Forward on behalf of Trond Torsvik:
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Geodynamics at Oslo University (Norway)
http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/553279/64299?iso=no
Position as postdoctoral research fellow (SKO 1352) available at The
Center of Excellence for the Physics of Geological Processes
(PGP), University of Oslo.
PGP is a Centre of Excellence at the interface between physics and
geology where integrated field, experimental, theoretical, and computer
modelling studies approach geological processes. Information about the
centre can be found at http://www.fys.uio.no/pgp.
The successful candidate will work in a lively cross-disciplinary and
international environment (sixteen nationalities are currently
represented in PGP). He or she will be based in Oslo, but will be
expected to travel occasionally to work with the international
collaborators.
The position is available for a period of 3 years and with a starting
date August-October 2011.
Job description:
We are seeking a post-doctoral candidate to participate in the project
"Beyond Plate Tectonics" - An ERC Advanced Grant awarded to Professor
T.H. Torsvik (2011-2016). The project aims to develop a new global model
of plate kinematics that will be linked to the mantle with the aid of a
new plate motion reference frame based on moving hotspots and on
palaeomagnetic data. The resulting model will constitute the input to
subduction models that are meant to test the consistency between the
reference frame and subduction histories. The final outcome will be a
novel global subduction reference frame that will be used to explore
links between surface processes such as eruption of large igneous
provinces and heterogeneities in the deepest mantle. We are seeking an
outstanding and highly motivated researcher to participate in this
international collaboration. Numerical modelling experience and
programming skills are required and we expect the applicant's experience
to include global scale modelling of mantle convection, subduction,
plumes and/or modelling of plate tectonic kinematics.
Requirements:
The candidate must have a PhD (or other corresponding education
equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree) in Geophysics/Geodynamics. We
are looking for highly motivated and competent candidates with
background in mantle dynamics and plate tectonic modeling.
Please also refer to the regulations pertaining to the conditions of
employment for post-doctoral fellowship positions:
http://www.uio.no/admhb/reglhb/personal/tilsettingvitenskapelig/regulationstermcondition.xml
A good command of English is required.
http://www.matnat.uio.no/english/research/education/proficiency_in_English.html
|