographers. The group is expanding its activities with new fields of responsibility and larger research projects. The appointed persons will take part in various activities within the group, with a main focus on the research projects.

We are looking for persons with the ability to work independently, as well as in close collaboration with other members of the team. The group has extensive national and international collaboration, and the appointed persons will be integrated into this network. Participation in fieldwork is expected for both positions.

A PhD degree is required for a postdoctoral position, while the minimum requirement for a research scientist/ engineer position is a master degree or equivalent. Depending on the qualifications of the applicants, the two appointments in combination will cover two or more of the following fields:

• Terrestrial Quaternary geology/ sedimentology/ geochemistry with emphasis on fine-grained sediments in lacustrine environments
• Terrestrial Quaternary geology/ stratigraphy with emphasis on luminescence dating
• Palaeo-glaciological modelling with emphasis on palaeo-ice streams in the Arctic and use of modern Antarctic analogues
• Physical geography/Informatics with emphasis on GIS terrain modelling

NGU encourages applications from female scientists. We can offer a favourable working environment, unique scientific challenges and good possibilities for participation in international forums and in further education programmes. A day-care facility is run by and for NGU employees. Salary is dependent on qualification and experience

For further information:
Project leader Eiliv Larsen (eiliv.Larsen@ngu.no), Tel.: +47 73904161)
Team leader Jochen Knies (jochen.knies@ngu.no), Tel.: +47 73904116), or Division Director of the Geoscience division Øystein Nordgulen (oystein.nordgulen@ngu.no), tel. 73 90 4245

www.ngu.no/landscape
www.ngu.no/sciencepub
www.ngu.no/glacipet

Application with CV, reprints, and name and address of three professionals for reference should be submitted by 1 March, 2008. Please state which position you are applying for.