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Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Modelling Rock Deformation, 2017

The Department of Geosciences, University of Oslo is inviting applications for postdoctoral research fellowship. Norwegian applicants can apply for this fellowship.

University offers a number of general and subject-specific funding schemes. The aim of the fellowship is to attract the best and most motivated people to Norway.

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The University of Oslo is the oldest, largest and most prestigious university in Norway, located in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. UiO attracts students and researchers from all over the world.

Applicants must hold a PhD degree or equivalent in Earth Sciences or Physics with experience in geological processes.

Course Level: Fellowship is provided for the postdoctoral programme at the University of Oslo.

Study Subject: Fellowship is tenable in Modelling Rock Deformation at the University of Oslo.

Scholarship Award: 

  • Position code 1352, NOK 486 100 – 556 700 per year, (Pay Grade: 57 – 64) depending on qualifications and seniority.
  • Health benefits are included.

Scholarship can be taken in Norway

Eligibility: 

Applicants must hold a PhD degree or equivalent in Earth Sciences or Physics with experience in geological processes, such as:

  • Fracture and solid mechanics
  • Fluid dynamics
  • Rock physics
  • Seismology
  • Geomechanics

The position requires a strong background and interest in one or several of these topics:

  • Programming and numerical modeling
  • Friction and faulting
  • Flow in porous media

Priority will be given to candidates with multidisciplinary experience.

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be given to:

  • The applicant’s academic and personal qualifications in order to execute the project
  • The applicant’s ability to complete research training
  • The applicant’s mobility
  • Good communication and collaboration skills and an ability to join interdisciplinary academic communities

Nationality: Norwegian applicants can apply for this fellowship.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: Applicants must hold a PhD degree or equivalent in Earth Sciences or Physics with experience in geological processes.

Postdoctoral Fellowships

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.

Online Application

Application Deadline: The application deadline is 31 October 2016.

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