Position as PhD Research fellow available at Natural History Museum, University of Oslo.
UiO has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.
Application deadline: January 31, 2016
The fellowship is for a period of up to 4 years, with 25 % compulsory work. Starting date no later than 1. August 2016.
Project description:
The
candidate will study Lower to Middle Triassic ammonoid faunas of the
Arctic region, with a focus on Svalbard. The aims of the project are to
revise the ammonoid taxonomy and biozonation and to improve our
understanding of the paleobiogeography and paleoenvironment of the High
Boreal Triassic. The project will involve field and laboratory work,
taxonomic description, statistical and ecological analysis, and
quantitative biostratigraphy. Integration with geochemistry and other
background data will also be important. The project is a cooperation
between the University of Oslo, the University of Zürich and the
University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS). The candidate will be part of
active Triassic research groups in Oslo and Zürich.
Requirements/qualifications:
Applicants
must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in geology or biology, with
specialization in invertebrate paleontology. Physical ability for field
work in the Arctic is required. Previous experience with some or all of
the following subjects is desired: The Triassic system, ammonoids,
Arctic geology, taxonomic description and statistical analysis.
We
seek a highly motivated, hardworking and creative student who is able
to think and work independently, but who is also able to work well as
part of a team. The candidate has to have good communication skills and
will collaborate with researchers across disciplines.
The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.
The
fellowship requires admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of
Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The application to the PhD programme
must be submitted no later than two months after taking up the position.
For more information see:
A good command of English is required.
Salary:
Pay grade (stipendiat SKO 1017): 50 - 57 (NOK 430 500 – 483 700 per year)
The application must include:
- Application letter
- CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications)
- Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records and letters of recommendation
- List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
- Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)
In
accordance with the University of Oslo’s equal opportunities policy, we
invite applications from all interested individuals regardless of
gender or ethnicity.
UiO has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.
Application deadline: January 31, 2016
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