PhD Research Fellow position in Climate Risk and Energy Systems, two positions

About the job

The University of Oslo invites applications for two PhD Research Fellow positions in Climate Risk and Energy Systems at the Department of Technology Systems. The position starts in early 2027 and lasts for three years, with the possibility of a fourth year involving 25% career-promoting work such as teaching or research assistance.

The Department of Technology Systems is currently located at Kjeller, near Oslo, and will move to the UiO main campus at Blindern in spring 2027.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in climate risk and energy systems
• Contribute to knowledge development, education, and innovation in sustainable and fair societal development
• Participate in research training leading to the completion of a PhD degree

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Physics, Climate Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Programming skills in Python, R, or similar languages
• Experience with climate data and/or energy system applications
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
• Average grade point of C or better in Bachelor’s degree and B or better in Master’s degree and thesis in the Norwegian educational system

Personal qualities

• Interest in reproducible science
• Interest in collaborative and interdisciplinary research

We offer

• Exciting and meaningful research tasks in an organization with an important societal mission
• Committed colleagues in a good working environment
• Good welfare schemes and opportunities for exercise during working hours
• Opportunities for career development and professional growth
• Membership in Statens Pensjonskasse, one of Norway’s best pension schemes
• Salary in the range of NOK 550,800 - 595,000 per year, depending on competence and experience

How to apply

The application must be submitted via the Jobbnorge recruitment system and include:

• Cover letter with motivation and research interests
• CV summarizing education, positions, and academic work
• Copies of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree diplomas and transcripts
• Documentation of English language proficiency
• A complete list of publications and academic works
• Names and contact details of 2-3 references

Foreign applicants must also provide an official explanation of their university’s grading system. All documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language.

Contact

• For further information, contact Jan Wohland, Associate Professor, jan.wohland@its.uio.no
• For questions regarding Jobbnorge, contact Elin Thoresen, HR Adviser, elin.thoresen@mn.uio.no