Postdoctoral Position Available
Physical Oceanography
Norwegian Polar Institute
Application Deadline: Friday, 30 June 2006
For further information, please contact:
Edmond Hansen
Phone: +47 77 75 05 36
E-mail: edmond.hansen [at] npolar.no
Ole Anders Nost
Phone: + 47 77 75 05 13
E-mail: ole [at] npolar.no
The Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI) Polar Climate Program invites
applications for a three-year position as research scientist/postdoc in
physical oceanography.
The successful applicant will conduct research on the role of fresh
water in the dynamics of the Nordic Seas. The research will mainly focus
on observations of Fram Strait fresh water fluxes and the effect of
their variability. The position is part of DAMOCLES
(http://www.damocles-eu.org/), an EU funded Integrated Project. A
collaboration with partners in DAMOCLES and oceanographers in the Polar
Climate Program working on related topics is expected. 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. The applicant must hold a Ph.D. or
possess equivalent experience within physical oceanography. Experience
from cruises and/or oceanographic data analysis is an asset. Female
candidates are encouraged to apply for the position.
NPI is Norway's main institution for polar environmental research and
advisory services, environmental monitoring, mapping, and expeditions to
the polar regions. The Institute reports to Norway's Ministry of the
Environment and is a liaison and service body for national and
international polar research. Approximately 110 persons are employed at
the Institute in Tromso, Svalbard, and Dronning Maud Land.
Further inquiries about the position may be directed to project
leader/researcher Edmond Hansen (+47 77 75 05 36, E-mail:
edmond.hansen [at] npolar.no) or researcher Ole Anders Nost (+ 47 77 75 05
13, E-mail: :ole [at] npolar.no).
Applications should include a CV, name of referees, a list of
publications, and details of relevant qualifications and experience. NPI
prefers that an electronic application is submitted on
http://www.jobbnor.no. If this is not feasible paper copies may be sent
to:
Norwegian Polar Institute
Polar Environmental Center
9296 Tromso
Norway