Job description

A position as PhD Research fellow in molecular dynamics modelling of history-dependent friction is available at the Njord Center at the Department of Physics. The fellowship will be for a period of 3 years. Starting date no later than 01.10.2019.

More about the position

The Njord Center is a cross-disciplinary research center at the Departments of Physics and Geoscience at the University of Oslo. The history-dependent friction project is funded by the Norwegian Research Council’s FriPro program. The goal is to test and validate a history-dependent friction theory that includes the effect of slip history as well as rate-and-state friction, apply the model to understand key frictional systems, and disseminate the results.

We seek a PhD student to focus on molecular dynamics simulations of history-dependent friction processes. The candidate will use open-source molecular dynamics packages in combination with advanced scientific programming methods to model geologically and technologically relevant frictional systems. The PhD student will work closely with a larger team of students, postdocs and researchers working on frictional problems, and with an international team of researchers. International collaboration and exchange will be an integrated part of the PhD-project.

Qualification requirements

• M.Sc. in physics with a strong background in numerical methods and programming. Candidates with experience in molecular modelling methods will be preferred.
• The candidate must be motivated to work in a cross-disciplinary environment.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English

http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/application/application.html

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition of being a leading research faculty. 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.

The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.

The fellowship requires admission to the PhD program at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The application to the PhD program must be submitted to the department no later than two months after taking up the position. For more information see:

http://www.uio.no/english/research/phd/

http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/

We offer

• Salary NOK 449 400 – 505 800 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority as PhD Research Fellow (position code 1017)
• Vibrant international academic environment
• Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement
• Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

How to apply

The application must include:

• Cover letter including a description of scientific interests and the motivation for applying for the position (max. 2 pages)
• CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications)
• Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records and letters of recommendation
• Documentation of English proficiency if needed (please see admission criteria)
• List of publications and academic work 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).

Applicants will normally be called in for an interview.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Research Fellowships at the University of Oslo.

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

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.

In accordance with the University of Oslo’s equal opportunities policy, we invite applications from all interested individuals regardless of gender or ethnicity. The University of Oslo has a goal of recruiting more women in academic positions. Women are encouraged to apply

Contact information

• Professor Anders Malthe-Soerenssen, e-mail malthe @fys.uio.no

For technical questions regarding the recruitment system, please contact HR Adviser Torunn Standal Guttormsen, e-mail: t.s.guttormsen@mn.uio.no, phone: +47 22 85 42 72

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