PhD Research Fellow in geology

About the position

Position as PhD Research Fellow in sedimentology and petrography available at the Department of Geosciences, University of Oslo. Starting date no later than . The fellowship period is three years. A fourth year may be considered and it will involve 25 percent of other career-promoting work, which may consist of teaching, supervision, and / or research assistance. This is dependent upon the qualification of the applicant and the current needs of the department. No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo.

The Department of Geosciences seeks a highly motivated and self-driven geoscientist who can enrich and strengthen the Department in subjects related to alluvial fan sedimentology, architecture, and petrography. The position will focus on developing new concepts in catchment–alluvial fan dynamics within a structural framework, with emphasis on sedimentology and petrography, and integration of complementary datasets, including seismic data. The main workload will involve field investigations, subsurface data analysis (core and borehole), and integration of new data and concepts with existing seismic models. The project will involve collaboration with industry partners and other scientific teams.

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences aims to be among Europe’s leading communities for research, education and innovation. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this ambition and are expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

Job description

The candidate will work alongside geoscientists in the BASINS section, at the Department of Geosciences, which encompasses broad expertise across relevant fields. The project will involve fieldwork in alluvial settings, subsurface data analysis, and integration of data with seismic models. The position includes collaboration with industry partners and other scientific teams.

What skills are important in this role?

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences aims to be among Europe’s leading communities for research, education and innovation. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this ambition and are expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

Qualification requirements :

• Master’s degree or equivalent in sedimentology and petrography
• Foreign completed degree (M.Sc.-level) corresponding to a minimum of four years in the Norwegian educational system
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
• Internationally valid driver’s license
• Eligibility to obtain tourist visa into any country

Desired qualifications :

Language requirements :

Grade requirements :

The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. For more information see :

All candidates and projects will have to undergo a check against national export, sanctions and security regulations. Candidates may be excluded based on these checks. Primary checkpoints are the Export Control regulation, the Sanctions regulation, and the national security regulation.

What are we looking for in you?

Personal skills :

Employment in the position is based on a comprehensive assessment of all qualification requirements applicable to the position, including personal qualifications.

We can offer you

Inclusive worklife and diversity at UiO

Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo aims for balanced gender representation and values applicants with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives. If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant backgrounds, we will invite at least one applicant from each category to an interview.

More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here.

How to apply

The application must include :

Applications with attachments must be submitted via the recruitment system Jobbnorge. When applying, retrieve education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no or upload transcripts in English or a Scandinavian language.

General information

The best qualified candidates will be invited for interviews. Applicant lists may be published in accordance with the Norwegian Freedom of Information Act. If you apply, your name may appear on the public applicant list unless you request otherwise with justification. Please refer to relevant regulations for UiO and PhD appointments.

The University of Oslo has a transfer agreement with all employees to secure rights to research results, etc.

For further information please contact : Ivar Midtkandal, Lars Riber, or Ørjan Pretorius. The University of Oslo and the Geosciences department provide information about the institution and its programs.

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest-rated institution of research and education with 26 500 students and 7 200 employees. The geosciences encompass geology, geophysics, physical geography, geomatics, hydrology, meteorology and oceanography and include multiple ERC projects.

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