Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Computer Science: Semantic Technologies and Data Science with Applications in the Energy Industry

About the position

Position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow available at the SIRIUS Centre for Scalable Data Access, Department of Informatics.

The appointment is a fulltime position and is made for a period of three years.

Starting date no later than 01.10.2021.

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

Project description

SIRIUS is a Centre for Research-based Innovation in Scalable Data Access in the Oil & Gas Domain. It is located at and led by the University of Oslo. The centre started operations in 2016 and has been funded by the Research Council of Norway for 8 years. Partner companies include Equinor, Schlumberger, IBM, DNV-GL, TietoEvry, Computas, Kadme, Numascale, Dolphin Interconnect, OSISoft, SAP Aker Solutions and TechnipFMC. Academic partners are the University of Oxford, Simula Research Laboratory and NTNU. The aim of the centre is to provide a vehicle for delivering industrially-relevant, innovative research through collaboration between the centre’s partners and through associated projects. SIRIUS has a central role in the innovation ecosystem around the University of Oslo and the engineering, IT and oil companies in South-East Norway. For more information about SIRIUS, see this.

SIRIUS is partner in DigiWell, a knowledge-building project financed by the Research Council of Norway, Equinor and Kongsberg Digital. See this link. The aim of the project is to develop new knowledge and tools for prediction and operation of the production on oil and gas fields under uncertainty. We are participating in this work by contributing a post-doctoral fellow, who will work on developing and applying semantic technologies to the data science problems raised in this project. This work will be done in close collaboration with researchers at the University of South-Eastern Norway, MIT, Imperial College London and SINTEF.

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 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 doctoral degree or an equivalent qualification in computer science or similar discipline. Doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Only applicants with an approved doctoral thesis and completed defence are eligible for appointment.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English

Personal skills:

• The candidate should be able to demonstrate deep knowledge of data science and semantic technologies and how they work together to solve industrial problems.
• The candidate should be able to demonstrate broad knowledge in semantic technologies with experience from the application domains of the research group and demonstrate an interest in the application of semantic methods to industrial applications.
• The candidate should have a strong publication record and experience with international research projects on topics relevant to the SIRIUS Centre.
• The candidate should have experience in research collaboration with industrial partners. International mobility and international collaborations will be an advantage.

We offer

• Salary NOK 526 000 – 608 200 per year 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 and letters of recommendation
• 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. 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 candidate’s motivation and personal suitability.

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.

No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Fellow period 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 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

• David Cameron, phone: +47 228 50446,e-mail: davidbc@uio.no or Martin Giese, phone: +47 228 52737, e-mail: martingi@uio.no

For technical questions regarding the recruitment system, please contact HR Adviser Torunn Standal Guttormsen, e-mail: t.s.guttormsen@mn.uio.no.

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