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Postdoctoral Research Fellow position within middle atmosphere physics modelling

Postdoctoral Research Fellow position within middle atmosphere physics modelling

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow position within middle atmosphere physics modelling

At the Department of Physics and Technology, there is a vacancy for a postdoctoral research fellow position within middle atmosphere physics modelling. The position is for a fixed term of 3 years and is associated with the project “GEAEC: Gamma-ray-glow Effects on Atmospheric Electricity and Chemistry”, financed by the Norwegian Research Council.

About the project/work tasks:

The objective of this project is to understand the role of thunderstorm gamma-ray glows (GRG) in the chemistry of the Earth’s atmosphere and in the global electrical environment.

The objective of this project may be achieved by answering the following research questions:

  • What is the mechanism of gamma-ray glow (GRG) generation in thunderstorms? How to quantify their intensity and spectrum based on thunderstorm properties?
  • Do GRG contribute significantly to changes in stratospheric chemistry and the dynamics of the ozone layer?
  • Do GRG contribute significantly to creation of stratospheric aerosols?
  • Do GRG significantly modify the global electric circuit?

The postdoctoral research fellow will develop numerical codes needed for the project, in particular, the aerosol dynamics code, and will help other team members with development of other codes. The fellow will also perform theoretical studies of the GRG, such as the numerical analysis of GRG effects on the ozone layer.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

  • Applicants must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent degree in Physics or similar field or must have submitted his/her doctoral thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded.
  • Applicants must have good theoretical background in atmosphere physics and be willing to specialize on the dynamics of aerosol growth
  • Applicants must have some expertise in numerical methods.
  • It is a strong advantage with relevant experience in code development.
  • It is an advantage with experience with
    • numerical modelling of electromagnetic fields
    • Monte Carlo or PIC modelling of particles
    • modelling of atmospheric chemistry or aerosols
  • Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and have the ability to cooperate with others.
  • Applicants must have excellent skills in oral and written English.

Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Research experience, ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates.

Special requirements for the position
The University of Bergen is subjected to the regulation for export control system. The regulation will be applied in the processing of the applications.

About the position of postdoctoral research fellow:

The postdoctoral position is a fixed term position with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. If the appointee lacks teaching experience, or other relevant qualifications, the employment period may be increased to up to 3 years and 6 months. Teaching and other duties will in such cases be added to the position. The position may be extended by up to one year (maximum 4 years in total) if the appointee is granted externally financed research stays abroad.

Individuals may not be hired for more than one fixed-term period as a postdoctoral research fellow at the same institution. In accordance with the Research Council’s rules, neither can anyone be hired more than once as an NFR-financed postdoctoral research fellow.

For postdoctoral research fellow positions associated with externally financed projects, the completion of the project proposal for the qualifying work, as well as a progress plan, will be developed in cooperation with the supervisor and head of department.

It is a requirement that the project is completed in the course of the period of employment.

We can offer:

  • a good and professionally stimulating working environment
  • position as postdoctoral fellow (code 1352 in the basic collective agreement) and a gross annual salary of NOK 615 700 (equivalent to pay grade 63) upon appointment. Further increases in salary are made according to length of service in the position. A higher salary may be considered for a particularly well-qualified applicant.
  • enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
  • good welfare benefits

Your application must include:

  • a brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
  • the names and contact information for two referees. One of these should be the main advisor from the PhD programme.
  • CV
  • transcripts and diplomas. If you have not yet completed your PhD degree, please submit a statement from your institution confirming that the thesis has been submitted.
  • relevant certificates/references
  • list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list)
  • publications (as applicable)

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at JobbNorge

General information:

For further details about the position, please contact: Researcher Nikolai Lehtinen, nikolai.lehtinen@uib.no or researcher David Sarria, david.sarria@uib.no 

For HR related questions contact Thea Thingnes, thea.thingnes@uib.no

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. Age and gender balance among employees is therefore a goal. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

We encourage women to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply.

Upon the expiry of the closing date for applications, an evaluation committee will be appointed. As an applicant, you have a right of access to the committee’s description of your formal and professional qualifications. If you wish to take advantage of this right of access, please contact the executive officer in charge after receiving information about the appointment of the evaluation committee.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

Further information about our employment process can be found here.

About The University of Bergen (UiB) 

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad. 

There are seven departments and several centres at Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Read more about the faculty and departments. 

Deadline: 2024-03-13 at 23:59
Unit: Physical sciences/Math

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD-position (4 years) at the Department of Clinical Science

PhD-position (4 years) at the Department of Clinical Science

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PhD-position (4 years) at the Department of Clinical Science

At the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Science, a full-time PhD-position is available for a period of four (4) years or max 4 months after completed the PhD-degree, if this is achieved within a shorter time than four years. The positions include 25 % required duties such as teaching, exam work or supervision, depending on the demands at the department.

The position is part of the project “Pathogenesis of autoimmune Addison’s disease and polyendocrine syndromes – identifying pathologies and pathways for future treatment”, funded by the University of Bergen.

About the project/work tasks:

Autoimmune diseases affect about 10% of the population and can involve almost any organ of the body. Like most autoimmune diseases, autoimmune Addison’s disease is multifactorial, with both genetic and environmental factors at play, and the exact mechanisms behind the disorders are still poorly understood.

In autoimmune Addison’s disease the adrenal cortex is destroyed by infiltrating immune cells leading to loss of endogenous cortisol production. We have recently described several genes implicated in autoimmune Addison’s disease, but to establish new diagnostic tools and treatments, we need in-depth information about the immune system in these patients.

This project is aimed to substantially advance our knowledge on how genetic variants translate into immune pathology leading to overt Addison’s disease. We will employ a multipronged approach using blood and tissue samples from carefully phenotyped and genotyped patients, cell models, and animal models.

We are interested in candidates that have an interest in multidisciplinary approach combining genetic and functional data as well as conducting immunological studies, with emphasis on autoantibody screening, biobanks, and animal models, with the aim to solve clinical problems.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

  • The applicant must hold a master`s degree or equivalent in medicine, molecular biology, immunology, biostatistics, or bioinformatics
  • Experience from a molecular biology laboratory is desirable
  • Experience from relevant research projects will be considered as positive
  • The candidate should be able to work independently and in a structured manner, and have the ability to cooperate with others
  • Ability and motivation to carry out a PhD project
  • The applicant must be fluent in oral and written English, see documentation requirements

Applicant whose education is from another country than Norway, need to also attach a certified translation of the diploma and transcript of grades to English or a Scandinavian language, if the original is not in any of these languages. It is also required that the applicant enclose a review from the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir) whether the education in question (bachelor and master’s degree) is of a scope and level that corresponds to the level of a Norwegian master’s degree. Please see https://hkdir.no/en/ for more information about HK-dir’s general recognition. The review from HK-dir may take some time and the application should be sent to HK-dir as soon as you have decided to apply for the position. If no answer within the application deadline, you must enclose documentation from HK-dir that they have received your application. Please note that the automatic recognition offered by HK-dir is not sufficient and will not be accepted as basis for admission to the PhD programme. Applicants with education from a Scandinavian country or medical degree from the EEA area and a license to practice medicine in Norway are exempt from the requirement for HK-dir assessment, see Admission requirements at the Faculty of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine | UiB

See documentation requirements for language qualifications: http://www.uib.no/en/med/115526/english-language-requirements-phd-admission

About the PhD position (applies to university PhD positions):

Organized research training (PhD program):

The candidate must take part in the University of Bergen approved PhD programme leading to the degree within a time limit of 3 years. You must have admission to the organized research training (PhD program) at the Faculty in order to qualify for the position.Application for admission to the PhD programme, including a project plan outline for the training plan must be submitted no later than three months after the date of commencement.

The PhD-position:

PhD-positions are fixed term positions. You cannot be employed in a PhD-position for more than one fixed term period at the same institution or have had similar employment at an institution in the region.

We can offer:

  • Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment
  • Salary NOK 540 500 (code 1017, pay grade 55) in the state salary scale. For applicants with at least one year of employment in a position as a General Practitioner or Dentist, salary NOK 557 100 (code 1017, pay grade 57). Medical specialist starts on salary NOK 575 400 (code 1017, pay grade 59)
  • Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
  • Good welfare benefits

Your application must include:

  • A brief account of the applicant`s research interests and motivation for applying for the position
  • Certified copies of diplomas and transcripts of grades
  • Applicant whose education is from another country than Norway, need to also attach a certified translation of the diploma and transcript of grades to English or a Scandinavian language, if the original is not in any of these languages. It is also required that the applicant enclose a review from HK-dir whether the education in question (bachelor and master degree) is of a scope and level that corresponds to the level of a Norwegian master’s degree. Please see https://hkdir.no/en/ for more information about HK-dir’s general recognition. This may take some time and we recommend you to apply as soon as you know you will apply for this position. If no answer within the application deadline, please enclose documentation from HK-dir that they have received your application
  • Documentation of language skills (English)
  • Complete list of publications and scientific work you want to be evaluated
  • Any publication in your name
  • Two references (name and contact information)

General information:

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting: Bergithe E. Oftedal, e-mail: bergithe.oftedal@uib.no or Eystein S. Husebye, e-mail: eystein.husebye@uib.no , phone.: +47 55 97 30 78.

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

For further information about the recruitment process, click here.

Life as a PhD candidate at UiB

Marion Claireaux tells about life and work as a PhD candidate at UiB.

About UiB

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad. 

There are five departments and eight centres at Faculty of Medicine.

Read More about the faculty and departments.

 

Deadline: 2024-03-03 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in gender, sexuality and critical diversity research

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in gender, sexuality and critical diversity research

UiB – Knowledge that shapes society

Through robust and close interaction with the world around us – globally, nationally and locally – we shall be instrumental in building a society based on knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Do you want to take part in shaping the future?

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in gender, sexuality and critical diversity research

The Centre for Women’s and Gender Research (SKOK) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in gender, sexuality and critical diversity research starting the 1st of August 2024 or as agreed upon. The position is for a fixed-term period of four years.

The Centre for Women’s and Gender Research (SKOK) is an interdisciplinary centre for research, dissemination and teaching on gender, sexuality, diversity as well as feminist and post/decolonial theory. The centre has a critical, historical, and global profile with focus on the intersection between gender and other power structures of power, such as race, class, ethnicity, age, body size and ablebodiedness. SKOK is a research environment with a special competence on theory with the interdisciplinary gender and sexuality field, with a special emphasis on global societal challenges. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to further strengthen the competence in the research environment.

SKOKs mandate is to strengthen research on gender and sexuality at the University of Bergen, as well as to play an active role within gender research both nationally and internationally. The successful candidate is expected to participate in both national and international arenas, and it is desirable to aim for publications in both national and international publication channels.

About the project:

The call invites project proposals that have a gender, sexuality and/or critical diversity perspective on global societal challenges such as the relationship between technology/humans/post humanity, health, climate change and biodiversity loss, international migration, urbanization, geopolitical tensions, militarization, democracy, freedom of expression and decolonization.

Applicants with a PhD relevant for the research fields cited above, are welcome to apply. The project proposal is expected have a clear theoretical profile and contribute to critical thinking in relation to global challenges related to different empirical fields. Proposals that have potential for further theoretical and/or methodological development and innovation, and thus contribute to the centre’s theoretical profile, will be preferred.

About the postdoctoral position:

The position as postdoctoral research fellow is a fixed-term appointment for four years, with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. The successful applicant shall prepare a plan for qualifying for top academic positions in cooperation with the Head of Department. It is a requirement that the postdoctoral project is completed during the period of employment.

25 per cent of the time comprises obligatory duties mostly associated with teaching, but also other tasks like dissemination of results and administration. A plan for the obligatory duties will be developed with the Department at the time of appointment. 

Candidates cannot be employed as a postdoctoral fellow for more than one fixed term period at the same institution. The successful applicant will be expected to conform to the regulations that apply to the position and must accept that their primary residence will be in Bergen for the full term of the appointment.  

Qualifications and personal qualities:

  • The applicant must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent foreign degree in a discipline that is relevant for the PhD project (as mentioned above). The doctoral dissertation must have been submitted for evaluation within the closing date of the application. The PhD degree must be obtained prior to appointment.
  • The applicant must provide a project proposal within one of the above-mentioned research fields, including a progress plan for the project’s main activities, and a plan for publishing results in recognized international channels.
  • The applicant must be able to work independently in a well-structured way and have good cooperation skills.
  • Applicants must have a good command of English.

In the assessment, the main emphasis will be placed upon the quality of the proposed project, the applicant’s academic qualifications and the feasibility of the project. 

In cases where applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, motivation and the applicant’s personal eligibility will be taken into account.

We can offer:

  • A thriving and professionally stimulating working environment. 
  • A gross annual salary of NOK 615 700 (Code 1352), equal to pay grade 63 in the state salary scale, following ordinary meriting regulations. Further salary advancement will depend on seniority in the position.
  • Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
  • A position in an inclusive workplace (IA) enterprise.
  • Good welfare benefits.

How to apply:

Applications must be sent electronically via the link on this site “APPLY FOR THIS JOB”. The applicant must use the electronic CV form. The application must include:

  • A brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position.  
  • A summary of the proposed project (up to five pages/12.000 characters, excluding the bibliography).  
  • A progress plan for the proposed project, and a plan for publishing results in recognized international channels. 
  • Bibliography for the proposed project.  
  • Full list of any scientific work (publication list). 
  • Up to five academic works (may include theses, monographs and articles) that are to be given special consideration in the assessment of your academic qualifications.  
  • A short summary of the PhD-thesis (up to three pages).  
  • CV. 
  • Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and diploma for the PhD or documentation showing that the thesis has been submitted for assessment.  
  • Relevant certificates/references.  
  • The names and contact information for two referees. One of these must be a supervisor for the PhD thesis.  

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded to Jobbnorge. Attachments can be either in a Word or a pdf-format.

General information:

For further information, applicants may contact the Head of Centre Kari Jegerstedt via email: kari.jegerstedt@uib.no or phone: +47 451 97 013.

The public sector shall reflect the diversity of the Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

The best qualified candidates for the position will be invited to an interview.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions. Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of applicants. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

Questions or queries about the electronic application process can be directed to fakadm@hf.uib.no.

Further information about our employment process can be found here.

About The University of Bergen (UiB) 

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad. 

There are four departments and four centres at Faculty of Humanities. Read more about the faculty and departments. 

Deadline: 2024-03-25 at 23:59
Unit: Social Sciences/Economics

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD Research Fellow in Informatics – (energy informatics, optimization and machine learning)

PhD Research Fellow in Informatics – (energy informatics, optimization and machine learning)

UiB – Knowledge that shapes society

Through robust and close interaction with the world around us – globally, nationally and locally – we shall be instrumental in building a society based on knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Do you want to take part in shaping the future?

PhD position in Informatics – (energy informatics, optimization and machine learning)

There is a vacancy for a PhD Research Fellow within Informatics – Energy Informatics at the Department of Informatics. The position is for a fixed-term period of 3 years with the possibility of a 4th year with compulsory other work (e.g. teaching duties at the Department). The position is subject to financing by the University of Bergen. The successful candidate must be able to start in the position no later than October 31st , 2024.

About the Department

Digitization of businesses, industry, public administration, and education makes informatics play an increasingly important role in the development of society. Research and education in informatics are crucial for the digital transformation of our society to succeed. The Department of Informatics contributes to this through eight research groups that deliver research and education at a high international level in algorithms, bioinformatics, information security, machine learning, optimization, programming theory, visualization and didactics. Our centers/labs Center for Data Science (CEDAS), Computational Biology Unit (CBU) and Energy Informatics Lab are important extensions of our research and education activities. The department offers education for the future at Bachelor, Master and PhD levels. The department is in rapid growth regarding its number of students, research directions, and employees. We have today about 1000 students, and 150 employees from over 35 countries, among which 37 are faculty and 50 PhD candidates.

About the project/work tasks

All employees are expected to contribute to excellence through high-quality research and teaching. The designated working environment for this position will be the Energy Informatics Lab in the Department of Informatics. Energy informatics is a specialized field within informatics that addresses challenges related to sustainable energy production, distribution, and conservation through the development and application of modern information and communication technology. This broad field incorporates methods from artificial intelligence, machine learning, optimization, high-performance computing, algorithms, computer security, and visualization. It finds applications in various sectors, including energy systems like wind energy and transportation. This project aims to bring together machine learning and optimization, combining their strengths to create advanced solutions for wind farms. For this position, we are looking for an outstanding candidate with experience and interest in operations research, reinforcement learning, and deep learning, along with a strong problem-solving mindset.

Qualifications and personal qualities

  • The applicant must hold a master’s degree or equivalent education in computer science. Master students can apply provided they complete their final master exam before June 30th , 2024. It is a condition of employment that the master’s degree has been awarded.
  • Research experience in machine learning is a requirement.
  • Applicants must have excellent programming skills.
  • Research experience in optimization methods is an advantage.
  • Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and demonstrate good collaborative skills.
  • Applicants must be proficient in both written and oral English.
  • Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Research experience, ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates

Special requirements for the position

The University of Bergen is subjected to the regulation for export control system. The regulation will be applied in the processing of the applications.

About the PhD position

About the PhD Research Fellowship: The fellowship will be for a period of 3 years, with the possibility for a 4th year, consisting of 25 % compulsory work (e.g. teaching responsibilities at the department) distributed over the employment period. The 4th year is contingent on the qualifications of the candidate and the teaching needs of the department and will be decided by the head of department upon appointment.

The employment period may be reduced if you have previously been employed in a qualifying post (e.g. research fellow, research assistant).

About the research training: As a PhD Research Fellow, you must participate in an approved educational programme for a PhD degree within a period of 3 years. The deadline for applying for admission to the PhD programme at The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences is 2 months after you start your position or after the start of the research project that will lead to the PhD degree. It is a condition that you satisfy the enrolment requirements for the PhD programme at the University of Bergen

We can offer

  • Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment
  • Salary as PhD research fellow (code 1017) in the state salary scale. This constitutes a gross annual salary of NOK 532 200 (equivalent to pay grade 54). Further promotions are made according to qualifications and length of service in the position. 
  • Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
  • Good welfare benefits

Your application must include

  • A brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position
  • The names and contact information for two reference persons. One of these must be the main advisor for the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis
  • CV
  • Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. If you have not yet completed your master’s degree, please submit a statement from your institution confirming the expected date of award of your master’s degree. Your master’s degree must be documented with transcripts and/or diploma, alternatively a confirmation from your institution on completed degree and your grade, by June 30th , 2024.
  • Relevant certificates/references
  • Approved documentation of proficiency in English (if applicable: see requirements here)
  • A list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list)
  • Any publications in your name
  • The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge.

General information

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting: Associate Professor Ahmad Hemmati or Associate Professor Nello Blaser or Head of Department Inge Jonassen.

For HR related matters, please contact Karoline Christiansen.

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

We encourage women to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply.

  

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

For further information about the recruitment process, click here.

Life as a PhD candidate at UiB

Marion Claireaux tells about life and work as a PhD candidate at UiB.

About UiB

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad. 

There are seven departments and several centres at Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Read more about the faculty and departments. 

Deadline: 2024-03-17 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD-position at the Department of Biomedicine

PhD-position at the Department of Biomedicine

PhD-position at the Department of Biomedicine

UiB – Knowledge that shapes society

Through robust and close interaction with the world around us – globally, nationally and locally – we shall be instrumental in building a society based on knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Do you want to take part in shaping the future?

PhD position

At the Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biomedicine, a full-time PhD-position is available for a period of four (4) years. The positions include 25 % required duties such as teaching, exam work or supervision, depending on the demands at the department. The position is part of the project “The role of membrane protein modifications in age-related brain pathology”, funded by the Trond Mohn foundation and the University of Bergen.

About the project/work tasks:

The PhD candidate will, together with the group leader, have a central role in building up a new research group financed through the TMS starting grant. The group will study various molecular aspects of neuropathology, unified through a focus on membrane proteins. See more information on the research group’s website https://www.uib.no/en/rg/membrain

Qualifications and personal qualities:

Required qualifications:

  • Completed master’s degree or equivalent in biomedicine or molecular biology
  • Very good English skills, both written and spoken.

 

Required work experience/competence:

  • Master standard molecular biology and cell biology methods that are relevant to the research group.
  • Solid experience with CRISPR/Cas9-based modification of human cell cultures, this means the entire process from planning/gDNA design to identification of positive clones.
  • Experience with cultivation of patient-derived primary cells.
  • Experience with activation assay for cellular signaling.
  • Completed the course Laboratory Animal Sciences (LAS301/LAS302)

 

Desired work experience:

  • Experience from work with membrane proteins.
  • Experience with advanced confocal microscopy and image processing and analysis of microscopy images.
  • Experience with characterization of pathogenic protein variants.

 

Desired personal characteristics:

  • High learning capacity and curiosity and takes responsibility for own learning/progression.
  • Honest and with an ethical mindset suitable for research.
  • Introverted and positive, works well with others, accepts guidance in a good way.
  • Works independently and structured/planned and seeks help when necessary.
  • Able to deliver results to a defined deadline, such as article revisions.

About the PhD position (applies to university PhD positions):

Applicant whose education is from another country than Norway, need to also attach a certified translation of the diploma and transcript of grades to English or a Scandinavian language, if the original is not in any of these languages. It is also required that the applicant enclose a review from the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir) whether the education (bachelor and master degree) in question is of a scope and level that corresponds to the level of a Norwegian master’s degree. Please see https://hkdir.no/en/ for more information about HK-dir’s general recognition. The review from HK-dir may take some time and the application should be sent to HK-dir as soon as you have decided to apply for the position. If no answer within the application deadline, you must enclose documentation from HK-dir that they have received your application. Please note that the automatic recognition offered by HK-dir is not sufficient, and will not be accepted as basis for admission to the PhD programme. Applicants with education from a Scandinavian country or medical degree from the EEA area and a license to practice medicine in Norway are exempt from the requirement for HK-dir assessment, see Admission requirements at the Faculty of Medicine | Faculty of Medicine | UiB

 

See documentation requirements for language qualifications: http://www.uib.no/en/med/115526/english-language-requirements-phd-admission

 

Organized research training (PhD program):

The candidate must take part in the University of Bergen approved PhD programme leading to the degree within a time limit of 3 years. You must have admission to the organized research training (PhD program) at the Faculty in order to qualify for the position. Application for admission to the PhD programme, including a project plan outline for the training plan must be submitted no later than three months after the date of commencement.

 

The PhD-position:

PhD-positions are fixed term positions. You cannot be employed in a PhD-position for more than one fixed term period at the same institution or have had similar employment at an institution in the region.

We can offer:

  • Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment
  • Salary NOK 540 500 (code 1017, pay grade 55) in the state salary scale. For applicants with at least one year of employment in a position as a General Practitioner or Dentist, salary NOK 557 100 (code 1017, pay grade 57). Medical specialist starts on salary NOK 575 400 (code 1017, pay grade 59)
  • Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
  • Good welfare benefits

Your application must include:

  • A brief account of the applicant`s research interests and motivation for applying for the position
  • Certified copies of diplomas and transcripts of grades. Applicant whose education is from another country than Norway, need to also attach a certified translation of the diploma and transcript of grades to English or a Scandinavian language, if the original is not in any of these languages. It is also required that the applicant enclose a review from HK-dir (both bachelor and master degree) whether the education in question is of a scope and level that corresponds to the level of a Norwegian master’s degree. Please see https://hkdir.no/en/ for more information about HK-dir’s general recognition. This may take some time and we recommend you to apply as soon as you know you will apply for this position. If no answer within the application deadline, please enclose documentation from HK-dir that they have received your application
  • Documentation of language skills (English)
  • Complete list of publications and scientific work you want to be evaluated
  • Any publication in your name
  • Two references (name and contact information)

General information:

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting: Researcher Henriette Aksnes, e-mail: henriette.aksnes@uib.no.

UiB must follow Norway’s export control regulations when processing applications for this position.

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

 

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

For further information about the recruitment process, click here.

Life as a PhD candidate at UiB

Marion Claireaux tells about life and work as a PhD candidate at UiB.

About UiB

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad. 

There are five departments and eight centres at Faculty of Medicine.

Read More about the faculty and departments.

 

Deadline: 2024-02-27 at 23:59
Unit: Health/Life sciences

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Postdoctoral fellow on the ERC project “Contested frontiers of settler states” (ConFront)

Postdoctoral fellow on the ERC project “Contested frontiers of settler states” (ConFront)

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Through robust and close interaction with the world around us – globally, nationally and locally – we shall be instrumental in building a society based on knowledge, skills and attitudes.

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Postdoctoral Research Fellow position

There is a vacancy for a postdoctoral research fellow position at the Department of Comparative Politics.

The position is for a period of 4 year. Of that period, at least 75% will be devoted to research and dissemination as an integral member of the exciting, ground-breaking ERC project “Contested Frontiers: Understanding the constitutional politics of settler-state peripheries” (ConFront). The other 25% may involve teaching, supervision, and administrative tasks at the department.

About the project/work tasks:

The project combines political theory, constitutional law, and comparative politics to understand competition – usually between Indigenous peoples and settlers/states – to (re)constitute frontier jurisdictions, especially in the North American Arctic, Fennoscandic north, U.S. Pacific, and Australian tropics. ConFront consists of five team members led by the department’s associate professor of Arctic governance, Aaron Spitzer.

The successful candidate will be based in Bergen, ideally beginning autumn 2024. They will actively collaborate with other team members, will help conduct fieldwork and research dissemination in frontier regions, and will  participate in the department’s Indigenous Peoples and Governance in the Arctic research group.

Candidates are expected to propose and execute a research plan contributing to ConFront’s objectives. A general overview of ConFront can be found here. More specific project details are available from the project leader.

The successful candidate will further be expected to teach and supervise at the bachelor and master levels, and to engage in other tasks at the Department.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

  • Applicants must hold a PhD or an equivalent degree in Political Science, Comparative Politics, Political Philosophy, Constitutional Law, or a related discipline relevant to the project, or must have submitted their doctoral thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded.
  • Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and demonstrate good collaborative skills.
  • Applicants must be proficient in both written and oral English.
  • Applicants will ideally have experience in – and commitment to – the study of Indigenous, Arctic, or related issues and challenges.
  • Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates.

An expert committee will perform a review of the applicants. Based on the expert committee’s report, top ranked candidates may be invited to Bergen for an interview and asked to hold a trial lecture on a given topic. 

The successfull candidate is expected to live and work in Bergen and participate in common activities at the Department.

Applicants are advised to familiarize themselves with the teaching and research profile at the Department.

About the position of postdoctoral research fellow:

The position of postdoctoral research fellow is a fixed-term appointment with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. The fixed-term period for this position is 4 years. Individuals may not be hired for more than one fixed-term period as a postdoctoral research fellow at the same institution.

A research proposal of 4-5 pages must accompany the application. The proposal should contain a progress plan for the different parts of the research work, as well as a plan regarding publishing.  It is a requirement that the project is completed in the course of the period of employment.

We can offer:

  • A good and professionally challenging working environment.
  • Gross annual salary as Postdoctoral research fellow, code 1352, of NOK 615700, -. Further increase in salary will depend on seniority. A higher salary may be considered for a particularly well qualified applicant.
  • Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
  • Good welfare benefits

Your application must include:

  • A brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
  • Research proposal (4-5 pages)
  • The names and contact information for two reference persons. One of these must be the main advisor from the PhD programme.
  • CV
  • Transcripts and diplomas and official confirmation that the doctoral thesis has been submitted.
  • Relevant certificates/references.
  • List of any works of a scientific nature (publication list).
  • Any publications in your name.

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge.

The closing date is February 29th, 2024. The application has to be marked with: 23/17259.

Applications sent by e-mail will not be evaluated.

General information:

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting project leader Aaron Spitzer (aaron.spitzer@uib.no)

Practical questions about the application process should be directed to Gudrun Horvei (gudrun.horvei@uib.no)

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

We encourage women to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

Further information about our employment process can be found here.

About The University of Bergen (UiB) 

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad. 

There are seven departments at Faculty of Social Sciences. Read more about the faculty and departments

Deadline: 2024-02-29 at 23:59
Unit: Social Sciences/Economics

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD Research Fellowship in Philosophy

PhD Research Fellowship in Philosophy

UiB – Knowledge that shapes society

Through robust and close interaction with the world around us – globally, nationally and locally – we shall be instrumental in building a society based on knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Do you want to take part in shaping the future?

PhD Research Fellowship in Philosophy

The Department of Philosophy invites applications for a PhD position in practical philosophy commencing from August 1st 2024. The position are for a fixed-term period of four years.

The Department of Philosophy has about 70 full-time and part-time employees, including about 10 PhD and postdoctoral positions. The department offers teaching at the bachelor’s level in philosophy and rhetoric, and at the master’s and PhD level in philosophy. In addition, it is responsible for running all the University of Bergen’s Examen philosophicum courses. The research at the department spans a wide area. An overview of the research groups at the department can be found here: Research groups at FoF

Qualifications and personal qualities:

  • The applicant must hold a Norwegian master’s degree or an equivalent foreign degree in philosophy. It is a prerequisite that the master’s degree has been awarded at the time of application. Applicants who document a foreign degree will be evaluated according to the regulations of the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) and The Faculty of Humanities’ PhD Programme plan.
  • The applicant must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and have good collaboration skills.
  • The applicant must be proficient in both written and oral English. 

Applicants will be evaluated according to admission requirements in The Faculty of Humanities’ PhD Program pt. 2.1. 

The PhD position will be part of the Practical Philosophy Research Group, and the proposed project must be within practical philosophy, broadly construed. This includes moral, political, social, and legal philosophy, as well as feminist and non-western perspectives within these areas.

In assessing the applications, emphasis is placed on the academic quality and feasibility of the project and the academic qualifications of the candidates. The proposed project must fit within the Practical Philosophy Research Group. Further emphasis is also placed on strategic considerations, motivation, and the applicant’s personal eligibility.

About the PhD position

The main purpose of the PhD position is to complete a doctoral degree, which qualifies for independent research and for other forms of employment that demand specific competency. The duration of the PhD position is four years, of which 25 per cent of the time comprises obligatory duties associated with teaching, dissemination of results and administration. A substantial part of such potential duties will include teaching, supervision and to participate in assessment and examination at the Examen philosophicum and/or other introductory courses at the Faculty of Humanities. A more detailed plan for this part of the position will be developed in collaboration with the Department.

Candidates who have already held a PhD position at the University of Bergen are not eligible to apply for this position.

The employment period may be reduced for candidates who have previously been employed in a recruitment position.

The PhD position demands that the applicant has their regular workplace at the University of Bergen, Department of Philosophy, and comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times. 

About the research training

As a PhD candidate you must participate in the Faculty of Humanities’ educational programme. The programme consists of completing a training component of 30 ECTS, annual progress reporting and an approved midway evaluation. Click here for additional details on the content and requirements of the PhD program at the Faculty of Humanities.

We offer:

  • A good and professionally challenging work environment.
  • Salary at pay grade 54 (1017) in the state salary scale, currently NOK 532 200 gross p.a. following ordinary meriting regulations.
  • Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
  • A position in an inclusive workplace (IA-enterprise).
  • Good welfare benefits

How to apply for the job

The application must be sent electronically via the link “APPLY FOR THIS JOB”. The applicant must use the electronic CV-form. The application must include:

  • A project proposal within practical philosophy of up to five pages/12.000 characters, when bibliography is not included. The project proposal should describe the research project, including research background, main research questions, theory, method, etc. 
  • A brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
  • CV.
  • Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. This must contain information about the number of ECTS of the master’s degree, or be followed by an official and personalized confirmation with this information issued by the awarding institution.
  • A short summary of the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis (up to three pages).
  • Relevant certificates/references.
  • A progress plan for the project. 
  • Bibliography for the proposed project.
  • A list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list).
  • Publications in your name (up to three works).
  • The names and contact information for two referees. One of these must be the main supervisor for the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis.

The applications and attachments must to be in Norwegian, another Scandinavian language or English. Documentation in other languages need to be uploaded together with certified translation into English (or a Scandinavian language). The attachments can be in either Word- or pdf-format, and has to be uploaded in Jobbnorge within the application deadline.

General information:

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting Head of Department, professor Steinar Bøyum, e-mail: Steinar.Boyum@uib.no or phone: +47 55 58 25 51.

The public sector shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

The best qualified candidates for the positions will be invited to an interview.

Questions or queries about the electronic application procedure can be directed to the Faculty of Humanities: fakadm@hf.uib.no.

For further information about the recruitment process, click here.

Life as a PhD candidate at UiB

Marion Claireaux tells about life and work as a PhD candidate at UiB.

About UiB

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad. 

There are four departments and four centres at Faculty of Humanities. Read more about the faculty and departments. 

Deadline: 2024-03-07 at 23:59
Unit: Humanities

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD Research Fellow in Space Plasma Physics 

PhD Research Fellow in Space Plasma Physics 

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Through robust and close interaction with the world around us – globally, nationally and locally – we shall be instrumental in building a society based on knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Do you want to take part in shaping the future?

PhD Research Fellow in Space Plasma Physics 

There is a vacancy for a PhD Research Fellow in Space Plasma Physics in the Department of Physics and Technology at the University of Bergen. The position is for a fixed-term period of three years with the possibility of a fourth year consisting of other compulsory duties (e.g. teaching within the department). This PhD Research Fellowship is a part of the “E3D-BRITE: EISCAT_3D-Based Reconstruction of Ionosphere-Thermosphere Electrodynamics” project, funded by the Research Council of Norway.

About the project/work tasks:

The E3D-BRITE project addresses a grand challenge in space physics: How do electric currents in Earth’s ionosphere evolve in time within a three-dimensional volume and on spatial scales smaller than 100 km? This and related questions have been impossible to answer because of a lack of truly 3D measurements of the ionosphere-thermosphere system.

We are hiring a PhD Research Fellow to work with the E3D-BRITE team to develop and test EISCAT_3D experiments and open-source software tools that generate an optimized reconstruction of the ionosphere-thermosphere electrodynamics within the EISCAT_3D field of view. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to advance our understanding far beyond its present boundaries.

The E3D-BRITE project is a collaboration of experts at the University of Bergen, the University of Tromsø in Northern Norway, and the University of Oulu in Finland. The successful candidate should be prepared to travel to collaborate with E3D-BRITE team members and to disseminate important scientific results.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

  • Applicants must hold a master’s degree or equivalent education in physics, applied mathematics, or another closely related field, or must have submitted his/her master’s thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the master’s degree has been awarded.
  • Proficiency in scientific programming is required.
  • Experience with inverse problems is required, with experience related to any of the following being a strong advantage:
    • data assimilation techniques
    • Kalman filtering
    • iterative reweighting
    • linearization of nonlinear inverse problems
    • kriging/Gaussian process regression
    • Bayesian inference
  • Hands-on experience related to any of the following scientific programming is a strong advantage:
    • scripting
    • use of advanced models or simulations
    • object-oriented programming
    • advanced mathematical or statistical calculations
  • Proficiency in Python is an advantage.
  • Familiarity with key fields of space physics is an advantage, including one or several of the following:
    • magnetospheric physics
    • ionospheric physics
    • thermospheric physics
    • magnetic field modeling
  • Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and demonstrate good collaborative skills.
  • Applicants must be proficient in both written and oral English.
  • Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates
     

Special requirements for the position 
The University of Bergen is subject to the regulation for export control systems. The regulation will be applied in the processing of the applications.

About the PhD position (applies to university PhD positions):

About the PhD Research Fellow
The duration of the PhD Research Fellow is three years, with the possibility for a fourth year, consisting of 25% compulsory work (e.g. teaching responsibilities at the department) distributed over the employment period. The fourth year is contingent on the qualifications of the candidate and the teaching needs of the department and will be decided by the head of department upon appointment.

The employment period may be reduced if you have previously been employed in a qualifying post (e.g. research fellow, research assistant).

About the research training
As a PhD Research Fellow, you must participate in an approved educational programme for a PhD degree within a period of 3 years. The deadline for applying for admission to the PhD programme at The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences is 2 months after you start your position or after the start of the research project that will lead to the PhD degree. It is a condition that you satisfy the enrollment requirements for the PhD programme at the University of Bergen.

We can offer:

  • a good and professionally stimulating working environment 
  • salary as PhD research fellow (code 1017) in the state salary scale. This constitutes a gross annual salary of NOK 532 200 (equivalent to pay grade 54). Further increases in salary are made according to length of service in the position.
  • enrollment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
  • Good welfare benefits

Your application must include:

  • A brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position
  • The names and contact information for two referees. One of these should be the main advisor for the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis 
  • CV
  • Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. If you have not yet completed your master’s degree, please submit a statement from your institution confirming that the master’s thesis has been submitted
  • Relevant certificates/references
  • Approved documentation of proficiency in English (if required, cf. English language requirements for PhD admission)
  • A list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list)
  • Any publications in your name
  • The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge. 

General information:

For further details about the position, please contact researcher Spencer Hatch (spencer.hatch@uib.no) or researcher Karl Magnus Laundal (Karl.Laundal@uib.no).

For HR related questions contact Thea Thingnes, thea.thingnes@uib.no 

The state labor force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. Age and gender balance among employees is therefore a goal. It is also a goal to recruit people with immigrant backgrounds. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position. 

We encourage women to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply.

  

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

For further information about the recruitment process, click here.

Life as a PhD candidate at UiB

Marion Claireaux tells about life and work as a PhD candidate at UiB.

About UiB

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad. 

There are seven departments and several centres at Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Read more about the faculty and departments. 

Deadline: 2024-02-25 at 23:59
Unit: Physical sciences/Math

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Middle Stone Age African Archaeology

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Middle Stone Age African Archaeology

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Through robust and close interaction with the world around us – globally, nationally and locally – we shall be instrumental in building a society based on knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Do you want to take part in shaping the future?

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Middle Stone Age African Archaeology at the Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural and Religious Studies

The Department of Archaeology, History, Cultural Studies and Religion invites applications for a three-year postdoctoral position in Middle Stone Age African Archaeology, starting April 1st 2024 or as agreed upon. The position is for a fixed-term period of three years.

The position is part of the Centre for Early Sapiens Behaviour (SapienCE), a Centre of Excellence funded by the Norwegian Research Council.

SapienCE focuses on the behavioural origins of Homo sapiens in southern Africa between 120,000-50,000 years ago. The core research within the Centre is led by the Leader Group comprising Principal Investigators and the Director. Our interdisciplinary team of scientists at the University of Bergen and the facilities of our national and international partners integrate records of early human cultural, social, technological and subsistence behaviours with innovative geoarchaeological, climate and cognitive data and models. This holistic approach provides ground-breaking insight into the diverse aspects of what it means to be human.

About the postdoctoral position

The position as a postdoctoral research fellow is a fixed-term appointment for three years, with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. The successful applicant shall prepare a plan for qualifying for top academic positions in cooperation with the Head of Department. It is a requirement that the postdoctoral project is completed during the period of employment.

Candidates cannot be employed as a postdoctoral fellow for more than one fixed term period at the same institution. The successful applicant will be expected to conform to the regulations that apply to the position and must accept that their primary residence will be in Bergen for the full term of the appointment.

The successful applicant’s research project will synthesise and integrate SapienCE archaeological data with those from our climate and cognition research groups to construct a publishable data-driven and theoretically grounded narrative on the development of modern human behaviour. One of the most important tasks of the postdoctoral researcher will be to compare and contextualise the SapienCE data within similar developments elsewhere in Africa and the world. To achieve this task, the successful candidate will collaborate with SapienCE scientists from all relevant fields and will have access to SapienCE archaeological data and materials, most of which are stored in South Africa (Cape Town). Although the ideal applicant will have a technical specialisation of their own, the ability to step outside subject-specific debates and generate a broader, more synthetic narrative of changes during the MSA is critical. Field research or other primary data collection will be possible where necessary, but this position is intended to focus on utilizing SapienCE’s existing data and collections in combination with published datasets.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

  • The applicant must hold a Norwegian PhD or an equivalent foreign degree in archaeology or relevant discipline (anthropology, geoarchaeology, or similar). The doctoral dissertation must have been submitted for evaluation before the closing date of the application. The PhD degree must be obtained prior to appointment.
  • The applicant must provide a project proposal within the described research field, including a progress plan for the project’s main activities, and a plan for publishing results in recognized international channels.
  • The applicant must be able to travel in Europe and Africa to collaborate with researchers at SapienCE affiliated institutions and elsewhere.
  • The applicant should be willing to engage with researchers from different disciplines and be enthusiastic about collaborating on the production of multi-disciplinary publications.
  • The applicant must be able to work independently in a well-structured way and have good cooperation skills.
  • Applicants must have a good command of English.

In the assessment, the main emphasis will be placed upon the quality of the proposed project, the applicant’s academic qualifications and the feasibility of the project. 

In cases where applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, motivation and the applicant’s personal eligibility will be taken into account. We will further consider the following criteria:

  • Experience with multiple MSA archaeological projects in Africa.
  • Publication record that demonstrates the ability to integrate data across disciplines in a manner consistent with archaeological theory.
  • Strength and breadth of the publication record.
  • Experience working within multidisciplinary international research teams.

We can offer:

  • A thriving and professionally stimulating work environment. 
  • A gross annual salary of NOK 615 700 (code 1352), equal to pay grade 63 in the state salary scale, following ordinary meriting regulations. Further salary advancement will depend on seniority in the position.
  • Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
  • A position in an inclusive workplace (IA) enterprise.
  • Good welfare benefits.

How to apply: 

Applications must be sent electronically via the link on this site “APPLY FOR THIS JOB”. The applicant must use the electronic CV form. The application must include:

  • A brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position.  
  • A summary of the proposed project (up to five pages/12.000 characters, excluding the bibliography).  
  • A progress plan for the proposed project, and a plan for publishing results in recognized international channels. 
  • Bibliography for the proposed project.  
  • Full list of any scientific work (publication list). 
  • Up to five academic works (may include theses, monographs and articles) that are to be given special consideration in the assessment of your academic qualifications.  
  • A short summary of the PhD-thesis (up to three pages).  
  • CV. 
  • Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and diploma for the PhD or documentation showing that the thesis has been submitted for assessment.  
  • Relevant certificates/references.  
  • The names and contact information for two reference persons. One of these must be a supervisor for the PhD thesis.  

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded to Jobbnorge. Attachments can either be in a Word or a pdf-format.

General information:

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting the Head of Department, Teemu Ryymin, email: teemu.ryymin@uib.no, phone: 55 58 38 79 or the SapienCE Administrative Project Manager, Zarko Tankosic, email: zarko.tankosic@uib.no, phone: 55 58 31 77.

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

The best qualified candidates for the position will be invited to an interview.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions. Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of applicants. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

Questions or queries about the electronic application process can be directed to fakadm@hf.uib.no.

Further information about our employment process can be found here.

About The University of Bergen (UiB) 

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad. 

There are four departments and four centres at Faculty of Humanities. Read more about the faculty and departments. 

Deadline: 2024-02-25 at 23:59
Unit: Social Sciences/Economics

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow position within water isotope meteorology

Postdoctoral Research Fellow position within water isotope meteorology

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Through robust and close interaction with the world around us – globally, nationally and locally – we shall be instrumental in building a society based on knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Do you want to take part in shaping the future?

Postdoctoral Research Fellow position

The Geophysical Institute at University of Bergen, affiliated with the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research (BCCR), is seeking candidates for a PostDoc position in water isotope meteorology with a focus on the impact of topography on precipitation processes. The aim of the project is to develop new approaches to estimate the rain and snow deposited on ground, using isotope-enabled global and regional models and distributed water samples and field observations from Scandinavia. The position is for a fixed-term period of 3 years and is associated with the ERC Consolidator Grant project ISLAS (Isotopic Links to Atmospheric Water’s Sources), funded by the EU-H2020 programme, and the Water4All project ISOSCAN (Isotope-aided assessment and forecasting of hydroclimatic extremes in Scandinavia through stakeholder co-design).

About the project/work tasks

About the project

A variety of weather systems brings precipitation to Scandinavia. Model predictions of precipitation along the complex topography are partially in disagreement with observations. Within the ISLAS project, a unique suite of high-resolution measurements stable water isotopes, that among other reflect cloud efficiency, has been collected along the coast of Norway on the ground, and from ships and aircraft. Integrating these new observations with advanced model diagnostics can help to identify error compensation between different parameterised processes in prediction models. The ISOSCAN project takes this approach to a larger scale. Working together with hydrologists and tourists as citizen scientists, we expand the observational database into Sweden and Finland, and study the driving factors of hydrometeorological extremes. Within the stimulating, interdisciplinary environment of these projects, one PostDoc position is available at the Geophysical Institute at University of Bergen.

As a PostDoc at the Geophysical Institute, you will be affiliated with the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research (BCCR). BCCR is the largest climate research centre in the Nordic countries and among the leading centres in Europe. The working environment is highly international with around 200 scientists from 37 countries.

Work tasks

The PostDoc candidate will evaluate the atmospheric drying during flow over the mountain ranges of Scandinavia. By jointly using available water isotope measurements in vapour and precipitation and weather prediction and climate model simulations, the candidate will develop new robust estimates for cloud efficiency in different weather systems. The candidate will use novel model diagnostics, such as parameterisation tendency output, involve measurements from the ISLAS project and from citizen science, and collaborate with hydrologists. This challenging PostDoc position provides a unique combination of working with numerical models and observational data, and allows to develop deep insight into the water cycle and the inner workings of numerical models. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the ISLAS and ISOSCAN projects, will collaborate both disciplinary and interdisciplinary, and interact with citizen scientists.

Qualifications and personal qualities

  • Applicants must hold a Norwegian PhD degree or an equivalent degree within meteorology, climate dynamics, physics, or other relevant disciplines, or have submitted their doctoral thesis for assessment, prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded.
  • Experience in working with either cloud mircophysics, numerical weather prediction models, atmospheric dynamics, climate dynamics are required.
  • Expertise in scientific scripting, programming, and data analysis (e.g., Python, Matlab, R, C++, FORTRAN) is required.
  • Documentation of independent research and writing skills is required.
  • Ability to actively communicate and co-operate within a large, interdisciplinary research team and with non-scientists is required.
  • Proficiency in both written and oral English is required.
  • Ability to work independently and in a structured manner is required.
  • Ability to participate in field work in challenging natural environments is required.
  • Knowledge of stable water isotope concepts and processes is an advantage.
  • Experience with Linux clusters, running numerical models, and handling large datasets is an advantage.

Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Research experience, ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates.

Special requirements for the position

The University of Bergen is subjected to the regulation for export control system. The regulation will be applied in the processing of the applications.

About the position of postdoctoral research fellow

The postdoctoral position is a fixed term position with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. If the appointee lacks teaching experience, or other relevant qualifications, the employment period may be increased up to 3 years and 6 months. Teaching and other duties will in such cases be added to the position. The position may be extended by up to one year (maximum 4 years in total) if the appointee is granted externally financed research stays abroad. Individuals may not be hired for more than one fixed-term period as a postdoctoral research fellow at the same institution. In accordance with the Research Council’s rules, neither can anyone be hired more than once as an NFR-financed postdoctoral research fellow.

For postdoctoral research fellow positions associated with externally financed projects, the completion of the project proposal for the qualifying work, as well as a progress plan, will be developed in cooperation with the supervisor and head of department.

It is a requirement that the project is completed in the course of the period of employment.

We can offer

  • a unique opportunity to combine field work and model-based analysis and interpretation
  • to take part in challenging international field work and to become part of the stimulating research environment of the projects ISLAS and ISOSCAN, and several other related national and international projects at the Geophysical Institute and Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research.
  • position as postdoctoral fellow (code 1352 in the basic collective agreement) and a gross annual salary of NOK 615 700 (equivalent to pay grade 63) upon appointment. Further increases in salary are made according to length of service in the position. A higher salary may be considered for a particularly well-qualified applicant.
  • enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
  • good welfare benefits

Your application must include

  • A brief (min1, max 2 pages) statement of your research interests and how they pertain to the advertised position
  • The names and contact information for two reference persons. One of these should be the main advisor from the PhD programme.
  • CV
  • List of publications, including hyperlinks to publications and theses
  • Transcripts and diplomas. If you have not yet completed your PhD degree, please submit a statement from your institution confirming that the thesis has been submitted.
  • Other relevant certificates

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge.Please do not upload PDFs of any publications or thesis.

General information

For further details about the position, please contact: Prof. Harald Sodemann, Geophysical Institute, University of Bergen, harald.sodemann@uib.no.

For HR related questions contact: Maria Svåsand

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. Age and gender balance among employees is therefore a goal. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

Upon the expiry of the closing date for applications, an evaluation committee will be appointed. As an applicant, you have a right of access to the committee’s description of your formal and professional qualifications. If you wish to take advantage of this right of access, please contact the executive officer in charge after receiving information about the appointment of the evaluation committee.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

Further information about our employment process can be found here.

About The University of Bergen (UiB) 

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad. 

There are seven departments and several centres at Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Read more about the faculty and departments. 

Deadline: 2024-03-03 at 23:59
Unit: Physical sciences/Math

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD Research Fellow in chemical valorisation of biomass

PhD Research Fellow in chemical valorisation of biomass

UiB – Knowledge that shapes society

Through robust and close interaction with the world around us – globally, nationally and locally – we shall be instrumental in building a society based on knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Do you want to take part in shaping the future?

PhD Research Fellow in chemical valorisation of biomass

There is a vacancy for a PhD Research Fellow in valorisation of biomass at the Department of Chemistry. The position is for a fixed-term period of 3 years with the possibility of a 4th year with compulsory other work (e.g. teaching duties at the Department).

About the project/work tasks

Chemical knowledge, technology and competence are essential factors in unlocking the potential and meeting the objectives of biorefining in a future bio-based circular economy. This PhD-project addresses targeted biorefining approaches, emphasising thermochemical conversion of biomass wastes (e.g. food/fruit wastes and macro algae), into high-value compounds such as furans, phenols, platform chemicals, bioenergy and biofuels. Analytical and statistical tools are essential in understanding and examining occurring conversion challenges, workup protocols and product purification. Assessing sustainability perspectives by applying a life cycle thinking approach will also play a central role in the project structure.

The work will be carried out in the research group of associate professor Camilla Løhre, in the thematic research group “Sustainable Energy Carriers, Chemicals and Materials” at Department of Chemistry.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

  • Applicants must hold a master’s degree or equivalent education in chemistry, chemical engineering, renewable energy, or equivalent subjects, or must have submitted his/her master’s thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the master’s degree has been awarded.
  • Experience from instrumental analytical methods for chemical characterization and quantification of organic compounds is a requirement.
  • Experience from chemical valorisation of biomass is a requirement.
  • Experience with carbohydrate and bioresource chemistry is an advantage.
  • Experience with sustainability- and/or life cycle assessment is an advantage.
  • Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and demonstrate good collaborative skills.
  • Applicants must be proficient in both written and oral English.
  • Applicants must have a good command of the Norwegian language to be able to contribute to teaching activities.

Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates.

Special requirements for the position
The University of Bergen is subjected to the regulation for export control system. The regulation will be applied in the processing of the applications.

About the PhD position (applies to university PhD positions)

About the PhD Research Fellow
The fellowship will be for a period of 3 years, with the possibility for a 4th year, consisting of 25 % compulsory work (e.g. teaching responsibilities at the department) distributed over the employment period. The 4th year is contingent on the qualifications of the candidate and the teaching needs of the department and will be decided by the head of department upon appointment. 

The employment period may be reduced if you have previously been employed in a qualifying post (e.g. research fellow, research assistant).

About the research training
As a PhD Research Fellow, you must participate in an approved educational programme for a PhD degree within a period of 3 years. The deadline for applying for admission to the PhD programme at The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences is 2 months after you start your position or after the start of the research project that will lead to the PhD degree. It is a condition that you satisfy the enrolment requirements for the PhD programme at the University of Bergen.

We can offer:

  • a good and professionally stimulating working environment
  • salary as PhD research fellow (code 1017) in the state salary scale. This constitutes a gross annual salary of NOK 532 200 (equivalent to pay grade 54). Further increases in salary are made according to length of service in the position.
  • enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
  • Good welfare benefits

Your application must include:

  • A brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position
  • The names and contact information for two referees. One of these should be the main advisor for the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis
  • CV
  • Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. If you have not yet completed your master’s degree, please submit a statement from your institution confirming that the master’s thesis has been submitted
  • Relevant certificates/references
  • Approved documentation of proficiency in English – English language requirements for PhD admission
  • A list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list)
  • Any publications in your name

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge.

General information:

For further details about the position, please contact associate professor Camilla Løhre, Department of Chemistry, e-mail camilla.lohre@uib.no, telephone +47 55 58 91 44.

For HR related questions contact adviser Anna Folgerø, e-mail anna.folgero@uib.no.

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. Age and gender balance among employees is therefore a goal. It is also a goal to recruit people with immigrant backgrounds. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

  

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

For further information about the recruitment process, click here.

Life as a PhD candidate at UiB

Marion Claireaux tells about life and work as a PhD candidate at UiB.

About UiB

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad. 

There are seven departments and several centres at Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Read more about the faculty and departments. 

Deadline: 2024-03-01 at 23:59
Unit: Physical sciences/Math

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD Research Fellows (2 positions) in Informatics: Algorithms, Logic and AI

PhD Research Fellows (2 positions) in Informatics: Algorithms, Logic and AI

UiB – Knowledge that shapes society

Through robust and close interaction with the world around us – globally, nationally and locally – we shall be instrumental in building a society based on knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Do you want to take part in shaping the future?

PhD positions in  Algorithms, Logic, and AI

Exciting opportunities for two PhD Research Fellows in Algorithms, Logic, and AI at the Department of Informatics at the University of Bergen. The positions are for a fixed-term period of 3 years with the possibility of a 4 th year with compulsory other work (e.g. teaching duties at the Department). The positions are subject to financing by the TMS-grant Trustworthy AI and by the University of Bergen. The successful candidate must be able to start in the position no later than September 30th, 2024.

About the project/work tasks

PhD positions are available within the “Algorithmic Foundations of Trustworthy AI” project. This collaborative endeavour, spanning the Department of Informatics and the Department of Information Science and Media Studies, aims to develop novel theories for understanding, developing, and designing socially aware algorithms. Successful candidates will actively contribute to research on reconciling social parameters and algorithmic efficiency, as well as the development and application of formal social models. This presents a unique chance to engage in ground-breaking work at the intersection of AI, Algorithms, Logic, and Social Sciences.

Qualifications and personal qualities

  • Applicants must hold a master’s degree or equivalent education in Computer Science or Mathematics. Master students can apply provided they complete their final master exam before 25.06.2024. It is a condition of employment that the master’s degree has been awarded.
  • Research experience documented by publications in the top venues in Theoretical Computer Science (like FOCS/STOC/SODA/ICALP/LICS) or AI (like AAAI/IJCAI) conferences is a strong advantage.
  • Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and demonstrate good collaborative skills.
  • Applicants must be proficient in both written and oral English.
  • Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates

Special requirements for the position

The University of Bergen is subjected to the regulation for export control system. The regulation will be applied in the processing of the applications.

The following applies to the position

About the PhD Research Fellow: The fellowship will be for a period of 3 years, with the possibility for a 4th year, consisting of 25 % compulsory work (e.g. teaching responsibilities at the department) distributed over the employment period. The 4th year is contingent on the qualifications of the candidate and the teaching needs of the department and will be decided by the head of department upon appointment. The employment period may be reduced if you have previously been employed in a qualifying post (e.g. research fellow, research assistant).

About the research training: As a PhD Research Fellow, you must participate in an approved educational programme for a PhD degree within a period of 3 years. The deadline for applying for admission to the PhD programme at The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences is 2 months after you start your position or after the start of the research project that will lead to the PhD degree. It is a condition that you satisfy the enrolment requirements for the PhD programme at the University of Bergen.

We can offer

  • Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment
  • Salary as PhD research fellow (code 1017) in the state salary scale. This constitutes a gross annual salary of NOK 532 200 (equivalent to pay grade 54). Further promotions are made according to qualifications and length of service in the position. (Announcements for PhD positions ordinarily state only one pay grade. They may however be announced with several alternatives if it is natural for the position in question)
  • Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
  • Good welfare benefits

Your application must include

  • A brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position
  • The names and contact information for two reference persons. One of these must be the main advisor for the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis
  • CV
  • Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. If you have not yet completed your master’s degree, please submit a statement from your institution confirming the expected date of award of your master’s degree. Your master’s degree must be documented with transcripts and/or diploma, alternatively a confirmation from your institution on completed degree and your grade, by 25.06.2024.
  • Relevant certificates/references
  • A list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list)
  • Any publications in your name

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge.

General information

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting: Professor Fedor Fomin, fedor.fomin@uib.no, or Head of Department Inge Jonassen, inge.jonassen@uib.no.

For HR related questions contact Karoline Christiansen, karoline.christiansen@uib.no.

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

We encourage women/men to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply.

  

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

For further information about the recruitment process, click here.

Life as a PhD candidate at UiB

Marion Claireaux tells about life and work as a PhD candidate at UiB.

About UiB

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad. 

There are seven departments and several centres at Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Read more about the faculty and departments. 

Deadline: 2024-03-18 at 23:59
Unit: Engineering/it

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Postdoctoral position in use of machine learning for climate predictions

Postdoctoral position in use of machine learning for climate predictions

UiB – Knowledge that shapes society

Through robust and close interaction with the world around us – globally, nationally and locally – we shall be instrumental in building a society based on knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Do you want to take part in shaping the future?

Postdoctoral Research Fellow position

There is a vacancy for a 3-year Postdoctoral position in the field of climate prediction modelling using machine learning at the Geophysical Institute, and affiliated with the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research and The Bjerknes Climate Prediction Unit, University of Bergen.

The position is associated to the Norwegian Research funded project Climate Futures and the EU Horizon Europe project Impetus for Change (I4C), which aims to improve the quality, accessibility and usability of near-term climate information at local to regional scales to strengthen and support end-user adaptation. The position will be part of the research group in climate dynamics at the Geophysical Institute and The Bjerknes Climate Prediction Unit (BCPU).

About the project/work tasks

Despite large improvements in climate modelling during the last decades, predictions of climate from monthly to decadal time scales remain challenging. I4C and Climate Futures aims to improve the quality, accessibility and usability of near-term climate information and services at local to regional scales to strengthen and support end-user adaptation and planning.

This position will focus on the use of machine learning to develop computationally fast and efficient emulators of high-resolution state-of-the art regional climate models. The goal of the emulators is to learn the relationship between large-scale predictions made by global or regional coarse resolution dynamical climate prediction systems and local surface variable of interest for end-users (such as near surface temperature, precipitation, wind speeds) by training the emulators to mimic the results of computationally very expensive high resolution regional climate models. The end result being computationally lightweight emulators capable of running large ensembles that can translate real-time coarse resolution operational climate predictions (seasonal to decadal) into usable regional and local information.

Work tasks

  • Collaborating with other project members performing research on seasonal to decadal (S2D) predictions, as well as with other relevant work packages.
  • Test the transferability of an existing state-of-the-art machine learning emulator to Norwegian conditions.
  • Do research into methods for increasing the quality and generalizability of emulators as well as methods for better understanding why machine learning models predict as they do (Explainable Machine Learning).
  • Disseminate research findings to the research community and the broader public through activities organized by the projects.

The work will be done in close collaboration with scientific partners in I4C, in particularly Meteo France and NORCE (Norwegian research centre), as well as national industry partners in the Climate Futures project. The University of Bergen is part of the Norwegian Artificial Intelligence Research Consortium and the candidate will work in a highly international working environment as part of the Bjerknes Centre for Climate Research (BCCR) co-located with the Geophysical Institute, University of Bergen. BCCR is the largest climate research centre in the Nordic countries and among the leading centres in Europe with around 200 scientists from 37 countries.

Qualifications and personal qualities

  • The applicant must hold a PhD or an equivalent degree in atmospheric science, statistics, machine learning, applied mathematics or other related disciplines. or must have submitted his/her doctoral thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded.
  • Documented knowledge within both climate physics/atmospheric physics and machine learning is required.
  • Experience in scientific programming using Python, R, Matlab, Julia, C/C++ or similar is required.
  • A proven track record of peer-reviewed publications in well-known international journals and presentations at international conferences is required.
  • Understanding of and experience with climate models and climatological data analysis will be an advantage.
  • Applicants must have very good English skills, written and oral.
  • Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner, and have the ability to cooperate with others.
  • Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Collaborative skills, ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates.

Special requirements for the position

The University of Bergen is subjected to the regulation for export control system. The regulation will be applied in the processing of the applications.

About the position of postdoctoral research fellow

The postdoctoral position is a fixed term position with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. If the appointee lacks teaching experience, or other relevant qualifications, the employment period may be increased to 3 years and 3 months. Teaching and other duties will in such cases be added to the position. The position may be extended by up to one year (maximum 4 years in total) if the appointee is granted externally financed research stays abroad. Individuals may not be hired for more than one fixed-term period as a postdoctoral research fellow at the same institution. In accordance with the Research Council’s rules, neither can anyone be hired more than once as an NFR-financed postdoctoral research fellow.

For postdoctoral research fellow positions associated with externally financed projects, the completion of the project proposal for the qualifying work, as well as a progress plan, will be developed in cooperation with the supervisor and head of department.

It is a requirement that the project is completed in the course of the period of employment.

We can offer

  • a good and professionally stimulating working environment
  •  position as postdoctoral fellow (code 1352 in the basic collective agreement) and a gross annual salary of NOK 615 700 (equivalent to pay grade 63) upon appointment. Further increases in salary are made according to length of service in the position. A higher salary may be considered for a particularly well-qualified applicant.
  • enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
  • good welfare benefits

Your application must include

  • a brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
  • the names and contact information for two referees. One of these should be the main advisor from the PhD programme.
  • CV
  • transcripts and diplomas. If you have not yet completed your PhD degree, please submit a statement from your institution confirming that the thesis has been submitted.
  • relevant certificates/references
  • list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list)
  • publications (as applicable)

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge.

General information

For further details about the position, please contact:

Professor Asgeir Sorteberg (Asgeir.Sorteberg@uib.no) or professor Noel Keenlyside (Noel.Keenlyside@uib.no)

For HR related matters, please contact: Maria Svåsand (Maria.Svasand@uib.no)

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. Age and gender balance among employees is therefore a goal. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position. Upon the expiry of the closing date for applications, an evaluation committee will be appointed.

As an applicant, you have a right of access to the committee’s description of your formal and professional qualifications. If you wish to take advantage of this right of access, please contact the executive officer in charge after receiving information about the appointment of the evaluation committee.

Further information about our employment process can be found here.

About The University of Bergen (UiB) 

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad. 

There are seven departments and several centres at Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Read more about the faculty and departments. 

Deadline: 2024-02-23 at 23:59
Unit: Physical sciences/Math

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD Research Fellow in Hydrogen Safety for Ships

PhD Research Fellow in Hydrogen Safety for Ships

UiB – Knowledge that shapes society

Through robust and close interaction with the world around us – globally, nationally and locally – we shall be instrumental in building a society based on knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Do you want to take part in shaping the future?

PhD Research Fellow in Hydrogen Safety for Ships

The Department of Physics and Technology at the University of Bergen has a vacancy for a PhD Research Fellow in Hydrogen Safety. The position is for a fixed-term period of 3 years with the possibility of a fourth year with other compulsory work (e.g., teaching duties in the department). The position belongs to the group for Energy and Process Safety and is funded by the Research Council of Norway (RCN) through the project “Safe Hydrogen Implementation: Pre-normative research for Ships” (SH2IPS).

About the project/work tasks:

SH2IPS is an interdisciplinary project where the primary objective is to provide science-based recommendations for an international regulatory framework that can facilitate the safe development and deployment of merchant ships powered by hydrogen and hydrogen-based fuels. The activities in the SH2IPS project include the development of fundamental knowledge and competence on ignition and combustion phenomena in hydrogen-air mixtures to support the development of technical solutions for explosion protection in congested and confined environments. The project is conducted in collaboration with other national and international research projects and networks on hydrogen safety.

Dependent on the research interests and qualifications of the candidate, the PhD project will focus on experimental investigations of ignition and/or combustion phenomena for hydrogen-air mixtures. It may also be relevant to include modelling of selected phenomena.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

  • Applicants must hold a master’s degree or equivalent education in process safety or other relevant fields within physics or engineering. The master’s thesis must have been submitted for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the master’s degree has been awarded.
  • Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and demonstrate good collaborative skills.
  • Applicants must be proficient in both written and oral English.
  • Good command of the Norwegian language is an advantage.
     
  • Documented experience from one or several of the following areas is a requirement:
    • Experimental investigations of high-voltage (>1.5 kV) electronic circuits and systems for generating and measuring electric sparks or electrostatic discharges.
    • Experimental investigations involving transient phenomena in high-pressure (>150 bar) compressed systems, e.g. spontaneous ignition caused by high-pressure hydrogen releases.
    • Experimental investigations of flame acceleration and deflagration-to-detonation-transition (DDT) in gaseous fuel-air mixtures.
    • Experimental investigations of the effect of chemical inhibitors on premixed flames.
       
  • Experience from one or several of the following areas is an advantage:
    • Regulations, codes, and standards for fire and explosion safety in the maritime industry.
    • Laboratory measurements and data acquisition involving transient phenomena.
    • Risk analysis and risk assessments in the process or maritime industry.
    • Numerical modelling of ignition or combustion phenomena.
    • Research on hydrogen safety.

Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized.

Special requirements for the position
The University of Bergen is subjected to the regulation for export control system. The regulation will be applied in the processing of the applications.

About the PhD position:

About the PhD Research Fellow
The fellowship will be for a period of 3 years, with the possibility for a fourth year consisting of 25 % compulsory work (e.g. teaching responsibilities at the department) distributed over the employment period. The fourth year is contingent on the qualifications of the candidate and the teaching needs of the department and will be decided by the head of department upon appointment. The employment period may be reduced if you have previously been employed in a qualifying post (e.g. research fellow, research assistant).

About the research training
As a PhD Research Fellow, you must participate in an approved educational programme for a PhD degree within a period of 3 years. The deadline for applying for admission to the PhD programme at The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences is 2 months after you start your position or after the start of the research project that will lead to the PhD degree. It is a condition that you satisfy the enrolment requirements for the PhD programme at the University of Bergen.

We can offer:

  • a good and professionally stimulating working environment.
  • salary as PhD research fellow (code 1017) in the state salary scale. This constitutes a gross annual salary of NOK 532 200 (equivalent to pay grade 54). Further increases in salary are made according to length of service in the position.
  • enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
  • good welfare benefits

Your application must include:

  • A motivational letter in English, minimum 3 and maximum 5 pages, that describes the applicants research interests and motivation for applying for the position, a discussion of how the competence of the applicant is relevant for the project, and a brief outline of how the applicant may conduct the project. This attachment must be uploaded as a separate PDF file with the heading “Motivational Letter”.
  • A CV, including relevant work experience and certificates.
  • The names and contact information for two referees. One of these should be the main advisor for the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis.
  • Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. If you have not yet completed your master’s degree, please submit a statement from your institution confirming that the master’s thesis has been submitted.
  • Relevant certificates/references
  • Approved documentation of proficiency in English (if required, cf. English language requirements for PhD admission)
  • A list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list)
  • Any publications in your name

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge.

General information:

For further details about the position, please contact associate professor Trygve Skjold , telephone (Teams) number: +47 55 58 27 37 or associate professor II Helene Hisken, Helene.Hisken@uib.no, at the Department of Physics and Technology,

For HR related questions contact adviser Thea Thingnes, thea.thingnes@uib.no, +47 55 58 20 63.

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. Age and gender balance among employees is therefore a goal. It is also a goal to recruit people with immigrant backgrounds. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

We encourage women to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

For further information about the recruitment process, click here.

Life as a PhD candidate at UiB

Marion Claireaux tells about life and work as a PhD candidate at UiB.

About UiB

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad. 

There are seven departments and several centres at Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Read more about the faculty and departments. 

Deadline: 2024-03-03 at 23:59
Unit: Physical sciences/Math

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.