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## PhD Fellow in Remote Sensing of Rain-On-Snow Preconditioning Sea Ice Melt Onset Faculty of Science and Technology ## The position A PhD position is available at the Department of Physics and Technology, Faculty of Science and Technology with the Earth Observation Group. The position is for a period of four years. The nominal length of the PhD programme is three years. The fourth year is distributed as 25 % each year and will consist of teaching and other duties. The objective of the position is to complete research training to the level of a doctoral degree. Admission to the PhD programme is a prerequisite for employment, and the programme period starts on commencement of the position. The workplace is at UiT in Tromsø. You must be able to start in the position within a reasonable time after receiving the offer. ## Qualifications Required qualifications: - A Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g. physics, remote sensing, geosciences, geodesy, environmental science, etc.). If you are near completion of your Master’s degree, you may still apply. - Documented fluency in English and be able to work in an international environment. - Demonstrated practical experience using any of the satellite remote sensing systems listed in the project description above (ideally SAR for cryosphere applications) - Strong programming skills (preferably Python or MATLAB) - Strong background in statistics - Fulfillment of the requirements for admission to the PhD program (next section) Desired qualifications: - Experience with cryosphere applications, snow in particular - Working knowledge of Norwegian or a Scandinavian language International experience is an advantage. Emphasis is also given to personal suitability. We are looking for candidates with: - High self-motivation and interest in the topic - Ability to work independently - Great analytical and problem-solving skills - Excellent work ethic and commitment to the job As many people as possible should have the opportunity to undertake organized research training. If you already hold a PhD or have equivalent competence, we will not appoint you to this position. ## Inclusion and diversity UiT The Arctic University of Norway is working actively to promote equality, gender balance and diversity among employees and students, and to create an inclusive and safe working environment. We believe that inclusion and diversity are a strength, and we want employees with different competencies, professional experience, life experience and perspectives. If you have a disability, a gap in your CV or immigrant background, we encourage you to tick the box for this in your application. If there are qualified applicants, we invite at least one in each group for an interview. If you get the job, we will adapt the working conditions if you need it. Apart from selecting the right candidates, we will only use the information for anonymous statistics. ## We offer - The chance to work in a group with strong international collaborations - Possibilities to participate in polar sea ice fieldwork, beyond the essential requirements of this project. - Good career opportunities. - A fantastic, lively work environment with an international research group of around 20 Faculty, Postdocs and Doctoral Students. - Opportunities to travel and flexible working hours - Pension scheme through the state pension fund - A cosy hometown of Tromsø surrounded by the stunning landscape of Northern Scandinavia - Involvement in an interesting research project - Good career opportunities - PhD Fellows are normally given a salary of 580 000 NOK/year with a 3% yearly increase - If you have to relocate to Tromsø then the Faculty of Science and Technology may reimburse your moving costs. Further details regarding this matter will be made available if you receive an offer from us. Norwegian health policy aims to ensure that everyone, irrespective of their personal finances and where they live, has access to good health and care services of equal standard. As an employee you will become member of the National Insurance Scheme which also include health care services. More practical information about working and living in Norway can be found here: https://uit.no/staffmobility ## How to apply Please note that the application will only be assessed based on the documentation submitted by the application deadline via Jobbnorge. It is therefore important that you include all necessary documents demonstrating your qualifications for the position. Your application must include: - Introduction and motivation letter, including an explanation of your interest in cryosphere research and this project. Please avoid using generative AI tools to produce this (max 1 page) - CV - Official diplomas for Bachelor's and Master's degree in the original language - Official transcripts of grades/academic record for Bachelor's and Master's degree in the original language - Official translation of diplomas and transcripts of records (ToR) to English or a Scandinavian language, if applicable - Explanation of the grading system for foreign education (Diploma Supplement if available) - Documentation of English proficiency. Nordic applicants can document their English capabilities by attaching their high school diploma. - 2 references with contact information - Master’s thesis, and any other academic works Qualification with a master’s degree is required before commencement in the position. If you are near completion of your master’s degree, you may still apply and submit a draft version of the thesis and a statement from your supervisor or institution indicating when the degree will be obtained. You must still submit your transcript of grades for the master’s degree with your application. All documentation to be considered must be in a Scandinavian language or English. If English proficiency is not documented in the application, it must be documented before starting in the position. ## Assessment The applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. The committee's mandate is to undertake an assessment of the applicants' qualifications based on the written material presented by the applicants, and the detailed description draw up for the position. A copy of the assessment report will be sent to all applicants. The applicants who are assessed as best qualified will be called to an interview. The interview should among other things, aim to clarify the applicant’s motivation and personal suitability for the position.
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