University of Oslo

The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest rated institution of research and education with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. Its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally esteemed research communities make UiO an important contributor to society. Department of Mathematics is part of the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The Department is engaged in research covering a wide spectrum of subjects within mathematics, mechanics and statistics.

Job description

One position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the section for algebra, geometry and topology (Section 5) or in the section for several complex variables, logic and operator algebras (Section 6) is available at the Department of Mathematics of the University of Oslo, Norway.

The fellowship will be for a period of 3 years, with no compulsory work. Starting date no later than 01.12.2018. No one can be appointed for more than one fixed-term period at the same institution.

Job description:

The research fellow will be attached either to the section for algebra, geometry and topology (Section 5) or to the section for several complex variables, logic and operator algebras (Section 6). The fellow will perform research within one of the following areas (click on each link for information about the research groups): algebra and algebraic geometry, geometry and topology, operator algebras, several complex variables.

Qualification requirements

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition of being a leading research faculty. The candidate for the fellowship will be selected in accordance with this, and is expected to be in the upper segment with respect to academic credentials.

• Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in mathematics, with background in one of the research areas mentioned above. The main purpose of a postdoctoral research fellowship is to qualify researchers for work in top academic positions within their disciplines.
• Doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Appointment is dependent on the public defence of the doctoral thesis being approved.
• A good command of English is required.

We offer

• salary NOK 490 900 – 569 000 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow (position code 1352)
• a professionally stimulating working environment
• attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

How to apply

The application must include

• Cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest)
• CV (summarizing education, positions, academic work)
• Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only)
• Documentation of English proficiency
• List and copies of scientific production that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
• 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. 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, the statement of motivation (whenever this is required in the call for applicants), and the quality of the project as well as the candidates motivation and personal suitability.

Applicants may be called in for an interview.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Oslo.

No one can be appointed as Postdoctoral Fellow for more than one specified period at the same institution.

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 etc.

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

Contact information

For further information please contact:

• Professor Paul Arne Østvær (Section 5), phone: +47 228 55912, email: paularne@math.uio.no
• or Professor Erik Bédos (Section 6), phone: +47 228 54426, email: bedos@math.uio.no

For question regarding the application system: HR Officer Ørjan Pretorius, orjan.pretorius@mn.uio.no

Apply for position

Søknadsfrist: 31.08.2018

Web: www.uio.no

Kontakt: Professor Paul Arne Østvær (Section 5)

Telefon: +47 228 55912

E-post: paularne@math.uio.no

Kontakt 2: Professor Erik Bédos (Section 6)

Telefon: +47 228 54426

E-post: bedos@math.uio.no