Researcher in space physics

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Researcher in space physics

There is a vacancy for a temporary position as researcher in space physics at the Department of Physics and Technology at the University of Bergen. The position is for a period of 9 months and is associated with external funding from ESA. The position may be extended depending on funding.

About the project/work tasks:

The main objective of the project is to further develop the Local Mapping of Polar Ionospheric Electrodynamics (Lompe) technique for use in Observation System Simulation Experiments (OSSEs) and demonstrate its capabilities in various scenarios related to potential and upcoming ESA missions. The researcher will work with Python code to perform Lompe analyses and develop new analysis and visualization tools. Additionally, writing reports and presenting the work to the scientific community is important.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• Applicants must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent degree in space physics.
• Experience from working with Lompe or similar techniques is a requirement.
• Experience working with observations of fields and particles from low Earth orbiting satellites is a requirement. 
• Experience writing peer-reviewed scientific papers is a requirement.
• Experience in managing and analyzing large datasets is an advantage.
• Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and have the ability to cooperate with others.
• Applicants must have excellent skills in oral and written English.

Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Research experience, 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.

We can offer:

• a good and professionally stimulating working environment.
• enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• position as researcher (code 1109 in the basic collective agreement) and a gross annual salary of NOK 624 500 (equivalent to pay grade 64) upon appointment. Further increases in salary are made according to length of service in the position. A higher salary may be considered for a particularly well-qualified applicant.
• good welfare benefits

Your application must include:

• 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 from the PhD programme. 
• CV
• Transcripts and diplomas. 
• Relevant certificates/references
• List of any works of a scientific nature (publication list)
• Publications (as applicable)

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

General information:

For further details about the position, please contact: researcher Karl Laundal, Department of Physics and Technology, +47 913 50 772, [email protected]

For HR related questions contact HR adviser Thea Thingnes, [email protected]

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. Age and gender balance among employees is therefore a goal. 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.

We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. By indicating such circumstances in your application, you may receive favourable consideration. We ensure that at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups is invited for an interview as part of our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity.

For further information about the recruitment process, click here .

About The University of Bergen

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad. 

There are seven departments and several centres at Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Read more about the faculty  and departments.  

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Deadline

24th July 2024

Employer

University of Bergen

Municipality

Bergen

Scope

Fulltime (1 positions) Fulltime (%)

Duration

Temporary

Place of service
Christiesgt. 18, 5020 Bergen

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