Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Mathematics

About the position

Applications are invited for a three-year Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Mathematics at the Department of Mathematics, University of Oslo. The position is set to begin on February 1, 2026, although there is some flexibility in the start date.

This position is part of the research project “Numerical Analysis of Stochastic TRANsport” (NASTRAN), funded by the Research Council of Norway. The project’s goal is to develop mathematical and numerical methods for analyzing stochastic transport equations, which are critical for understanding how random fluctuations affect dynamic systems such as turbulence, water waves, and compressible fluid motion. The research will focus on hyperbolic-parabolic partial differential equations, nonlinear wave equations, and compressible Navier-Stokes equations. The appointed fellow will conduct research within one or more of the work packages of NASTRAN, which span various mathematical fields, including partial differential equations, functional analysis, and stochastic analysis. For more information about the project, see here:

https://www.mn.uio.no/math/english/research/projects/nastran/index.html

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.

Qualification requirements:

• Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in mathematics, applied mathematics, or a related field. 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
• A strong track record in one or, preferably, a combination of the following research areas:
  • 1. Analysis of nonlinear partial differential equations (PDEs)
  • 2. Analysis of stochastic PDEs
  • 3. Numerical analysis
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English

Personal skills:

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team 
• Ability to work precise in a structured manner and swiftly adapts to new tasks
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Positive attitude and the ability to handle hectic periods 

We can offer you

• 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
• Salary in position as Postdoctoral Fellow, position code 1352 in salary range NOK 595 000 - 690 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund. 

Inclusive work life and diversity at UiO

Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.

We hope that you will apply for the position.

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

How to apply

The application must include:

• Cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest)
• CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
• Copies of educational certificates, academic transcript of records
• 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)

Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click "Apply for the position".

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.

When evaluating applications, particular attention will be given to the documented academic qualifications, their relevance to the NASTRAN project, and the candidate’s motivation and personal suitability. This position is intended as a recruitment opportunity for early-career researchers and is therefore not aimed at applicants with an extensive professional track record.

General information

The best qualified candidates will invited for interviews.

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Oslo.

If an applicant has applied for and been granted funding for a fulltime research stay abroad while being employed as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, the employment will be prolonged with the equivalent time as the research stay, but for no longer than of twelve months ( thus extending the employment to a maximum of four years)

No one can be appointed twice as a Postdoctoral fellow financed with funds from The Research Council of Norway (NFR).

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 can't, you will hear from us.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.

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.

Contact persons

For further information please contact: Professor Kenneth H. Karlsen, e-mail: kennethk@math.uio.no 

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