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----------------------- 1 POSITION AS PhD. RESEARCH FELLOW vacant at the research center Physics of Geological processes (PGP), University of Oslo. The position is on the project “Processes in volcanic basins and the implications for global warming and mass extinction", funded by the Research Council of Norway. The position is available for 3 years. For more information, please visit our web site: http:// www.fys.uio.no/pgp/. PGP is a national Center of Excellence and a cross-disciplinary research centre. It involves ca. 60 physicists and Earth scientists from 15 countries, and its mission is to obtain a fundamental and quantitative understanding of the complex patterns and processes of the Earth. The Centre is organized under the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science. The successful candidate will work on metamorphic, volcanic and hydrothermal processes in sedimentary basins. Experience with petrographical methods and geochemistry is required, and an interest in numerical and theoretical studies of geological systems is an advantage. The work involves collaboration with an active group of students and researchers, and will involve field work and international exchange. The PhD. position is for a period of three years, with a preferred starting date: March 1. 2008. A PhD. position requires a Master degree or similar in geology/geochemistry/geophysics. Relevant background and experience in quantitative research will be given weight in the evaluation. Candidates who have submitted their Master thesis prior to the closing date for applications may apply for the position. A prerequisite for taking up the position is the successful completion of the Master degree. For further information please contact: Dr. Henrik Svensen, e-mail: hensven(a)fys.uio.no phone: +47 22856946, or Admin. Manager Trine-Lise Knudsen, e-mail: [log in to unmask], tel. +47 22856435. Pay grade 43 - 48 (NOK 325 800 – 355 200 per year). see also: http://www.matnat.uio.no/english/research/research_edu/education.html http://www.admin.uio.no/opa/ledige-stillinger/2007/vit/ PhDresearchfellowPGP-07-12452.html ************************************ Prof. Bjørn Jamtveit Director PGP http://www.fys.uio.no/pgp/ University of Oslo P.O.Box 1048 Blindern, N-0316 Oslo, Norway Phone: +47 22856612 (office) +47 22856111 (secretary) +47 22855101 (FAX)