Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Sedimentology, University of Oslo, Norway, Europe

Last Date: 23rd February 2024.

About the position

Position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow available at Department of Geosciences.

Starting date as soon as possible.

The appointment is a fulltime position and is for a period of two years.

No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Oslo.

Job description

The research project aims to understand the processes controlling the sedimentary and petrologic variability of coarse-grained shallow-marine sandstones around basement highs. Recent knowledge acquired on a detailed study of the Late Jurassic Intra-Draupne Formation in the vicinity of the Johan Sverdrup Field can be extended to the equivalent deposits in the northern Utsira High, and to the Frøya High, where a regional tectonostratigraphic reconstruction is still needed to explain the presence and controls behind deposition of Late Jurassic sandstones. To complement the specific subsurface study cases, an Eocene coarse-grained shallow-marine succession deposited on top of granitic basement in the south Pyrenean Foreland / Ebro Basin (Spain) is proposed as an outcrop analogue study with the aim of collecting complementary data to improve subsurface reservoir models.

The main purpose of a postdoctoral fellowship is to provide the candidates with enhanced skills to pursue a scientific top position within or beyond academia. To promote a strategic career path, all postdoctoral research fellows are required to submit a professional development plan no later than one month after commencement of the postdoctoral period.

Qualification requirements:

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition to be among Europe’s leading communities for research, education and innovation. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in sedimentology, geological and tectonostratigraphic basin analysis. Doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Only applicants with an approved doctoral thesis and public defence are eligible for appointment.
Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
Relevant geological experience in analysis of stratigraphic core material and outcrop data.
Seismic interpretation and analysis experience.
Experience from Jurassic strata in the Norwegian offshore sector.

Personal skills:

Teamwork skills, as well as the ability to work independently
Enthusiasm, personal drive, and ability to take initiative
Flexibility, ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines

We offer:

Salary NOK 575 400 – 657 300 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (position code 1352)
Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement
Professionally stimulating working environment
Vibrant international academic environment
Postdoctoral development programmes
Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

The application must include:

Cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest)
CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
Copies of educational certificates, academic transcript of records
A complete list of publications and up to 5 academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link “apply for this job”. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University’s grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the documented, academic qualifications, as well as the candidates motivation and personal suitability.

Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to complete the project in the course of the period of employment.

Formal regulations:

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Oslo.

If an applicant has applied for and been granted funding for a fulltime research stay abroad while being employed as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, the employment will be prolonged with the equivalent time as the research stay, but for no longer than of twelve months ( thus extending the employment to a maximum of four years)

According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.

Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.