Stillingstittel: PhD Research Fellowship in Fluid Mechanics

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.

Applications are invited for a PhD Research Fellowship at the Department of Mathematics, University of Oslo. It is funded for a period of 3-years with no compulsory work or for 4-years with a 25% compulsory teaching load, contingent on suitability for teaching in a Scandinavian language. The starting date is 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 part of the EarthFlows strategic initiative at UiO, which brings together researchers in the fields of Physics, Mathematics and Geosciences to study the complex evolution of solid-fluid interfaces in geological systems.

The general goal of this PhD project is to investigate by experiments different statistical properties of boundary layers in nonhomogeneous turbulent flows. Two main applications will be in focus.

-boundary layers at the air/sea interface

-boundary layers near rough walls and across the dynamic interface of wavy gas/liquid flows in pipes or conduits

There are currently ongoing activities on these topics in our groups. The proposed activity would allow us to coordinate efforts and explore new approaches.

Applicants must have a background within applied mathematics, fluid mechanics and signal processing. Experience with optical measurement techniques (eg PIV/PTV, Synthetic Schlieren, X-ray) is considered a plus. The project objectives will require the candidates to master numerical and theoretical analyses and, above all, laboratory experiments.

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.

Applicants must hold a Master's degree or equivalent in fluid mechanics. 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 here and here.

A good command of English is required.

Salary:

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

The application must include:

• Application letter
• CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications)
• Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records
• Documentation of English proficiency
• List of publications, a research statement, and other academic merits that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
• Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to
  
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  Maksimal lønn: 0
  
  Arbeidsgiver Navn: Universitetet i Oslo, Department of Math
  
  Arbeidsgiver adresse: 0313 OSLO
  
  Job kort beskrivelse: Mathematicians, actuaries and statisticians
  
  Land: Norge
  
  Region: Oslo
  
  Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge
  
  Lønn valuta: NOK
  
  Lønn periode: Pr. år
  
  
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