Jobs & Scholarships

are available at the Department of Geosciences, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Oslo, Norway

TWO POSITIONS AS POSTDOC OR RESEARCH FELLOW IN PETROLEUM GEOLOGY AND GEOPHYSICS

For further information please contact: Professor Knut Bjørlykke, e-mail: knut.bjorlykke@geo.uio.no, tel: +47 22856668 or Associate professor Jens Jahren, e-mail: jens.jahren@geo.uio.no, tel +47 228 56611

Information about the Department see: http://www.geo.uio.no

Ref. no. 06/15010: Postdoc position code is SKO 1352 pay grade 54 – 56 (NOK 389.400 – 403.500 per year)
Ref. no. 06/1 5088: Research fellow position code is SKO 1017, pay grade 41 – 46 (NOK 310.500 – 338.300 per year)
The positions are available from 01.01.07 for a period of three years. Closing date for application: 2006-12-31

Applications are invited for postdoc and research fellowship (PhD) positions in geology/geophysics at the Department of Geosciences, University of Oslo, Norway.

The successful candidates will be employed in the project:

“Quantifying the Effects of Sediment Deposition, Compaction and Pore Fluid on Rock Properties and Seismic Signatures”

To projects aim is to better understand the relationships between mechanical and chemical sediment compaction, physical properties of rocks and seismic responses and to improve predictions of lithology and fluid content from seismic data. Furthermore combine results from experimental soil and rock mechanical analyses, in situ measurements in sedimentary basins, rock physics and seismic analyses. The main goal is to link the key geological processes; deposition and mechanical and chemical compaction to geophysical measurable parameters for a quantitative and practical analysis that can be applied in exploration. The fellows will work on compaction of sediments based on seismic data, geomechanical data and experiments, and available petrophysical data.

The project is a Research Council of Norway financed project through the PETROMAX program and is a cooperative project between research groups in sedimentology/diagenesis, rock physics and seismic analyses at several universities in Norway and North America. Participants in this project include researchers from Stanford University, Colorado School of Mines, University of Bergen, University of Oslo and the Norwegian Geotechnical Institute. Industry partners are Hydro and Statoil.

THREE POSITIONS AS POSTDOC AND RESEARCH FELLOW IN GEOLOGY/GEOPHYSICS

For further information contact: Professor Jan Inge Faleide, e-mail: j.i.faleide@geo.uio.no, tel +47 228 56677

For information about the Department see: http://www.geo.uio.no

The positions are:

* One postdoc position, code SKO 1352, for a period of 2 years, ref no 06/1 5090
* One research fellowship position, code SKO 1017, for a period of 3 years, ref no 06/15091
* One research fellowship or postdoc position, code SKO 1017/1 352, for a period of 3/2.5 years, ref no 06/1 5008

Pay grade for research fellowships is 41 – 46 (NOK 310.500 – 338.300 per year),and for postdoc positions 54 – 56 (NOK 389.400 – 403.500 per year).

Closing date for application is 2006-12-31.

Applications are invited for postdoc and research fellowship (PhD) positions in geology/geophysics at the Department of Geosciences, University of Oslo, Norway.

The successful candidates for the postdoc and research fellowship positions will be engaged in the large interdisciplinary research project “Petroleum-related regional studies of the Barents Sea region” (PETROBAR) funded by the Research Council of Norway (NFR) and Statoil under the PETROMAKS programme.

Partners in the research project are: Department of Geosciences (project leader) and Physics of Geological Processes (PGP), University of Oslo; Department of Earth Science, University of Bergen; International Research Institute of Stavanger (IRIS); Geological Survey of Norway (NGU); and Volcanic Basin Petroleum Research (VBPR). We will also collaborate with Russian scientists/institutions. The main goal of the PETROBAR project is to enhance the understanding of fundamental, large-scale, processes behind sedimentary basin formation and evolution in the Barents Sea region and their impact on the petroleum systems. We particularly address problems related to the tectonic development and processes responsible for vertical movements in Barents Sea sedimentary basins and surrounding areas. Deep processes responsible for the subsidence will have special attention, and new tectono-sedimentological/geodynamic models will be developed. The new, partly quantitative, understanding of basin development and petroleum systems will be used by petroleum industry to decrease exploration risk in the Barents Sea. The study will be regionally based, using data from both the Norwegian and Russian sectors of the Barents Sea.

The project has been divided into sub-projects (tasks) that are closely linked. The first three cover our integrated approach: (1) the basin architecture (structure, stratigraphy and evolution) is (2) linked to underlying structures in the crust and upper mantle and (3) numerical modelling is carried out to study key processes responsible for the basin formation and development. This threefold approach is applied in four thematic case studies including (1) East Barents Sea basin initiation and evolution, (2) Arctic magmatism, (3) SW Barents Sea basin evolution, and (4) Cenozoic structuring and uplift/erosion.

The postdoc(s) and research fellow(s) at the Department of Geosciences, University of Oslo will work on one or several of the following tasks:

* Basin architecture: Regional mapping to establish a structural and stratigraphic framework linking the western and eastern Barents Sea basins. Identify main tectonic events and map their spatial and temporal distribution. Refine the geological history – with emphasis on vertical movements.
* Deep structure: Integrated analysis of seismic, gravity and magnetic data to better constrain the deep basin configuration and crustal structure. Link basin architecture to underlying structures in the crust and upper mantle. Further development of regional 3D velocity and density models of the lithosphere.
* Construction of regional profiles: Provide constraints for 2D forward and inverse modeling (by project partners) focusing on tectonic development and temperature history.
* Rock physics: Study physical properties of deep basin fill in relation to compaction and metamorphosis. Provide modeling constraints.
* Arctic magmatism: Mapping the distribution of extrusives and intrusives. Absolute and relative timing of the volcanic activity. Quantifying vertical motions, erosion, and basin infill episodes likely influenced by the Early Cretaceous magmatism. Model the temperature and diagenetic effects of magmatism.
* Early Cenozoic compression/inversion: Plate tectonic setting of the early Cenozoic Spitsbergen fold and thrust belt. Mapping of compressional structures east of Svalbard and further east in Russian part of the Barents Sea. Search for age constraints of compressional structures in the eastern Barents Sea and adjacent to Novaya Zemlya. 2D and 3D modelling of intra-plate stress effects.
* Late Cenozoic uplift/erosion: Establish constraints for modelling of Late Cenozoic vertical movements (uplift, erosion, isostasy).

Application: The application may be written in Norwegian or English and should be marked with the appropriate reference number. Applications should be sent to the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Attn: Thomas Brånå, P.O. Box 1032 Blindern, NO-0315 Oslo, Norway. E-mail: thomas.brana@matnat.uio.no

Applicants should submit:

* Application letter including a statement of interest (related to the list of research tasks above) and indicating a preferred starting date.
* Curriculum vitae including one set of certified copies of certificates.
* A list of published and unpublished works.
* Three copies of scientific works (printed or non-printed) that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee.
* Names and contact information of two references.

For the postdoc position(s) a PhD degree in geology/geophysics or related fields is a minimum requirement.

The purpose of the research fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a doctoral (PhD) degree. The position requires admission to the research training programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. An approved plan for the research training must be submitted no later than one month after taking up the position, and admission approved within the duration of the probationary period of six months. For more information see:
http://www.uio. no/admhb/reglhb/personal/tilsettingvitenskapelig/guidelinesresearchfellow.xml

The University of Oslo is an equal opportunity employer and seeks in particular to increase its number of female scientists. Women are therefore particularly encouraged to apply.

For more information please see:

http://www.uio.no/admhb/reglhb/personal/tilsettingvitenskapelig/guidelinespostdoctor.xml http://www.matnat. uio. no/english/index. html

Alternatively, for information in Norwegian:

http://www.lovdata.no/for/sf/kd/kd-20060131-0102.html
http://www.matnat.uio.no/forskning/utdanning/index.html

UiO has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.

The Department of Geography at the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada, is seeking to fill a number of funded opportunities for graduate students. The Department offers programmes leading to M.A., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees. Successful applicants will join a vigorous, research-oriented department with strong collaborative links to social and natural science departments as well as research centres on campus. The University houses research institutes of the Government of Saskatchewan, the National Hydrology Research Centre of Environment Canada, as well as other institutions with national and international links.

Our graduate studies and research activities are focused in areas of: (alphabetical list)

* Aboriginal health and social geography (Hackett, Peters, Walker)
* Demography, Regional Science, and Spatial Modeling (Akkerman, Pooler)
* Environmental Studies, Management and Impact Assessment, (Aitken, Archibold, Bell, de Boer, Franklin, Guo, Hill, Martz, Noble, Pomeroy, Reed)
* Landscape Analysis (Aitken, Archibold, Franklin, Guo)
* Geographic Information Science and Remote Sensing (Bell, Guo, Franklin, Martz, Pomeroy)
* Hydrological Processes and Modelling (de Boer, Martz, Pomeroy, Westbrook)
* Cold Regions Hydrology (Marsh, Pomeroy, Spence, Westbrook)
* Drought and Climate Change (Bonsal, Pomeroy, Wheaton)
* Wetlands (Westbrook, Hill)
* Regional, Urban, and Community Development (Akkerman, Hackett, Peters, Pooler, Reed, Walker)

We encourage prospective applicants to contact individual faculty members directly about specific research programs prior to developing a complete application.

The Department hosts two Canada Research Chairs, participates in the Centre for Hydrology, and leads two major national research networks, IP3 (http://www.usask.ca/ip3) and DRI (http://www.drinetwork.ca). The University of Saskatchewan is a major research intensive institution of about 19,000 students located on one of the most pleasant university campuses in Canada. Detailed information about the Department of Geography, our graduate program, and the University of Saskatchewan may be found at http://www.arts.usask.ca/geography/

HOW TO APPLY
Please follow the links on the Department of Geography website to find the application forms on line. The application deadline for funding is February 15, 2007

All application materials should be sent to:

Chair, Graduate Affairs Committee
c/o Ms Phyllis Baynes
Department of Geography
University of Saskatchewan
9 Campus Drive
Saskatoon, SK Canada
S7N 5A5

The department is not able to accept applications by email.

POINTS OF CONTACT
To find out more about the necessary forms or other administrative details, please contact
Ms. Phyllis Baynes
Graduate Secretary

To find out more about the program requirements, please contact
Dr. Dirk de Boer
Chair, Graduate Affairs Committee

Research opportunity at the University of Strathclyde (USTRAT), Glasgow, Scotland, UK, under supervision of Dr Minna Karstunen.

University of Strathclyde is coordinating an EC-funded Marie Curie Research Training Network on Advanced Modelling of Ground Improvement on Soft Soils (AMGISS), see http://www.ce.strath.ac.uk/amgiss/ for details. As part of the AMGISS network, we hope to fill the following research vacancy that is not funded directly by the network. The applicant will, however, benefit the international networking and training opportunities of the AMGISS network, including research training and secondments with the network partners and their academic and industrial collaborators.

Deadline for applications: January 5, 2007.

PhD Scholarship at University of Strathclyde. Start date March/April 2007. The studentship will consist of a tax-free scholarship of £12500 per annum and the tuition fees at home/EU student level for three years. Overseas applicants have to have their own finances to fund the difference between EU and overseas fees, which is currently about £7000. The fellowship is funded by the Faculty of Engineering.

Topic of research: The PhD project deals with finite element modelling of embankments on soft soils, considering various foundation methods, such as preloading, vertical drains and stone columns/lime-cement columns. The numerical simulations will be done by 2D and 3D version of PLAXIS, using recently developed advanced soil models that account for plastic strain induced anisotropy, bonding and destructuration and this may involve constitutive model development and numerical implementation.

Requirements: A good undergraduate degree in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering or a related topic. An MSc degree in Geotechnical Engineering and/or industrial experience would be an advantage.

More information from Dr Minna Karstunen (Tel. +44 7787 517822).