PhD Research Fellow in Topological Data Analysis

PhD Research Fellow in Topological Data Analysis

There is a vacancy for a PhD Research Fellow in Topological Data Analysis at the Department of Mathematics. The position is for a fixed-term period of 3 years with the possibility of a 4th year with career-promoting work (e.g. teaching at the Department). The position is funded by the University of Bergen (UiB) as a contribution to the Lie-Størmer Center. The position is associated with the Center's work package WP4 – Topology, Algebra, and Geometry for Complex Data Analysis.

The Lie-Størmer Center is jointly hosted by UiT The Arctic University of Norway (UiT) and the University of Bergen (UiB), Norway. The Center will employ PhD Research Fellows, whose research will focus on the interaction between algebra, differential geometry, analysis and computational mathematics, as well as their applications to data science and computational dynamics. Applicants can read more about the project at the Lie-Størmer Center's homepage.

At the Lie-Størmer Center, we foster dialogue through collaborative research projects, our Mathesis international doctoral school, and a strong culture of scientific exchange and outreach.

About the project/work tasks

The PhD project is part of WP4 – Topology, Algebra, and Geometry for Complex Data Analysis at the Lie-Størmer Center. It will develop mathematical and computational methods in Topological Data Analysis, with particular emphasis on multiparameter persistence and applications to medical data. The project will combine theoretical work on multiparameter persistence with the design and implementation of algorithms for medical image analysis.

The successful candidate will investigate computational complexity, stability, and numerical summaries of multiparameter persistence, as well as applications to medical image analysis, and participate actively in the research environment of the Lie-Størmer Center and the Mathesis doctoral school.

Research at the Lie-Størmer Center aims to build bridges between pure and computational mathematics, among mathematics departments in Tromsø, Bergen, and across Norway, and between high-level research and education within the ERCOM network of European mathematical research centres.

Qualifications and personal qualities

• Applicants must hold a master's degree or equivalent education in mathematics. Master's students can apply provided they complete their final master's examination before 31 December 2026. It is a condition of employment that the master's degree has been awarded.
• A background in algebraic topology and Topological Data Analysis is required.
• Experience with scientific programming or algorithm development is an advantage.
• Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and demonstrate good collaborative skills.
• Applicants must have good written and oral English skills.

Personal and interpersonal qualities will be emphasized. Research experience, ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates.

Special requirements for the position

The University of Bergen is subjected to the regulation for export control system. The regulation will be applied in the processing of the applications.

About the PhD Research Fellow position

About employment in the PhD position : The fellowship will be for a period of 3 years, with the possibility for a 4th year contingent on the qualifications of the candidate and the teaching needs of the department and will be decided by the head of department upon appointment. If a 4th year is granted, one year of career-promoting work associated with teaching, dissemination or research infrastructure/services, will be distributed over the full employment period and thus corresponding to 25 per cent of the time each year.

The employment period may be reduced if the applicant has previously been employed in a qualifying post (e.g. research fellow, research assistant).

About the research training: As a PhD Research Fellow, the applicant must participate in an approved educational programme for a PhD degree within a period of 3 years. The deadline for applying for admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Science and Technology is 2 months after the applicant starts their position or after the start of the research project that will lead to the PhD degree. It is a condition that the applicant satisfies the enrolment requirements for the PhD programme at the University of Bergen.

We can offer

• Exciting development opportunities as part of your role in a strong professional environment
• Salary as a PhD research fellow (code 1017) in the state salary scale. This currently amounts to an annual salary of NOK 593 700 before taxes. Further salary increases are made according to the length of service in the position.
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Good welfare benefits

Your application must include

• a brief account of the applicant's research interests and motivation for applying for the position
• a detailed justification of the applicant's qualifications in relation to the listed requirements, explaining how the applicant meets each criterion. Additionally, the applicant should address the advantages mentioned above, as these will be taken into account when ranking the candidates.
• the names and contact information for two referees. One of these should be the master's thesis supervisor
• CV
• transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor's and master's degrees. Applicants who have not yet completed their master's degree must submit a statement from their institution confirming the expected date on which the degree will be awarded. Completion of the master's degree must be documented by transcripts and/or a diploma before employment begins.
• relevant certificates/references
• approved documentation of proficiency in English (if required, cf. English language requirements for PhD admission)
• a list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list with links)

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge.

General information

Detailed information about the position can be obtained by contacting:

• Professor Morten Brun, Department of Mathematics, University of Bergen, +47 971 09 798, morten.brun@uib.no.
• Professor Erlend Grong, Department of Mathematics, University of Bergen, +47 402 16 876, erlend.grong@uib.no.

For HR related questions contact HR adviser Karoline Christiansen, karoline.christiansen@uib.no, +47 55584770.

Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better. UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age.

We encourage women to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. By indicating such circumstances in your application, you may receive favourable consideration. We ensure that at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups is invited for an interview as part of our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity. For further information about the recruitment process, click here.

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Where to apply

Website: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/308312/phd-research-fellow-in-topological-data-analysis