<html><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-line-break: after-white-space; ">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.<br><br>NORSAR announces an opening for a post doctoral scientist to conduct research within the field of regional seismology and geophysics, with <br>emphasis on mapping and inversion of the structure of the crust and upper mantle.<br><br>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 <a href="http://www.norsar.no/">http://www.norsar.no/</a>.<br><br>The main research topic for this position comes from a new project on development and tuning of a 3-D stochastic inversion methodology for <br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>For additional information please contact:<br><br>Dr. Hilmar Bungum, NORSAR, P.O. Box 53, NO-2027 Kjeller, Norway<br>Tel: +47-63805900; E-mail: <a href="mailto:hilmar.bungum@norsar.no">hilmar.bungum@norsar.no</a><br><br>Applications including documentation of competence and experience should be sent as soon as possible, preferably electronically, to Ms. Winnie Lindvik <<a href="mailto:winnie@norsar.no">winnie@norsar.no</a>> at NORSAR no later than 15 May 2008.<div><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div><div><br class="webkit-block-placeholder"></div></body></html>