PhD: University of Bergen 1170 views

PhD, Climate Dynamics at the Department of Earth Science, University of Bergen

 Description: The PhD position is funded by the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions – Innovative Training Network DEEPICE. The applicant will be part of the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research and the MCA-ITN DEEPICE.

Tasks Involved:

• The main aim is research on climate science focusing on Antarctica, a high level of technical and communication proficiency.
• Large scale collaborative network across the academic and non-academic world.
• Investigation on the dynamics of the Mid-Pleistocene Transition in a modelling framework.
• Evaluation of the Existing theories of dynamics across the MPT applying numerical climate models.
• Applying a model of the ventilation of the deep ocean in conjunction with the evolution of the Antarctic ice sheet.
• Investigation and comparing the results with stable isotope records across the MPT from deep sea sediments and ice cores.

 Disciplines: Physics, Mathematics, Earth Science, Geology, Climate, Meteorology, Oceanography or any similar.

Qualifications: Master’s degree or any equivalent degree.

Requirements:

• Experience in climate dynamics, ice dynamics and climate modelling
• Capable of working independently
• Good collaborative skills
• Excellency in both written and oral English.

Application procedure: Apply online using the link and include following documents-

• Candidates research interests and motivation for applying
• Two referees names and contact information (one must be master’s thesis or equivalent thesis)
• Curriculum vitae
• Records of bachelor’s and master’s degrees
• official documentation of proficiency in English.

 Salary:

• Salary will be at pay grade 54 (Code 1017/Pay range 20 or alternative 10) in the state salary scale.
• This includes a gross annual salary of NOK 482 200
• Promotions according to experience
• Registration in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Welfare benefits added.