PhD Research Fellow in Mathematics

Job description

Applications are invited for a three-year PhD Research Fellowship in Mathematics at the Department of Mathematics, University of Oslo. The position is set to begin on September 1, 2025.

No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo.

The fellowship period is 3 years.

This position is part of the research project “Numerical Analysis of Stochastic TRANsport” (NASTRAN), funded by the Research Council of Norway.  The PhD position will focus on developing mathematical and numerical methodologies for the analysis of nonlinear partial differential equations (PDEs). The research encompasses both deterministic PDEs and equations subject to stochastic perturbations, integrating approaches from machine learning algorithms, transport theory, and optimization.  Examples of relevant equations include, but are not limited to, transport equations, nonlinear wave equations, hyperbolic-parabolic systems.

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 Master’s degree or equivalent in mathematics or applied mathematics
• Foreign completed degree (M.Sc.-level) corresponding to a minimum of four years in the Norwegian educational system
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (English)
• A strong theoretical education in mathematics. The appointed fellow should have expertise in at least one of the following research areas: PDEs, numerical methods, optimization, functional analysis, or stochastic analysis

Candidates without a master’s degree have until 1st of August 2025 to complete the final exam.

Personal skills:

• Good social and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to work independently
• Self-driven and motivated by the pursuit of fundamental scientific knowledge
• Very good communication and collaboration skills

Grade requirements:

• the average grade point for courses included in the Bachelor’s degree must be C or better in the Norwegian educational system
• the average grade point for courses included in the Master’s degree must be B or better in the Norwegian educational system
• the Master’s thesis must have the grade B or better in the Norwegian educational system

Language requirements:

English requirements for applicants from outside of EU/EEA/EFTA countries and exemptions from the requirements:

• https://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/regulations/regulations.html#toc8

The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. For more information see:

• http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/

We offer

• Exciting and meaningful tasks in an organization with an important societal mission, contributing to knowledge development, education, and enlightenment that promote sustainable, fair, and knowledge-based societal development.
• Committed colleagues in a vibrant international academic environment.
• Good welfare schemes.
• Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours.
• Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities.
• A workplace with good development and career opportunities. 
• Career development programmes.
• Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes.
• Salary in position as Doctoral Research Fellow, position code 1017 in salary range NOK 536 200 – 575 400, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.

Inclusive worklife and diversity at UiO

Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.

We hope that you will apply for the position. 

More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here.

How to apply

The application must include:

• A brief cover letter including a description of scientific interests and the motivation for applying for the position
• CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications)
• Copies of educational certificates and transcript of records 
• Documentation of English proficiency if needed (please see admission criteria)
• Names and contact details of 1-2 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)

When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your original transcripts or grades. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language. Foreign applicants should attach an official explanation of their University's grading system.

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system (please follow the link “Apply for this job”). 

General information

The best qualified candidates will invited for interviews. 

Applicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we can't, you will hear from us.

Please refer to Regulations for the Act on universities and colleges chapter 3 (Norwegian),  Guidelines concerning appointment to post doctoral and research posts at UiO (Norwegian) and Regulations for the degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) at the University of Oslo.

The University of Oslo has a transfer agreement with all employees that is intended to secure the rights to all research results etc.

Contact persons

For further information please contact: Professor Kenneth H. Karlsen, e-mail: kennethk@math.uio.no

For questions regarding Jobbnorge, please contact HR Adviser Ole Rustad,  e-mail: ole.rustad@mn.uio.no