Professorship in Earth System Modelling

A position as professor in Earth System Modelling is vacant at the Department of Earth Science, University of Bergen, Norway.

The applicant must have an established international record of research in geoscience with an emphasis on quantitative solid earth system modelling on local to global scales, and its interaction with tectonics and climate. Candidates with experience in one or preferably several of the following topics will be considered: quantitative geomorphology and stratigraphy; modelling of surface processes, transport and deposition; modelling and implications of paleoclimate; bio-geochemical modelling; and modelling of basin filling and basin development. A strong quantitative, interdisciplinary earth science background is preferred, as well as ability to develop and lead research programs in these fields. Experience in analyzing field and/or subsurface data is an advantage.

A description of the position with details of curriculum and area of responsibility, particular duties and other circumstances which will be stressed at the time of appointment is available at:

For further information about the position please contact Professor Olav Eldholm, Head of Department, (phone +47 55583281 / +47 55583600; email Olav.Eldholm@geo.uib.no), Professor William Helland-Hansen (email William.Helland-Hansen-at-geo.uib.no) or Professor Ritske Huismans (email Ritske.Huismans-at-geo.uib.no).