UNIS is the world’s northernmost educational institution, located in Longyearbyen. UNIS has technical and scientific equipment, laboratories, and infrastructure for teaching and research in arctic natural sciences and technology related to the sea, land, and atmosphere.
The fields of study include Arctic biology, geophysics, geology, technology and safety. All teaching is conducted in English, and approximately half of the staff and students come from abroad. UNIS is a state-owned company, and the administrative language is Norwegian.
About the department
The Arctic Geology department consists of 3 professors, 3 associate professors, 2 researchers, 4 Ph.D students, 1 technician and 9 Adjunct Professors. The research within the department focuses primarily on the geological evolution of Svalbard and the Barents Sea, spanning the Precambrian to the Cenozoic. The department also focuses on landscape and sediment-forming processes along with an emphasis on cryospheric and glaciological systems, including subsurface fluid flow.
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.