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Postdoctoral Fellow – University of Bergen

Postdoctoral Fellow in physical oceanography

There is a vacancy for a postdoctoral research fellow position at the Geophysical Institute, University of Bergen within the field of physical oceanography. The position is for a fixed term of 4 years and is associated with the research project, The Nansen Legacy. The successful candidate will work the first 2 years at the Geophysical Institute in Bergen, and the final 2 years in Tromsø, at the Norwegian Polar Institute.

• Be part of the Physical Oceanography Research Group and contribute to identifying and quantifying the processes that control the heat budget north of Svalbard (with a focus on the warm Atlantic boundary current) and the position and variability of the thermohaline polar front in the central Barents Sea.
• Investigate processes on scales from mesoscale eddies to small-scale turbulence and mixing, including slope-basin exchanges, front exchanges, winter convection, tides and internal waves.
• Work with observations from ship surveys, underwater gliders, moored instruments, and microstructure measurement systems (underwater glider with microstructure sensors; ship-based vertical microstructure profilers).
• Participate in research cruises on board the Kronprins Haakon and interact with collaborating groups (NPI, UNIS) and other international partners; interact with a PhD student.
• Work in Bergen during the first two years, then in Tromsø for two years at the Norwegian Polar Institute with the stated supervisors.

• The applicant must hold a PhD or equivalent degree within oceanography, meteorology, physics, applied mathematics or related fields, or have submitted the doctoral thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded.
• Strong understanding of sub-mesoscale phenomena, small-scale ocean mixing processes, and their interaction; a good publication record; experience with data from relevant measurement systems. Experience with planning and organizing field campaigns and with underwater gliders is an asset. The candidate will participate in multiple 2–3 week cruises (typically once a year).
• Experience in data analysis
• Ability to work independently and in a structured manner, and to cooperate with others
• Proficiency in both written and spoken English

The postdoctoral position is a fixed-term appointment with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. The fixed-term period is 4 years. There is no teaching obligation attached, but the candidate is expected to disseminate project results. Individuals may not be hired for more than one fixed-term period as a postdoctoral research fellow at the same institution.

For postdoctoral research fellow positions associated with externally financed projects, the completion of the project proposal for the qualifying work, as well as a progress plan, will be developed in cooperation with the supervisor and head of department. It is a requirement that the project is completed within the period of employment.

• A good and professionally challenging working environment
• Salary at pay grade 57 (code 1352 / pay range 24, alternative 1) according to the state salary scale upon appointment, gross NOK 490,900 per year. Further promotions are made according to length of service.
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• A position in an inclusive workplace (IW)
• Good welfare benefits

• A brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position
• The names and contact information for two reference persons (one should be the main advisor from the PhD programme)
• CV
• Transcripts and diplomas and official confirmation that the doctoral thesis has been submitted
• List of any works of a scientific nature (publication list)
• Publications (as applicable)
• Applications and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at JobbNorge

For further details about the position, please contact: Professor Ilker Fer, Geophysical Institute, ilker.fer@uib.no

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. Age and gender balance among employees is therefore a goal. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions. Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

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