University of Oslo

About the position​ We invite applications for a PhD Research Fellow position in Knowledge-Grounded LLM Agents for Defensive Cyber Operations, available at the Digital Security Research Group within the Department of Informatics at the University of Oslo. Starting date as soon as possible and no later than 01.05.2027. The fellowship period is three years. A fourth year may be considered, which would involve 25% other career-promoting work. Other career-promoting work may consist of teaching, supervision, and/or research assistance. This depends on the applicant's qualifications and the department's current needs. No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo. Project description​ The position will investigate knowledge-grounded and neuro-symbolic approaches to large language models and agentic AI for defensive cyber operations. The PhD project will be carried out in close collaboration with the Norwegian Defence Research Establishment (FFI), including co-supervision from FFI with potential to connect the research to relevant cybersecurity and cyber-defence challenges. The research will explore how heterogeneous cybersecurity intelligence and evidence sources, including telemetry and observations, can be transformed into structured cybersecurity knowledge, represented through semantic knowledge graphs, and combined with symbolic reasoning, modern language models, and autonomous agents to support security analysis, situational awareness, decision-making, and response. Particular emphasis will be placed on developing trustworthy, reliable, interpretable, and secure AI systems, including methods for grounding, reasoning, validation, and the control of agentic behaviour in security-critical environments.  The security and robustness of LLM-based and agentic systems, including adversarial manipulation, uncertainty, provenance, and the validation of AI-generated decisions and actions, may also be explored as part of this position. What skills are important in this role?​ The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition to be among Europe’s leading communities for research, education and innovation. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials. Required qualifications:​ • Master’s degree or equivalent in cybersecurity, computer science (informatics), artificial intelligence, or a closely related field. Foreign completed degree (M.Sc.-level) corresponding to a minimum of four years in the Norwegian educational system • Strong foundation in computer science or artificial intelligence/machine learning, with knowledge of cybersecurity or a demonstrated motivation to apply AI/ML in cybersecurity • Strong programming and software development skills, demonstrated through relevant projects, research, or equivalent experience • Fluent oral and written communication skills in English Candidates who have not yet completed their master’s degree must have completed all requirements for the degree by 31.12.2026. The position will involve cooperation with stakeholders related to Norwegian national security, and candidates' suitability for this will also be taken into account. Desired qualifications:​ • Knowledge of or experience with large language models (LLMs), agentic AI, and related AI/ML methods • Knowledge of or experience with semantic technologies, including knowledge graphs, ontologies, knowledge representation, and/or symbolic reasoning • Knowledge of or experience with cybersecurity, particularly cybersecurity operations, security analysis, threat detection and response, cyber threat intelligence, or security automation • Knowledge of or interest in trustworthy and secure AI, including robustness, interpretability, validation, uncertainty, or the security of LLM-based and agentic systems • Previous research experience, for example, through a master’s thesis, scientific publication, research project, or equivalent work, is considered an advantage Language requirement:​ • Good oral and written communication skills in English • English requirements for applicants from outside of EU/ EEA countries and exemptions from the requirements: https://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/regulations/regulations.html#toc8 Grade requirements:​ The norm is as follows: • The average grade point for courses included in the Bachelor’s degree must be C or better in the Norwegian educational system • The average grade point for courses included in the Master’s degree must be B or better in the Norwegian educational system • The Master’s thesis must have the grade B or better in the Norwegian educational system For more information see: The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.  UiO is subject to the Security Act, which governs the organisation's protection of security-sensitive objects and knowledge, in addition to other relevant legislation concerning access to and handling of sensitive information. Based on this, it is a requirement that successful applicants are security-eligible. We may use background checks as part of our recruitment process. What are we looking for in you?​ Personal skills:​ • Ability to work independently and take initiative, while also contributing effectively to collaborative research • Analytical, critical, and structured approach to research and problem-solving • Curiosity and willingness to learn, with the ability to adapt to new research questions, methods, and technologies • Good communication and collaboration skills, and the ability to engage constructively in interdisciplinary research • Positive attitude and the ability to handle hectic periods Employment in the position is based on a comprehensive assessment of all qualification requirements applicable to the position, including personal qualifications. We can offer you​ • Exciting and meaningful tasks in an organisation with an important societal mission, contributing to knowledge development, education, and enlightenment that promote sustainable, fair, and knowledge-based societal development • Committed colleagues in a good working environment • Good welfare schemes • Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours • A workplace with good development and career opportunities • Career development programmes • Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes • Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities • Salary in position as PhD Research Fellow, position code 1017 in salary range NOK from 550 800 - 595 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund  We need different perspectives in our work​ UiO is an open and internationally oriented comprehensive university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at uio.no. We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are looking for great colleagues, could you be the next one? We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours, task adaptations, digital, technical, or physical adjustments, or other practical measures. If you have an immigrant background, a disability, or CV gaps (Norwegian), we encourage you to indicate this in the job application portal. We always invite at least one qualified candidate from each group for an interview. In this context, disability is defined as an applicant who identifies as having a disability that requires workplace or employment-related accommodations. For more details about the requirements, please refer to the Employer portal (Norwegian). The selections made in the job application portal are used for anonymized statistics that all state employers include in their annual reports. More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here.  We hope you will apply for the position with us. How to apply​ The application must include:​ • Cover letter (statement of motivation, summarising scientific work and research interest) • CV (summarising education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity) • Transcripts of records, copies of the original Bachelor’s and Master’s degree diplomas (see below) • Documentation of English Language requirements. The appointed candidate cannot start in the position until approved documentation of English language proficiency has been submitted. • A complete list of publications and related academic or research works, including software artefacts that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee • Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number) Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click "Apply for this job". Foreign applicants should attach an official explanation of their University's grading system. When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language. General information​ The best qualified candidates will be invited for interviews. Applicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we can't, you will hear from us. Please refer to Regulations for the Act on universities and colleges chapter 3 (Norwegian), Guidelines concerning appointment to post doctoral and research posts at UiO (Norwegian) and Regulations for the degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) at the University of Oslo.   The University of Oslo has a transfer agreement with all employees that is intended to secure the rights to all research results etc.

About the position​ We invite applications for a four-year PhD Research Fellow position in the Diversity and Ecology of Marine Algae and Protistan Parasites. The position will be based at the Natural History Museum, University of Oslo, Norway, and affiliated with the national research programme Arctic Ocean 2050 (Polhavet 2050). The successful candidate will also benefit from affiliation with the national graduate research school BIOCORE. The PhD project will investigate how climate-driven warming is reshaping Arctic microbial eukaryote communities, with a focus on the northward expansion of toxic microalgae and protistan parasites. The successful candidate will join an international research environment and contribute to a better understanding of biodiversity change in the Arctic Ocean. The position includes 25% career-enhancing work, supporting both the museum’s activities and the candidate’s professional development. Depending on the candidate’s interests and the museum’s needs, this work may include collection curation, teaching, supervision, research support, work in the Botanical Garden, or public outreach. The selected candidate will be enrolled in the PhD programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Within two months of commencing the position, the candidate must submit a PhD agreement, including a plan for the required doctoral courses and a project description. More about the position / The PhD project​ The Arctic Ocean is expected to undergo a high rate of species turnover as climate-driven changes in habitats, including declining sea-ice cover and rising seawater temperatures, enable new species to expand northward while others decline or disappear locally. These shifts are likely to substantially reorganize Arctic food webs, with cascading effects throughout the ecosystem. This PhD project will investigate how climate-driven warming is reshaping Arctic microbial eukaryote communities, with a focus on the northward expansion of toxic microalgae and protistan parasites, and includes the option to take part in research cruises. The project will use long-read metabarcoding to develop a pan-Arctic, DNA-based biodiversity database with high taxonomic resolution, use existing data and literature to distinguish generalist from specialist taxa, and identify potential entry routes and distribution patterns of the microalgae and parasites as Arctic waters warm. The project will also detect known and novel biological associations, as well as abundance changes in toxic microalgae and protistan parasites. Key findings will be validated against microscopy data collected during research cruises. The position includes translating results into outreach for stakeholders and contributing to predictive policy recommendations. The project therefore offers an exciting opportunity to combine field-derived Arctic samples, advanced molecular and imaging tools, and ecological theory to address emerging questions at the intersection of climate change, biodiversity, and ecosystem functioning. The position is affiliated with the national research programme Arctic Ocean 2050. The programme brings together 18 Norwegian research institutions in a major interdisciplinary collaboration aimed at strengthening Norway’s knowledge base and strategic capacity in a rapidly changing Arctic Ocean. Its goals are to improve our understanding of the present-day Arctic Ocean and how it may change towards 2050, and develop the knowledge needed for future management, sustainable use, and a safe and secure region. The ten-year programme (2026–2035) combines basic research, applied science, and innovation – offering unique opportunities for professional development and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Arctic Ocean 2050 focuses on processes within the central Arctic Ocean, its interactions with the surrounding seas, and how these dynamics connect to broader climatic and political systems. Field activities will primarily take place in the Eurasian Basin, between Fram Strait and the North Pole, as well as including the adjacent continental slopes. Pan-Arctic perspectives will be ensured through remote sensing, research on broader sociopolitical drivers, and modelling tools that cover the entire Arctic Ocean, and extensive international research collaboration. As part of Arctic Ocean 2050, the candidate will join an ambitious research environment with high societal relevance and the opportunity to contribute to new knowledge on some of the world’s most remote and important ocean regions. This position is also affiliated with the national graduate research school BIOCORE. Led by Norway’s four university natural history museums, BIOCORE aims to train the next generation of researchers in biodiversity science to address environmental challenges. BIOCORE provides specialised courses and workshops, research and training mobility, regular seminars and networking events, and opportunities to collaborate with non‑academic and policy partners. The successful candidate will become a full member of BIOCORE, and will undertake a funded research secondment at a partner museum and receive support for course‑related travel. The candidate will be connected to a national network of biodiversity researchers, and play an important role in co‑organising BIOCORE’s quarterly webinars as well as the annual Norsk symposium i biosystematikk. The PhD position will be supervised by Professor Micah Dunthorn, and co-supervised by Associate Professor Adriana Lopes dos Santos, Professor Torsten Struck, and Professor Josefin Titelman at the University of Oslo, and Associate Professor Anna Vader at the University Centre in Svalbard. Qualifications ​ Required qualifications:​ • an MSc degree in metabarcoding, microbiology, biodiversity, bioinformatics, ecology, or a related field • excellent written and verbal communication skills in English* • experience with analysing large metabarcoding datasets, including the use of different programmes and pipelines • experience in molecular laboratory methods *For English requirements for applicants from outside of EU/EEA countries and exemptions from the requirement, see: https://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/regulations/regulations.html#toc8 Desired qualifications:​ • clear alignment between the PhD position and the applicant’s motivation, research interests, and career plans • experience working with algae or protistan parasites • knowledge of the Arctic marine ecosystem • experience working with international collaborators Grade requirements for admission to the PhD programme:​ • average grade point for courses included in the Bachelor's degree must correspond to C or better in the Norwegian educational system • average grade point for courses included in the Master's degree must correspond to B or better in the Norwegian educational system • Master's thesis must correspond to a grade B or better in the Norwegian educational system What are we looking for in you?​ Personal Skills:​ • ability to engage constructively and communicate clearly with supervisors, colleagues, project partners, and stakeholders • ability to contribute to a supportive, inclusive, and collegial working environment that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences • strong organisational skills and reliability in managing laboratory, computational, and field-based research tasks Employment in the position is based on a comprehensive assessment of all qualification requirements applicable to the position, including personal skills. We need different perspectives in our work ​ UiO is an open and internationally oriented comprehensive university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at uio.no. We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives.  We will provide appropriate accommodations should you need them. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours, task adaptations, digital, technical, or physical adjustments, or other practical measures. If you have an immigrant background, a disability, or CV gaps, we encourage you to indicate this in the job application portal. We always invite at least one qualified candidate from each group for an interview. In this context, disability is defined as an applicant who identifies as having a disability that requires workplace or employment-related accommodations. For more details about the requirements, please refer to the Employer portal (Norwegian). The selections made in the job application portal are used for anonymized statistics that all state employers include in their annual reports. More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here. We hope you will apply for the position with us.  We can offer you​ • exciting and meaningful work in an organisation with an important societal mission, contributing to knowledge development, education, and enlightenment that promote sustainable, fair, and knowledge-based societal development • committed colleagues in a good working environment • a strong interdisciplinary setting for research, training, and collaboration through the Natural History Museum, Arctic Ocean 2050, and BIOCORE • structured onboarding, follow-up, and support throughout the employment period • tailored career guidance and opportunities for career-enhancing work, aligned with your individual career goals and relevant both within and beyond academia • good welfare schemes • membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse (SPK), which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes • Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities • salary in the position of Doctoral Research Fellow (position code 1017) with a salary ranging from NOK 550 800 - 595 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2% is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund (SPK) How to apply​ The application must include (as separate and numbered documents): ​ 1.    cover letter including a statement of motivation and research interests (maximum 2 pages) 2.    CV summarising education, positions, academic work, scientific publications, and other relevant experiences 3.    statement explaining how the PhD position fits into your career plans (maximum 1 page) 4.    MSc thesis (or equivalent) and any published papers directly resulting from the thesis (as a single PDF) 5.    copies of educational certificates and transcripts of records (as a single PDF)  6.    names and contact details for two to three references (i.e., name, affiliation, relation to the candidate, Email, and phone number) 7.    documentation of English proficiency (if applicable) 8.    statement on the use of AI. If AI was used in preparation of your application document, please detail its use in any documents Applicants must submit their application and supporting documents through the electronic recruitment system Jobbnorge by clicking “Apply for this job.” Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview. When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, you must upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Applicants with education from outside Norway are advised to include an explanation of their university’s grading system. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language. General information​ Please note that we are unable to add documentation after the application deadline. As the deadline applies equally to all applicants, this policy ensures equal treatment throughout the recruitment process. If you experience difficulties uploading documents in Jobbnorge, please contact their customer service: Phone: +47 75 54 22 20 or Email: support@grade.com  The primary method of communication throughout the process will be e-mails and messages through the recruitment system Jobbnorge. When you receive a notification of a message in Jobbnorge, please log in to read it, as it may be important. The best qualified candidates will invited for interviews.  Applicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we cannot, you will hear from us. Please refer to Regulations for the Act on universities and colleges chapter 3 (Norwegian), Guidelines concerning appointment to recruitment positions at UiO and Regulations for the degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) at the University of Oslo. The University of Oslo has a transfer agreement with all employees to secure the rights to all research results and related intellectual property.

About the position​ A 100% 3-year Postdoctoral Research Fellow position in tumor cell biology is available in the research group of Prof. Philippe Collas, project group of Dr. Marie Rogne, at the Department of Molecular Medicine, Division of Biochemistry, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Oslo (Collas Lab). The position is funded through the Norwegian Cancer Society. Within the Institute, the Division of Biochemistry consists of a young and active community of nine research groups working on cancer biology, chromatin and nuclear dynamics, nuclear architecture, membrane trafficking, and adipocyte, muscle and vascular biology, using human, fly and mouse models.  More about the position​ The overall goal of the project is to establish knowledge of the innovative therapeutic potential of microproteins in advanced prostate cancer. In this context, the successful applicant will, in collaboration with the research team and external partners at Oslo University Hospital, examine how specific microproteins regulate the activity of the transcription factor RUNX2, using cancer cell lines and PDX mouse tumor models, for various cell-based assays. The work involves in vivo setups and is expected to necessitate optimizations.  A postdoctoral position is intended for the employee to develop a research profile and competence that qualifies them to apply for an Associate Professor position. The position may also provide other competencies relevant to the postdoctoral fellow's future career. A career plan shall be developed for the Postdoctoral Fellow, specifying the competencies the Postdoctoral Fellow should acquire. UiO is responsible for following up on the career plan and ensuring that the Postdoctoral Fellow has access to career guidance throughout the postdoctoral term. Responsibilities​ • Design and execute PDX prostate cancer studies evaluating the effect of microprotein modulation and peptide therapy, using cell biological approaches. • Design and perform cellular assays to test microprotein function and transcription factor modulation. • Maintain accurate electronic lab records and contribute to data analysis and interpretation. • Present results at group meetings and scientific platforms and prepare manuscripts for publication. Qualifications​ Qualification requirements​ • Applicants must hold a doctoral degree – PhD or equivalent.  • If a doctoral degree is not yet awarded, the doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing application date. Hiring will however be contingent on obtention of a doctoral degree.  • Solid knowledge of, and experience in, (cancer) cell biology.   • Experience in tumor biology. • Experience with cell culture and/or patient-derived xenograft (PDX) tumor models. • Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.  Relevant Qualifications​ • Experience with molecular biology and/or epigenetics is positive.  • Authorization to work with laboratory animals (rodents) (e.g. LAS301, FELASA C) is a strong advantage. If you do not have such authorization, you will be required to acquire it in the first part of your employment.  • Experience with electronic lab-journal systems (e.g. Benchling or E-lab) is valued. Personal skills​ • You are independent but enjoy working as part of a team towards shared, ambitious goals. • You are positive, structured, solution-driven and accurate, with grit and determination. • You have a result-oriented mindset and contribute scientific and practical inputs. • Communication with other team members is important: you will therefore have excellent communication and collaborative skills.  Employment in the position is based on a comprehensive assessment of all qualification requirements applicable to the position, including personal qualifications. We need different perspectives in our work ​ UiO is an open and internationally oriented comprehensive university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at uio.no. We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are looking for great colleagues—could you be the next one? We will provide appropriate accommodations should you need them. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours, task adaptations, digital, technical, or physical adjustments, or other practical measures. If you have an immigrant background, a disability, or CV gaps, we encourage you to indicate this in the job application portal. We always invite at least one qualified candidate from each group for an interview. In this context, disability is defined as an applicant who identifies as having a disability that requires workplace or employment-related accommodations. For more details about the requirements, please refer to the Employer portal (Norwegian). The selections made in the job application portal are used for anonymized statistics that all state employers include in their annual reports. More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here. We hope you will apply for the position with us.  We offer​ • Exciting and meaningful tasks in an organization with an important societal mission, contributing to knowledge development, education, and enlightenment that promote sustainable, fair, and knowledge-based societal development. • A professionally stimulating working environment and access to top-notch equipment and resources. • Good welfare schemes. • Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours. • A workplace with good development and career opportunities.  • Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes. • Salary in position as Postdoctoral Fellow, position code 1352 in salary range NOK from 610 000 to 650 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund. • Oslo’s family-friendly environment with rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities.  Read more about the benefits of working in the public sector at Employer Portal. Application​ Your application should include: • Cover letter statement of your research interests and motivation for the position • CV summarizing education, positions, and academic work  • Copies of educational certificates (academic transcripts only) • Copy of relevant certification(s) for laboratory animal work, if this applies • List of publications and academic works; do not include the publications themselves or your dissertation.  • List of 3 reference persons (name, relation to you, e-mail, phone number)  Your CV must be entered in Jobbnorge’s CV form and cannot be submitted only as an attachment. This requirement is intended to ensure correct documentation and record-keeping in accordance with the Public Administration Act, Section 15. Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click "Apply for this job". When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language. General information​ Please note that we are unable to add documentation after the application deadline. As the deadline applies equally to all applicants, this policy ensures equal treatment throughout the recruitment process. If you experience difficulties uploading documents in Jobbnorge, please contact their customer service: Phone: +47 75 54 22 20 or Email: support@grade.com  The primary method of communication throughout the process will be e-mails and messages through the recruitment system Jobbnorge. When you receive a notification of a message in Jobbnorge, please log in to read it, as it may be important. The best qualified candidates will be invited for interviews.  Applicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we cannot, you will hear from us. Please refer to Regulations for the Act on universities and colleges chapter 3 (Norwegian) and Guidelines concerning appointment to recruitment positions at UiO.  The University of Oslo has a transfer agreement with all employees to secure the rights to all research results and related intellectual property.