PhD: Quaternary Geology & Palaeoclimate (Cosmogenic Nuclides)

University of Bergen; Bergen; Vor Ort; NOK 534.000 - 653.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary as PhD research fellow (code 01

Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Serv

Good welfare benefits

Zusammenfassung

University of Bergen seeks a PhD Research Fellow in Quaternary geology and palaeoclimate to advance cosmogenic-nuclide dating methods for rock-slope failures. The role combines fieldwork, lab work, and data analysis within an active Geoscience research group.

The successful candidate will work under senior supervision, develop forward models, and contribute to national and international collaborations while pursuing a PhD over four years.

Qualifikationen

• Master's degree in Quaternary geology, geochemistry, or closely related field.
• Experience with laboratory sample preparation and chemical handling.
• Experience with cosmogenic-nuclide analysis or similar geochemical work is an advantage.
• Experience with mineral separation and ICP-OES is an advantage.
• Experience with field work in rugged terrain and ability to work independently.
• Strong written and oral English skills.

Aufgaben

• Contribute to developing cosmogenic-nuclide geochronology for dating rock-slope failures.
• Combine field sampling with analysis of cosmogenic datasets and forward modelling.
• Investigate inheritance of nuclides in surface-exposure dating and interpret results.
• Collaborate with supervisors and national/international research networks; engage in dissemination.

Kenntnisse

Independent work

Structured / methodical

Collaborative skills

English (written and spoken)

Ausbildung

Master's degree in Quaternary geology / geochemistry / related field

Tools

ICP-OES

Cosmogenic-nuclide dating

Jobbeschreibung

University of Bergen seeks a PhD Research Fellow in Quaternary geology and palaeoclimate to advance cosmogenic-nuclide dating methods for rock-slope failures. The role combines fieldwork, lab work, and data analysis within an active Geoscience research group.

The successful candidate will work under senior supervision, develop forward models, and contribute to national and international collaborations while pursuing a PhD over four years.