Postdoctoral in Oceanography at University of Oslo

About Position/Job

The University of Oslo (UiO) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Physical Oceanography at the Department of Geosciences, Blindern campus, Oslo, Norway. This full-time, four-year fellowship provides a unique opportunity to pursue advanced research in ocean dynamics, meridional overturning circulation, Lagrangian measurements, and ocean-bathymetry interactions. The successful candidate will collaborate with Professor Joseph LaCasce, contributing to interdisciplinary research, participating in teaching activities (25% of the fellowship), and developing pedagogical skills. The fellowship promotes a strategic career path, including a professional development plan to prepare for academic or research careers in Norway and internationally. Applicants will work in a dynamic, internationally engaged environment, contributing to high-impact geoscience research aligned with UN Sustainability Development Goals and IPCC initiatives.

Position/Job Details

Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Institution: University of Oslo
Department: Department of Geosciences
Research field: Physical Oceanography / Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
Location: Oslo, Norway
Number of posts: 1
Job Type: Full-time, Fixed-term, 4 years
Start Date (Anticipated): As soon as possible
Working Hours: Full-time
Salary Range: NOK 595,000 – 690,000 (dependent on experience)
Required Degree/Diploma: PhD
Research area:
- Meridional Overturning Circulation (models & in situ data)
- Lagrangian measurements and ocean transport dynamics
- Ocean-bathymetry interactions
- Dynamical analyses of turbulence and nonlinear processes
- Data-driven modelling and climate/oceanographic data analysis

Eligibility & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

PhD in Physical Oceanography, Dynamical Meteorology, or Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
Doctoral thesis submitted and publicly defended by the closing date
Fluent oral and written English communication

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in dynamical analyses, turbulence, and nonlinear processes
Strong mathematical and writing skills
Interest in teaching and pedagogy

Key Responsibilities

Conduct research in physical oceanography using theoretical models, in situ data, and climate models
Develop and contribute to collaborative projects with UiO and the Norwegian Meteorological Institute
Participate in teaching activities for two courses, acquiring basic pedagogical competencies
Submit a professional development plan to guide strategic career progression
Collaborate within an international, interdisciplinary research environment

Application Process

Applications must be submitted via the Jobbnorge recruitment system. Candidates must upload:

Cover letter summarising research interests and motivation
CV with education, positions, teaching experience, and administrative roles
Copies of educational certificates and academic transcripts
Complete list of publications and 3 selected academic works for evaluation
Contact details for 2–3 references

Documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language. Applicants should retrieve official grades via Vitnemålsportalen.no if possible.