18 DSTrain–MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships: DSTrain, a 5-year postdoctoral program funded by the EU Horizon Europe under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (MSCA), invites applications for 18 postdoctoral fellowship positions at the University of Oslo. The program, managed by the “dScience – Centre for Computational and Data Sciences,” emphasizes the intersection of data science, computational science, natural sciences, and technology.
DSTrain – MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships in Computational and Natural Sciences – 18 positions
Designation: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Research Area: Data Science, Computational Science, Natural Sciences, Technology
Location: Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in Astrophysics, Biosciences, Chemistry, Geosciences, Informatics, Mathematics, Pharmacy, Physics, or Technology systems.
- Doctoral dissertation submitted and successfully defended by the application deadline.
- Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Fulfill the MSCA mobility rules, with not more than 12 months of residence or main activity in Norway in the past 3 years.
Job Description:
- The postdoctoral fellows will be integrated into research groups across disciplines where computationally skilled researchers are urgently needed.
- The program includes cross-sectorial secondment opportunities.
- Successful candidates will develop individual-driven research projects combining disciplinary and interdisciplinary elements, utilizing computational methods.
How to Apply:
- Submit applications via Jobbnorge.no recruitment site.
- Include a cover letter, project description (using DSTrain template), CV, list of publications, completed DSTrain forms, educational certificates, and contact details of 2-3 references.
Last Date for Apply: 14th April 2024, 23:59 Central European Time
Table 1: Qualification Requirements
| Qualifications | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Education | Degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree |
| Skills | Fluent in English, Strong computational skills |
| Experience | Successful defense of doctoral dissertation |
| Other | MSCA mobility rules compliance (max. 12 months in Norway in 3 years) |
Table 2: Offer Details | Salary | NOK 575,400 – 657,300 per annum (Postdoctoral Research Fellowship) | | Benefits | Generous pension agreement, Attractive welfare benefits | | Duration | Fixed-term, Three years (full-time) | | Location | Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, University of Oslo |
Table 3: Application Details | Application Method | Jobbnorge.no | | Application Deadline | 14th April 2024, 23:59 Central European Time | | Required Documents | Cover letter, Project description, CV, List of publications, DSTrain forms, Educational certificates, References |
Table 4: Contact Information | Program Office Email | contact-dstrain@mn.uio.no | | HR Adviser Email | t.s.guttormsen@mn.uio.no |
Table 5: About the University of Oslo | Established | Norway’s oldest and highest-rated institution | | Students | 28,000 students | | Employees | 7,000 employees | | Focus | Research, education, and innovation | | Faculty | Mathematics and Natural Sciences | | Sustainability | Core focus on sustainability in all activities | | Website | University of Oslo |
Table 6: Apply for this Job | Deadline | 14th April 2024 | | Employer | University of Oslo | | Municipality | Oslo | | Scope | Full-time (18 positions) | | Duration | Fixed Term | | Place of Service | Problemveien 7, 0313 Oslo |
