The Department of Earth Science at the University of Bergen (UiB) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Structural Geology. This 4-year position, associated with the DEFCOAL project funded by Aker BP, focuses on studying the effects of coal entrainment along faults and deformation bands in porous reservoir rocks.
To be eligible for the Postdoctoral Research Fellow position at the University of Bergen, applicants must hold a PhD in Structural Geology or a closely related field, or have submitted their doctoral thesis for assessment before the application deadline. Candidates should have strong experience in field-based structural geology and microstructural analysis, a proven ability to publish research at the international level, and good written and oral English skills.
The University of Bergen (UiB) is a leading research and educational institution in Norway, recognized for its high-quality teaching and internationally acclaimed research. Founded in 1946, UiB is organized into seven faculties and over 50 research centres and institutes, offering a wide range of programs across the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and medicine.
Established in 1946, Universitetet i Bergen (University of Bergen) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Bergen (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Hordaland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education, Norway), Universitetet i Bergen (UiB) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universitetet i Bergen (UiB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 73 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.