Vacant positions at the Geological Survey of Norway (NGU)
The Geological Survey of Norway (NGU), based in Trondheim, is the central national institute for knowledge of the bedrock, mineral resources, surface deposits and groundwater of mainland Norway and of the near-surface geology of the Norwegian continental shelf. The Survey's tasks include geological, geophysical and geochemical mapping; development and maintenance of databases, research, information activities and advice to governmental bodies and industry. NGU has a staff of 225 which includes representatives of 22 nationalities and 65% of the staff are scientists.
For general information about NGU's organisation and mandate, see www.ngu.no
1) POSTDOC POSITION IN QUATERNARY GEOLOGY/ PALAEO-GLACIOLOGICAL MODELLING
2) POSTDOC/ RESEARCH SCIENTIST/ENGINEER IN PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY/GIS/INFORMATICS
The Landscape & Climate Group in the Geoscience Division, invites applications for a 3-year postdoctoral position, and a 2-year postdoctoral/research scientist/engineer position. The positions are associated with the research projects SciencePub (www.ngu.no/sciencepub) and GlaciPet (www.ngu.no/glacipet) funded by the Research Council of Norway and StatoilHydo. SciencePub is part of the International Polar Year program.
The successful candidates will work in an interdisciplinary group of Quaternary geologists, marine geologists and physical geographers. The group is expanding its activities with new fields of responsibility and larger research projects. The appointed persons will take part in various activities within the group, with a main focus on the research projects. We are looking for persons with the ability to work independently, as well as in close collaboration with other members of the team. The group has extensive national and international collaboration, and the appointed persons will be integrated into this network. Participation in fieldwork is expected for both positions.
A PhD degree is required for a postdoctoral position, while the minimum requirement for a research scientist/ engineer position is a master degree or equivalent. Depending on the qualifications of the applicants, the two appointments in combination will cover two or more of the following fields:
* Terrestrial Quaternary geology/ sedimentology/ geochemistry with emphasis on fine-grained sediments in lacustrine environments
* Terrestrial Quaternary geology/ stratigraphy with emphasis on luminescence dating
* Palaeo-glaciological modelling with emphasis on palaeo-ice streams in the Arctic and use of modern Antarctic analogues
* Physical geography/Informatics with emphasis on GIS terrain modelling
NGU encourages applications from female scientists. We can offer a favourable working environment, unique scientific challenges and good possibilities for participation in international forums and in further education programmes. A day-care facility is run by and for NGU employees. Salary is dependent on qualification and experience
For further information:
Project leader SciencePub Eiliv Larsen (eiliv.Larsen@ngu.no), Tel.: +47 73904161) Team leader Jochen Knies (jochen.knies@ngu.no), Tel.: +47 73904116), or Division Director of the Geoscience division Øystein Nordgulen (oystein.nordgulen @ngu.no), tel. 73 90 4245
Application with CV, reprints, and name and address of three professionals for reference should be submitted on www.ngu.no/vacancies by 1 March, 2008
