PhD position in physical geography
PhD
position in physical geography
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Deadline: 29th October 2021
PhD position (physical
geography)
There
is a vacancy for a PhD position in physical geography at the Department of
Geography. The position is for a fixed-term period of 4 years, of which 25%
will be dedicated to teaching, supervision and administrative tasks at the
Department.
The
position is linked to the Department of Geography´s focus areas in Physical
Geography. We are looking for a candidate with a disciplinary background and
interest in either glaciers and climate, sea-level changes, geohazards, caves
or ground water/hydrology. With this position the Department wants to
strengthen its research and teaching related to these themes in a Norwegian
context, but also teaching in Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and
cartography.
About the project/work tasks:
The
successful applicant will be part of the existing Physical Geography research
group at the Department working with climate-, landscape- and environmental
changes from the last ice age to the present (https://www.uib.no/en/rg/nature).
Work duties will among other things include teaching in: GIS and cartography,
deposits and landforms related to fluvial, glacial and marine processes, as
well as climate and meteorology. Knowledge and practical experience in the use
of GIS, cartography, and remote sensing from your own master thesis and
previous publications will be an advantage. The successful applicant may take
part in ordinary teaching, field courses, research and dissemination.
Qualifications and personal
qualities:
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The applicant must hold a master’s degree in
physical geography, or have an equivalent background. The degree has to be
completed by the application deadline.
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The requirements are generally a grade B or
better on the Master thesis and for the Master degree in total.
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As an applicant, you should be able to work
independently, have a considerable work capacity as well as an enthusiasm for
research.
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Can use written and oral Norwegian
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Can use written and oral English
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Have experience with teaching
Shortlisted
candidates will be invited to the Department for an interview.
The teaching language is usually Norwegian,
but some of the teaching is given in English.
About the PhD position:
The
duration of the PhD position is 4 years, of which 25 per cent of the time each
year comprises obligatory duties associated with research, teaching and
dissemination of results. The employment period may be reduced if you have
previously been employed in a PhD position.
As
a PhD research fellow, you will take part in the PhD programme at the Faculty
of Social Sciences, UiB. The programme corresponds to a period of three years
and leads to a PhD degree. To be eligible for admission you must normally have
an educational background corresponding to a master’s degree with a scope of
120 ECTS credits, which builds on a bachelor’s degree with a scope of 180 ECTS
credits (normally 2 + 3 years), or an integrated master’s degree with a scope
of 300 ECTS credits (5 years). Master’s degrees must normally include an
independent work of a minimum of 30 ECTS credits. It is expected that the
topic of the master’s degree is connected to the academic field to which
you are seeking admission.
We can offer:
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Salary at pay grade 54 upon appointment (Code
1017/Pay range 20) on the government salary scale (equivalent to NOK
491 200 per year). Further promotions are made according to the length of
service in the position
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A good and professionally challenging working
environment
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Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service
Pension Fund
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Good welfare benefits
Your application must include:
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A cover letter including a brief account of
your research interests and motivation for applying for the position
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The names and contact information for two
reference persons. One of them must be the main supervisor for the master’s
thesis or equivalent thesis
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Project proposal
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CV
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Transcripts and diplomas showing completion
of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
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Relevant certificates/references
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A list of academic publications
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Academic publications that you want to submit
for assessment (including your master’s thesis or equivalent)
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If you have a master’s degree from an
institution outside of the Nordic countries, or a 2-year discipline-based
master’s degree (or the equivalent) in a subject area other than the one
associated with the application, you may later in the application process be
asked to submit an overview of the syllabus for the degree you have completed
About the project
proposal: A
research proposal of 5-8 pages must accompany the application. The proposal
should present the topic, the research problem(s) and choice of theory and
methods. The proposal should also include a progress plan for the different
parts of the project. Admittance to the PhD programme will be based on the
research proposal. If the project requires fieldwork, laboratory analyses,
dating etc., approximate costs must be calculated and presented in a tentative
budget.
The application and appendices with certified
translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at
Jobbnorge following the link on this page marked “Apply for this job”.
Closing
date: 29. October, 2021. The application must be marked: 21/13370
Applications
submitted without a project description or applications sent as e-mails will
not be considered. Only submitted documents will be subjected to an expert
assessment.
General information:
Additional
information about the position is obtainable by contacting Head of department Peter
Andersen
Questions
regarding the Physical Geography research group and the project proposal can be
directed to Associate Professor Kristian Vasskog
Practical
questions regarding the application procedures should be directed to Senior
Executive Officer, Pernille Andersen Hole
Appointed
research fellows will be admitted to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Social
Sciences. Questions about the programme may be directed to
Adviser-PhD: Hanne.Gravermoen@uib.no.
The
state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the
greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with
disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.
About The University of
Bergen
The
University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution,
organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic
centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at
Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad.
