Researcher 20% Position in Mineralogy, Nanogeoscience and fluid-Minerals Interactions

About the position

Position as 20% Researcher available at the Njord Centre.

Starting date no later than 04/2025.

The appointment is a 20% position until 31 of December 2027.

Knowledge development in a changing world - Science and technology towards 2030

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

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Job description

We seek a geoscientist for a 20% researcher position at the Njord centre. The task will be to perform research and help training early career researchers in the domains of nanogeosciences and multi-scale fluid-rock/mineral interactions. The candidate will be involved in the NFR Young Talent projects REACT and ChemFrac as well as the UiO CO2Basalt project.

Qualification requirements:

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition to be among Europe's leading communities for research, education and innovation. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

• Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in geology
• Doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Only applicants with an approved doctoral thesis and public defense are eligible for appointment
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
• Background in mineralogy, fluid-rock/mineral interactions, nanogeosciences, multi-scale electron & X-ray microscopy, machine learning, atomistic simulations
• A background in obtaining external funding in basic research (e.g., FriPro from the Research Council of Norway, European Research Council, EU Horizon programme)
• Background in supervising early career researchers at the PhD and post-doctoral levels
• Work in multi-disciplinary international environments, especially between geoscience, physics, and chemistry
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English

Personal skills:

• Teamwork skills, as well as the ability to work independently
• Enthusiasm, personal drive, and ability to take initiative
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility, ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines

We offer:

•    Salary NOK 575 400 – 779 700 per year depending on qualifications in position as Researcher 2 (position code 1109)
•    Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement
•    Professionally stimulating working environment
•    Vibrant international academic environment

The application must include:

• Cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest)
• CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
• Copies of educational certificates and academic transcript of records 
• A complete list of publications 
• Names and contact details of two references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link “apply for this job”. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the documented, academic qualifications, as well as the candidates motivation and personal suitability. 

Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to complete the project in the course of the period of employment.

Formal regulations:

According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.

Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.

Contact persons:

For further information about the position please contact: the Director of the Njord Centre François Renard, e-mail: francois.renard@mn.uio.no

For technical questions regarding the recruitment system please contact: HR-adviser Elin Thoresen, e-mail: elin.thoresen@mn.uio.no