PhD Research Fellow in applied and computational mathematics
PhD @University of Bergen posted 1 day agoJob Description
PhD Research Fellow
There is a vacancy for a PhD Research Fellow in applied and computational mathematics at the Department of Mathematics. The position is for a fixed-term period of 3 years with the possibility of a 4th year with career-promoting work (e.g. teaching duties at the Department). The position is subject to the Norwegian Research Council funded FRIPRO project TIME4CO2.
Are you a highly motivated candidate, looking forward to joining an interdisciplinary research environment where you can advance the state of the art in mathematical and numerical modelling of CO2 storage? This might be the right position for you!
About the project/work tasks:
About the project TIME4CO2
- TIME4CO2 aims at advancing simulation technology for CO2 storage, capturing dissolution processes and convective mixing, validated against high-resolution complex meter-scale laboratory experiments in the FluidFlower.
- The project is an interdisciplinary collaboration between the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Physics and Technology.
- The project includes three main activities: (i) the development of novel simulation techniques, (ii) high-resolution laboratory experiments of CO2 storage, and (iii) multi-scale image analysis of laboratory data.
About the work tasks
- The appointed candidate will mainly contribute to the first main activity in the project, namely within the development of novel numerical simulations and their validation for modeling CO2 storage in heterogeneous reservoirs, capturing mixing across spatial scales.
- Experiments from other TIME4CO2 project activities will provide the candidate with laboratory data for improved understanding as well as for validation of numerical simulation results.
- As part of the work task, we expect machine learning to be employed to improve accuracy and efficiency of numerical methods, combining advanced technology with scientific research.
About the Department of Mathematics at UiB
The prospective PhD candidate will be associated with the Porous Media Group at the Department of Mathematics at the University of Bergen. The group consists of five permanent faculty, three permanent researchers, and typically has about 10 PhD students. The group’s primary area of research relates to numerical and computational methods for processes associated with porous materials, with a particular emphasis on geological applications.
Qualifications and personal qualities:
- Applicants must hold a master’s degree or equivalent education in applied and computational mathematics, scientific computing, computational physics or computational geoscience. Master students can apply provided they complete their final master exam before 30.09.2025. It is a condition of employment that the master’s degree has been awarded.
- Good expertise in applied and computational mathematics is a requirement.
- Experience with numerical methods for partial differential equations is an advantage.
- Experience with collaborative/open-source software development is an advantage.
- Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and demonstrate good collaborative skills.
- Applicants must have good written and oral English skills.
- 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
The fellowship will be for a period of 3 years, with the possibility for a 4th year, consisting of 25 % career-promoting 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 Science and Technology 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 541 800. 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 the expected date of award of your master’s degree. Your master’s degree must be documented with transcripts and/or diploma before starting in the position.
- A pdf copy of your MSc thesis, if completed, or a current draft version of your master’s thesis.
- 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 with links)
- 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 Dr. Jakub Wiktor Both, Department of Mathematics, University of Bergen, mail: jakub.both@uib.no, telephone number: +47 48066574.
For HR related questions contact Adviser Magnus Skogstad, magnus.skogstad@gmail.no
Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better. UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age.
We encourage women to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply.
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