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Do you want to improve marine geodesy along the Norwegian coast?
About the position
The Faculty of Science and Technology (REALTEK) at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) has a vacant two year Post Doctoral–position in geodesy.
The position is related to the SAR altimetry for sea-level rise and GRAVity field modeling in the Norwegian coastal zone (SARGRAV) project. SARGRAV will exploit new-generation SAR altimetry and determine a mean sea surface for the Norwegian coast, in combination with other sea-level observations. Several applications of the mean sea surface will then be investigated in detail, such as coastal marine gravity field determination, coastal sea-level change and vertical land motion due to postglacial rebound. The project will ultimately contribute to the realization of a seamless vertical reference frame on land and on sea.
SARGRAV is closely related to the recent Sea level, geoid and geodetic reference frame for sustainable development along the Norwegian coast (SEGREF) PhD project. The candidate will collaborate with REALTEK's research group in geodesy, which, in recent years, has focused on regional gravity field, sea level, and ocean dynamics in the coastal zone. The group also has absolute and relative gravimetry instrumentation at its disposal. The candidate is expected to take part in, as well as plan and carry out field work with these and other observation platforms as necessary or possible. He/she will collaborate with international partners as well as with scientists from geodesy, remote sensing and oceanography on the institutional and national level.
Main tasks
The main purpose of the post-doctoral position is to qualify for work in high-level scientific positions. A PhD degree is required.
Important tasks will be:
Data collection, evaluation and preparation
Improvement of the altimetric sea surface products currently available at REALTEK by exploiting the latest coastal retrackers and correction models, and combine data from relevant new-generation altimetry missions (CryoSat-2, SARAL/AltiKa, Sentinel-3A/B)
Apply the altimetric mean sea surface for modeling of the marine gravity field in the Norwegian coastal zone
Combine long-term sea-level recorder time series with new-generation altimetry for the determination of sea-level rise and vertical land motion along the Norwegian coast
Improve current geophysical models of postglacial rebound by incorporating alternative deglaciation histories and considering lateral variations in rheological assumptions
Collaboration with the SEGREF PhD project
Cooperation with national and international research partners
Dissemination of scientific results
Qualification requirements, desired experiences, knowledge and personal qualities
Required Academic qualifications:
PhD degree in geodesy/geomatics, or related disciplines such as geophysics or applied mathematics
The following experiences and skills will be emphasized:
Specialization within physical geodesy
Experience with satellite altimetry, gravimetry, and geoid computation
Experience in GIA-modeling
Experience with field work using various sensors in geomatics
Scientific programming skills
Student/research exchange abroad
You should possess:
Strong scientific capacity and analytical skills
Good social and collaborative skills
Good oral and written English proficiency
Remuneration and further information
The position is placed in government pay scale position code 1352 Postdoctoral Fellow, wage framework 24, salary grade 59-67 (NOK 523.200-605.500), depending on qualifications. Seniority Promotion in position.
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Application deadline: 15.06.2020
Up to ten publications selected by the applicant as most relevant must be attached to the application. If it is difficult to identify the contribution of the applicant in multiple-author publications, a short explanation about the applicant’s part of the work is suggested.
Printed material which cannot be sent electronically should be sent by surface mail to Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Faculty of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 5003, NO-1432 Ås, within 15.06.2020.
Please quote reference number 20/01635.
Applicants invited for an interview will be asked to present verified copies of diplomas and certificates.