The Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI) is seeking a well qualified spatial analyst/marine mammal ecologist for a 3-year postdoctoral (PDF) position to work within a study entitled “The population biology and ecology of the world’s northernmost harbour seals in a changing Arctic”. The position is to be held at the institute’s head office in Tromsø; field work will be conducted in Svalbard. The precise starting date is negotiable, but, the successful candidate must be in place by 01 09 2009.

The successful applicant must have an educational background in biology, ideally including some marine mammal biology, and have strong analytical skills, particularly in the area of spatial analyses and habitat assessment. Documented experience in dealing with statistical treatment of data from Satellite-Relay-Data-Loggers (e.g. mixed models, first-passage times, Argos filters etc., etc. ) is an essential job skill for this PDF.

Field experience from Polar Regions is desirable but is not a prerequisite. Similarly, experience with CTD-SRDL data bases and an interest in polar marine systems and climate change are seen as desirable. A strong publication record will be viewed favourably.

The application deadline is 10 June 2009.

Qualifications:

We are looking for a candidate who holds a Ph.D. degree and has some experience with publishing in good quality, refereed journals. The successful candidate must be able to work well in a small team, both in the field and in the office.

The salary will be at pay level 57-60, depending on qualifications. (NOK 435,700 – 459, 900 (66,000- 69,500 US)).

Further inquiries about the position can be directed to the Biodiversity Research Programme Leader Dr. Kit M. Kovacs, e-mail: kit@npolar.no phone: +47 77750526; or Dr. Christian Lydersen, Christian@npolar.no, phone: +47 77750523; or Personnel Officer Harald R. Lind, e-mail job@npolar.no, phone: +47 77750630.

The application deadline is 10 June 2009. The application should include a CV that includes a list of publications, names of at least two references and details of your relevant qualifications and experience. NPI prefers electronic applications, submitted at www.jobbnorge.no. If this is not feasible, printed applications may be sent to the attention of Dr. Kit M. Kovacs, Norwegian Polar Institute, Polar Environmental Centre, NO-9296 Tromsø, Norway or emailed as PDF documents to (kit@npolar.no).

All applications can be handled confidentially until the application deadline. Thereafter, a public list of applicants will be prepared. Applicants who wish to reserve their applications from the public list must give reasons for this in their applications. In accordance with new public information laws, information about an applicant can be made public even if the applicant has requested not be included from the public list of applicants, cf. Freedom of Information Act, Section 25, 2nd paragraph.

Kit M. Kovacs

Biodiversity Programme Leader

Norwegian Polar Institute

9296 Tromsø

Norway

Kit M. Kovacs

Biodiversity Programme Leader

Norwegian Polar Institute

9296 Tromsø

Norway