Stillingstittel: PhD Research Fellowship in Astrophysics

Stillingsbeskrivelse:
The University of Oslo is Norway’s largest institution of research and education with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. Its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally esteemed research communities make UiO an important contributor to society.

Position as PhD Research fellow available at the Institute of theoretical astrophysics,

The fellowship is for a period of up to 4 years, with 25 % compulsory work. Starting date no later than 01.10.2016.

No one can be appointed for more than one fixed-term period at the same institution.

Job/ project description:

The position is connected to the Strategic Dark Matter Initiative (SDI), a new initiative in the search for the identity of Dark Matter, combining research in astro-, astroparticle- and particle physics, established by the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Oslo. See here for more information on SDI.

The PhD fellowship will be based in the cosmology group at the Institute of theoretical astrophysics The work will consist of developing advanced simulations and new algorithms for the study of self-interacting dark matter models and gravity models beyond general relativity. The aim is to investigate nonlinear structure formation within these models and to forecast possible signature to be measured in near future experiments such as Euclid. The student will work closely with people with both a strong theoretical and numerical background.

Requirements/qualifications:

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.

We are looking for highly motivated and competent candidates with a strong background in numerical and theoretical cosmology, astrophysics and particle physics, and an interest in Dark Matter, cosmological structure formation and gravity beyond General Relativity. Prior experience in cosmological structure formation, as well as a solid background in scientific programming (C , F90, etc), experience in data-analysis, use of advanced computational tools and methods will be an advantage.

The successful candidate will interact closely with other members of SDI, Euclid, thus good collaborative abilities are also important.

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in physics or astrophysics.

Candidates without a Master’s degree have until 30 June, 2016 to complete the final exam.

The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.

The fellowship requires admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The application to the PhD programme must be submitted to the department no later than two months after taking up the position. For more information see:

http://www.uio.no/english/research/phd/

http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/doctoral-degree-and-career/phd-programme/index.html

A good command of English is required.

http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/doctoral-degree-and-career/regulations/proficiency-requirements.html

Salary:

Position code 1017, Pay grade: 50 - 57 (NOK 430 500 – 483 700 per year)

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Arbeidsgiver Navn: Universitetet i Oslo, Institute of Theor

Arbeidsgiver adresse: 0313 OSLO

Job kort beskrivelse: University and higher education teachers

Land: Norge

Region: Oslo

Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge

Lønn valuta: NOK

Lønn periode: Pr. år