Postdoc in Physics

About the company

The University of Stavanger has a vacant position as a postdoc in physics at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Mathematics and Physics. The position is available for immediate commencement.

Your tasks

The postdoc will be affiliated with the CoreQCD project, a research project supported by the Research Council of Norway that focuses on a theoretical description of strongly interacting matter under extreme conditions. Particularly interesting research themes include quantum chromodynamics (QCD) at high temperatures and densities, the equation of state for strongly interacting matter, perturbative QCD, thermal quantum field theory and quantum field theory at high density, as well as applications to neutron stars and heavy ion collisions.

The purpose of the position is for the appointee to develop a research profile and acquire the qualifications required to apply for a position as Associate Professor. The position can also provide valuable experience and other competence relevant for further career development.

Requirements

You must have

• a PhD in physics or a related field, with a specialization relevant to the project. The doctoral thesis must have been defended, and all requirements for the award of the degree must be met before you can assume the position.
• good skills in English, both written and oral

We also emphasize that you

• have developed a research project of high scientific quality and relevance to the field
• have high professional integrity and a focus on quality in your work
• are motivated to carry out the research project and contribute to academic communities and collaboration across disciplines
• have the professional and personal prerequisites to complete the project within the employment period, including high work capacity and ability to execute
• have international experience and relevant professional networks
• have experience with or interest in innovation, new ideas, and research with societal application
• have the ability for critical reflection, new thinking, and independent problem-solving, and work in a structured and purposeful manner
• have good cooperation and communication skills and contribute to a constructive working environment

What we offer

The position is for 3 years. During the employment period, other career-enhancing work in the form of teaching and supervision of students may be included.

If the appointee does not already possess educational professional competence that meets the requirements for the position of Associate Professor, UiS will facilitate the acquisition of such competence during the employment period.

A career plan will be developed describing the competence the postdoc shall acquire during the employment period. As a postdoc at UiS, you will receive support for professional and career development through guidance, competence development, and career planning.

• varied tasks at a university with an important societal mission
• an ambitious and inclusive research environment
• support for professional and career development
• free Norwegian courses if you do not master Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish at level A2 upon employment.
• access to Lifekeys, a digital service for mental health and quality of life
• salary according to the State's salary regulations, position code 1352, from NOK 640,000 to NOK 740,000 gross per year. In special cases, higher salary may be considered.
• membership in Statens pensjonskasse with good pension and insurance schemes

Read more about employee benefits and advantages at uis.no.

How to apply

Project proposal Applicants must attach a short description of previous research (max. 2 pages) and a short project description for the research planned to be carried out during the postdoc period (max. 2 pages).

How to apply Apply for the position by clicking "Søk stillingen" on this page.

In Jobbnorge, you register your application, relevant education, work experience, and language skills. In the application, we ask you to describe your research interests, your motivation for the position, and how your background is relevant to the research project.

The following documentation must be uploaded as attachments to the application:

• project proposal
• CV with a complete overview of education, experience, and any scientific activity
• a complete overview of scientific works with information on where they are published. You can also upload or link to up to five scientific works, including the doctoral thesis or a published monograph based on the thesis.
• diplomas, certificates, as well as documentation of other activity considered relevant

As part of the application process, we request that your academic supervisors or referees send their letters of recommendation (maximum 3 letters) directly via email to professor Eero Aleksi Kurkela at aleksi.kurkela@uis.no.

The documentation must be provided in a Scandinavian language or English.

The application will be assessed based on the information registered in Jobbnorge by the application deadline. Therefore, ensure that the application clearly shows how your competence and experience meet the competency requirements in the announcement, and that necessary documentation is uploaded. If the attachments collectively exceed 100 MB, the files must be compressed before uploading.

UiS only processes applications and attachments registered in Jobbnorge.

Your qualifications for the position will be assessed by an internal committee. Based on the committee's assessment, selected applicants will be invited to an interview. References will also be obtained for selected candidates. Read more about the recruitment process on our websites.

Other

The qualification work is conducted at the University of Stavanger.

Diversity and inclusion Diversity is a strength at the university. Different experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to better solutions and a good working and learning environment. We welcome applicants with different qualifications, life experiences, and perspectives, and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of gender, age, disability, cultural background, or whether you have had gaps in your professional life. UiS facilitates employees in different life stages and for employees with a need for individual accommodation.

In accordance with current regulations, at least one qualified applicant with a disability, a gap in their CV, or an immigrant background will be invited to an interview. If this applies to you, you can state it in the job application portal. Read more about the scheme here.

The university desires better gender balance in postdoc positions within the field and therefore particularly encourages women to apply. In the case of approximately equal qualifications, women may be prioritized in accordance with current regulations.

Information about applicants may be made public even if an exemption from the public applicant list has been requested, cf. the Freedom of Information Act § 25. If the request is not granted, you will be notified.

Terms of employment and process UiS is subject to the Security Act, and employees are expected to exhibit security-conscious behavior and follow current security and export control routines. Upon employment, qualities such as reliability, judgment, and loyalty will be emphasized.

Employment as a postdoc is regulated in the Universities and Colleges Act, Chapter IV.

We emphasize the quality, relevance, and significance of research work and not where the work is published. This is in accordance with the principles in The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).

UiS has signed The Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment (CoARA) with a commitment that when assessing research and researchers, we recognize different forms of results, practices, and activities.

The research work shall primarily be conducted at the University of Stavanger. It is a prerequisite that the appointee resides such that they can be present and available to the academic community during ordinary working hours.

The position is announced in both Norwegian and English. In the event of any conflicting information between the texts, the Norwegian text shall prevail.