Postdoctoral Research Fellow position within Physics-Informed Machine Learning for Offshore Wind

University of Bergen; Norway; On-site; NOK 617,000 - 754,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Norwegian Public Pension

Job summary

University of Bergen invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in Physics-Informed Machine Learning for offshore wind. The role focuses on linking basic and applied research within the MEGA group, with opportunities for collaboration across 9 partners in the EU/EEA and external research visits funded by the Horizon Europe project.

The appointee will develop data-driven surrogate models, implement physics-informed reconstruction algorithms, and participate in

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field and awarded or accepted for assessment before applying.
• Documented high-quality journal papers in relevant topics.
• Experience with research activities and interdisciplinary work is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with good communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and review data-driven surrogate models for real-time reconstruction and forward simulations.
• Create numerical algorithms for physics reconstruction using sparse data.
• Implement assimilation pipelines combining physics and surrogate models.
• Collaborate with project teams and participate in project activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

PhD in Marine Engineering/Applied Mechanics/Physics/CS

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Bergen Department Department of Mathematics Research Field Mathematics Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 12 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Oslo) Country Norway Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 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.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow position within Physics-Informed Machine Learning for Offshore Wind

Atthe Department of Mathematics , there is a vacancy for a postdoctoral research fellow position within Physics-informed Machine Learning for offshore wind.

The position is for a fixed term of 3 years and is associated with a recently granted Horizon Europe project where the University of Bergen is a partner.

About the project/work tasks

The project joins the forces of a consortium consisting of 9 partners from 6 different countries in the EU/EEA. It aims to provide timely and feasible solutions for offshore wind turbines, enabling to enhance their structural awareness, real-time reliability assessment, and predictive maintenance decision support through integrated sensing, modelling, and digital frameworks.

Exceptional opportunities are offered, including collaborating with leading experts in offshore wind, participating in international conferences and project meetings, and engagement in an interdisciplinary research environment. The position will expect research visits and joint activities as required and financially supported by the project. Expected starting date is January 1, 2027.

Your overall focus will be to strengthen the link between basic and applied research, a strategy of the MEGA research group led byAssociate Professor Yan Li . Your primary roles include:

• Develop new and review data-driven surrogate models for real-time reconstruction and forward simulations.
• Create numerical algorithms for physics reconstruction using sparse data.
• Implement assimilation pipelines which integrate physics and surrogate models
• Collaborate with project teams and participate in project activities

Qualifications and personal qualities

• Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree (PhD) within Marine engineering, applied mechanics, physics, computer science or similar fields;or must have submitted his/her doctoral thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the PhD has been awarded.
• Documented high-quality journal papers on relevant topics are required.
• Documented experience with roles-related research activities is an advantage.
• Previous research with a strong interdisciplinary focus is an advantage.
• Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner, and have the ability to cooperate with others.
• Applicants must have good written and oral English 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.

About the position of postdoctoral research fellow

The postdoctoral position is a fixed term position with the primary objective of qualifying the appointee for work in top academic positions. The position may be extended by up to one year (maximum 4 years in total) if the appointee is granted externally financed research stays abroad. Individuals may not be hired for more than one fixed-term period as a postdoctoral research fellow at the same institution.

For postdoctoral research fellow positions associated with externally financed projects, the completion of the project proposal for the qualifying work, as well as a progress plan, will be developed in cooperation with the supervisor and head of department.

It is a requirement that the project is completed during the period of employment.

We can offer

• Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment
• Salary as a postdoctoral research fellow (code 1352) in the state salary scale. This currently amounts to an annual salary of NOK685 900 before taxes. Further salary increases are made according to the length of service in the position.
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund

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.

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.Further information about our employment process can be found here .