Date

Research Position Available
Pelagic-Benthic Coupling
Norwegian College of Fishery Science
University of Tromso

Application deadline: Monday, 20 October 2008

For further information, please contact:
Paul Wassmann
Phone: +47-776-44459
Email: paul.wassmann [at] nfh.uit.no

Or:
Elisabeth Halvorsen
Phone: +47-776-20856
Email: elisabeth.halvorsen [at] nfh.uit.no


The University of Tromso seeks applicants for a research position in
Pelagic-Benthic Coupling at The Norwegian College of Fishery Science
(NCFS), Department of Aquatic BioSciences.

A doctoral degree in marine biology or ecology is a prerequisite for
appointment in the position. The applicant must be able to document
scientific knowledge in pelagic-benthic coupling and biogeochemistry,
preferentially from different regions of the Arctic Ocean. Consideration
will also be given to knowledge in vertical export, plankton and
benthos.

Applications must be accompanied by a proposal for the anticipated work
and must include a work schedule. In addition, applicants must include a
proposed plan indicating how the project will be implemented. The plan
shall form part of (an appendix to) the employment contract for the
fixed term and shall cover the project description and work schedule.
Appointments are made on the understanding that the appointee shall
complete his/her project within the contract term.

An expert committee, whose main emphasis will be placed on assessment of
the submitted scientific works and the project proposal, will assess
applications. The committee will also evaluate candidates based on
experience as indicated from popularization/publication, administration,
work related to disciplinary development and experience from fieldwork
(preferentially in the Arctic).

To apply, please complete the online application, which is available at:
http://www.jobbnorge.no. In addition, the application, including CV,
certified copies of diplomas and references, and the list of scientific
works are to be sent in five copies directly to:
Department of Aquatic BioSciences
Norwegian College of Fishery Science, No-9037
Tromso, Norway

The following reference number must be quoted in your application: Ref.
08-3914. Information and material to be considered must be submitted and
received no later than Monday, 20 October 2008. All documentation that
is to be evaluated must be certified and translated into English or a
Scandinavian language.

In case of discrepancies between the Norwegian and the English version
of this job description, the Norwegian version takes precedence.

For further information, please contact:
Paul Wassmann
Phone: +47-776-44459
Email: paul.wassmann [at] nfh.uit.no

Or:
Elisabeth Halvorsen
Phone: +47-776-20856
Email: elisabeth.halvorsen [at] nfh.uit.no