PhD student position in Arctic Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology
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Pb. 156, 9171 Longyearbyen
General
The department of Arctic Technology seeks a Ph.D. student for a full-time four-year position in Arctic Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology. The Department of Arctic Technology currently has 4 Professors, 3 Ph.D. students and 13 Adjunct Professors.
The department conducts education and research in ice and soil mechanics, offshore engineering, environmental technology and toxicology, and arctic safety and renewable energy solutions. The department provides 16 courses at Bachelor, Master and Ph.D. level.
Description of the vacant position
One Ph.D. position in Arctic Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology is available at the Department of Arctic Technology, UNIS. The field of the research project is related to transport of mercury (Hg) from the abiotic environment into soil, plants and animals in the Svalbard terrestrial environment, and effects of mercury on terrestrial animals. Mercury is a highly toxic element, and anthropogenic Hg pollution caused by long range atmospheric transport and potential local sources is a significant problem in the Arctic. In addition, stored Hg may be released from melting permafrost. The Ph.D.-project will focus on identifying the sources of deposition of Hg in soil, investigate uptake and elimination of different forms of Hg in biota and investigate relevant effects in terrestrial animals in different regions in Svalbard. The project is important for understanding environmental effects of Hg pollution from both long-range transport and local sources in Svalbard.
The research activities will be performed in close cooperation with Norwegian University of Science and Technology NTNU, particularly related to the chemical and biological laboratory analyses of collected samples from Svalbard. In Svalbard a significant part of the research will be connected to field sampling, and preparation and analyses of biological samples in UNIS’ laboratories.
Qualifications and personal qualities
The applicant must have a MSc degree within the field of Environmental Sciences or be in the finalization phase of the master-study (master-thesis must be approved in Spring 2021). A good background at MSc-level (courses and/or thesis) in both environmental toxicology and environmental chemistry is required. Applicants must have a weighted average grade for the last two years of their master's or second degree (equivalent to 120 ECTS credits) of B or higher in terms of NTNU’s grading scale. The applicant will be admitted as an PhD student at UNIS and NTNU.
The applicant should have experience in field work and document good collaborative abilities. The applicant should include a brief (not more than one page) suggestion on a 3-year research-project related to the described topic. Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and demonstrate good collaborative skills. The applicant must be proficient in both written and spoken English. It is considered an advantage if the candidate understands and can communicate in Norwegian or a Scandinavian language. Motivation and personal suitability will be emphasized.
Employment conditions
The total duration of the PhD position is 4 years, of which 25% comprises teaching duties at UNIS. The employment potentially includes some supervision duties of M.Sc. students.
All salaries are set in accordance with the Norwegian government's University salary scale. Ph.D. candidates starts in salary step 54, which is a gross salary of NOK 481 800. As a resident in Svalbard an annual allowance of NOK 34 560.- (Svalbardtillegg) will be added to the salary. A Social Security contribution of 2 per cent, to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, will be deducted from the salary. Income tax on
Svalbard is 8 per cent, plus 8, 2 per cent toward National Insurance coverage.
About the research training
The candidate must satisfy the enrolment requirements for the doctoral degree program at NTNU. A plan for the implementation of the research training must be approved by the faculty. The candidate is expected to complete relevant courses as part of the formal PhD training.
Application
Inquiries about this position may be directed to:
Environmental toxicology: Bjørn Munro Jenssen, adjunct professor UNIS/professor NTNU, bjornmunro.jenssen@unis.no
Environmental chemistry: Øyvind Mikkelsen, adjunct professor UNIS/professor NTNU, oyvind.mikkelsen@unis.no
Depart of Arctic Technology, UNIS: department leader Arne Aalberg, arne.aalberg@unis.no
The application, submitted electronically in www.jobbnorge.no, must include:
- A short research proposal (max 1 page) that outlines the research area, including research questions, research methods and hypothesized results
- CV (including a complete overview of education, professional training and professional work)
- Name and contact information for two or more referees
- Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor's and master's degrees, or official confirmation that the master's thesis has been submitted
- Relevant certificates/academic references
- A list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list)
- Any peer review publications in your name
- A copy of the master thesis
The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded in Jobbnorge.
Selection and appointment
A committee will evaluate the qualifications of the applicants, and invite the highest ranked person(s) for an interview. The appointment will be made by the Director of UNIS based on the recommendation from the committee.
You can request to have your application kept from public access cf. the open files act § 25. The request must be explained. UNIS will determine if the application will be kept from public access or not, based on the explanation and the regulations from the open files act. If the application will not be accepted, the candidate will be contacted.
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Longyearbyen
Longyearbyen is located in Svalbard, in the midst of a varied and beautiful Arctic nature with good opportunities for outdoor activities.
Longyearbyen is a modern town with approx. 2200 inhabitants and has a good service offering including kindergartens, swimming / sports hall and a varied association, sports and cultural life.
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PhD student position in Arctic Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology
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Sist endret: 25. februar 2021
Hentet fra: jobbnorge
Referanse: 10020220
Stillingsnummer: a893d25d-b9e9-46ab-8ee4-42a3672146b4