Postdoc in physics-informed machine learning for offshore wind

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Video: https://youtu.be/M5n6RnScNgAPostdoc position in physics-informed machine learning for offshore wind

At the Matematisk institutt, a position is available as a postdoc in physics-informed machine learning for offshore wind.

The position is for a fixed-term period of 3 years and is linked to a Horizon Europe project where the University of Bergen is a partner.

About the project/tasks

The project brings together a consortium of 9 partners from 6 different countries in the EU/EEA. The goal is to develop appropriate and feasible solutions for offshore wind turbines that can strengthen structural health monitoring, real-time reliability assessment, and decision support for predictive maintenance through integrated sensor, modeling, and digital frameworks.

The position offers particularly good opportunities for collaboration with leading experts in offshore wind, participation in international conferences and project meetings, as well as working in an interdisciplinary research environment. The position involves research stays and joint activities as needed, funded through the project. Expected start is January 1, 2027.

The overall goal of the position is to strengthen the link between fundamental research and applied research, in line with the strategy of the MEGA group led by førsteamanuensis Yan Li.

Your main tasks will be to:

• develop new and conduct a literature review on data-driven surrogate models for real-time reconstruction and forward simulations
• develop numerical algorithms for physical reconstruction based on sparse data
• implement assimilation methods that integrate physics-based and surrogate-based models
• collaborate with project groups and participate in project activities
• prepare project deliverables

Qualifications and properties

• Applicants must have obtained a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree (ph.d.) in marine engineering, applied mechanics, physics, computer science, or similar fields, or have submitted their doctoral thesis for evaluation before the application deadline. It is a prerequisite that the doctoral degree is obtained before employment can take place.
• Documented high-quality scientific publications within relevant topics is a requirement
• Documented experience with research activities relevant to the position is an advantage
• Previous research with a strong interdisciplinary profile is an advantage
• Applicants must be able to work independently, structured, and have good collaborative skills.
• Applicants must have good English skills, both written and oral.

Personal and interpersonal qualities will be emphasized. Research experience, ambitions, and potential will also count when assessing candidates.

Specific requirements for the position

UiB is subject to export control regulations, and these regulations apply when processing applications for the position.

About the postdoc position

The postdoc position is a fixed-term position and has the main goal of qualifying the person employed for work in top scientific positions. The position may be extended by up to one year if the candidate is granted research stays abroad from external sources (maximum four years in total). No one can be employed for more than one fixed-term period as a postdoc at the same institution.

After commencement, the postdoc shall, in collaboration with the supervisor and the head of the institute, prepare a plan for the qualification work, including a progress plan.

It is a prerequisite that the person employed completes the project during the employment period.

We offer

• Exciting and developing tasks in a strong professional environment
• Position as postdoc (code 1352) in the state salary scale. This currently constitutes an annual salary of NOK 685,900 gross. Further advancement occurs according to seniority.
• Membership in Statens pensjonskasse
• Good velferdsordninger

The application must include

• a short statement about research interests and the motivation for applying for the position
• a detailed justification of your qualifications in relation to the listed requirements, and how you meet each criterion. In addition, you should address the mentioned "advantages," as these will be considered during the ranking of candidates.
• names and contact information for two references. One of these should be the main supervisor from the doctoral education.
• CV
• transcripts and diplomas. If you have not yet completed your doctoral degree, you must provide confirmation that the thesis has been submitted.
• relevant certificates
• list of scientific work (publication list with links)

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

General information

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting: førsteamanuensis Yan Li via email: yan.li@uib.no or instituttleiar Antonella Zanna Munthe-Kaas via email: antonella.zanna@uib.no.

For HR-related questions, please contact HR advisor Karoline Christiansen at telephone 55 58 47 70 or email karoline.christiansen@uib.no.

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

We encourage women to apply. If several applicants have approximately equal qualifications, the rules for moderate gender quotas apply.

The University of Bergen uses increased transparency in recruitment for scientific positions.

Information about the applicant may be made public even if the applicant has requested not to be included in the applicant list. If the request is not honored, the applicant shall be notified of this.

We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. If you check this box in the application, you may receive positive special treatment. We always invite at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups to an interview. More about the recruitment process here.

About the employer:

The University of Bergen is a recognized educational and research institution, organized into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centers. The campus is located in central parts of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien, and Årstad.

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences consists of seven institutes and a number of centers. Read more about the faculty and associated institutes.