Postdoctoral Researcher Position at NORCE, Bergen, Norway
About Position/Job
NORCE invites applications for a full-time postdoctoral position in Organic Geochemistry of Palaeoenvironments. This opportunity is part of the ERC-funded PIONEER project, which investigates the impact of climatic variability on early Homo sapiens’ behavioural evolution in Africa. The position is based at the Department of Ocean and Environment, a key unit of NORCE’s Climate and Environment Division, and affiliated with the renowned Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research. The project offers high international collaboration and potential career advancement into a permanent researcher role.
Position/Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Researcher
- Institution: NORCE Norwegian Research Centre AS
- Department: Ocean and Environment
- Research field: Organic Geochemistry, Palaeoenvironments
- Location: Bergen, Norway
- Number of post: 1
- Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (3 years + potential 1-year extension)
- Start Date (Anticipated): September 2025
- Working Hours: 40 hours/week
- Salary Range: Competitive, as per NORCE guidelines
- Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research Area
- Organic Geochemistry
- Palaeoclimatology
- Human Evolution
- Leaf Wax Isotopes
- Middle Stone Age Africa
- Sediment Biomarkers
- Hydroclimate Reconstruction
- Archaeological Sciences
- Climate Modelling
- Agent-Based Modelling
Eligibility & Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in Organic Geochemistry, Palaeoclimatology, Earth Sciences, or related
- Experience in lipid biomarker extraction, GC-MS, and GC-IRMS
- Strong understanding of leaf wax isotopic systems (δD, δ¹³C)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background in African palaeoenvironments or Middle Stone Age archaeology
- Demonstrated publication record
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams
- Willingness to travel for fieldwork in Africa
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret biomarker data (leaf wax isotopes)
- Conduct fieldwork and lab-based geochemical analyses
- Collaborate with archaeologists, palaeoclimatologists, and modellers
- Contribute to international publications and proposal writing
- Engage in interdisciplinary project development within PIONEER
Application Process
How to Apply:
Apply via the Jobbnorge portal
Required Documents:
- Research statement (max 1 page)
- Research proposal (max 2 pages)
- CV (max 4 pages)
- Publication list with contributions highlighted
- Contact info of 2 referees
- Transcripts, diplomas, relevant certificates
- If applicable, proof of PhD submission
Important Dates
- Application Opens: Already Open
- Deadline: 13 June 2025
- Interview Date: Weeks 26 & 27 of 2025
Useful Links
- Institution Website: www.norceresearch.no
- Job Posting: Jobbnorge NORCE PIONEER Postdoc
- Apply Now: Click here to apply
