There is a vacancy for a PhD position in applied Mathematics/statistics at the Department of Mathematics. The position is for a fixed-term period of 3 years with the possibility of a 4th year with compulsory other work (e.g. teaching duties at the Department). The position is funded by the University of Bergen.
There is a vacancy for a PhD position in applied Mathematics/statistics at the Department of Mathematics. The position is for a fixed-term period of 3 years with the possibility of a 4th year with compulsory other work (e.g. teaching duties at the Department). The position is funded by the University of Bergen.
About the Department
In today’s highly technological society, competence in mathematics is more important than ever for solving todays and future challenges: mathematics is the language of natural science. At the Department of Mathematics, we offer education in mathematical subjects at bachelor, master’s and doctoral level, in addition to teacher education in mathematics. We do a wide range of research – from basic theory to applied modeling and computations.
About the project/work tasks
The position is intended to give promising candidates the opportunity to pursue advanced research leading up to a doctoral degree within applied mathematics or statistics. Strong candidates with interest in probability theory, statistical learning, time series, machine learning, dynamical systems, fluid mechanics or numerical mathematics will be given priority. Applicants are encouraged to elaborate on their research interests in the motivation letter accompanying the application.
Qualifications and personal qualities
- Applicants must hold a master’s degree or equivalent education in Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Mathematical Statistics or other relevant fields.
- Master students can apply provided they complete their final master exam before 31.07.2022. It is a condition of employment that the master’s degree has been awarded.
- Programming experience, in e.g. Python, R or Matlab, is an advantage.
- Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and demonstrate good collaborative skills.
- Applicants must be proficient in both written and oral English.
Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates.
About the PhD position
About the PhD Research Fellow
The fellowship will be for a period of 3 years, with the possibility for a 4th year, consisting of 25 % compulsory work (e.g. teaching responsibilities at the department) distributed over the employment period. The 4th year is contingent on the qualifications of the candidate and the teaching needs of the department and will be decided by the head of department upon appointment.
The employment period may be reduced if you have previously been employed in a qualifying post (e.g. research fellow, research assistant).
About the research training
As a PhD Research Fellow, you must participate in an approved educational programme for a PhD degree within a period of 3 years. The deadline for applying for admission to the PhD programme at The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences is 2 months after you start your position or after the start of the research project that will lead to the PhD degree. It is a condition that you satisfy the enrolment requirements for the PhD programme at the University of Bergen.
We can offer
- A good and professionally stimulating working environment
- Salary at pay grade 54 (Code 1017/Pay range 20, alternative 10) in the state salary scale. This constitutes a gross annual salary of NOK 491 200. Further promotions are made according to length of service in the position.
- Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
- Good welfare benefits
Your application must include
- a brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position
- the names and contact information for two referees. One of these should be the main advisor for the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis
- CV
- transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. If you have not yet completed your master’s degree, please submit a statement from your institution confirming the expected date of award of your master’s. Your master’s degree must be documented with transcripts and/or diploma, alternatively a confirmation from your institution on completed degree and your grade, by 31.07.2022.
- relevant certificates/references
- approved documentation of proficiency in English (if required, cf. English language requirements for PhD admission)
- a list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list). In case you have not yet been awarded the master’s degree, your application must include the current version of your master thesis
- any publications in your name
The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge.
General information:
For further details about the position, please contact Antonella Zanna, Head of Department of Mathematics, Antonella.zanna@uib.no.
For queries about possible research projects in applied mathematics, please contact Guttorm Alendal, Department of Mathematics, Guttorm.alendal@uib.no.
For queries about possible research projects within probability theory or statistics, please contact Stein Andreas Bethuelsen, Department of Mathematics, Stein.bethuelsen@uib.no.
The state workforce shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. Age and gender balance among employees is therefore a goal. It is also a goal to recruit people with immigrant backgrounds. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.
We encourage women to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply.
The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.
Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.
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About UiB
The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad.
There are seven departments and several centres at Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Read more about the faculty and departments.