Post-Doc Position: Carbonate Geochemistry and Petroleum Systems

Vacant Post-Doc Position: Carbonate Geochemistry and Petroleum Systems

The Marine Geology section at NGU (Geological Survey of Norway) has a vacant post-doc position as part of the project “Carbonate geochronology and petroleum systems”. The position is available for a period of two years, starting December 2023.

Research Project and Responsibilities
The aim of the project is to use recent methodological advances to study carbonate successions of the Norwegian continental shelf. Furthermore, we aim to reconstruct evolution histories of sedimentary basins and petroleum systems as recorded by multigeneration carbonate minerals. Aided by detailed sedimentologic, petrographic and geochemical characterization of carbonate successions, as well as identification of primary components and secondary cements, the project will constrain the ages of individual carbonate generations using U-Pb geochronology. Trace-element mapping and in situ U-Pb dating of carbonate samples will be carried out in a LA-ICP-MS laboratory (193 nm excimer laser, QqQ-ICP-MS, and multicollector ICP-MS) at NGU.

We are looking for an independent and professionally motivated geologist or geochemist who will work both independently and as part of a team with NGU colleagues and industry partners. As our new post-doc you will also be part of a competent working environment that strives to meet both academic and societal challenges within most aspects of the geology discipline. You will have the opportunity to participate in field work, describe and sample drill cores and run analytical sessions at LA-ICPMS laboratory. An essential part of the project is to present the results in scientific publications and at academic meetings.

Necessary Qualifications

• PhD in geology/geochemistry or an equivalent discipline
• Strong background in geology, ideally with experience in carbonate isotope geochemistry, petrography and sedimentology
• Experience with mass spectrometry and data reduction
• Publishing skills

Desired Qualifications

• Experience using LA-ICPMS for trace-element mapping and U-Pb dating. LA-ICP-MS laboratory at NGU is equipped with 193 nm excimer laser, QqQ-ICP-MS, and multicollector ICP-MS.
• Experience working with petrographic thin-section and identifying primary carbonate components and secondary cements.

Personal qualities

At NGU we emphasize the ability to work independently as well as within a multidisciplinary team. We can offer an amicable and professional working environment, scientific challenges, and good possibilities for international collaboration. Our researchers are expected to contribute to dissemination of geology to users of NGU’s national maps and data, to national and international research communities, and to society in general.

We offer
Salary is regulated by the Basic Collective Agreement for the Civil Service, researcher code 1109, from NOK 580,000 to NOK 830,000 gross per year depending on qualifications. As a Norwegian state employee you contribute 2 % of your salary to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. Anyone applying for the position must apply digitally through the job portal Webcruiter. You must upload relevant diplomas and certificates. Please note that the application will only be assessed based on the information available at the end of the application deadline. It is important that you show how your skills meet the criteria described in the advertisement.

Diversity at NGU
NGU believes that inclusion and diversity is a strength. We want employees with different skills, subject combinations, life experience and perspectives to contribute to even better task solving. We will make arrangements for employees who need it. If there are qualified applicants with a disability, CV gaps, or an immigrant background, we must call at least one applicant in each of these groups for an interview. To be considered as an applicant from these groups, you must meet certain requirements. If you belong to any of these groups, we encourage you to report this by ticking it in the job portal. This forms the basis for anonymised statistics that all state enterprises report in their annual reports. A public list of applicants will be compiled after the application deadline has expired. Please note that information about your application may be made public even if you have requested exemption from the public applicant list.

To find out more about the position, please contact project manager Aivo Lepland (aivo.lepland_at_ngu.no), or Head of Marine Geology, Reidulv Bøe (reidulv.boe_at_ngu.no).

NGU is Norway’s geological survey. We map national geology, and disseminate and present data in order to meet society’s needs for basic geological knowledge. NGU is an agency under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries. Our mission and activity are designed to stimulate added value and sustainable economic growth. NGU's headquarters are situated in Trondheim, and our 200 employees form a highly international workplace environment. Research is an integral part of NGU's services and activity, and a prerequisite for performing geological mapping, that complies to international standards, on Norway's behalf. Further information can be found at www.ngu.no.