About the position

Position as Researcher available at the Njord Centre.

Starting date no later than 04/2025.

The appointment is a fulltime position until 31 of December 2027.

Knowledge development in a changing world - Science and technology towards 2030

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences

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Job description/project description:

We seek a physicist for a researcher position at the Njord centre.

The project is carried out at the Njord Centre, the cross-disciplinary Centre for Studies of the Physics of the Earth at the University of Oslo. The successful candidate will develop cross-disciplinary research on one or several of the main topics mentioned in the research strategy of the Njord Centre (https://www.mn.uio.no/njord/english/about/strategy/). Examples of topics, but not limited to, are: Physics of disorder, Defects and microstructures; Computational modelling of nanoscale fluid-mineral interactions; Fracture and friction in complex materials; Flow in porous media.

The main purpose is to provide the candidates with enhanced skills to pursue a scientific top position within or beyond academia.

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 or material sciences
• Doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Only applicants with an approved doctoral thesis and public defense are eligible for appointment.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
• Background in physics, geophysics, or material sciences
• Experience with programming language (e.g., Matlab, Python)
• Competences in Solid or Fluid Mechanics
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English (see below)

Desired qualifications:

• Competences in dynamical systems
• Competences in experimental physics
• Skills in advanced computational methods (e.g., C++)

Personal skills:

• Teamwork skills, as well as the ability to work independently
• Enthusiasm, personal drive, and ability to take initiative
• Attention to detail
• Flexibility, ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines

We offer:

• Salary NOK minimum 575 400 – 679 700 per year 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)
• One-page research statement to describe how the candidate’s application fits in the cross-disciplinary physics-geoscience scientific strategy of the
  Njord centre available at: https://www.mn.uio.no/njord/english/about/strategy/
• CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
• Copies of educational certificates and academic transcript of records
• A complete list of publications and up to 5 academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
• Names and contact details of three 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.

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.

Contact persons:

For further information about the position please contact: Prof. Luiza Angheluta-Bauer, e-mail: luiza.angheluta-bauer@fys.uio.no, Prof. Eirik Grude Flekkøy, e-mail: e.g.flekkoy@fys.uio.no

For technical questions regarding the recruitment system please contact: HR-adviser Elin Thoresen, e-mail: elin.thoresen@mn.uio.no