Postdoctoral fellow (2.5 years) in coupled source-to-sink and geodynamic
modelling of extensional basins: Gulf of Corinth, Greece
Department of Earth Science, University of Bergen, Norway
The Department of Earth Science has a vacancy for a postdoctoral fellow
(2.5 years) integrating source-to-sink and geodynamic studies to
Quaternary rift basins, Gulf of Corinth. The successful candidate will
be responsible for integrating offshore seismic, tectonic geomorphology
and outcrop (structure and sedimentary) data and for applying coupled
geodynamic-landscape evolution modelling to understand the tectonic,
landscape and sedimentary evolution of the Corinth Rift. The aim of the
project is 1) to develop understanding of erosion, sediment transfer and
deposition, from source to sink, in the Corinth Rift, and 2) to
investigate structural development of the rift and the potential role of
coupling of tectonics and surface processes in the rifts evolution. The
project will involve collaboration with University of Southampton and
CRPG, Nancy, France.
This sub-project is part of a larger Earth System Modelling (ESM)
project, which has as a main goal to study links and feedbacks between
geodynamics, source to sink studies, and palaeoclimate modelling. The
ESM project involves in total 12 post-doctoral fellows and senior
researchers at the Department of Earth Science and the Bjerknes Centre
for Climate Research and is funded by Statoil ASA.
Starting salary on grade 57 (code 1352/LR 24.1) in the Civil Service pay
grade table, currently NOK 473,400 gross p.a., following ordinary
meriting regulations (wage range 57- 65). In the case of particularly
highly qualified applicants a higher salary may be considered.
Applicants must have achieved a PhD degree in Earth Science that is
relevant to the postdoctoral research position, or have presented the
dissertation for assessment by the closing date for applications. It is a
prerequisite that the dissertation has been approved before appointment
is granted. Letters of reference from three geoscientists who know the
candidate and his/her work must be provided.
Applicants should submit a brief (1 page) statement of their research
experience and intended research goals within the scope of this post doc
project. This and other application materials should demonstrate that
the candidate possesses good skills in tectonic geomorphology and/or
sedimentology and/or structural geology with experience in geological
fieldwork. Experience of tectonic and/or surface process modelling is an
advantage. Applicants are expected to have excellent oral and written
English communication skills.
Closing date for applications: 15 September 2013. Application information and further details can be found at:
http://www.jobbnorge.no/job.aspx?jobid=95628
For further information contact:
Prof. William Helland-Hansen, phone
+47 92663806 william.helland-hansen@geo.uib.no
Prof. Ritske Huismans, phone
+47 92270930 ritske.huismans@geo.uib.no
Prof. Rob Gawthorpe, phone
+47 45392790 rob.gawthorpe@geo.uib.no
