About the project / work tasks :
The project will focus on understanding how 3D salt basin morphology and intra-salt lithological heterogeneity control salt flow and the internal and external structure of deformed salt bodies at different temporal and spatial scales using 3D seismic, well data and 2D numerical forward modelling. The research will involve :
Qualifications and personal qualities :
Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Research experience, ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates.
Special requirements for the position
The University of Bergen is subjected to the regulation for export control system. The regulation will be applied in the processing of the applications.
About the PhD position
About the PhD Research Fellow
The fellowship will be for a period of 3 years, with the possibility for a 4th year, consisting of 25 % careerpromoting work (e.g. teaching responsibilities at the department) distributed over the employment period. The 4th year is contingent on the qualifications of the candidate and the teaching needs of the department and will be decided by the head of department upon appointment. The employment period may be reduced if you have previously been employed in a qualifying post (e.g. research fellow, research assistant).
About the research training
As a PhD Research Fellow, you must participate in an approved educational programme for a PhD degree within a period of 3 years. The deadline for applying for admission to the PhD programme at The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences is 2 months after you start your position or after the start of the research project that will lead to the PhD degree. It is a condition that you satisfy the enrolment requirements for the PhD programme at the University of Bergen.
We can offer :
Your application must include :
The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge.
General information :
Further information about the position can be obtained from : Dr Leonardo M. Pichel (Leonardo.m.pichel@uib.no , Professor Ritske Huismans (ritske.huismans@uib.no | +47 55588117) or Professor Rob Gawthorpe (e-mail : rob.gawthorpe@uib.no | +47 55583438).
For HR related questions contact adviser Mathilde Høgalmen, Mathilde.hogalmen@uib.no.
Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better. UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age. The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.
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.
We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. By indicating such circumstances in your application, you may receive favourable consideration. We ensure that at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups is invited for an interview as part of our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity.
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Life as a PhD candidate at UiB
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About UiB
The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad.
Phd Research Fellow • Bergen, NO