PhD Research fellow in hydrothermal biogeochemistry

5 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Bergen

Department

Department of Earth Science

Research Field

Geosciences » Geology

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Norway

Application Deadline

28 Apr 2024 - 12:59 (Europe/Oslo)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

2024/1121

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description
PhD Research fellow in hydrothermal biogeochemistry

There is a vacancy for a PhD research fellow position in hydrothermal biogeochemistry at the Department of Earth Science , University of Bergen. The position is within the research group geochemistry and geobiology and associated to the Centre for Deep Sea Research (CDeepSea). The position is for a fixed-term period of 3 years with the possibility of a 4th year with compulsory other work (e.g., teaching duties at the Department) and is financed by the University of Bergen.

About the project/work tasks.

This PhD position is directed at the thermal influence in marine sediments on remineralization of organic matter and the potential consequences for subseafloor life. The successful candidate will use a combination of established hydrothermal experimental equipment - batch reactors and flow-through reaction cells, to investigate changes in organic-inorganic fluid compositions during fluid flow in heated marine sediment, under realistic high pressure-temperature hydrothermal conditions. Reaction products, their potential controlling reactions and the resulting energy landscape will be investigated using a combination of geochemical, thermodynamic and microbiological analyses of experimentally-produced fluids and solids. This project will contribute to a better understanding of critical deep biosphere processes occurring during moderate heating of marine sediment on a global scale. Participation in scientific research cruises deemed relevant to the thesis topic may be required during the engagement period.

The project is part of the Centre for Deep Sea Research theme II: Fluids to Life.

Requirements

Research Field

Geosciences » Geology

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications
Qualifications and personal qualities.

• Applicants must hold a master's degree or equivalent education in earth science or geochemistry, or must have submitted his/her master's thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the master's degree has been awarded.
• Knowledge of hydrothermal fluid-sediment interactions is a requirement.
• Experience with scientific research cruises is a requirement.
• Experience with experimental hydrothermal equipment and procedures for use during experiments at high pressure and temperature is an advantage.
• Experience with analytical techniques in aqueous geochemistry is an advantage.
• Experience with molecular microbiological techniques (e.g PCR, and bioinformatics) 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.
• Applicants must have a good command of the Norwegian language.

Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. 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. 

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Languages

NORWEGIAN

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Benefits

• 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 

Selection process

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 for the master's thesis or equivalent thesis  
• CV 
• transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor's and master's degrees. If you have not yet completed your master's degree, please submit a statement from your institution confirming that the master's thesis has been submitted.
• 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.  

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University of Bergen

Country

Norway

State/Province

Bergen

City

Bergen

Postal Code

5007

Street

Allégaten 41

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/260949/phd-research-fellow-in-hy…

Contact

City

Bergen

Website

http://www.uib.no/en/geo

Street

Allégaten 41

Postal Code

5007

E-Mail

[email protected]

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