Researcher position in Early Earth Processes (ref 309617)

University of Oslo; Norway; On-site; NOK 650,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

The Centre for Planetary Habitability (PHAB) at UiO invites applications for a Researcher position in Early Earth Processes. The successful candidate will join a project group exploring planet formation, evolution and habitability, with field and laboratory-based investigations of Archean-Paleoproterozoic environments.

Ideal applicants have a strong Archean-Paleoproterozoic geological background and proven expertise in geochemistry, sedimentology, geobiology and geochronology, and will

Qualifications

• Requires significant field and laboratory experience in geosciences.
• Strong background in Archean-Paleoproterozoic geology and surface processes.
• Proven record in geochemistry, geochronology, sedimentology and geobiology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field-based and laboratory investigations related to Early Earth Processes.
• Collaborate within PHAB to advance understanding of crustal and atmospheric evolution.
• Publish findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at conferences.

Skills

Field work

Laboratory work

Geochemical analysis

Geochronology

Early Earth geology

Sedimentology

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Oslo Research Field Geosciences Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 29 Oct 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Oslo) Country Norway Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We invite applications for a Researcher position in Early Earth Processes, available at the Centre for Planetary Habitability (PHAB), Department of Geosciences, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Oslo (UiO).

The position is associated with PHAB and linked to the research theme ‘Planets and Early Earth’, which addresses planet formation, evolution and comparative planetology to identify the initial conditions for habitability and how a planet’s composition and interior influence its ability to nurture a biosphere. The researcher will be part of a project group that explore the conditions for early life and Earth’s evolution as a habitable planet, and specifically, through geochemical investigations of ancient cratons and greenstone belts to understand habitable environments and key geological events (e.g., the Great Oxidation Event) to shed light on crustal and atmospheric processes during Archean-Paleoproterozoic times. The project requires considerable field and laboratory experience, and we seek a candidate with a strong Archean-Paleoproterozoic geological background with a proven record in early Earth surface processes, sedimentology, geobiology, micropaleontology, evolutionary processes, geochemistry and geochronology.

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Centre for Planetary Habitability (PHAB) Country Norway Geofield