Researcher in Fluid Mechanics of fog harvesting

About the position

Position as Researcher available at the Department of Mathematics

The position is for a period of 12 months.

Starting date preferably as soon as possible and no later than 01.10.2024.

The position is part of the project “Nano- and micro- poro-elastic fog nets for water harvesting” funded by the Research Council of Norway. Access to fresh water is the foundation for life on Earth that poses severe restrictions and requirements for life in regions that contended with water scarcity. A fog net is a low cost, efficient and simple technology for harvesting water from the atmosphere. The goal of this project is to develop novel fog nets with advanced materials and to better understand the fundamentals of flow as fog is transported through these nets. The planned work will involve development of experimental studies of the fluid flow as fog is transported through fog nets. The work will focus on fundamental aspects of flow, as well as quantifying the yield from different fog net designs. Advanced fluid flow measurements techniques, i.e., particle image velocimetry and 3D particle tracking velocimetry techniques, will be used in the work. It is expected that there will also be some minor administrative duties connected with the project tasks and the project completion.

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The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

Qualification requirements:

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition to be among Europe's leading communities for research, education and innovation. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

• Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in Physics, Mechanics, Fluid Mechanics or equivalent. Only applicants with a doctoral degree are eligible for appointment.
• Applicants must be ambitious and highly motivated to deliver high quality research.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Experience with setting up experimental fluid mechanics measurements and demonstrated high quality analysis of the experimental data.
• Experience with use of wind tunnel flow measurements with e.g. interfacial flow and droplet flow, hands-on experience with particle image velocimetry and 3D particle tracking velocimetry measurement techniques.

The following qualifications will count in the assessment of the applicants:

• Experience with experimental setups used to quantify water yield from fog nets

Personal skills:

• Ability to work independently as well as to take responsibility in a larger team.

We offer:

• Salary NOK minimum 575 400 – 692 400 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Researcher (position code 1109)
• Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement
• Professionally stimulating working environment
• Vibrant international academic environment
• Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

The application must include:

• Cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest)
• CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
• Copies of educational certificates, academic transcript of records
• A complete list of publications
• Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link “apply for this job”. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the documented, academic qualifications, as well as the candidates motivation and personal suitability. Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to complete the project in the course of the period of employment.

Formal regulations:

According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

Contact persons:

For further information about the position please contact: Professor Andreas Carlson, phone: +47 48341015, e-mail: acarlson@math.uio.no

For technical questions regarding the recruitment system please contact: HR-adviser Ole Rustad, e-mail: ole.rustad@mn.uio.no