Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Physics-Adapted Numerical Methods​ The Department of Computer Science, Electrical Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, has a vacancy for a postdoctoral research fellow in numerical mathematics for a period of 3 years.   About the postdoctoral project:​ The postdoctoral position is part of the project “Physics-Adapted Numerical Methods for Two-Phase Flow” (PANum) funded by the Research Council of Norway. The project is a joint collaboration between Western Norway University of Applied Sciences and Hasselt University in Belgium. In PANum the goal is to formulate and implement mathematical methods that are not only robust, efficient and have a low numerical error, but that also guarantee that important physical properties are fulfilled in the numerical solution. Ultimately, PANum will lead to a computational algorithm that reliably simulates two-phase flow. The postdoctoral project will be part of developing and analyzing relevant numerical methods and implement them in an open-source framework that will be made openly available for others to use. This will be relevant for example for CO2 storage and design of fuel cells.  Research environment:​ The PANum project is situated in the Engineering Computing research group at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, and in the computational mathematics group (CMAT) at Hasselt University. Both groups focus strongly on numerical analysis and mathematical modelling. The prospective postdoctoral researcher will work in close collaboration with Carina Bringedal and Erlend Storvik from Engineering Computing, Jochen Schütz from CMAT, as well as the current PhD and master students connected to the PANum project.   Postdoctoral research fellows receive an annual work expense funding which can be used for conference participation, research visits, and equipment. The place of employment is campus Bergen or campus Førde.  Qualifications:​ Criteria for appointment to the position of postdoctoral fellow are regulated in Forskrift til universitets- og høyskoleloven. Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in computer science, simulation science, applied mathematics or in a closely related field, or have submitted the PhD thesis before the application deadline. The PhD must have been awarded within 6 weeks after the application deadline. The scientific profile of qualified candidates must be within numerical methods for ODEs and PDEs.   A solid background in both the following fields is required:​ • Numerical analysis for ODEs and PDEs • Scientific programming using Python, MATLAB, C++, Julia, or similar Furthermore, experience within:​ • collaborative code development and usage of version control tools like git • asymptotic methods, like two-scale asymptotic expansions or matched asymptotic expansions, for PDEs will be considered an advantage when candidates are ranked.  In addition to the required educational and scientific background, the following criteria will be evaluated:​ • Quality and relevance of PhD thesis • Quality and relevance of publications • Ability to work in intersection of theoretical and applied research • Ability to collaborate, lead the writing of research papers, ability to initiate and advance research, and research and scientific leadership potential • Oral and written good communication skills in English.   Career plan:​ The person appointed shall, together with the institute, prepare a career plan that specifies the skills the postdoctoral researcher is to acquire. Competence goals shall be set both for the postdoctoral project and for any other career‑advancing work included in the position. The postdoctoral researcher will have access to career guidance. Application procedure:​ Applications will be evaluated by an expert panel of three members. Applicants are asked to submit their application and CV online. Please use the link “Apply for this job” (“Søk stillingen”). The following documentation should be uploaded as an attachment to the online application:  • A brief cover letter (max one page) including a description of research interests and motivation for working within the current project. The cover letter should include a detailed justification of your qualifications in relation to the listed requirements. • CV (summarizing education, positions and a complete list of academic publications) • PhD thesis • Transcripts and diplomas of bachelor’s, master’s and PhD degrees. If you have not yet been awarded your PhD degree, please submit a statement from your institution confirming the submission of the PhD thesis. • Copies of up to 5 selected academic publications • Names and contact details of 2 references (names, relation to candidate, email and telephone number). Short-listed candidates might be required to give a research presentation, in addition to an interview.    If the documents submitted are not in a Scandinavian language or in English, the applicants must submit certified translations of these. It is required that the applicant encloses a recognition document showing that their degree is equivalent to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or PhD. You can read more about applying for recognition of foreign higher education here.   The Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir) offers an automatic recognition document for certain degrees from selected countries. If the applicant’s degree is covered by the automatic recognition, it will be sufficient to attach this document. Read more about automatic recognition here.   As the HK-dir application process may take some time it is recommended to apply to HK-dir as soon as possible. If you have not received a recognition document from HK- dir within the application deadline, please enclose documentation from HK-dir showing that they have received your application.   Applicants should note that the evaluation will be based on the documentation submitted electronically via Jobbnorge within the submission deadline. The applicants are responsible for ensuring that all the documentation is submitted before the closing date. Applications cannot be sent by e-mail or to individuals at HVL. Salary and benefits:​ Exciting and stimulating work as part of a strong international academic environment. An open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues Favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. The position as postdoctoral researcher is paid according to the Government's salary regulation, in position code 1352. There is a compulsory 2 % deduction to the pension fund (see http://www.spk.no/en for more information). The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at any time. General information:​ The appointment will be made in accordance with the regulations for State employees Law in Norway ("Lov om statens ansatte"). Organizational changes and changes in the duties and responsibilities associated with the position must be expected. State employment shall reflect the multiplicity of the population at large to the highest possible degree. Western Norway University of Applied Sciences therefore aims to achieve a balanced age and gender composition and the recruitment of persons with diverse backgrounds. Information about the applicants may be made public even though the applicant has requested not to be named in the list of applicants. The applicant will be notified if his/her request is not respected. Short-listed applicants will be called in for an interview. Employed on condition that you are granted a work and residence permit (must be considered individually). Western Norway University of Applied Sciences is subjected to The Export Control Regulation. The regulation will be applied in the processing of the applications. Contacts:​ 1) Professor Carina Bringedal, project leader of PANum phone: +47 55 58 79 76, e-mail: carina.bringedal@hvl.no  2) Associate Professor Therese B. Sjursen, assistant department leader phone: +47 97 14 46 69 , e-mail: Therese.Berge.Sjursen@hvl.no

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Health and Social Sciences (FHS), has a vacancy for PhD Research Fellow in Human Thermal and Cardiovascular Physiology​ A fully funded three-year PhD position in  Human Thermal and Cardiovascular Physiology is available at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL). The position is part of the research project ThermRisk: A Personalized Digital Human Model for Predictive Thermal Risk Assessment. ThermRisk is a collaborative project between three faculties at HVL: the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences (FHS), the Faculty of Education, Arts and Sports (FLKI) and the Faculty of Technology, Environmental and Social Sciences (FTMS). The Research Fellow will be affiliated with the Department of Health and Function under FHS. The candidate will also be part of the research group Sport, Health and Function ​and will work in the Human Health and Performance Laboratory. The PhD Research Fellowship is a three-year fixed-term position. The Research Fellow will follow the PhD programme Health, Function and Participation and must apply for admission to the programme within three months of commencement.  Deductions may be made in the appointment period for any previous recruitment periods. The PhD Research Fellowship is a recruitment position intended to contribute to an active research environment at HVL. The intended start date is 01.05.2027. The place of work is Campus Kronstad in Bergen. About the project​ The overarching research project ThermRisk: A Personalized Digital Human Model for Predictive Thermal Risk Assessment focuses on developing a computationally efficient digital twin for individuals exposed to extreme temperatures, enabling real-time prediction of thermal profiles and associated health risks.  Together with supervisors, the PhD Research Fellow, will contribute to the finalization of the test protocol and will be responsible for collecting physiological data that provide information on changes in core temperature and the influence of relevant physiological variables during exposure to varying thermal environments. The Research Fellow will collaborate closely with a parallel PhD Research Fellow (see separate announcement) with a background in computational thermal physics, who will use the experimental data to develop a computational model / digital twin of the human body. Relevance and Innovation​ The project addresses a central knowledge gap in human thermoregulation under extreme thermal exposure and will lay the foundation for the development of personalized predictive tools for thermal health risk assessment. As a PhD Research Fellow, you will have a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge interdisciplinary research through close collaboration with the Sport, Health and Function research group​ and the Human Health and Performance Laboratory. Principal Investigator (PI): Professor Boris Balakin (FTMS). For questions about the position at the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences: supervisor Merete Salveson Engeset, email: Merete.Salveson.Engeset@hvl.no supervisor Ann-Katrin Grotle, email: Ann-Katrin.Grotle@hvl.no More information about appointment in PhD Research Fellow positions can be found on HVL's website: Appointment to a research fellowship Responsibilities​ The main supervisor and candidate will together prepare a detailed plan for the research training, which will be linked to admission to the PhD programme in Health, Function and Participation. • Recruitment of study participants and data collection • Planning and execution of physiological testing in the Human Health and Performance Laboratory, including measurements such as VO2max, blood pressure, core and skin temperature, sweat measurements, and respiratory parameters. • Analysis of biological markers (in collaboration with bioengineering personnel where relevant). • Statistical analysis of quantitative physiological data • Close collaboration with a parallel PhD Research Fellow who will use physiological test data to develop a computational digital twin. Dissemination of research results through scientific publications and conferences. • A minimum of three first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals is required to be eligible to submit the PhD thesis. Qualifications:​ Required Qualifications​ Criteria for employment in a Research Fellow position are set out in the Act relating to universities and university colleges https://lovdata.no/dokument/NLE/lov/2024-03-08-9 • Completed Master's degree (120 ECTS credits) in human physiology, exercise physiology, sport science, or other fields directly relevant to the project, with a strong academic record (minimum grade B or better) in both the Master's degree overall and the Master's thesis. In cases of particularly relevant competence, an individual assessment may be provided as long as the requirements for admission to the PhD program are met • Master's students who expect to submit their Master's thesis by spring 2027 and who have achieved grade B or higher in previous courses are also welcome to apply. The Master's thesis must be assessed and approved no later than four weeks before commencement of the position • The successful candidate must meet the admission requirements for the PhD programme Health, Function and Participation. For more information, see: PhD Programme in Health, Function and Participation - Western Norway University of Applied Sciences • Solid background in physiology and demonstrated experience leading physiological testing, including responsibility for protocol execution, participant handling, and data quality in a laboratory setting • Good written and spoken proficiency in English is required • Good IT skills • Experience with quantitative research projects and physiological measurements in humans   Desired Qualifications​ • Knowledge of thermophysiology and human thermoregulation will be considered a strong advantage. • Experience leading or coordinating previous research projects • Relevant subject knowledge in cardiovascular physiology and related measurement and analysis techniques • Experience with processing quantitative data and conducting statistical analyses • Familiarity with measurement of core body temperature using established methods (e.g., ingestible telemetric capsules, rectal probes) • A record of scientific publications is considered beneficial • Good written and spoken proficiency in Norwegian or other Scandinavian languages, as participant recruitment, testing, and laboratory work will be conducted with Norwegian-speaking participants   Personal Qualities​ • Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly across disciplinary boundaries (physiology ↔ computational modelling) • Responsible, structured, proactive, and flexible • Ability to work systematically and efficiently • Capacity for innovative thinking and follow-through • Ability to communicate and interpret research findings • Ability to work independently while contributing actively to the research group and broader academic environment • High ethical awareness in research work • Motivation to defend the doctoral thesis within three years   The following documentation should be uploaded:​ • A letter of application describing relevant experience and competence • CV with a complete list of academic publications • A scientific literature summary (maximum 3 pages) on the regulation and measurement of core temperature, factors influencing temperature regulation, as well as consequences of poor regulation • A reflection letter (up to 2 pages) on your motivation to undertake a PhD, including thoughts and perspectives on the project related to its thematic and methodological approach • Complete Master's thesis (if not yet finalized, a substantive excerpt suitable for assessment must be attached) • Diplomas and certificates   How to apply for the position:​ Submit your application and CV by clicking on the button marked "søk stillingen" on this page. The application may be submitted in Norwegian or English. Applications cannot be sent by email to individuals at HVL. Please note that applications will be assessed based on the information submitted to www.jobbnorge.no by the application deadline. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all relevant attachments are submitted by the deadline, including: Applicants with a degree from a country other than Norway, need to attach a certified translation of the diploma and transcripts of grades to English or a Scandinavian language, in addition to the original documents, if the original is not in any of these languages. It is required that the applicant encloses a recognition document showing that their degree is equivalent to a Norwegian bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or PhD. You can read more about applying for recognition of foreign higher education here. The Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir) offers an automatic recognition document for certain degrees from selected countries. If the applicant’s degree is covered by the automatic recognition, it will be sufficient to attach this document. automatic recognition here. As the HK-dir application process may take some time it is recommended to apply to HK-dir as soon as possible. If you have not received a recognition document from HK- dir within the application deadline, please enclose documentation from HK-dir showing that they have received your application. Applications will be sent electronically to an expert committee. Based on the committee's recommendation, suitable applicants will be invited for an interview. Applications cannot be sent by email to individuals at HVL. Application for admission to the doctoral programme is to be submitted only after a possible appointment. Admission must normally be applied for within three (3) months after start-up, cf. Regulations for the degree of PhD at HVL § 2-4. More information about the PhD programme can be found here    We offer:​ • Good occupational pension, insurance and loan schemes from The Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund • Exciting academic environment with the possibility of competence enhancement and development • Opportunities for training within the working hours  The Research Fellow position is compensated according to position code 1017 Research Fellow, start salary NOK 568 700,- There is a compulsory 2 % deduction to the pension fund (see http://www.spk.no for more information). The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at any time. General information:​ The appointment will be made in accordance with the regulations for State employees Law in Norway ("Lov om statens ansatte)". Organizational changes and changes in the duties and responsibilities associated with the position must be expected. State employment shall reflect the multiplicity of the population at large to the highest possible degree. Western Norway University of Applied Sciences Bergen has therefore adopted a personnel policy objective to ensure that we achieve a balanced age and gender composition and the recruitment of persons of various ethnic backgrounds. Information about the applicant may be made public even though the applicant has requested not to be named in the list of applicants. The applicant will be notified if his/her request is not respected. Short-listed applicants will be called in for an interview. Employed on condition that you are granted a work and residence permit. Western Norway University of Applied Sciences is subjected to The Export Control Regulation. The regulation will be applied in the processing of the applications.  Contacts:​ 1) Associate Professor Merete Salveson Engeset,                              Tlf +47 55 58 55 73   2) Associate Professor Ann-Katrin Grotle                                            Tlf +47 55 58 77 87  Inclusion, challenging norms, collaboration​ Homepage