Position as PhD Research Fellow in Biophysics and Medical Physics is available at the Department of Physics.
The fellowship period is 3 years. A fourth year may be considered with a workload of 25 % that normally consists of teaching. This is dependent upon the qualification of the applicant and the current needs of the department.
Starting date no later than October 1, 2025.
No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo.
Jarli og Jordan/UiO
Job description
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join an interdisciplinary research project aimed at exploring the feasibility of a focused minibeam setup at the new Proton Therapy Center in Oslo. This project offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in proton therapy, with the potential to advance both clinical and technical applications. The position includes conducting a feasibility study and potentially initiating the construction of the minibeam setup.
In the feasibility study the candidate will conduct a thorough review of current technologies and methods related to focused minibeam setups as well as assessing technical and practical feasibility at the Oslo Proton Therapy Center. This will be done by performing simulations to evaluate beam characteristics, dose distributions, and biological effectiveness. The candidate will use simulation software such as Monte Carlo tools (e.g., Geant4, TOPAS) for dose calculation and beam modeling (e.g. BDSIM) as well as data analysis platforms (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or R).
In the phase of design and prototyping it is mandatory to collaborate with technical partners to design a conceptual minibeam setup. The candidate will develop specifications and evaluate hardware components required for the setup and test the preliminary designs using computational models and/or physical prototypes. This experimental and analytical work includes planning and execution of experimental validation studies in collaboration with the Proton Therapy Center.
Within this project the candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of physicists, engineers, and medical professionals and will collaborate with external academic and industry partners to leverage expertise and resources. The PhD candidate will be primarily based at the University of Oslo. Occasional travel to partner institutions especially the Oslo Proton Therapy Center, located within Oslo University Hospital and international conferences will be required.
This project offers the candidate to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment at the forefront of proton therapy research and gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art proton therapy technology. This gives the potential to contribute directly to a novel treatment modality with significant clinical impact.
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:
- Master’s degree or equivalent in physics or engineering (specialization in medical physics or accelerator technologies is beneficial)
- Foreign completed degree (M.Sc.-level) corresponding to a minimum of four years in the Norwegian educational system
- Experience in scientific programming (Phyton and/or Geant4)
Candidates without a Master’s degree have until 30 June, 2025 to complete the final exam.
For candidates who would like to apply for a fourth year including teaching, good knowledge of Norwegian or another Scandinavian language is strongly preferred.
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
Language requirements:
- Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
English requirements for applicants from outside of EU/EEA/EFTA countries and exemptions from the requirements:
https://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/regulations/regulations.html#toc8
The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.
For more information see:
http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/
Personal skills
• Strong practical and analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• Good social and collaboration skills and ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary scientific environment
• High drive for science
We offer
- Salary NOK Salary NOK 536 200 – 575 400 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority as PhD Research Fellow (position code 1017)
- Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement
- Vibrant international academic environment
- Career development programmes
- Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities
How to apply
The application must include:
· Cover letter – statement of motivation and research interests
· CV (summarizing education, previous positions and academic work)
· Copies of the original Bachelor’s and Master’s degree diplomas and transcripts of records
· Documentation of English proficiency
· List of any publications and academic work 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)
· Applicants who are interested in teaching need to add to this application a description of their motivation for and (if any) experience with teaching.
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 original transcripts or grades. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language. Foreign applicants should attach an official explanation of their University’s grading system.
The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system (please follow the link “Apply for this job”).
Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.
All candidates and projects will have to undergo a check versus national export, sanctions and security regulations. Candidates may be excluded based on these checks. Primary checkpoints are the Export Control regulation, the Sanctions regulation, and the national security regulation.
Formal regulations
Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Research Fellowships at the University of Oslo.
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.
UiO 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 information
For further information please contact: Judith Reindl, phone: +47 228 55653,
e-mail: Judith.reindl@fys.uio.no
For questions regarding Jobbnorge, please contact HR Adviser Elin Thoresen,
e-mail: elin.thoresen@mn.uio.no
UiO
About the University of Oslo
The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest rated institution of research and education with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. Its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally esteemed research communities make UiO an important contributor to society.
The research at the Department of Physics covers a broad range of subfields within physics and technology: From space research to medical physics. A good proportion of the research is interdisciplinary, and conducted in close cooperation with collaborators in Norway and abroad.
Education and teaching are other essential activities. We offer a broad range of courses, and the Department is involved in several study programmes at bachelor’s and master’s level. Some of the best lecturers in Norway are amongst our employees, and we are proud of our prizewinning teaching and learning environment. The Department has 200 employees, of which 50 are permanent scientific positions. On a yearly basis 20 students complete their Ph.D. and 50 finish their M.Sc. degree.