Job description

Position as PhD Research Fellow in Mathematics available at the Department of Mathematics.

The start date is flexible, but no later than 1st of October 2026.

The fellowship period is three years.

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

Place of work is the Department of Mathematics, Blindern, Oslo.

This position is part of the research project “Towards Matching Bounds in Large Deviations” (TOMABOLD), funded by the Research Council of Norway. The PhD position will focus on the large deviation analysis of probabilistic models, and associated problems in PDE, with emphasis on identifying both well- and ill-posed examples and the interplay between probabilistic analysis and the analysis of partial differential equations (PDE). Examples of models in the scope of the project include particle models, stochastic PDE and models from fluid dynamics and machine learning.

What skills are important in this role?

Qualification requirements:

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition to be among Europe’s leading communities for research, education and innovation. 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.

Master’s degree, or equivalent, in mathematics or applied mathematics.
Foreign completed degree (M.Sc.-level) corresponding to a minimum of four years in the Norwegian educational system.
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
A strong theoretical education in mathematics. The appointed fellow should have expertise in probability theory or PDE theory to the level of a Master’s degree, and basic familiarity with both. Prior knowledge of specific subdisciplines for the examples listed in the description may be advantageous but is not required.

Candidates without a master’s degree have time until August 1st 2026 to complete the final exam. Applications are welcome from candidates who expect to complete the required degree by this date; any offer will be conditional upon its completion.

Language requirement:

English requirements for applicants from outside of EU/ EEA countries and exemptions from the requirements:
https://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/regulations/regulations.html#toc8

Grade requirements:
The norm is as follows:

the average grade point for courses included in the Bachelor’s degree must be C or better in the Norwegian educational system
the average grade point for courses included in the Master’s degree must be B or better in the Norwegian educational system
the Master’s thesis must have the grade B or better in the Norwegian educational system

The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree. For more information see:
http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/

All candidates and projects will have to undergo a check versus national export, sanctions and security regulations. Candidates may be excluded based on these checks. Primary checkpoints are the Export Control regulation, the Sanctions regulation, and the national security regulation.

What are we looking for in you?

Self-driven and motivated by the pursuit of fundamental scientific knowledge.
Good social and collaboration skills, as well as the ability to work independently.

Employment in the position is based on a comprehensive assessment of all qualification requirements applicable to the position, including personal skills.

We need different perspectives in our work

UiO is an open and internationally oriented comprehensive university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at uio.no.

We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are looking for great colleagues—could you be the next one?

We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours, task adaptations, digital, technical, or physical adjustments, or other practical measures.

If you have an immigrant background, a disability, or CV gaps (Norwegian), we encourage you to indicate this in the job application portal. We always invite at least one qualified candidate from each group for an interview. In this context, disability is defined as an applicant who identifies as having a disability that requires workplace or employment-related accommodations. For more details about the requirements, please refer to the Employer portal (Norwegian).

The selections made in the job application portal are used for anonymized statistics that all state employers include in their annual reports.

More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here.

We hope you will apply for the position with us.

We can offer you

A pleasant and stimulating work environment
Good welfare schemes
Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours
A workplace with good development and career opportunities
Career development programmes
Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes
Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities
Salary in position as PhD Research Fellow, position code 1017 in salary range NOK 550 800 – 595 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2% is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund

Application

The application must include:

Cover letter - statement of motivation and research interests
CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications)
Transcripts of records, copies of the original Bachelor’s and Master’s degree diploma (see below)
Documentation of English proficiency if applicable
List of publications and academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee, if relevant
Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)

Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click "Apply for the position". Foreign applicants should attach an official explanation of their University's grading system.

When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language.

General information

The best qualified candidates will invited for interviews.

Applicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we cannot, you will hear from us.

Please refer to Regulations for the Act on universities and colleges chapter 3 (Norwegian), Guidelines concerning appointment to post doctoral and research posts at UiO and Regulations for the degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) at the University of Oslo.

The University of Oslo has a transfer agreement with all employees that is intended to secure the rights to all research results etc.

Contact persons

For further information please contact: Daniel Heydecker, e-mail: daniehey@uio.no

For questions regarding Jobbnorge, please contact HR Adviser Ole Rustad, e-mail: ole.rustad@mn.uio.no