Researcher: Early Earth Habitable Environments

University of Oslo; Oslo; On-site; NOK 646,000 - 745,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The researcher will contribute to studies of Archean-Paleoproterozoic crustal and environmental evolution, combining fieldwork and lab work to understand habitability and early Earth processes.

Qualifications

• PhD in geosciences; thesis defended; must be submitted by closing date.
• Fluent English (oral and written).
• Strong publications track record.
• Extensive Archean craton and greenstone belt field experience.
• Geobiology research with stable isotopes and SIMS.
• Experience in U-Pb zircon geochronology and Lu-Hf isotopes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork and laboratory investigations related to early Earth processes.
• Collaborate with PHAB project group on planeto- and planetology studies.
• Publish results in peer‑reviewed journals and present findings at conferences.
• Contribute to training and mentoring of junior researchers.

Skills

Fluent English

Publication record

Archean field work

Geobiology isotopes

U-Pb zircon dating

Lu-Hf isotopes

Education

Doctoral degree in geosciences

Tools

SIMS

Geochronology lab

Job description

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

The researcher will contribute to studies of Archean-Paleoproterozoic crustal and environmental evolution, combining fieldwork and lab work to understand habitability and early Earth processes.