Extended Deadline
Postdoctoral Position in Physical Oceanography
Norwegian Polar Institute
Tromso, Norway
Application Deadline Extended To: Thursday, 20 September 2007
For further information, please go to:
http://www.jobbnorge.no/visstilling2.aspx?stillid=40122&lang=EN
The Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI), Polar Climate Program invites
applications for a 2.5-year position as research scientist/postdoc in
physical oceanography.
The successful candidate will conduct research on the role of fresh
water in the dynamics of the Nordic Seas. The research will mainly focus
on the fate of arctic freshwater exported through Fram Strait and will
be based on analysis of data from moorings and recent cruises. The
position is part of iAOOS-Norway (http://www.iaoos.no), a Norwegian IPY
project running until 2010. The candidate must be willing to participate
on scientific cruises and fieldwork in the Arctic.
NPI seeks candidates with good knowledge of the Nordic Seas properties
and role in the climate system. Applicants must hold a PhD or possess
equivalent experience within physical oceanography. Experience from
cruises and/or oceanographic data analysis is an asset.
Applications should include a CV, names of referees, list of
publications, and details of the relevant qualifications and experience
and must be submitted by Thursday, 20 September 2007. NPI prefers that
an electronic application be submitted at:
http://www.jobbnorge.no/visstilling2.aspx?stillid=40122&lang=EN
Paper copies may be sent to:
Norwegian Polar Institute
Polar Environmental Center
9296 Tromso
Norway
The successful candidate will start as soon as possible. Female
candidates are encouraged to apply for the position. Applicants should
not submit original documents as enclosures will not be returned.
NPI is Norway's central institution for research, environmental
monitoring, and mapping of the polar regions. NPI is the Norwegian
authorities' consultant and supplier of knowledge and contributes to the
best possible administration of Norwegian polar areas. Approximately 115
persons are employed at NPI in Tromso, Svalbard, and Dronning Maud Land,
East Antarctica (DML).
Further inquiries about the position may be directed to:
Edmond Hansen
Phone: +47-77-75-05-36
E-mail: edmond.hansen [at] npolar.no
Nalan Koc
Phone: +47-77-75-06-54
E-mail: nalan.koc [at] npolar.no