The University of Oslo is offering a PhD Research Fellowship in Supervisory Control for the Power Grid of a Telescope for the motivated and talented students.
To be eligible for the PhD position, applicants must hold a master’s degree (or equivalent) in cybernetics, intelligent systems, automation, or related fields. A strong academic record is essential, with minimum grade requirements (C for Bachelor’s and B for Master’s courses in the Norwegian system).
The University of Oslo (UiO) is Norway’s oldest and most prestigious institution for higher education and research. Founded in 1811, it is consistently ranked among the top universities in Scandinavia and Europe. UiO offers a wide range of undergraduate, master’s, and PhD programs across disciplines such as natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, law, and medicine.
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Summary
- University or Organization: University of Oslo
- Department: Department of Technology Systems (ITS)
- Course Level: PhD
- Award: NOK 536,200 – 575,400 per annum
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: NA
- Nationality: Open to all nationalities
- The award can be taken in: Norway
- Application Deadline: February 28, 2025
Benefits
- Competitive salary ranging from NOK 536,200 – 575,400 per annum.
- Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement.
- Access to career development programs and an international academic environment.
- Opportunities for research collaboration within the European ATLAST2 Project.
- Family-friendly environment in Oslo with cultural and outdoor activities.
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: Open to applicants from all nationalities.
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in Supervisory Control, Power Grid Optimization, or related fields within renewable energy and automation.
- Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in cybernetics, intelligent systems, automation, or related fields.
- Candidates completing their Master’s degree by June 30, 2025, are eligible to apply.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: Model-predictive control, numerical optimization, econometrics, virtual power plants, power systems, machine learning, renewable energy systems, and advanced statistics.
- Must have a strong academic record (Bachelor’s degree courses with a minimum average grade of C and Master’s degree courses with a minimum average grade of B in the Norwegian system).
- Must have fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit the following documents via the recruitment system Jobbnorge:
- Cover letter detailing motivation and research interests.
- CV summarizing education, research experience, and academic work.
- Copies of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree diplomas and transcripts.
- Documentation of English proficiency (if applicable).
- List of publications and academic work (if any).
- Names and contact details of 2-3 references.
For more details and to apply, visit Jobbnorge.
