Geosciences: Postdoctoral Research Fellow position 1855 views

University of Oslo (UiO) and the Department of Geosciences invites applications for the Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in modelling impacts of climate change on the natural environment. The postdoctoral fellow will work within the Section for Physical Geography and Hydrology. A two-year postdoctoral research position is sought within the research area “Impacts of climate variability and change on the Earth’s physical system”.

Duration: 2 year

Starting date: as soon as possible and preferable before 1 April 2017

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a PhD degree in a hydrology, meteorology or related geo-scientific field with evident knowledge relevant for the qualifications.
• Applicant must have a good process understanding of Earth System Sciences and have evident experience in assessing the impact of climate variability and change on the physical system.
• Recipient must demonstrate strong quantitative skills (including large-scale modelling and data analysis); capable of working with large data sets; combining observations and model simulations; technical expertise in computer software and programming; strong track record in peer-reviewed publications; creative and capable of independent research.
• Applicant must hold excellent writing and communication skills, good cooperation skills and ability to work in a highly team-orientated environment.

Applications:

The application must include:

• Application letter including a statement of research interest
• CV describing education, positions and academic work, and other qualifying activity
• Copies of educational certificates, grade transcript
• Letters of recommendation
• List of publications and academic works
• 2-3 references with names and contact details (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)

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