Postdoctoral position on safety training and preparedness in the arctic - arctic safety centre

UNIS Pb. 156, 9171 Longyearbyen, Hjemmekontor ikke mulig Om jobben Stillingstittel 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 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. Qualifications and personal qualities 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 1352). In addition to the base salary, UNIS provides Svalbard allowance of NOK 42.840 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: Application deadline 25.09.2025. 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 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 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 47 77 01 66 07 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 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. Sektor Offentlig Nettsted Annonsedata Stillingsnummer 0a91d891-b7e0-48e1-a7c2-68b0d17e575e Hentet fra jobbnorge Referanse 10262579