Are you GEUS’ new Researcher or Senior Researcher in Glaciology?
Application deadline 12.00 Noon (Danish time), 23 June 2016
Do you have experience in remote sensing of ice or numerical modelling of ice sheets? Would you like to be part of a team of active research scientists in an international working environment?
GEUS is looking to engage a Researcher or Senior Researcher in the Department of Glaciology and Climate as soon as possible.
Job description
The position will be within the research area of glaciology and remote sensing and is placed in the GEUS glaciology group. You will participate in research, monitoring and advisory tasks related to the Greenland ice sheet. The work will concern monitoring of the Greenland ice sheet and involve estimating the mass loss of the Greenland ice sheet based on in situ and remote sensing data, primarily related to the Programme for Monitoring of the Greenland Ice Sheet (PROMICE). You may also participate in glaciological field work, research projects and advisory projects concerning hydropower potentials, for example.
Your qualifications
The appointment will be made on the basis of academic qualifications. You should have a PhD degree (or equal qualifications) within geophysics, engineering or other relevant field. You should have experience with remote sensing of ice and/or modelling of ice, scientific computing, data analysis, and be capable of managing large amounts of data. Dependent on your qualifications the appointment will be on research scientist/senior research scientist level.
We are seeking an innovative and focused person who is good at working independently as well as in groups. You have strong problem solving skills and are capable of developing new methods and applications within glaciology.
Proficiency in both written and spoken English is essential. Non-Danish applicants must be willing to attend Danish courses within the first year of employment.
Department of Glaciology and Climate
The department works in two main areas: Greenland ice sheet glaciology, and the climatological and environmental history of the last 5000 years in Denmark and Greenland. We monitor the mass loss of the Greenland ice sheet in PROMICE and carry out research in ocean current dynamics. The department has about 25 staff, of which about 15 are researchers, and 8 are PhD students and postdocs.
We offer
• A creative and interdisciplinary research environment
• A lively and informal working environment with talented and dedicated colleagues
• Versatile work duties and good opportunities to influence them
• Development opportunities with access to courses and other further education
• A family friendly workplace with flextime
• An active social environment, with a staff association and art society
• A fitness centre with physiotherapy at the workplace
Salary and conditions of employment
In accordance with the collective agreements between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the relevant eligible trade union.
The Researcher position is for a 4 year period and the Senior Researcher position is a permanent position.
The appointment jurisdiction is the Danish Ministry of Energy, Utilities and Climate and its institutions.
The Danish Ministry of Energy, Utilities and Climate considers diversity to be an asset and invites anybody interested, regardless of gender, age, religion or ethnicity to apply for the position.
Further information
Please contact the Head of Department Signe Bech Andersen on tel. +45 91333804 or e-mail: siba@geus.dk, or line member of staff Dirk van As on tel. +45 91333818 or e-mail: dva@geus.dk
International applicants can read more about living and working in Denmark on:
http://international-staff.geus.dk/.
Application
The application must include a letter of motivation, a CV, a list of publications with a separate indication of journal papers that are registered in ISI Web of Science, copies of any individual publications of particular relevance to the position and optionally contact details of referees (max. 2). Also include a copy of your PhD diploma, as well as a summary of of recent scientific activities or material that can document qualifications at Research Scientist level.
Mark your application “GEUS File No. 031-00212”. Your application must be with GEUS no later than 12.00 Noon (Danish time), 23 June 2016. You can send your application by clicking on the “Apply for this job” button below.
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
The appointment procedure
An expert academic assessment committee consisting of two internal senior research scientists will make an individual evaluation of applicants’ academic qualifications, where candidates are deemed qualified or non-qualified in relation to the position advertised. Then an appointments committee decides which of the qualified candidates they want to call for a job interview. The procedure is in accordance with “Circular on the appointment and assessment of academic staff at the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland”, Sections 4 and 7
The Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS) is an independent and internationally oriented research institution within the Danish Ministry of Climate-, Energy and Building, and is part of Geocenter Denmark. GEUS also acts as consultant to public authorities and individuals within nature, climate, environment, energy and mineral resources. GEUS is responsible for the scientific exploration of the geology in Denmark and Greenland including shelf areas. GEUS maps, acquires and monitors data, informs the public about geological matters and is the national geological data centre.
Signe Bech Andersen, Head of department, Ph.D.
Department of Glaciology and Climate
Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland
Øster Voldgade 10
1350 Copenhagen K
Cell phone: +45 9133 3804
E-mail: siba@geus.dk
Webpages:
www.polarportal.dk
www.geus.dk
GEUS is part of Danish Ministry of Energy, Utilities and Climate
GEUS is associated with Geocenter Danmark and EuroGeoSurveys
