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Research Fellowship (PHD) in Paleoclimate/Marine Geology at Department
of Geology, University of Tromso, Norway

For more information contact:
Morten Hald (Mortenh [at] ibg.uit.no)

Deadline for application: 2 June 2003


The candidate will work on the projects "NORPAST-2 (Past Climate of the
Norwegian Region-2)" and MACESIZ (Marine Climate and Ecosystems in the
Seasonal Ice Zone). The projects are funded by the Research Council of
Norway. The candidate will study climate change and variability in the
ocean, in particular of the last 1000 years, but also during the
Late-glacial and Holocene.

The position period is for four years. The candidate must be able to
document qualifications with a Norwegian Cand.scient. degree, a Master
degree or equivalent. Knowledge in paleoclimate/Quaternary climate is
asked for. Knowledge of microfossils and statistics is a plus.

Annual salary (code 1017) at present corresponding to c. 276,000 NOK.
There will be a deduction of 2 per cent to be paid into the compulsory
state pension fund.

For more information contact prof. Morten Hald, tel. 47-77644412, E-mail
Mortenh [at] ibg.uit.no

The application, including the curriculum vitae, testimonials,
certificates and the list of publications should be sent in 3 copies to:

The University of Tromso
The Faculty of Science
N-9037 Tromso
Norway

Deadline for application: 2 June 2003