Open positions: 4 postdoctoral positions and 2 PhD scholarships

Centre of Mathematics for Applications (CMA) was on March 1, 2003, funded as a 'Centre of Excellence' by the Research Council of Norway. CMA is one of three such centres at the University of Oslo.

The departments of Informatics, Mathematics, Physics and the Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics are involved, with collaboration from SINTEF Applied Mathematics. There are also participants (centre members) from the universities in Bergen and Trondheim. Read more about CMA here.

We hereby invite applications for 4 postdoc positions and 2 PhD scholarships

• All positions are available from July 1, 2007, but the start date may be delayed if necessary.
• Applications with all necessary enclosures must be received by May 29, 2007
• The postdoctoral position will be granted for a period of 2 years.
• The PhD scholarships will be granted for a period of 3 years.

The main vision of CMA is to create a national research centre in mathematics where top class scientists from different areas can work together with a joint perspective and common goals. The main focus is on mathematics motivated from applications, with emphasis on problems arising from modern scientific computing. The activity in the centre is built upon 4 different research areas: geometry, stochastic analysis, differential equations and applications in the physical sciences (mainly within astrophysics and computational quantum mechanics). The centre specifically focuses on research activities on the boundaries and intersections of these areas.

Special requirements for the postdoctoral positions
One of the positions is dedicated to the research area of non-linear partial differential equations. This position will be tied to the YFF-project of Professor Kenneth Karlsen. Of particular relevance are candidates that have background from / interest in the mathematical and / or numerical theory of conservation laws, degenerate parabolic equations, or Navier-Stokes equations.

The second position is tied to the EURYI-project of Associate Professor Snorre Christiansen. For this position we are specifically looking for a candidate with a strong mathematical background suitable for the challenges associated with simulation of partial differential equations of theoretical physics (e.g. general relativity). The candidate should have background from / interest in numerical analysis.

For the remaining 2 positions, no such preferences are given. Here applicants will be evaluated and ranked with respect to the research plan of the centre. Whoever is employed must demonstrate their scientific competence within mathematics or a related applied area. Preference will be given to applicants with experience of computational problems within the relevant areas, or with experience in problems that combine aspects from two or more of the areas.
The full research plan can be found here

For all positions, applications must include complete information about education, former positions, teaching and administrative experience (documented), and a list of publications. Applicants must hold a PhD or at least have submitted their PhD thesis. Women are especially encouraged to apply.

Special requirements for the PhD positions
For these positions, applicants will be evaluated and ranked with respect to the research plan of the centre. Whoever is employed must demonstrate their scientific competence within mathematics or a related applied area. Preference will be given to applicants with experience of computational problems within the relevant areas, or with experience in problems that combine aspects from two or more of the areas.
The full research plan can be found here

Applications must include complete information about education at both bachelor and master level, and documented scientific experience. All employees must satisfy the entrance requirements for the doctoral degree programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Women are especially encouraged to apply.

For more information on the positions, please contact:

• Professor Ragnar Winther, telephone +47 22855935, email: rwinther@cma.uio.no , or
• Professor Kenneth Karlsen, telephone +47 22855948, email: kennethk@cma.uio.no
• Associate Professor Snorre Christiansen, telephone +47 22857774, email: snorrec@cma.uio.no

Please use the following address for applications:

Universitetet i Oslo, Det matematisk-naturvitenskapelige fakultet
v. personalkonsulent Grete Andresen
Postboks 1032 Blindern, 0315 Oslo, NORWAY
ATT: 07/5602 (for the PhD positions)
or 07/5603 (for the postdoctoral position)

Applications may also be submitted electronically to grete.andresen@matnat.uio.no