Department of Geological Sciences, Stockholm University

The Department of Geological Sciences is one of three departments within the Section for Earth and Environmental Sciences at the Faculty of Science. The department comprises approximately 70 employees, including around 10 technical administrative staff and about 18 PhD students. Research and teaching at the department cover three main subjects: geology, geochemistry, and marine geoscience. In the field of marine geoscience, research encompasses areas such as paleoceanography, marine geology and geophysics. Extensive research is conducted in the Arctic with the Swedish icebreaker Oden and in the Baltic Sea with Stockholm University’s research vessel RV Electra. The department serves as the host institution for the regional center within the global mapping project Nippon Foundation-GEBCO-Seabed 2030, which is responsible for compiling depth data from the Arctic Ocean. Marine geophysical mapping is one of the department’s main areas of expertise.

Homepage: https://www.su.se/department-of-geological-sciences/

Job description
The marine geology group at the Department of Geological Sciences, Stockholm University, is at the forefront of research in marine geomorphology, paleoceanography, paleoglaciology, paleoclimatology, paleoecology, and sub-bottom fluid flows. Our group conducts regular expeditions with Stockholm University’s research vessel RV Electra in the Baltic Sea and the Swedish icebreaker Oden in Arctic waters.

Position
We are looking to expand our faculty staff with an Assistant Professor in marine seismic sedimentology. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in sedimentology and marine seismic methods, utilizing these skills to investigate the stratigraphy and structure of the seafloor and sub-bottom geology.

This is a tenure-track position, offering a pathway for career advancement within our department. The Assistant Professor will be employed for up to six years, with the potential for promotion to Associate Professor. Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Qualifications
In order to qualify for the position as an assistant professor, the applicant must have completed a doctoral degree in Sweden or an equivalent degree from another country. Initially, preference will be given to applicants who have received such a degree no more than five years before the deadline for applications. However, applicants who have received such a degree earlier may be considered under special circumstances.

Please find addition information and how to apply at: https://www.su.se/english/about-the-university/work-at-su/available-jobs?rmpage=job&rmjob=23152&rmlang=UK