The research group on Oceanography and Climate (http://www.imr.no/forskning/faggrupper/oseanografi/en) at the Institute of Marine Research (IMR) has an opening for a full time permanent position for a physical oceanographer to conduct research related to the Arctic. The position is located in Tromsø in northern Norway.
We are looking for a scientist to lead research studies on polar oceanography in the Arctic, with special emphasis on the Polar Ocean. The person will also be involved with interdisciplinary ecosystem research in conjunction with biogeochemists, ecologists and fisheries scientists. The successful applicant will be responsible for coordinating IMR’s collaboration with the University of Tromsø in terms of physical oceanographic education. The candidate will also be part in providing advice to the Norwegian government in matters related to the Arctic.
The Polar Ocean is receiving increasing attention by the Norwegian government and IMR intends to strengthen its research in this region. During the past several years, the scientific expertise in Polar science has been developing rapidly especially in Tromsø at several institutions, including the High North Research Centre for Climate and the Environment, referred to as the Fram Centre, where IMR is a partner (http://www.framsenteret.no/english.150370.no.html). This increased activity in the region provides a great opportunity for collaborative research. Norway is also building an ice-breaker to be launched in 2015 that will be available for oceanographic/ecological field studies in the Arctic.
We are looking for a senior scientist with proven expertise in polar oceanography. The applicants should have a proven publication record in high quality international peer-reviewed journals as well as experience leading and participating in projects and field studies in the Arctic. Knowledge of instrumentation for oceanographic studies and involvement in interdisciplinary studies aimed at understanding the impacts of climate and physical oceanography on the ecosystem would be a definite advantages. Experience in teaching and in providing management advice would also be an asset.
Further, applicants must have a Ph.D. in physical oceanography, have proven success in writing scientific proposals, and experience in coordinating and leading science programs/ projects. They should have demonstrated administrative abilities, be fluent in English, and have strong skills in written and verbal communication. They should also be able to demonstrate that they work well in team situations. Applicants that do not master Norwegian language must be willing to learn Norwegian (within 2 years).
The position is paid according to the state salary regulations.
For further information about the position please contact Jan Erik Stiansen (jan.erik.stiansen@imr.no / +47 95293712), head of research group on Oceanography and Climate, or Alf Håkon Hoel (alf.haakon.hoel@imr.no ), Regional Director of IMR at Tromsø.
The Institute of Marine Research is an Inclusive Workplace (IW) enterprise that wishes to ensure diversity in its workforce, and we are an equal opportunity employer. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply for the vacancy.
Please note that information about applicants may be made public even if an applicant has requested to be left off the list of applicants. Applicants will be notified about this in advance.
Applicants should submit a cover letter including the names of three references, a curriculum vitae including a list of all publications, and a statement of research interests. They should also send pdfs of their 15 most relevant papers for evaluation of their employment level within the Norwegian system (i.e. Norwegian level 1110 Forsker or 1183 Forsker, which is approx. equivalent to associate and full professor, respectively).
All application materials should be submitted via the portal “JobbNorge.no”. The application can either be in English or in Norwegian.