PhD Research Fellow in Quaternary Geology and Palaeoclimate

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There is a vacancy for a PhD Research Fellow in Quaternary Geology and Palaeoclimate at the Department of Earth Science . The position is for a fixed-term period of 3 years with the possibility of a 4 th year with compulsory other work (e.g. teaching duties at the Department). The position is financed by UiB.

The PhD Research Fellow will investigate the glacial geology of the Central Himalaya to discover how changes in glacier dynamics and palaeoclimate can be interpreted from moraines. The PhD Research Fellow will investigate the glacial geology of the monsoon-influenced Himalaya at a regional scale using satellite imagery and data and test novel Deep Learning methods to automatically identify glacial landforms at a regional scale. Alongside developing a regional understanding of the Late Quaternary glacial geology in the monsoon-influenced Himalaya, the PhD Research Fellow will investigate in detail the interactions of glaciers with the landscape in the Nepal Himalaya through field-based geomorphological mapping and observation and analysis of glacial sediments and landforms.

The PhD Research Fellow will develop skills in the interpretation of glacial geomorphology and sediments through field and laboratory work, and use numerical modelling and Deep Learning (machine learning) approaches to interpret their data collection. The PhD Research Fellow will have the opportunity to use the national infrastructure in EARTHLAB at UiB, and learn to use a glacial landscape evolution model to quantify the formation and preservation of moraine sequences (https://doi.org/10.1002/esp.5371 ) and interpret the results of their data collection. The choice of approaches used in this project is flexible and in line with the successful applicant’s interests and skills.

The PhD Research Fellow will have the opportunity to undertake fieldwork in the Nepal Himalaya, to attend relevant conferences and summer schools, and to visit international collaborators as part of this project. However, the ability to travel is not essential to the post and the PhD Research Fellow can be based in Bergen for the entire duration of the position if preferred.

• Applicants must hold a master's degree or equivalent education in Earth Science, Physical Geography or a closely related field or must have submitted their master's thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the master's degree has been awarded.
• Experience in the interpretation and analysis of glacial sediments and geomorphology is a requirement. Experience of scientific programming and data analysis using languages such as MATLAB or Python is an advantage.
• Experience of using Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and remote sensing imagery is an advantage.
• Experience in multi-proxy analyses of lake sedimentary records and time series analysis is an advantage. Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and demonstrate good collaborative skills.
• Applicants must be proficient in both written and oral English.

Personal and relational qualities will be emphasised. Ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates.

Special requirements for the position

The University of Bergen is subjected to the regulation for export control system. The regulation will be applied in the processing of the applications.

About the PhD Research Fellow

The fellowship will be for a period of 3 years, with the possibility for a 4th year consisting of 25% compulsory work (e.g. teaching responsibilities at the department) distributed over the employment period. The 4th year is contingent on the qualifications of the candidate and the teaching needs of the department and will be decided by the head of department upon appointment.

The employment period may be reduced if you have previously been employed in a qualifying post (e.g. research fellow, research assistant).

About the research training

As a PhD Research Fellow, you must participate in an approved educational programme for a PhD degree within a period of 3 years. The deadline for applying for admission to the PhD programme at The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences is 2 months after you start your position or after the start of the research project that will lead to the PhD degree. It is a condition that you satisfy the enrolment requirements for the PhD programme at the University of Bergen.

• A good and professionally stimulating working environment
• Salary as PhD research fellow (code 1017) in the state salary scale. This constitutes a gross annual salary of NOK 532 200 (equivalent to pay grade 54). Further increases in salary are made according to length of service in the position.
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Good welfare benefits

•  A brief account of the applicant's research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
•  The names and contact information for two referees. One of these should be the main advisor for the master's thesis or equivalent thesis.
•  CV
• Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor's and master's degrees.
• Relevant certificates/references
• Approved documentation of proficiency in English (if required, cf. English language requirements for PhD admission ).
• A list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list)
• Any publications in your name

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

For further details about the position, please contact Associate Professor Ann Rowan, Department of Earth Science, e-mail: [email protected] . For HR related questions contact HR-advisor Chris-André Karlsen Østevold, e-mail: [email protected].

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

We encourage women to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply.

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.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

For further information about the recruitment process, click here .

Marion Claireaux tells about life and work as a PhD candidate at UiB.

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Ann Rowan

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[email protected]

5th April 2024

University of Bergen

Bergen

Scope

Fulltime (1 positions) Fulltime (%)

Fixed Term

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