Researcher in Ice Dynamics and Climate Modelling

Organisation/Company

University of Bergen

Department

Department of Earth Science

Research Field

Geosciences

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions

Other Positions

Application Deadline

4 Feb 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Oslo)

Country

Norway

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

37,5

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

UiB - Knowledge that shapes society

UiB shall be among Europe's leading universities, internationally recognized for high quality in research and education. As a societal institution, we shall contribute to sustainable and democratic development and be an attractive and inclusive place to study and work.

Temporary researcher position

There is a vacancy for a position as researcher in ice dynamics and climate modelling at the Department of Earth Science. The position is for a period of 20 months and is associated with the projects ClimateNarratives, funded by the Research Council of Norway, and ARIA DronePort.

About the project/work tasks:

• The project focuses on understanding and predicting historical and future changes in outlet glaciers along the west coast of Greenland, with emphasis on Ilulissat Kangia and Sermeq Kujalleq.
• The researcher position will combine ice-flow models with drone imagery using machine learning techniques and data assimilation.
• The work will involve collaboration with an interdisciplinary team of researchers, engineers, and local stakeholders in a project that collects and uses real‑time data from the fjord and the glacier.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree (PhD) within Earth sciences, or must have submitted his/her doctoral thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded.
• Skills in climate dynamics, ice dynamics, and data analysis are required.
• Experience with programming and modelling of ice and climate is required.
• Experience working in an interdisciplinary team is an advantage.
• Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and have the ability to cooperate with others.
• Applicants must have excellent skills in oral and written English. 

Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Research experience, ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates.

Special requirements for the position:

The University of Bergen is subjected to the regulation for export control system. The regulation will be applied in the processing of the applications.

We can offer:

• A good and professionally stimulating working environment.
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Position as researcher (code 1109 in the basic collective agreement) and a gross annual salary of NOK 657 000 upon appointment. Further increases in salary are made according to length of service in the position. A higher salary may be considered for a particularly well-qualified applicant.
• Good welfare benefits

Your application must include:

• A brief account of the applicant's research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
• The names and contact information for two referees. One of these should be the main advisor from the PhD programme.
• CV
• Transcripts and diplomas. If you have not yet completed your PhD, please submit a statement from your institution confirming that the doctoral thesis has been submitted.
• Relevant certificates/references.
• List of any works of a scientific nature (publication list with links).

The application and any attachments along with certified translations in English or another Scandinavian language must be uploaded to JobbNorge.

General information:

For more information about the position, contact Professor Kerim Hestnes Nisancioglu, Department of Earth Science, email: kerim@uib.no , phone: +47 55589866.

For HR‑related questions, contact HR adviser Mathilde Høgalmen, email: mathilde.hogalmen@uib.no .

Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better. UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age.

We encourage women to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions. 

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. By indicating such circumstances in your application, you may receive favourable consideration. We ensure that at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups is invited for an interview as part of our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity. 

Further information about our employment process can be found here .

Website

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/293308/researcher-in-ice-dynamic…

Research Field

Geosciences

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Department of Earth Science

Country

Norway

Geofield

City

Bergen

Website

https://www.uib.no/en/charterandcode

Street

Muséplassen 2

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