Fully Funded PhD and Postdoc Vacancies at University of Tromsø

The Department of Geosciences at the Faculty of Science and Technology, part of the Norwegian Centre of Excellence iC3, is offering a four-year PhD position in Polar Geosciences. The role includes three years of research training and a final year of teaching and departmental duties. The position, based at UiT in Tromsø, requires the candidate to start by July 1, 2024, and to earn academic credits in instructional and thesis components.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• A Master’s degree in Geophysics or a related field in Earth/Natural Sciences.
• Submission of a Master’s thesis.
• Fluency in English, with proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language being advantageous.
• Quantitative skills with experience in numeracy/modelling.
• Preferred: Experience in glaciological/geophysical fieldwork, geospatial or machine-learning programming, remote cold region work, a partially-established research network, publications, or reports.

Personal Qualities:

• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Motivation and personal suitability for the role.
• Commitment to contributing to a positive work environment.

A four-year PhD position is available at the Department of Geosciences, focusing on greenhouse gas emissions and carbon cycling around glacial margins. This role is affiliated with the iC3 Centre for ice, Cryosphere, Carbon, and Climate at UiT in Tromsø. The program includes three years of research with a fourth year dedicated to teaching and departmental duties. Candidates must enroll in the PhD programme upon starting, with a latest start date of 1st August 2024.

iC3 aims to advance understanding of ice sheet impacts on Earth’s carbon cycle. It involves collaboration among top institutions and experts in polar science, addressing significant research gaps in this field.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field (Environmental Sciences, Biogeochemistry, etc.).
• Fluency in English; Scandinavian language skills beneficial.
• Willingness for Arctic fieldwork in extreme conditions.

Skills:

• Proficiency in data handling and teamwork.
• Experience in gas flux measurement, sediment sampling, or related areas is advantageous.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong collaborative and communication skills.
• Motivation to contribute to a positive work environment.

Additional Notes:

• Potential for research education will be assessed based on master’s degree achievements and any scientific work.
• English proficiency is a must; Nordic applicants can use their high school diploma for proof.
• PhD holders or equivalent are not eligible for this position.

This PhD position is offered by the Department of Geosciences at the iC3 Centre of Excellence. It spans four years, focusing on research training for a doctoral degree in coastal glaciogenic sediment biogeochemistry. The role includes teaching and departmental duties in the final year. The position requires a start date by 1st August 2024 at UiT in Tromsø.

Educational and Professional Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Geoscience, (Bio)Geochemistry, Chemical Oceanography, Physical Geography, or related fields.
• Strong numerical and statistical skills.
• Willingness to engage in remote Arctic fieldwork, including time on coastal research vessels.
• Laboratory experience in geochemistry, chemistry, or biology.
• Fluency in English.
• A completed master’s thesis, or near completion with a draft version and a statement from the supervisor or institution on the expected completion date.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in elemental/compound concentration analysis, sediment mineralogy, or related areas.
• Basic knowledge of programming languages (e.g., R, Python, Matlab).
• Teamwork experience.
• An existing national or international research network.
• Publications or reports in relevant fields.
• Working knowledge of Norwegian or a Scandinavian language.

Other Considerations

• Master’s degree qualification is mandatory before starting the position.
• Evaluation will consider the applicant’s potential for completing the research education, based on master’s degree grades, thesis quality, and any other scientific work.
• English fluency documentation is required, and Nordic applicants may use their high school diploma for this purpose.
• Motivation, collaboration skills, communication ability, and personal suitability for the role are crucial.
• Preference for creating a positive working environment.

A four-year PhD position is available in the Department of Geosciences at the Faculty of Science and Technology, focusing on Arctic cryosphere and marine ecosystem changes. This role is linked to the iC3 Centre of Excellence and involves three years of research training and one year of teaching and departmental duties. The position is based at UiT in Tromsø, with an expected start by August 1, 2024.

Candidates must hold a master’s degree in Geoscience, Geochemistry, Paleoclimatology, Environmental Science, Oceanography, or a related field. They should have experience in (paleo)oceanographic or (bio)geochemical issues and fluency in English. Additional advantageous qualifications include experience in polar (paleo)oceanography, working with mass spectrometers in clean laboratories, team collaboration, and having a research network. Publications, reports, and knowledge of Norwegian or a Scandinavian language are also beneficial.

Applicants nearing the completion of their master’s degree can apply with a draft thesis and a confirmation of the degree’s expected completion date. The application must include the master’s degree transcripts. Evaluation of candidates will be based on the potential for completing research education, as evidenced by academic performance, master’s thesis quality, and any other scientific work. Project descriptions, work experience, motivation, communication skills, and personal suitability for the position are also significant factors. It is expected that the successful candidate will learn Norwegian within two years.

Candidates who already hold a PhD or equivalent are not eligible for this position.

UiT The Arctic University of Norway offers a four-year PhD position in Geosciences, focusing on methane hydrate research beneath the Antarctic Ice Sheet. This role, associated with the iC3 Centre for ice, Cryosphere, Carbon, and Climate, involves three years of research training and a final year of teaching and departmental duties.

Educational Background:

• A Master’s degree in Mathematics, Physics, Environmental Science/Engineering, Geoscience, (Biogeo)Chemistry, Physical Geography, or a related field is mandatory.
• A Master’s thesis, with specific requirements, is essential for consideration.

Skills and Experience:

• Proficiency in Fortran and Matlab, with strong numerical and statistical skills.
• Experience in biogeochemical or chemical problem-solving.
• Fluency in English is a requirement. Nordic applicants can demonstrate this proficiency with a high school diploma. A working knowledge of Norwegian or another Scandinavian language is beneficial.

Advantageous Qualifications:

• Experience with reaction-transport modelling in relevant fields.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and to have an established research network, nationally or internationally.
• Prior publications or reports in the relevant field.
• Demonstrated ability in communication and collaboration.
• Motivation and personal suitability for the role, including a commitment to contributing to a positive working environment.

Additional Considerations:

• Applicants nearing the completion of their Master’s degree may apply with a draft thesis and a statement indicating the expected date of degree completion.
• The selection process will emphasize the applicant’s potential for research education, based on their academic record, Master’s thesis, and any other scientific work.
• Relevant work experience and other significant experiences will be considered.
• Applicants must be willing to learn Norwegian within two years.

This position is not available to individuals who already hold a PhD or have equivalent qualifications.