PhD Fellow in topological data analysis

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At the Matematisk institutt, there is a vacancy for a ph.d. fellow in topological data analysis. The position is for a fixed-term period of three years, with the possibility of a fourth year consisting of career-advancing work (for example, teaching at the institute). The position is funded by the Universitetet i Bergen (UiB) as a contribution to the Lie-Størmer-senteret. The position is linked to the work package WP4 – Topology, Algebra, and Geometry for Complex Data Analysis at the center.

Lie-Størmer-senteret is a collaboration between UiT Noregs arktiske universitet (UiT) and Universitetet i Bergen (UiB). The center will employ ph.d. fellows who will research the interplay between algebra, differential geometry, analysis, and computational mathematics, and the use of these fields within data science and computational dynamics. You can read more about the project on the nettsida til Lie-Størmer-senteret.

At Lie-Størmer-senteret, we facilitate dialogue through research collaboration, the international forskarskulen Mathesis, and a strong culture for scientific exchange and dissemination.

About the project/tasks

The Ph.d. project is part of WP4 – Topology, Algebra, and Geometry for Complex Data Analysis at Lie-Størmer-senteret. It shall develop mathematical and computational methods within topological data analysis, with particular emphasis on multiparameter persistence and application to medical data. The project shall combine theoretical work with multiparameter persistence with the development and implementation of algorithms for medical image analysis.

The person appointed shall investigate computational complexity, stability, and numerical summaries of multiparameter persistence and the use of these methods within medical image analysis. The fellow shall also participate actively in the research environment at Lie-Størmer-senteret and the forskarskulen Mathesis.

Lie-Størmer-senteret shall build bridges between pure and computational mathematics, between mathematical research environments in Tromsø, Bergen, and the rest of Norway, and between research and education in the ERCOM network of European mathematical research centers.

Qualifications and attributes

• Applicants must have a master's degree or equivalent education in mathematics. Master's students can apply if they complete their final master's thesis by December 31, 2026. It is a prerequisite for appointment that the master's degree is obtained.
• Background in algebraic topology and topological data analysis is a requirement.
• Experience with scientific programming or algorithm development is an advantage.
• Applicants must be able to work independently and structured and have good collaborative skills.
• Applicants must have good written and oral English skills.

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.

The following apply to the position:

About the fellowship position: The fellowship period is three years, with the possibility of a fourth year depending on the candidate's qualifications and the institute's need for teaching, and is decided by the head of the institute upon appointment. If a fourth year is decided, one year's work consisting of career-advancing work related to teaching, dissemination, and research infrastructure/services, will be distributed over the total employment period and thus correspond to 25% of the time each year.

If you have previously been employed in a recruitment position (fellow, research assistant, or similar), a deduction may be made from the employment period.

About the researcher education: As a ph.d. fellow, you shall participate in an approved education program for a ph.d. degree within a timeframe of three years. The deadline to apply for admission to the ph.d. program at Fakultet for naturvitenskap og teknologi is two months after commencement of the position or after the start of the research project that will lead to the ph.d. degree. It is a prerequisite that you fyller krava for opptak til ph.d.- studiet at Universitetet i Bergen.

We offer:

• Exciting and developing tasks in a strong professional environment
• A position as a fellow (code 1017) in the state salary scale. This currently constitutes an annual salary of NOK 593,700 gross. Further advancement occurs according to seniority.
• Membership in Statens pensjonskasse
• Gode velferdsordninger

The application must include:

• a short statement on research interests and the motivation for applying for the position
• a detailed justification of your qualifications in relation to the listed requirements and an explanation of how you meet each criterion. You should also account for the qualifications mentioned as an advantage, as these will be assessed during the ranking of candidates.
• name and contact information for two references. One of these should be the supervisor for the master's thesis.
• CV
• transcripts and diplomas for bachelor's and master's degrees. If you have not yet completed your master's degree, you must attach a confirmation from your institution of the expected completion date. The master's degree must be documented with a transcript and/or diploma before the employment begins.
• relevant certificates
• approved documentation that you meet the requirements for English proficiency (if required, cf. Krav til engelskkunnskaper ved opptak til ph.d.-programmet)
• any 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 JobNorge.

General information

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting:

• professor Morten Brun, Matematisk institutt, Universitetet i Bergen, +47 971 09 798, morten.brun@uib.no
• professor Erlend Grong, Matematisk institutt, Universitetet i Bergen, +47 402 16 876, erlend.grong@uib.no

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

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 Universitetet i Bergen uses increased transparency in the appointment of 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 granted, the applicant shall be notified of this.

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Life as a ph.d. candidate at UiB

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