Postdoctoral Position on Safety Training and Preparedness in the Arctic

UNIS

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Postdoctoral Position on safety training and preparedness in the Arctic - Arctic Safety Centre

Type ansettelse

Prosjekt, heltid 100%

Arbeidsspråk

Engelsk

Antall stillinger

1

Søk senest torsdag 25. september

About the position

Arctic Safety Centre is looking for a Postdoc for a full-time four-year position on safety training and preparedness in the Arctic. The work will include 25% teaching for Arctic Safety courses on bachelor and master's level. Alternatively, the candidate may choose a three-year position which excludes teaching. The vacant position is related to the projects "Safety Training in The High-Arctic" and emergency preparedness in "ARCHAIC" Sustainable and Resilient Communities in the High Arctic in the Age of Climate Change, focussing on communities in Svalbard, Iceland and Greenland.

About the project: the project will focus on High Arctic communities' preparedness to deal with large natural hazard events by leveraging the research and local knowledge. It will strengthen existing and build new networks between traditional emergency response actors, volunteer organizations, private companies, and other relevant stakeholders to effectively manage crises. The overall objective for the post-doc position is to explore how effective and reliable current safety education and training by the various organisations in Svalbard, Iceland and Greenland is for High-Arctic fieldwork and emergency preparedness in extreme environments. Fieldwork is a significant part of life in Svalbard and Longyearbyen, this includes access to potentially dangerous areas, unpredictable conditions including extreme weather and wildlife encounters. This has been exacerbated by dramatic climate change in the Arctic. Reliable safety and emergency preparedness training is therefore of great importance. The structure of the project would be divided in three themes: i) establish knowledge of existing safety training programs and routines; ii) study effectiveness and reliability of the applied methods; iii) explore how this training can be elaborated including simulation technology to support training outcome. The basis should be to further develop a training program based on a learning focused approach and safety theories.

The Postdoc candidate will be situated in the Arctic Safety Centre which is a part of the Arctic Technology department at UNIS.

Qualifications and personal qualities

The candidate must have in depth knowledge and experience of field operations in Svalbard

The candidate must have experience with field safety training

The candidate must have completed a relevant PhD preferably within the field of safety or risk programmes on a relevant topic, or in the field of "friluftsliv" or pedagogy on a relevant topic

Proficient in both written and oral English

Preferably experience from other parts of the Arctic such as Greenland and Iceland

Preferably knowledge on innovative methods and technologies in field safety training and education

Preferably knowledge on field safety training on Svalbard

Personal suitability and motivation will be emphasized

We offer

UNIS offers a challenging and varied job in an exciting, pleasant, and international environment. As an employee, you will be a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK), which provides one of the best pension schemes on the market. We also offer excellent insurance schemes, coverage of travel and relocation expenses upon starting the position, and staff housing in accordance with current regulations.

The position is classified under the job code "Postdoc" (code In addition to the base salary, UNIS provides Svalbard allowance of NOK per annum. A 2 % contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund is deducted from the salary. The income tax rate in Svalbard is currently 8 %, and a national insurance contribution of 7.7 % is also deducted.

Application

Inquiries about this position, may be directed to:

Associate Professor Gunhild B. Sætren, phone: , email:

Application deadline

Please include the following documents to the online application form:

Motivational letter (max. 1 page) to state applicants scientific and personal interest in pursuing a Postdoc position at UNIS

Full academic CV

Transcripts and diplomas showing the completion of a PhD degree.

Contact information for two references, one of which must be your PhD supervisor

It is possible to request that your name/application be exempt from public disclosure in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act (Offentlighetsloven) § 25. The request must be justified. Please note that if the request is not granted, the applicant will be contacted and given the opportunity to withdraw the application.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

One of UNIS' values is inclusion. We are committed to achieving diversity within the workforce and creating an inclusive working environment in the high Arctic. We therefore welcome applications from all qualified candidates irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, beliefs, age, or other characteristics. Applications from women are encouraged.

Selection and appointment

A committee appointed by the Managing director of UNIS will evaluate the qualifications of the applicants and invite the highest ranked person(s) for an interview. The appointment will be made by the Director of UNIS based on the recommendation from the committee.

Kontaktperson for stillingen

Gunhild Sætren

Professor

Om bedriften

UNIS

The University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS), located in Longyearbyen at 78°N, is the world's northernmost institution for higher education. UNIS specialises in Arctic studies, offering field and research based courses at the bachelor, master, and PhD levels in Arctic Biology, Geology, Geophysics, Technology and Safety. UNIS exploits its year round presence in the unique Arctic environment, utilising this as a natural laboratory for research and education. We attract around 700 students annually from across the globe. All teaching is in English and about half of the staff and students are international. Established in 1993, UNIS operates as a state-owned limited company under Norway's Ministry of Education and Research. The administrative language is Norwegian.

The department

The Arctic Technology Department consists of seven full-time Associate Professors and Professors, in addition to Ph.D. students. Adjunct Professors and visiting researchers also contribute to the teaching and research profile of the department. The Ph.D. candidate will be situated in the Arctic Safety Centre which is a part of the Arctic Technology department at UNIS.

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to experience the spectacular Svalbard with Longyearbyen as your workplace. Longyearbyen is a modern settlement with approximately 2,500 inhabitants, situated in wild and beautiful Arctic nature, offering great opportunities for outdoor activities, experiences, and a vibrant cultural life.

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Offentlig

Nettsted

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Stillingsnummer

0a91d891-b7e0-48e1-a7c2-68b0d17e575e

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