2015 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Fluid Mechanics at University of Oslo in Norway

Applications are ongoing for the 2015 Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Fluid Mechanics at University of Oslo in Norway,.  Position as Postdoctoral Research Fellow (SKO 1352) available at the Department of Mathematics. 

The Post Doctoral fellowship will be for a period of three (3) years. Starting date no later than 01.05.2015. No one can be appointed for more than one fixed-term period at the same institution. The PD project will be concerned with biomechanical flow and flow induced vibration with focus on experimental investigation on different flow phenomena.

Applicants must have a background within applied mathematics, fluid mechanics, boundary layer – and transitional flows, experimental techniques and signal processing. Experience with Particle Image Velocimetry and Particle tracking velocimetry is a prerequisite. Basic knowledge of microfluidics is considered a bonus. The project objectives will require the candidates to master numerical, theoretical and experimental analyses.

Scholarship value

Pay Grade: 57 – 65 (NOK 482 800 – 559 600 per year, depending on qualifications and seniority). The Postdoctoral fellowship will be for a period of three (3) years. Starting date no later than 01.05.2015. No one can be appointed for more than one fixed-term period at the same institution.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must have a background within applied mathematics, fluid mechanics, boundary layer–and transitional flows, experimental techniques and signal processing. Experience with Particle Image Velocimetry and Particle tracking velocimetry is a prerequisite. Basic knowledge of microfluidics is considered a bonus. The project objectives will require the candidates to master numerical, theoretical and experimental analyses.

• The candidate must have a PhD or other corresponding education equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in fluid mechanics.

• The main purpose of post-doctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in top academic positions within their disciplines.

• A good command of English is required.

• In accordance with the University of Oslo’s equal opportunities policy, they invite applications from all interested individuals regardless of gender or ethnicity. The University of Oslo has a goal of recruiting more women in academic positions. Women are encouraged to apply.

Selection Criteria: 
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition of being a leading research faculty. 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.

Application Procedure and Deadline

Applications should be submitted online. The application must include:

• Application letter
• CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
• Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records and letters of recommendation
• Documentation of English proficiency
• 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)
• Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.
• Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University’s grading system. Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language. 
• Applications with documents missing will not be considered further. Original documentation may be requested.

The application deadline is 27 March, 2015.

Official Scholarship Website – http://uio.easycruit.com/vacancy/1352085/64285?iso=no