Job description

One position as postdoctoral researcher is available at the Department of Physics, under the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.

The position is for a period of two years. Extensions for one more year may be considered for qualified candidates interested in participating to teaching duties. Starting date preferably no later than August 1, 2022.

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

More about the position

The position is associated with the «PLASMACOLLIDER» project, funded by the Norwegian Research Council through the FRIPRO call. The particle physics community is studying the options for the next high-energy collider at the energy frontier. UiO is involved in the development of future colliders based on plasma wakefield accelerators. We are offering a postdoctoral position that will join our team studying key challenges for a future plasma-based collider. These include high-gradient acceleration with high efficiency and beam quality and interstaging. We are looking for an experienced postdoc with an already solid track record, and an strong knowledge of the field.

The successful candidate is expected to co-lead a team of PhD students who will study plasma acceleration both experimentally and numerically, and the candidate must therefore have experience with both numerical and experimental work.

The main purpose of a postdoctoral fellowship is to provide the candidates with enhanced skills to pursue a scientific top position within or beyond academia. To promote a strategic career path, all postdoctoral research fellows are required to submit a professional development plan no later than one month after commencement of the postdoctoral period.

Qualification requirements

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition is 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.

Required qualifications

• Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in accelerator physics. Doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Only applicants with an approved doctoral thesis and public defence are eligible for appointment.
• Very good knowledge of the plasma wakefield acceleration field.
• Proven experience with performing plasma wakefield experiments, including hardware installation and data-analysis.
• Proven experience with numerical simulations of plasma wakefield acceleration including simulations of staging.
• Strong publication record.
• Good social and collaboration skills and ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary scientific environment
• High-level oral and written English skills.

Desired qualifications:

• Proven experience with plasma focusing devices.
• Work experience from leading international particle accelerator laboratories.
• The work involves technical discussions with UiO engineers and technicians, therefore a good command of Norwegian or another Scandinavian language is strongly desired.

We offer

• Salary NOK 534 400 – 594 300 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (position code 1352)
• Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement
• Professionally stimulating working environment
• Vibrant international academic environment
• Postdoctoral development programmes
• Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their 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, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
• Copies of educational certificates, 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 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).

Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

Formal regulations

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

According to the Norwegian Freedom of 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 information

• Prof. Erik Adli, erik.adli@fys.uio.no, tel. +47- 22854166

For technical questions regarding the recruitment system, please contact HR Adviser Elin Thoresen, e-mail: elin.thoresen@mn.uio.no, phone +47 22 85 71 96.

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