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Prøveforelesning/Trial lecture- “The BCCR role in climate hazards research and addressing societal needs: priorities, opportunities, and challenges“

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06. september 2024, 10:15-11:00

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Bjerknes Centre - Classroom 4020 (4th floor, Jahnebakken 5).

I forbindelse med utlyst stilling som førsteamanuensis og forskningsleder i marin paleoklima og jordsystemstabilitet inviteres dere til prøveforelesning med:  

Stijn de Schepper fredag 6. september 2024, kl 12:15-13:00. Sted: BjerknessenteretUndervisningsrom 4020  (4. etasje, Jahnebakken 5)

Tema for prøveforelesningen er  The BCCR role in climate hazards research and addressing societal needs: priorities, opportunities, and challenges

Stillingen vil ha arbeidssted ved Bjerknessenteret som forskningsleder i marin paleoklima og jordsystemstabilitet. Tilsetting er ved Institutt for geovitenskap, med tilhørighet til forskingsgruppen «Kvartærgeologi & Paleoklima».   

Velkommen!

English:

 In connection with the advertised position as Associate Professor and Research Leader in marine paleoclimatology and Earth system stability we invite you to the trial lecture for:

Stijn de Schepper, Friday September 6, 2024, from 12:15 AM to 01:00 PM. Location: Bjerknes Centre - Classroom 4020 (4th floor, Jahnebakken 5). 

The theme for the trial lecture is “The BCCR role in climate hazards research and addressing societal needs: priorities, opportunities, and challenges.”

The position will be based at the Bjerknes Centre as a research leader in marine paleoclimate and Earth system stability, with an appointment at the Department of Earth Science and affiliation with the research group “Quaternary Geology & Paleoclimate.” 

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