[iris-bulk] (Job) Postdoc position in seismology/geophysics at NORSAR

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NORSAR is an independent non-profit research foundation conducting  
research, development and technical projects within seismology and  
applied geophysics, with special emphasis on verification seismology.  
NORSAR also conducts research within seismic hazard, vulnerability and  
risk, and is also engaged in seismic modelling and software  
development for the petroleum industry.

NORSAR announces an opening for a post doctoral scientist to conduct  
research within the field of regional seismology and geophysics, with
emphasis on mapping and inversion of the structure of the crust and  
upper mantle.

The position is aimed at strengthening the research capabilities  
within seismology and geophysics at NORSAR, presently consisting of  
about 10 scientists. NORSAR is also engaged in seismological research  
related to global and regional monitoring of the Comprehensive Nuclear- 
Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT), including the operation of Norways National  
Data Center, and within ray propagation and modeling for the petroleum  
industry. For more details about NORSAR, see http://www.norsar.no/.

The main research topic for this position comes from a new project on  
development and tuning of a 3-D stochastic inversion methodology for
the greater Barents Sea region, based on a Markov Chain Monte Carlo  
inversion algorithm. The work will be conducted in close cooperation  
with geophysicists at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories, USA.  
The data to be used, in close cooperation with Department of  
Geosciences,  University of Oslo, will be surface-wave group  
velocities, regional body-wave travel times, gravity data, compiled 1D  
velocity models, thickness relationships between sedimentary and  
crystalline rocks, etc. While good programming skills and experience  
with inversion methodologies will be needed, a solid background within  
geophysics and geology will also be important.

While independence and creativity are essential, the successful  
candidate will have to work within the limits set by current research  
projects at NORSAR. The postdoc may also be engaged in other  
international projects and the ability of the candidate to document  
and present work and results in writing and orally, and to represent  
NORSAR internationally, will be essential.

The position, aimed at a person with a Ph.D. degree in seismology/ 
geophysics, will be a two-year assignment. The yearly salary will be  
according to Norwegian Research Council rules, presently starting  
around NOK 385.000 (~USD 70.000), depending on documented  
qualifications and experience. Candidates may be requested to pass  
professional selection procedures.

For additional information please contact:

Dr. Hilmar Bungum, NORSAR, P.O. Box 53, NO-2027 Kjeller, Norway
Tel: +47-63805900; E-mail: hilmar.bungum at norsar.no

Applications including documentation of competence and experience  
should be sent as soon as possible, preferably electronically, to Ms.  
Winnie Lindvik <winnie at norsar.no> at NORSAR no later than 15 May 2008.


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