About the position

Position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow available at The Njord Centre. The appointment is a fulltime position and is made for a period of up to two years.

No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Oslo. Starting date no later than 01.10.2019.

Job description

The project focuses on the motion of fluids associated with dynamic rupture propagation in solids. This is a fundamental physics problem, which is also directly relevant to understand how earthquakes may contribute to fluid migration in Earth materials. Key questions are: How fast can a fluid move along a propagating dynamic rupture? What is the temporal relation between material damage around the fracture tip and fluid introduction? What is the mechanism of fluid transport into fracture walls, in particular what is the role of cavitation and associated fluid ‘jets’ for transport into the fracture walls?

The modelling will include molecular scale processes using molecular dynamics modelling methods. You will work in close collaboration with Njord staff and postdocs who address similar problems using continuum models and experimental techniques.

The successful candidate must document research experience in scientific programming and computational modelling of relevant physics or geoscience problems and must be motivated to work in a cross-disciplinary environment. Experience with large-scale molecular dynamics models is an advantage.

The main purpose of a postdoctoral fellowship is to provide the candidates with enhanced skills to pursue a top scientific position within or outside 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 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.

• Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in Physics or Computational geophysics. 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
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English

The following qualifications will count in the assessment of the applicants:

• Competences in computational physics
• Competences in numerical modelling
• Competences in large-scale molecular dynamics models
• Competences in solid and/or fluid mechanics
• Publications in the domain of competence of the position

Personal skills:

• Ability to work in a highly team-oriented and interdisciplinary research environment.
• Creativity and independence
• Ability to take initiatives
• Self-motivation

We offer

• Salary NOK 515 200 – 597 400 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 with statement of the motivation related to the project, summarizing scientific work and research interest
• A 1-page research statement
• 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, the candidate’s motivation and personal suitability. Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to complete the project in the course of the period of employment.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Postdoctoral fellowships 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.

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

Contact information

• Bjørn Jamtveit, phone: +47 22 85 66 12, e-mail: bjorn.jamtveit@geo.uio.no or
  
• Anders Malthe-Sørenssen, phone: +47 22 85 64 77, e-mail: anders.malthe-sorenssen@fys.uio.no or
  
• Eirik Flekkøy, phone: +47 22 85 50 34, e-mail: e.g.flekkoy@fys.uio.no

For technical questions regarding the recruitment system, please contact HR Officer Therese Ringvold, e-mail: therese.ringvold@mn.uio.no, phone: +47 22 85 16 06.

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