Summary
The University of Oslo is offering a three-year postdoctoral research fellowship within the research group of Professor Andreas Carlson at the Department of Mathematics. This position focuses on the development of soft hairy surfaces for flow control and vibration-based soft robotics, aiming to understand the physical principles of fluid flows coupled to active surfaces.
Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Actively Driven Surfaces, University of Oslo, Norway
Position Details
| Feature | Details |
| Designation | Postdoctoral Research Fellow |
| Research Area | Actively driven surfaces: sensing, soft robotics, and flow control |
| Location | Moltke Moes vei 35, 0851 Oslo, Norway |
| Salary Range | NOK 595,000 – 690,000 |
| Application Deadline | August 3, 2026 |
Eligibility & Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- A doctoral degree (or equivalent) in mechanics, physics, applied mathematics, or a related field (must be submitted by the closing date, with an approved thesis and public defense required for appointment).
- Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
- An excellent track record in fundamental research in fluid mechanics, active materials, soft robotics, or elastic materials.
- A strong experimental background in developing and performing experiments in soft materials, robotics, complex materials, fluids, interfaces, or active surfaces.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience in active materials, robotics, sensors, elastohydrodynamics, interfacial flows, or complex materials.
- Background in theoretical research and/or scientific computing.
Job Description
The successful candidate will join an international and interdisciplinary research group. The primary objectives of this role are to:
- Uncover fundamental physical principles governing the coupling between active surfaces and their surrounding fluid environment.
- Apply this knowledge to inspire new technological applications, with an emphasis on bio-inspired and sustainable designs.
- Develop independence in research while contributing to the project and research group activities.
- Submit a professional development plan within one month of commencement.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via the University of Oslo’s Jobbnorge recruitment system.
The application must include:
- CV: Summarizing education, positions, research background, and other qualifying activities.
- Documentation: Copies of educational certificates and academic transcripts (retrieved from Vitnemålsportalen.no if possible).
- Publications: A complete list of publications.
- References: Names and contact details (email and telephone number) of 2–3 references.
Note: All documentation must be provided in English or a Scandinavian language.
Contact Information:
For inquiries, please contact Professor Andreas Carlson via email or visit his academic website. For technical questions regarding the application portal, contact HR adviser Ole Rustad at ole.rustad@mn.uio.no.
