A 100% position is available at the University of Agder, Faculty of Engineering and Science as a PhD Research Fellow in Mathematics, affiliated to the Department of Mathematical Sciences, for a period of three years, or for suitable candidates four years with 25% required duties. The position is located, at present, at Campus Kristiansand. The starting date is negotiable with the Faculty.
The Department of Mathematical Sciences has two major research groups. One is the research group in Mathematics Education, MERGA, which has since autumn 2018 been recognised as one of six Priority Research Centres at the University of Agder. The second, is the Pure and Applied Mathematical Analysis Research Group (PAMAR). The person appointed, will join the latter research group, and contribute with research to the particular research proposal area described below.
MatRIC, The Centre for Research, Innovation and Coordination of Mathematics Teaching is a national Centre for Excellence in Higher Education, established in January 2014, and is led by the Department of Mathematical Sciences. The person appointed, with conduct research in an appropriate area that could contribute to the work and development of the Centre.
Research proposal area
The candidate will conduct research in the intersection between stochastic analysis and differential geometry. More specifically, the project will explore rough path techniques applied to fluid models from geometric hydrodynamics. While this is a project in pure mathematics, we will also explore applications to numerical simulations of fluid dynamics.
Required qualifications
- The candidate must hold a cand. scient. or master’s degree in Mathematics. This year’s candidates/candidates who are in the closing stages of their master’s degree can also apply.
- Written and spoken English proficiency. International candidates that are not exempt from the English language requirements pursuant to the guidelines of the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) must document this through one of the following tests with the stated results or better:
- TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language with a minimum score of 600 for the Paperbased Test (PBT), or 92 for the Internet-based Test (iBT)
- IELTS – International English Language Testing System, with the result of 6.5
- The applicant must submit an approved project description within three months of appointment. More information about the programmes and a complete list of admission requirements to the PhD-programme in Engineering and Science, Specialisation in Mathematical Sciences can be found here.
Further provisions relating to the positions as PhD Research Fellows can be found in the Regulations Concerning Terms and Conditions of Employment for the post of Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Research Fellow, Research Assistant and Resident.
Desired qualifications
- A master’s degree in a suitable area of mathematics for the position and scientific publications.
Personal qualities
Personal suitability and good teamwork skills will be emphasized in the evaluation as well as relevant practical experience. Research Fellows are expected to contribute to the active research community at the University. The position places demands on the applicant’s capacity for independent goal-oriented work, ability to concentrate and attention to detail.
Ability to familiarise oneself with new issues and methodological approaches. Applicants will be assessed on the basis of academic background and results, attainment, and any previous research activity, in addition to a (preliminary) research proposal submitted with the application (see below).
Research visits to an external institution or with a national or international partner for part of the period of employment may be anticipated.
We offer
- Professional development in a large, exciting and socially influential organisation
- A positive, inclusive and diverse working environment
- Modern facilities and a comprehensive set of welfare offers
- Membership of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
The position is remunerated according to the State Salary Scale, salary plan 17.515, code 1017 PhD Research Fellow, NOK 491 200 gross salary per year. A compulsory pension contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund is deducted from the pay according to current statutory provisions.
General information
UiA is an open and inclusive university. We believe that diversity enriches the workplace and makes us better. We, therefore, encourage qualified candidates to apply for the position independent of gender, age, cultural background, disability or an incomplete CV.
The successful applicant will have rights and obligations in accordance with the current regulations for the position, and organisational changes and changes in the duties and responsibilities of the position must be expected. Appointment is made by the University of Agder’s Appointments Committee for Teaching and Research Positions.
Short-listed applicants will be invited for interview. With the applicant’s permission, UiA will also conduct a reference check before appointment. Read more about the employment process.
In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act § 25 (2), applicants may request that they are not identified in the open list of applicants. The University, however, reserves the right to publish the names of applicants. Applicants will be advised of the University’s intention to exercise this right.
Application
The application and any necessary information about education and experience (including diplomas and certificates) are to be sent electronically. Use the link “Apply for this job“.
The following documentation must be uploaded electronically:
- A letter of application which includes a rationale for applying for the position, together with an outline of the applicant’s research interests and ability to conduct the proposed project within the outlined research proposal area
- Certificates with grades
- Master’s thesis
- References
- A list, summary and links to the applicant’s scientific publications if produced must be included if the be considered
- Any other relevant documentation
The applicant is fully responsible for submitting complete digital documentation before the closing date. All documentation must be available in a Scandinavian language or English.
Application deadline: 01.08.22
Contact
For questions about the position:
- Associate Professor Torstein Kastberg Nilssen, tel. (+47) 38 14 13 20, e-mail torstein.nilssen@uia.no
- Head of Department Ingvald Erfjord, tel. (+47) 38 14 15 47, e-mail ingvald.erfjord@uia.no
For questions about the application process:
- HR-Advisor Nina Rønningen, tel. (+47) 38 14 20 16, e-mail nina.ronningen@uia.no
University of Agder
The University of Agder has more than 1500 employees and almost 14 000 students. This makes us one of the largest workplaces in Southern Norway. Our staff research, teach and disseminate knowledge from a variety of academic fields. Co-creation of knowledge is our common vision. We offer a broad range of study programmes in many fields. We are situated at two modern campuses in Kristiansand and Grimstad respectively.
We are an open and inclusive university marked by a culture of cooperation. The aim of the university is to further develop education and research at a high international level.