Associate Professor in Palaeoclimatology – Norway

About Position/Job

The University of Bergen is recruiting an Associate Professor in Quaternary Geology and Palaeoclimatology within the Department of Earth Science. This permanent, full-time faculty position focuses on understanding the Earth’s past climate system through terrestrial archives and multidisciplinary geoscience methods. The successful candidate will develop externally funded research, contribute to teaching and supervision, and collaborate internationally in areas such as paleoclimate reconstruction, paleoceanography, glaciology, and Earth system science. The role integrates fieldwork, laboratory analysis, and numerical modelling, aligning with the department’s strengths in climate research, environmental change, and geohazards. As part of a leading centre,s including the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research, the position offers strong infrastructure, research collaboration, and opportunities to shape future climate science education and outreach in Norway and beyond.

Position/Job Details

Position: Associate Professor
Institution: University of Bergen
Department: Department of Earth Science
Research Field: Geosciences
Location: Bergen, Norway
Number of Posts: 1
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent, Faculty
Start Date (Anticipated): 2026 (not specified)
Working Hours: Full-time
Salary Range: NOK 760,000 – 920,000 gross per year
Required Degree/Diploma: PhD

Research Area

Quaternary geology
Paleoclimatology and climate reconstruction
Terrestrial paleoclimate archives
Paleoceanography and glaciology
Earth system science
Field and laboratory geoscience methods
Numerical and climate system modelling

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

PhD in Quaternary paleoclimate, Earth system science, or related geoscience field
Expertise in advanced analytical approaches and laboratory infrastructure
Experience in terrestrial paleoclimate research using field and lab methods
Strong peer-reviewed publication record
Experience in teaching and student supervision at the university level
Ability to obtain external research funding
Excellent oral and written English

Preferred Qualifications:

Ability to communicate in a Scandinavian language
Experience in multidisciplinary climate research collaboration
Demonstrated science communication and public engagement
Leadership experience in research teams

Key Responsibilities

Conduct and lead high-quality research in Quaternary geology and palaeoclimatology.
Secure and manage externally funded research projects
Teach and supervise students in geoscience and climate-related courses
Integrate and develop the department’s laboratory and research infrastructure
Collaborate nationally and internationally in climate research networks
Disseminate research findings to the scientific community and the public