PhD Research Fellowship in Fluid Mechanics: Interfacial flow in cells
Universitetet i Oslo
- Oslo
- kr 532.200-575.400 pr år
- Midlertidlig
- Fulltid
- Develop theoretical and computational models for interfacial flow and wetting on cell membranes.
- Implement and solve numerically the theoretical membrane model.
- Collaborate with experimentalists.
- Develop independence and be self-driven to advance with their research project.
- Work in an interdisciplinary team with expertise in mechanics, biology, physics and biophysics.
- Follow our PhD program that include an educational component.
- Master’s degree or equivalent in mechanics, fluid mechanics, biophysics, physics or applied mathematics.
- Foreign completed degree (M.Sc.-level) corresponding to a minimum of four years in the Norwegian educational system.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Earlier involvement in interdisciplinary research projects or/and a strong background in biophysics or interfacial fluid mechanics will also be considered positively, as well as experience with programming.
- A strong theoretical educational background in mathematics and continuum mechanics.
- Good social and collaboration skills and ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary scientific environment.
The norm is as follows:
- The average grade point for courses included in the Bachelor’s degree must be C or better in the Norwegian educational system
- The average grade point for courses included in the Master’s degree must be B or better in the Norwegian educational system
- The Master’s thesis must have the grade B or better in the Norwegian educational system
- English requirements for applicants from outside of EU/ EEA countries and exemptions from the requirements:
- Salary NOK 532 200 – 575 400 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority as PhD Research Fellow (position code 1017)
- Attractive
- Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities
- A concise cover letter
- CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications)
- Copies of the original Bachelor and Master’s degree diploma and transcripts of records
- Documentation of English proficiency if needed (please see admission criteria)
- Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)