PhD Research Fellow in stable isotope geochemistry.

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Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 20 Apr 2023

20th April 2023

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PhD Research Fellow in stable isotope geochemistry.
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PhD Research Fellow in stable isotope geochemistry.

There is a vacancy for a PhD Research Fellow in stable isotope geochemistry at the Department of Earth Science , University of Bergen. 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). The position is linked to the Centre for Deep Sea Research (CDeepSea).  


About the project/work tasks:

Non-traditional stable isotopes (e.g. Fe, Cu) provide a promising tool for understanding subsurface processes in seafloor hydrothermal systems. However, interpretations from natural samples are currently hampered by limited knowledge about stable isotope fractionation under hydrothermal conditions. This project therefore aims to study the isotope effects that occur during the leaching and mobilization of metals from host rocks in the reaction zones of hydrothermal systems, using a rock record-based approach. The successful candidate will collect and study samples from hydrothermal alteration zones in different ophiolites and drill cores, determine their Fe and Cu isotopic composition using a multi-collector ICP-MS and use this to assess the sign and magnitude of isotope fractionation during hydrothermal leaching. The results from this project will be used to re-evaluate recently obtained Fe and Cu isotope data from active seafloor hydrothermal vent fields.

The project of part of the Centre for Deep Sea Research theme I: Mantle to Fluids.

Analytical work and fieldwork are planned to be carried out both in Norway and abroad. It is therefore desirable that the person appointed has the opportunity to travel for shorter periods abroad during the project period in order to carry out the project.


Qualifications and personal qualities:
  • Applicants must hold a master's degree or equivalent education in 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 stable isotope geochemistry is a requirement.
  • Knowledge of hydrothermal alteration processes is an advantage.
  • Practical experience with relevant analytical techniques (SEM, XRD, EMPA, ICP-OES, MC-ICP-MS) is an advantage.
  • Applicants must be able to work comfortably in the laboratory during all stages of the analytical pipeline (from sample preparation to instrumental analysis).
  • 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 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


About the PhD position (applies to university PhD positions):

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.


We can offer:
  • 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 501 200 (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

Your application must include:
  • A cover letter with 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.


General information:

For further details about the position, please contact Associate Professor Desiree Roerdink, Department of Earth Science, UiB, [email protected], +47 55 58 38 59.

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 .


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About UiB

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. 


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Deadline

20th April 2023


Employer

University of Bergen


Municipality

Bergen


Scope

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Duration

Fixed Term


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