Early Earth Processes Researcher: Archean Cratons

Twoja Norwegia; Oslo; Hybrid; NOK 646,000 - 745,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good welfare schemes.

Career opportunities.

Job summary

The University of Oslo invites applications for a Researcher position in Early Earth Processes within the Centre for Planetary Habitability (PHAB) at UiO. The position is full-time for 3 years with a starting date no later than 01.01.2027, located at PHAB, Blindern, Oslo.

The successful candidate will conduct geochemical investigations of Archean-Paleoproterozoic rocks, engage in fieldwork and laboratory analyses using SIMS and U-Pb dating, and contribute to publications.

Qualifications

• Requires Norwegian doctoral-equivalent degree in geosciences and approved defence.
• Fluent oral and written English
• Strong publication track record in geosciences
• Extensive Archean craton and greenstone belt field experience
• Experience with stable isotope systematics (C,N,S,O) and SIMS
• Experience with U-Pb zircon geochronology and Lu-Hf isotopes

Responsibilities

• Conduct geochemical investigations of Archean-Paleoproterozoic rocks.
• Lead fieldwork and laboratory analyses as part of PHAB projects.
• Contribute to high-quality publications and presentations.
• Collaborate within the PHAB team and with partners on planetary habitability research.

Skills

English proficiency

Publication track record

Archean craton field experience

Early Earth surface processes

Geochemistry and geochronology

Education

Doctoral degree in geosciences

Tools

SIMS

U-Pb zircon geochronology

Lu-Hf isotopic systematics

Job description

The University of Oslo invites applications for a Researcher position in Early Earth Processes within the Centre for Planetary Habitability (PHAB) at UiO. The position is full-time for 3 years with a starting date no later than 01.01.2027, located at PHAB, Blindern, Oslo.

The successful candidate will conduct geochemical investigations of Archean-Paleoproterozoic rocks, engage in fieldwork and laboratory analyses using SIMS and U-Pb dating, and contribute to publications.