PhD Research Fellow in Probability theory

University of Bergen; Norway; On-site; NOK 506,000 - 683,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary as PhD research fellow (code 01

Enrolment in pension fund

Development opportunities

Job summary

University of Bergen invites applications for a PhD Research Fellow in probability theory at the Department of Mathematics. The fixed-term position is 3 years, with a possible 4th year for teaching or related duties, funded by UiB.

The fellow will conduct advanced research in stochastic processes on networks, collaborating with European partners. The role includes opportunities to participate in mSpace workshops and research visits, with competitive salary and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mathematics or statistics or equivalent education.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently and in a structured manner.

Responsibilities

• Pursue advanced research leading to a doctoral degree in probability theory.
• Collaborate with researchers at partner institutions in Europe.
• Contribute to workshops, training schools, and research visits within the mSpace network.

Skills

English proficiency

Independence

Structured work

Education

Master's degree in mathematics or statistics

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Bergen Department Department of Mathematics Research Field Mathematics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions PhD Positions Application Deadline 3 Jan 2027 - 23:59 (Europe/Oslo) Country Norway Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

UiB shall be among Europe's leading universities, internationally recognized for high quality in research and education. As a societal institution, we shall contribute to sustainable and democratic development and be an attractive and inclusive place to study and work.

PhD Research Fellow in Probability Theory

There is a vacancy for a PhD Research Fellow in probability theory at the Department of Mathematics . The position is for a fixed-term period of 3 years with the possibility of a 4th year with career-promoting work (e.g. teaching at the Department). The position is subject to financing by the University of Bergen.

About the project/work tasks

The position is intended to give promising candidates the opportunity to pursue advanced research leading to a doctoral degree in probability theory. The PhD project will address fundamental questions within the broad area of stochastic processes on networks, focusing on models with long-range dependence and interactions in space and/or time. The PhD fellow will join an active, internationally connected research environment and will have opportunities to collaborate with researchers at partner institutions throughout Europe. The project is linked to the European research network mSpace , providing access to workshops, training schools and research visits.

Qualifications and personal qualities

• Applicants must hold a master's degree or equivalent education inmathematics, applied mathematics or statistics. Master students can apply provided they complete their final master exam before01.03.2027. It is a condition of employment that the master's degree has been awarded.
• Competence at MSc-level on topics in mathematics or statistics relevant to research represented at the department is a requirement.
• Applicants must have good written and spoken English skills.
• Experience from MSc-level course work on probability theory and related fields in theoretical mathematicsis an advantage.
• Demonstration of sound knowledge, skills and experience relevant to the following list of topics is an advantage:
  • Stochastic chains with unbounded memory
  • Interacting particle systems
  • Mathematical statistical mechanics
  • Random networks
  • Stochastic geometry
• Good written and spoken Norwegian skills is an advantage, as we would like candidates who can teach first-year courses. Scandinavian languages are equalled with Norwegian.
• Applicants must be ableto work independently and in a structured manner and demonstrate good collaborative skills.

Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Research experience, ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates.

Special requirements for the position

The University of Bergen is subjected to the regulation for export control system. The regulation will be applied in the processing of the applications.

The following applies for the position

About the PhD employment

The fellowship will be for a period of 3 years, with the possibility for a 4th year contingent on the qualifications of the candidate and the teaching needs of the department and will be decided by the head of department upon appointment. If a 4th year is granted, one year of career-promoting work associated with teaching, dissemination or research infrastructure/services, will be distributed over the full employment period and thus corresponding to 25 per cent of the time each year.

The employment period may be reduced if you have previously been employed in a qualifying post (e.g. research fellow, research assistant).

About the research training

As a PhD Research Fellow, you must participate in an approved educational programme for a PhD degree within a period of 3 years. The deadline for applying for admission to the PhD programme at TheFaculty of Science and Technologyis 2 months after you start your position or after the start of the research project that will lead to the PhD degree. It is a condition that you satisfy the enrolment requirements for the PhD programme at the University of Bergen.

We can offer

• Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment
• Salary as a PhD research fellow (code 1017) in the state salary scale. This currently amounts to an annual salary of NOK593 700 before taxes. Further salary increases are made according to the length of service in the position.
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• a brief account of the applicant's research interests and motivation for applying for the position
• a detailed justification of your qualifications in relation to the listed requirements, explaining how you meet each criterion. Additionally, you should address the "advantages" mentioned above, as these will be taken into account when ranking the candidates.
• the names and contact information for two referees. One of these should be the main advisor for the master's thesis or equivalent thesis
• CV
• transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor's and master's degrees.If you have not yet completed your master's degree, please submit a statement from your institution confirming the expected date of award of yourmaster's degree. Your master’s degree must be documented with transcripts and/or diploma before starting in the position.
• a list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list with links)

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge.

General information

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting: Associate Professor Stein Andreas Bethuelsen, Department of Mathematics, email: [e-mail] or Head of Department, Antonella Munthe-Kaas Zanna, Department of Mathematics, email: [e-mail]

Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better.UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age.

We encourage womento apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. By indicating such circumstances in your application, you may receive favourable consideration. We ensure that at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups is invited for an interview as part of our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity. For further information about the recruitment process, click here .

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About UiB

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad.