PhD Fellowship in Planetary Sciences 1252 views

The Centre for Earth Evolution and Dynamics (CEED) at the University of Oslo (UiO) is offering a PhD Research Fellowship position in Planetary Sciences.

Duration: 4 years

Starting date: no later than 01.10.2019

Topical options:

1. Mars a habitable planet?
2. Earth-like exoplanets

Qualifications:

• Applicant must hold Master’s degree or equivalent in Planetary Sciences, Astrophysics, Space Physics, Geology, Geophysics, Geochemistry or an otherwise related field
• Foreign completed degree (M.Sc.-level) corresponding to a minimum of four years in the Norwegian educational system
• Experience in working with either Planetary Sciences or Exoplanet Research is a requirement
• Candidates without a Master’s degree have until 30 June, 2019 to complete the final exam.
• The Master’s thesis must have the grade B or better in the Norwegian educational system
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English

How to apply

Apply online and the application must include:

• Cover/application letter – statement of motivation and research interests, including a brief reasoning which is the favorite of the two topics
• CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work – scientific publications)
• Copies of the original Master’s degree diploma, transcripts of records and letters of recommendation
• Documentation of English proficiency
• List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
• Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)