BeskrivelseAbout the positionA position as postdoctoral researcher (SKO 1352) is available at the Department of Physics,University of Oslo, under the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.The position is for a period of three years. Starting date as soon as possible after 1 Jan 2024.No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the Universityof Oslo.Department of PhysicsKnowledge development in a changing world - Science and technology towards 2030.Job description / Project description / Development plan:Particle accelerators are engines of discovery in basic physics, photon science, medical research and more. Plasma acceleration promises to make these machines much more compact (and cheaper), which may help realize the next particle collider and make particle beams more accessible for uses such as medical imaging. However, reaching very high particle energies in plasma accelerators is challenging. We are offering a postdoctoral position to join our team in studying this key issue in plasma acceleration.The research topics involve the coupling of multiple plasma-accelerator stages, as well as how to stabilize these machines with newly discovered self-correction mechanisms. The project ultimately aims to provide blueprints for a plasma-accelerator demonstrator facility for groundbreaking experiments in strong-field QED. In particular, the work includes experimental work at international accelerator laboratories (CERN, SLAC and DESY) as well as highperformance computing work on supercomputers (LUMI).For this position, we are looking for a postdoc with experience in the field of plasma-accelerator and/or plasma-lens research. The specific work involves the development and experimental testing of a new type of plasma lens for use in staging of plasma accelerators.The position is associated with the SPARTA project, funded by the European Research Council (ERC) through a Starting Grant. The candidate will work in close collaboration with the PI, Dr. Carl A. Lindstrøm, as well as Prof. Erik Adli, Dr. Kyrre Sjøbæk, and other members of the accelerator group at the High-Energy Physics section at the Department of Physics, University of Oslo. The work involves tight collaboration with international accelerators labs including CERN (the CLEAR user facility), SLAC (the FACET-II facility) and DESY (the ADVANCE lab among others).The main purpose of a postdoctoral fellowship is to provide the candidates with enhanced skills to pursue a scientific top position within or beyond academia. To promote a strategic career path, all postdoctoral research fellows are required to submit a professional development plan no later than one month after commencement of the postdoctoral period.It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to complete the project in the course of the period of employment.Qualification requirements: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:Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in a field relevant for the project, including Accelerator Physics, Plasma Physics, or similar. Doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Only applicants with an approved doctoral thesis and defense are eligible for appointment.Good knowledge in accelerator physics and plasma-accelerator physics.Experience with numerical simulation of plasma accelerators (particle-in-cell simulations).High-level oral and written English skills.Desired qualifications:Experience from plasma-accelerator experiments.Experience with plasma-source or plasma-lens design and hardware.Experience with simulations of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) or magneto-hydrodynamics (MHD).Programming skills in Python, C++ at a developer level.Work experience from particle-accelerator laboratories.A strong publication record.Personal skills: Good social and collaboration skills, and the ability to work independently and in aninterdisciplinary scientific environment. We offer:Salary NOK 575 400 – 657 300 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (position code 1352).Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement.Professionally stimulating working environment.Vibrant international academic environment.Postdoctoral development programmes.Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities.The application must include:Cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest).CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity).Copies of educational certificates, academic transcript of records.A complete list of publications and up to 5 academic works 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).The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link “apply for this job”. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the documented, academic qualifications, as well as the candidates motivation and personal suitability. Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.Formal regulations:Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Oslo.If an applicant has applied for and been granted funding for a fulltime research stay abroad while being employed as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, the employment will be prolonged with the equivalent time as the research stay, but for no longer than of twelve months (thus extending the employment to a maximum of four years).According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure. The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives.If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.Contact persons:For further information about the position please contact: Dr. Carl A. Lindstrøm, e-mail: c.a.lindstrom@fys.uio.no, phone: +47 92087302For questions regarding the recruitment system, please contact HR Adviser Elin Thoresen,  e-mail: elin.thoresen@mn.uio.no

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