About the Program
The University of Bergen (UiB), Department of Earth Science, is inviting applications for a PhD Research Fellow in Quaternary Geology and Paleoclimate. This is a fully funded 3-year fellowship, with the possibility of a 4th year based on teaching or departmental duties. The position is affiliated with the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research and the new Centre for Mountains in Transition (CMT), which studies environmental change in mountain regions. The doctoral project will focus on reconstructing glacier retreat patterns in Norway, comparing post-Little Ice Age dynamics with current climate-driven changes. Using advanced remote sensing, lake sediment analyses, and statistical modelling, the research will generate high-resolution reconstructions of glacier variability. The findings will be highly relevant to understanding climate change impacts on Scandinavian and global mountain systems.
Program Details
- Position: Fully-funded PhD Position / Doctoral Research Fellow
- Institution: University of Bergen (UiB)
- Department/Faculty: Department of Earth Science / Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research
- Supervisor: Professor Jostein Bakke
- Location: Bergen, Norway
- Start Date (Anticipated): Early 2026
- Duration: 3 years (with possible extension to 4 years)
- Funding: Fully funded, gross annual salary NOK 568,700 (state scale, code 1017)
- Working Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hrs/week
- Required Degree/Diploma: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Earth Science
Research Focus/Area
- Quaternary geology
- Paleoclimate reconstructions
- Glacier retreat and climate change
- Remote sensing and geostatistical analysis
- Lake sediment proxy methods (XRF, CT scanning, grain size)
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Earth Science (degree must be awarded before 01.01.2026)
- Experience with paleoenvironmental data and sediment proxy approaches
- Skills in geostatistical analysis (Excel, ArcGIS; preferably R, Grapher, or similar)
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and handling large spatiotemporal datasets
- Excellent written and spoken English
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous research experience in Quaternary geology or paleoclimate
- Strong collaborative and independent research skills
- Academic ambition and motivation for interdisciplinary research
Key Features of the Program
- Fully funded PhD with structured training
- Affiliation with the Centre for Mountains in Transition (CMT)
- Collaboration with international research partners and stakeholders
- Opportunities for fieldwork in Norwegian mountain regions
- Training in advanced remote sensing and ultra-high-resolution sediment analysis
- Networking within the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research
Application Process
How to Apply:
Applications must be submitted through the official portal Jobbnorge.
Required Documents:
- Cover letter (max 2 pages) outlining research interests and motivation
- CV
- Bachelor’s and Master’s transcripts/diplomas (or statement confirming expected completion)
- Names and contact details of two referees (one must be Master’s thesis advisor)
- Certificates/references
- Proof of English proficiency (if required)
- List of scientific publications (if applicable)
Important Dates
- Application Open: Open
- Application Deadline: 1 October 2025 (23:59 Europe/Oslo)
- Start Date: Early 2026 (flexible, depending on admission process)
Where to Apply
- University Website: University of Bergen
- Official Application Portal: Jobbnorge – UiB PhD Position
- Apply now: clicke here
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