Geology-Petrology Researcher: Basalt Mineralization

For questions regarding the recruitment system, please contact Karoline Hanssen; Oslo; On-site; NOK 605,000 - 770,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good welfare schemes

Pension plan

Job summary

The University of Oslo invites applications for a full-time Researcher position in Geology-Petrology at the Njord Centre, Department of Geosciences, located in Oslo.

The appointed researcher will work within the DecarbFaroe project, studying mineralization of CO2 in old basalts, collaborating with Jarðfeingi, conducting petrographic analyses, borehole interpretation, and hydrogeological characterization, with opportunities for publication and conference presentations.

Qualifications

• PhD in Geology or equivalent required.
• Fluent oral and written English.
• Strong background in structural geology and petrology.
• Experience with imaging techniques (SEM, EBSD, X-ray tomography).
• Programming skills in MATLAB or Python are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research within the DecarbFaroe project, focusing on geology, petrology and hydrogeology.
• Characterize basaltic rocks and mineralization using state-of-the-art analytical methods.
• Interpret borehole logging data and rock cuttings, and perform hydrogeological site characterization.
• Publish results and present at project events and international conferences.

Skills

English proficiency

Structural geology

Petrology

Imaging techniques (SEM/EBSD/μ-CT)

Programming (MATLAB/Python)

Education

Doctoral degree in Geology

Job description

The University of Oslo invites applications for a full-time Researcher position in Geology-Petrology at the Njord Centre, Department of Geosciences, located in Oslo.

The appointed researcher will work within the DecarbFaroe project, studying mineralization of CO2 in old basalts, collaborating with Jarðfeingi, conducting petrographic analyses, borehole interpretation, and hydrogeological characterization, with opportunities for publication and conference presentations.