The Department of Physics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, Norway, has a vacancy for a

PhD position in theory of multiphase flow in porous media

About the position

We have a vacancy for a PhD position in theory of multiphase flow in porous media at PoreLab, Department of Physics, NTNU. This PhD position is financed via the European Research Council’s Advanced Grant Program. The candidate needs to fulfill the requirements of NTNU for obtaining a PhD. The appointment has a duration of 3 years.
For a position as a PhD Candidate, the goal is a completed doctoral education up to an obtained doctoral degree.
The position is organized at the Department of Physics in close collaboration with the Center of Excellence PoreLab.
Your immediate leader will be the Head of Department. Your supervisor will be Professor Alex Hansen from PoreLab, Department of Physics, NTNU.

Main duties and responsibilities

The position forms part of the ERC project AGIPORE, see https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101141323 which aims to derive effective equations describing the simultaneous flow of immiscible fluids in porous media at length scales where the porous medium appears continuous. This is accomplished by constructing a version of statistical mechanics that takes the physical processes at the pore scale as a
starting point. This leads to emergent variables at the continuum scale. These emergent variables need to be connected to variables that are observable in the laboratory. Of special interest is the information entropy that characterizes the flow distribution, velocity distribution and the geometry of the porous medium itself at the continuum scale. Accompanying the information entropy is a temperature-like emergent variable.
There is a connection between this variable and the pressure gradient that drives the flow, which is still unknown. It is the aim of the PhD project to establish interpretation and relationships between emergent variables such as the one described.
The student will be required to write academic papers and submit them to international scientific journals, and participate as well in international scientific conferences. She/he will be required to complete the mandatory courses for the PhD, write a PhD thesis using academic papers as basis and defend the PhD when completed.
Be prepared for changes to your work duties after employment.

Required selection criteria

You must have a professionally relevant background in physics or equivalent education.
Your course of study must correspond to a five-year Norwegian course, where 120 credits have been obtained at master’s level. Master’s students can apply, but the master’s degree must be obtained and documented before starting the position and no later than August 2025.
You must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and have an average grade from your Master’s degree study, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared to NTNU’s grading scale. If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic foundation. If you have a weaker grade background, you may be considered if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD education.
You must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty’s Doctoral Programme.
You must have excellent written and oral English language skills.
Excellent programming skills are required.
Knowledge in statistical physics is required.

Preferred selection criteria

A knowledge of fluid dynamics is recommended.

Application deadline: 20 June 2025

The Department of Physics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, Norway, has a vacancy for a

Postdoc position in multiphase flow in porous media

About the position

We have a vacancy for an experimental postdoc position in multiphase flow in porous media at PoreLab, Department of Physics, NTNU. The position is financed by PoreLab under Research Theme 1: Thermodynamics of flow in porous media. The position is for a period of three years,
with the possibility of a one-year extension to include teaching duties at the Department of Physics and, if needed, participation in courses to develop educational competence.
The position is organized at the Department of Physics in close collaboration with the Center of Excellence PoreLab.
The position reports to Professors Erika Eiser and Alex Hansen, PoreLab, Department of Physics, NTNU. The postdoctoral fellowship position is a temporary position where the main goal is to qualify for work in senior academic positions.

Your immediate leader will be the Head of Department.

Main duties and responsibilities

The position is closely related to the European Research Council project AGIPORE, see https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101141323 which aims to derive effective equations describing the simultaneous flow of immiscible fluids in porous media at length scales where the porous medium appears continuous. This is accomplished by constructing a version of statistical mechanics that takes the physical processes at the pore scale as a starting point. This leads to emergent variables at the continuum scale. The emergent variables are related through thermodynamics-like equations. It is the aim of the position to investigate the experimental consequences of this theory in close collaboration with the theorists involved. The postdoc will construct and use 3D printed model porous media. The analysis will entail extensive use of image analysis techniques such as Particle Image Velocimetry.

Required selection criteria

You must have completed a Norwegian doctoral degree or corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian PhD in physics or equivalent education.
The position requires spoken and written fluency in the English language. Applicants from non-English-speaking countries outside Europe must document English skills by an approved test (Approved tests are TOEFL, IELTS and Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)).
Excellent experimental skills are required.
Knowledge in thermodynamics is required.

Application deadline: 20 June 2025

The Department of Physics at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, Norway, has a vacancy for a

PhD Candidate in computational material research at the Materials Theory Group

About the position

We have a vacancy for a PhD position in the Materials Theory group at the Department of Physics, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, Norway. We are looking for a skilled and ambitious candidate to join the DYNCAT project, funded by the Research Council of Norway (NFR).

DYNCAT aims to develop highly predictive, physics-based models to study and optimize the Rochow Mülller process, which generates the raw material for silicone production. The project will focus on improving production efficiency and control through the use of particle-based simulation techniques to investigate the catalytic mechanisms and the formation of dichlorodimethylsilane (M2), the key product of the Rochow-Müller reaction.

The successful candidate will work in an international research environment and contribute to the computational modelling efforts at the Materials Theory Group. We are seeking a candidate with a strong theoretical background in condensed/soft matter physics or physical chemistry, a keen interest in programming, and strong motivation to develop new computational models for natural physical processes with real-world industrial applications. The candidate will also collaborate actively with research scientists at SINTEF Industry, who have expertise in experimental and theoretical catalysis, surface science, and adsorption processes. This PhD position is for a period of three years. The goal is to complete a doctoral education leading to the award of a PhD degree. The position will be supervised by Associate Professor Raffaela Cabriolu (Department of Physics, NTNU) as the main supervisor and Dr. Francesca L. Bleken (Senior Scientist, SINTEF Industry) as co-supervisor.

Duties of the position

Develop and test new models and protocols using classical simulation methods such as Molecular Dynamics (MD) and Monte Carlo (MC), as well as quantum approaches like Density Functional Theory (DFT).
Develop novel Graph Neural Network (GNN) potentials to accurately represent the catalytic behavior of specific species involved in silicone formation.
Benchmark classical simulation results against DFT simulations and validate all modelling predictions through comparison with available literature data.
Perform high-performance computing (HPC) simulations to analyze and visualize time-dependent molecular properties.
Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of researchers and actively participate in discussions and knowledge exchange within the project.
Present research findings at international conferences and publish scientific results in peer-reviewed journals.
Participate in the research group Materials Theory Group.

Be prepared for changes to your work duties after employment.

Required selection criteria

You must have an academically relevant background within computational physics.
You must have a Master’s degree in computational physics. Your course of study must correspond to a five-year Norwegian course, where 120 credits have been obtained at master’s level.
You must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and have an average grade from your Master’s degree study, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared to NTNU’s grading scale. If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic foundation. If you have a weaker grade background, you may be considered if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD education.
You must meet the requirements for admission to the Doctoral Programme in Physics.
The position requires spoken and written fluency in the English language

Preferred selection criteria

A documented background in computational physics is required with a focus on atomistic modelling (Molecular Dynamics, Monte Carlo and/or density Functional Theory)
The applicant must have good programming skills in at least one of the following programming languages: C/C++ and/or Python, Julia is a plus.
Prior experience in molecular simulations, machine learning techniques, and programming is highly desirable.
Genuine interest in deep graph neural networks models.

Deadline: 15 June 2025

The Department of Mathematics at the university of Oslo, Norway, has a vacancy for one or two

Postdoctoral Fellows in membrane biophysics: Droplet/condensate wetting at cellular membranes

About the positions

One or two Postdoctoral Research Fellowships are available at the Mechanics Division, Department of Mathematics at the University of Oslo.

Starting date as soon as possible, preferably by October 1st 2025.

The fellowship period is 3 years.

No one can be appointed for more than one Postdoctoral Research Fellowship at the University of Oslo.

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.

More about the positions

1-2 three-year postdoctoral research fellowships are available at the Department of Mathematics in the research group of Prof. Andreas Carlson at the University of Oslo (UiO).

The position is part of large interdisciplinary project which focuses on the understanding of the biophysical processes as droplets/condensates wet membrane compartments in cells. Numerical simulations and theoretical membrane models will be developed, aiming to couple viscous interfacial fluid flow, elastic deformations and wetting-like processes at cellular membranes. The theoretical modelling will be in close collaboration with experimentalists, using both in vivo and in vitro membrane systems.

Droplets/condensates are found in a wide range of cellular processes and shown to play a role in infections, cancer and diseases. Because sculpting of the phagophore membrane is crucial for the process of autophagy, understanding this process will help identify processes that promote autophagy. So far, neither the molecular nor the biophysical principles of phagophore formation and sculpting are understood, and this is something we aim to achieve in the project. The work will involve theoretical and computational modelling of the droplets and how they wet soft interphases. It is planned that the numerical simulations and theoretical predictions will help advance our understanding of these membrane wetting dynamics. The postdoctoral fellow will be part of the group of Prof. Andreas Carlson, where the work will be conducted in close collaboration with experimental cell biologists at Oslo University Hospital in the group of Prof. Harald Stenmark. The project will also involve international collaborations and is a unique opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary environment.

This is the right position if you are highly motivated about fundamental science and excited about questions related to biophysics, interfacial fluid mechanics and/or soft matter physics. The postdoctoral fellow will join an international and interdisciplinary research group lead by Prof. Andreas Carlson, which hosts other projects including an ERC Consolidator Grant.

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.

Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in mechanics, physics or applied mathematics or similar. Doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Only applicants with an approved doctoral thesis and public defense are eligible for appointment.
Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
A strong track record in fundamental research in modelling of biophysical phenomena, capillary flows or wetting phenomena.

Desired qualifications:

A strong theoretical background and experience in numerical simulations and theoretical modelling will also be considered beneficial

Deadline: 8 June 2025

The Department of Mathematics at the university of Oslo, Norway, has a vacancy for a

PhD Research Fellow in Experimental Fluid Mechanics: Tunable hairy surfaces for droplet flow control

About the position

A PhD Research Fellowship is available at the Department of Mathematics in the research group of Prof. Andreas Carlson at the University of Oslo (UiO).

No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo.

Starting date as soon as possible and preferably by October 1st, 2025.

The fellowship period is 3 years.

The position is part of the HAIRY project funded by the Research Council of Norway.

The project aims to provide a fundamental understanding of the physical processes involved as droplets interact with soft, hairy surfaces. Essential to the project is the development of a new understanding of elastocapillary flow, which refers to the interaction between capillary forces and the elastic deformations of the soft, hair-like structures covering surfaces.

The PhD research fellow will conduct fluid mechanics experiments and develop methodologies for manufacturing soft, hairy surfaces.

Surfaces densely covered with soft, slender fibers, akin to a shag carpet, that come into contact with a liquid interface are abundant in biology and relevant for a wide range of engineering processes. These hairy surfaces exhibit unique properties and can: enable the removal of particles and pathogens when raindrops slide on plant leaves, produce cilia-driven liquid or cellular transport in our bodies, facilitate drinking in animals, assist in the removal of water drops on insects, provide liquid and thermal transport on feathers, and give fur drag-reducing properties, to name just a few examples.

The project aspires to generate a new fundamental understanding of droplet flow on hairy surfaces and create pathways for engineering these surfaces for droplet flow control, both through passive designs and active surface reorganization.

You will work with

The PhD student will:

Develop droplet flow experiments
Develop a methodology for making soft hairy surfaces
Be directly involved in integrating experiments and theoretical prediction
Develop independence and be self-driven to advance with their research project
Work in an interdisciplinary team with expertise in mechanics, complex fluids, physics and biophysics and sustainability thinking
Follow our PhD program that include an educational component

This is the right position if you are highly motivated about fundamental science and excited about questions related to fluid flows, droplets, wetting and interfacial fluid mechanics.

The PhD research fellow will join an international and interdisciplinary research group lead by Prof. Andreas Carlson.

Qualification requirements

Master’s degree or equivalent in mechanics, fluid mechanics, physics or applied mathematics.
Foreign completed degree (M.Sc.-level) corresponding to a minimum of four years in the Norwegian educational system
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
A strong theoretical educational background in mathematics, continuum mechanics and fluid mechanics

Candidates without a master’s degree have until August 15th 2025 to complete the final exam.

Desired qualifications:

Earlier involvement in research projects in fluid mechanics or droplets will also be considered positively, as well as experience with programming or experiments

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
fluent oral and written communication skills in English
English requirements for applicants from outside of EU/ EEA 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.

The fellowship requires admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The application to the PhD programme must be submitted to the department no later than two months after taking up the position.

For more information see:

http://www.uio.no/english/research/phd/

Deadline: 9 June 2025

The Department of Mathematics at the university of Oslo, Norway, has a vacancy for a

PhD Research Fellow in Experimental Fluid Mechanics

About the position

A PhD Research Fellowship is available at the Department of Mathematics in the research group of Prof. Andreas Carlson at the University of Oslo (UiO).

No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo.

Starting date as soon as possible and preferably by October 1st, 2025.

The fellowship period is 3 years.

The position is part of a project funded by the sustainability initiative at UiO.

The project will provide a fundamental understanding of droplet flow on single and complex fiber networks. Essential to the project is the development of a new understanding of capillary flow, drop impact, and wetting in these fibrous networks.

The PhD research fellow will design experiments on droplet flow on fibers and focus on droplet accumulation on fibrous structures when exposed to fog flow.

Access to fresh water is the foundation of life on Earth and poses severe restrictions and challenges for regions facing water scarcity, a problem that is expected to worsen in the future due to the growing impacts of climate change. A fog net is a low-cost, efficient, and simple technology for harvesting water from the atmosphere. The goal of this sustainability-oriented project is to develop a better understanding of the fundamental fluid mechanics involved as droplets flow on and through fog nets, aiming to create new designs that optimize water yield. The project aspires to elucidate the physics governing droplet impact and wetting on fibrous networks in order to enhance fog net technology. The planned work is experimental and will be conducted in our lab facilities, also incorporating theoretical models of complex flow. Fieldwork is planned in collaboration with a non-profit organization in Morocco, providing opportunities to test the concepts developed in this project and work alongside international collaborators.

You will work with

The PhD student will:

Develop experiments measuring the droplet flow on fibers and nets
Be directly involved in integrating experiments and theoretical predictions in the research team
Develop independence and be self-driven to advance with their research project
Work in an interdisciplinary team with expertise in mechanics, complex fluids, physics and biophysics and sustainability thinking
Follow our PhD program that include an educational component

This is the right position if you are highly motivated about fundamental science and excited about questions related to fluid flows, droplets, wetting and interfacial fluid mechanics. The PhD research fellow will join an international and interdisciplinary research group lead by Prof. Andreas Carlson.

Qualification requirements

Master’s degree or equivalent in mechanics, fluid mechanics, physics or applied mathematics
Foreign completed degree (M.Sc.-level) corresponding to a minimum of four years in the Norwegian educational system
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
A strong theoretical educational background in mathematics, continuum mechanics and fluid mechanics

Candidates without a master’s degree have until August 15th 2025 to complete the final exam.

Desired qualifications:

Earlier involvement in research projects in fluid mechanics or droplets will also be considered positively, as well as experience with programming or experiments

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
fluent oral and written communication skills in English
English requirements for applicants from outside of EU/ EEA 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.uio.no/english/research/phd/

Read more about the position and apply here: PhD Research Fellow in experimental Fluid Mechanics (280935) | University of Oslo

Deadline: 9 June 2025

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