&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;font-weight: 400;&quot;&gt;If you are unable to find a suitable position in our list of current vacancies, you are welcome to submit an open application. Please fill out the form below and attach your CV and Cover letter.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

Administration

Oslo

Simula Research Laboratory

Open Application

&lt;p&gt;Simula Research Laboratory AS is a publicly owned research laboratory located in Oslo, Norway. Simula’s mission is to solve important and fundamental problems of science and engineering, with the main goal of benefiting and advancing society. Simula conducts Information and Communication Technology (ICT) research in the fields of scientific computing, software engineering, communication systems, machine learning and cybersecurity.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Job description:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In the Department for Scientific Computing and Numerical Analysis at Simula, we now have an opening for 1 PhD candidate or Postdoctoral fellow to join our research project: &lt;strong&gt;aCleanBrain - BRAIN FLUIDS - TRANSPORT AND CLEARANCE.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The successful candidate will join the aCleanBrain core research team consisting of several other PhD candidates, postdoctoral fellows, senior researchers as well as national and international collaborators, and become an integral part of the large, vibrant and open research environment within scientific computing, applied mathematics and computational physiology at Simula.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The aCleanBrain research project is all about developing new mathematics, algorithms, and software tools&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;in order to better understand the process of brain clearance, in particular during sleep. This project is a highly interdisciplinary project involving collaborations with medical experts, scientific software development, the use of both traditional simulation methods such as finite element methods as well as machine learning in order to answer deep questions of basic brain functions. The research questions require deep mathematics in terms of novel numerical analysis, advanced scientific software development, and new models of the physics of brain fluids. While a PhD candidate or postdoctoral fellow do not need deep competence in all aspects, such a modeling challenge can only by a team with members of different expertise.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Scientific breakthroughs in neuroscience attempt to explain the need for sleep and the develop- ment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases in terms of fluid dynamics: the waste created during the day is cleared away as we sleep or it accumulates. However, a decade of research after the original theory was posed has revealed that the underlying physical mechanisms are still not understood and that advanced mathematical tools are needed.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In this project we propose a research program addressing:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li&gt;new fluid dynamics mechanisms&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;novel numerical analysis for advanced multi-physics brain simulations&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;a framework for patient-specific simulations.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We will exploit reduced order and machine learning methods in addition to finite element solutions. With successful delivery, aCleanBrain will establish the main drivers of brain fluid dynamics, provide a foundation for accurate, efficient and robust algorithms for multi-physics problems and develop a software framework for advanced biomechanical brain simulations.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We are looking for candidates with a solid track record contributing to one (or more) of these aims.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The aCleanBrain project is funded by the ERC advanced grant funding scheme.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Keywords:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;PhD, postdoctoral fellow, scientific computing, simulation, HPC, neuroscience, Simula&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Candidate profile:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We are looking for candidates either for a 3-year PhD candidate position or for 2-year postdoctoral fellowship (with the possibility of 1 year extension). Candidates should have a solid background in applied mathematics, scientific computing, computational science, bioengineering or related fields, and an interest in contributing to neuroscience.&lt;span class=&quot;Apple-converted-space&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Successful candidates should have the following qualifications:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A theoretical and/or computational background in applied mathematics, scientific computing, computational life science or bioengineering with knowledge of numerical methods for differential equations;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A strong track record (commensurable by career level) including excellent academic results;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Strong programming skills as well as experience with high-level languages (such as Python, Matlab or Julia).&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Documented knowledge of brain physiology or an interest in studying, learning and discussing this subject.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;For postdoctoral fellowship applications, we expect a solid track record of research including high quality scientific publications.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Simula offers:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;An excellent environment and outstanding opportunities for performing high quality research as part of a highly competent, motivated and enthusiastic team of researchers and engineers.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;An informal and inclusive international working environment&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Modern office facilities located in the heart of Oslo with an extensive public transport network within a few minutes walk and a vibrant city life right outside the office door steps.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A competitive salary, with a starting range of 550.800 NOK for PhD candidates and 595.000 NOK for postdoctoral fellows.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Generous support for travel and opportunities to build international networks, through established collaborations with industry, exchange programs and research visits with other universities, and funding to attend conferences.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Numerous other benefits: access to company cabin, sponsored social events, generous equipment budgets (e.g., computer, phone and subscription), subsidized canteen meals, comprehensive travel/insurance policy, etc.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Relocation assistance: accommodation, visas, complimentary Norwegian language courses, etc.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Administrative research support: e.g., quality assurance process for grant proposals (including RCN and EU programs).&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Wellness and work-life balance. Our employees’ health and well-being is a priority and we encourage them to make use of Simula’s flexible work arrangements to help balance their work and home lives efficiently.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula is an equal opportunity employer, and women are particularly encouraged to apply.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Starting date:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The starting date for this position is flexible with an earliest starting date as soon as possible. To qualify for a PhD candidate position, candidates must have successfully completed their MSc degree before the starting date. To qualify for a postdoctoral position, candidates must have successfully completed their PhD degree by no more than 6 months after the starting date. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Application requirements:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Interested applicants are requested to submit the following:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Cover letter (max 2 pages): outline your motivation for applying, relevant experience and qualifications, research interests and how/why you are qualified for the position;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Curriculum vitae: summarize your educational background, working experience (in particular, any relevant academic or industrial work), list of scientific publications if any, language skills etc;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;All relevant diplomas and transcripts from Bachelor and Master degrees (if applying for a PhD position), and PhD degree (if applying for a postdoctoral fellowship);&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A list of up to two references with contact information.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Application deadline:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;January 18, 2026. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis, and the preferred start date is as soon as possible.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Contact person: Kent-Andre Mardal (&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:kent-and@simula.no&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;kent-and@simula.no&lt;/a&gt;)&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Simula&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula Research Laboratory AS is a publicly owned research lab located in Oslo, Norway. Simula conducts Information and Communication Technology (ICT) research in the fields of scientific computing, software engineering, communication systems, machine learning and cybersecurity.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula&#39;s main objective is to create knowledge about fundamental scientific challenges that are of genuine value for society. This is achieved through high quality research, education of graduate students, industry collaboration, technology transfer, and commercialization. Since 2001, scientific evaluations conducted by the Research Council of Norway has repeatedly placed Simula at the forefront of international research in ICT. In 2025, a new evaluation ranked Simula the highest of all Norwegian research institutions regarding impact and publication quality (p14. in &lt;a href=&quot;https://web.archive.org/web/20250715034439/https://www.forskningsradet.no/siteassets/publikasjoner/2025/evalmit-national-final-250403b.pdf&quot;&gt;National EVALMIT rapport&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula appreciates diversity. We currently employ approximately 200 individuals from 35 countries and strive to create a family-friendly working environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage women to apply.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Simula Research Laboratory uses background checks in our recruitment process.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;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.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Employment for this position will be made according to the&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lovdata.no/dokument/NLE/lov/1987-12-18-93&quot;&gt;act relating to Control of the export of strategic goods, Services and Technology.&lt;/a&gt; Candidates who by assessment of the application and any attachments are considered to be in conflict with the export control regulations will not qualify for this position.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

102185 aCleanBrain

PhD candidate or Postdoctoral fellowship available in Scientific Computing at Simula Research Laboratory 

&lt;p&gt;1 PhD Research Fellowship is available at the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simulamet.no/&quot;&gt;Simula Metropolitan Center for Digital Engineering (SimulaMet)&lt;/a&gt;, within the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simulamet.no/sigipro&quot;&gt;Department of Signal and Information Processing for Intelligent Systems (SIGIPRO)&lt;/a&gt;, for a highly-motivated and self-driven PhD student with strong intellectual curiosity and interest in research.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This position is part of the DRIVE project, funded by the Research Council of Norway (RCN) (2026-2030), focusing on brain-driven multi-sensory robotic avatars for remote collaborative physical work. The DRIVE project also involves the University of Oslo and University of Texas at Austin, USA, as partners. In addition, this PhD candidate will be able to participate and exploit synergies with the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.sure-ai.no&quot;&gt;National AI Centre Sustainable, Risk-averse and Ethical AI (SURE-AI)&lt;/a&gt;, led by Simula, and the&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://mishmash.no/&quot;&gt;National AI Centre for AI and Creativity (MishMash)&lt;/a&gt;, led by University of Oslo, both funded by the RCN (2025-2030).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simula.no&quot;&gt;Simula Research Laboratory (Simula)&lt;/a&gt; is a leading Norwegian research institute known for its excellence in cutting-edge ICT with a strong track record of top evaluations, active international collaborations, and successful in significant funding initiatives, including European and National RCN grants. SimulaMet is a research centre jointly owned by Simula and&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.oslomet.no/en/&quot;&gt;Oslo Metropolitan University.&lt;/a&gt; It is the home of Simula’s research activities on networks and communications, artificial intelligence and IT management, and it is OsloMet’s strategic partner in digital engineering. SimulaMet supports talent development through PhD and postdoctoral programs and provides also valuable research infrastructure, such as the national HPC facility, eX3, and network testbeds.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The PhD student will join a research environment that is firmly committed to excellence (see section below for excellence and personal growth) in both cutting-edge research and training of outstanding young researchers.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Job Description&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Research activities will focus on the design of novel continual online Machine Learning (ML) algorithms in the context of embodied physical interactions mediated by remote robotic avatars. The main goal is to build models that can predict accurately both forward human action and multimodal sensory (visual, haptic) feedback (from the robotic avatar) to guarantee cognitive consonance so that spatial or temporal discrepancies between humans are within their tolerable perceptual thresholds. These models will learn a representation that integrates: a) Electroencephalography (EEG)-based brain anticipatory potentials to constrain timing and spatial direction of upcoming operator’s action, and brain Error potentials to detect mispredictions; b) motion tracking sensors, such as Electromyography (EMG) being and motion capture sensors; c) robotic avatar actions; and d) multimodal sensory feedback through the robotic controllers. These robotic controllers will also exploit these prediction models to plan state-action sequences, disruption anticipation and adaptation.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We are looking for a PhD student who will be part of an interdisciplinary research environment with both national (University of Oslo) and international collaborators (University of Texas at Austin, USA, and Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies, Pisa, Italy).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The position is available for a period of 3 years. Given the availability of additional funding and a good match with the SimulaMet needs, the position may be extended to a maximum of 4 years, including other duties and/or research stays. In particular, research stays will be promoted at &lt;a href=&quot;https://sites.utexas.edu/jdrmillan/&quot;&gt;University of Texas at Austin (Clinical Neuroprosthetics and Brain Interaction Lab)&lt;/a&gt;, and &lt;a href=&quot;https://humanrobotinteraction.santannapisa.it/&quot;&gt;Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies (Institute of Mechanical Intelligence)&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Selection criteria&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We will consider candidates who have a BS and MS degree (both) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or Applied Mathematics. data science/machine learning, signal processing, and applied mathematics. Other required qualifications include:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A strong background in machine learning, data science, signal processing, and optimization, proved by excellent grades.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Previous experience in one or more of the following is a plus but not required: neuroscience/neurotechnology, robotic control, human motion capture, physiological sensing, haptics, and prediction methods.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Fluency in Python and/or MATLAB with a well-established background in programming, proved by relevant programming courses.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;An average GPA of at least B in BS, and A in MS.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ambition to carry out interdisciplinary research and willingness to work as part of an international team.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Sharing Simula’s core values: impact, curiosity, ambition, respect,&amp;nbsp; and excellence.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Previous experience in one or more of the following will be a plus: neuroscience/neurotechnology, haptics, robotic control, human motion tracking, physiological sensing and prediction methods.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;All candidates will also have to demonstrate an excellent level of spoken and written English, possess good interpersonal and communication skills and show willingness to work as part of an international team.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Simula offers&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Excellent opportunities for performing high-quality research, as part of a highly competent and motivated team of international researchers and engineers.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;An informal and inclusive international working environment.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Generous support for travel and opportunities to build international networks, through established collaboration with industry, exchange programs and research visits with other universities, and funding to attend conferences.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Modern office facilities located in downtown Oslo.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A competitive salary. Starting salary from NOK 550 800.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Numerous benefits: access to a company cabin, sponsored social events, generous equipment budgets (e.g., computer, phone and subscription), subsidized canteen meals, comprehensive travel/group life insurance policy, etc.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Relocation assistance: accommodation, visas, complimentary Norwegian language courses, etc.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Administrative research support: e.g., quality assurance process for grant proposals (including RCN and EU programs).&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Wellness and work-life balance. Our employees’ health and well-being are a priority, and we encourage them to make use of our flexible work arrangements to help balance their work and home lives efficiently.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Excellence and personal growth&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We target excellence research and high-impact results, which we think are the product of a supportive and inclusive environment where the ambition of the researcher is matched by our commitment to success. When joining our teams, the researcher is stepping into an environment and a partnership designed to help them grow, by promoting:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Creative Autonomy: We value your motivation to make a difference. You will be encouraged to move beyond following instructions to shaping your own original research ideas. Our goal is to guide you through this process, helping you evolve from a collaborative team member into a confident and successful independent researcher.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Comprehensive Professional Development:&lt;strong&gt; &lt;/strong&gt;Your growth extends beyond technical expertise. We provide dedicated opportunities to develop vital skills—including grant writing, public speaking (research, industry and outreach forums), and project management—ensuring you are fully prepared for a leadership career in either academia or industry.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;World-Class Collaboration: You will not be working alone. You will collaborate closely with world-leading experts who are eager to refine your ideas and help you navigate your career path.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;State-of-the-Art Resources: We provide access to advanced high-performance computational power, laboratories, and software tools necessary to turn your research vision into reality.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A Healthy Balance: We champion the Nordic model of work-life balance. We offer flexible working arrangements and a supportive social atmosphere, ensuring you have the time and energy to stay inspired.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Application&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Interested applicants are requested to submit the following:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Curriculum vitae showing your educational background, working experience (in particular, any relevant academic or industrial work), a list of scientific publications and talks.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Transcripts for both Bachelor and MS degrees.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Cover letter outlining your motivation for applying, relevant experience and qualifications, research interests and how/why you are qualified for the position.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Contact information of two references.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Please note that all documents must be in English language.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system, click &quot;Go to application form&quot;. Applications submitted by email will not be considered.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Do not submit other certificates, articles, and the like unless specifically requested. If further documentation is wanted for assessment, you will be asked to submit it later.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Deadline:&lt;/strong&gt; April 1st, 2026&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview. Applications will be screened continuously and a decision will be made as soon as we find the right candidate.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;General Information&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About SimulaMet, Simula Research Laboratory and Norway&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula is organised as a group of legal units which together perform Simula&#39;s activities in research, education and innovation. The name “Simula” often refers to this group of companies. SimulaMet is part of the Simula group, and performs high quality research in the fields of machine learning and data science, IT management and communication systems.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula Research Laboratory AS is a publicly owned research lab. Simula conducts Information and Communication Technology (ICT) research in the fields of scientific computing, machine learning, software engineering, communication systems, and cybersecurity. SimulaMet and Simula Research Laboratory are both located centrally in Oslo, Norway.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula&#39;s main objective is to create knowledge about fundamental scientific challenges that are of genuine value for society. This is achieved through high quality research, education of graduate students, industry collaboration, technology transfer, and commercialization. Since 2001, scientific evaluations conducted by the Research Council of Norway have repeatedly placed Simula at the forefront of international research in ICT. The most recent in-depth evaluation was published in 2025, grading our full range of research as excellent, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simulamet.no/about/news/evalmit-reports-highlight-simulas-world-class-research&quot;&gt;ranking SIMULA the highest of all Norwegian research institutions&lt;/a&gt; regarding impact and publication quality (p14. in &lt;a href=&quot;https://web-backend.simula.no/sites/default/files/2025-04/01%20SIMULA%20AU%20Report.pdf&quot;&gt;National EVALMIT report&lt;/a&gt;).&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula appreciates diversity. We currently employ approximately 200 individuals from 35 countries and strive to create a family-friendly working environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourages women to apply&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula has a close collaboration with leading universities in Norway and abroad, both in terms of research and education, and facilitates extended research stays abroad. Our Master&#39;s and PhD students conduct their research at Simula and attend courses and receive their degrees from university partners.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Norway is famous for its epic outdoor scenery, with wonderful fjords, gorgeous waterfalls and majestic mountain ranges. Moreover, Norway is a safe and peaceful country with a thriving economy, offering a high standard of living and all the benefits of a social-democratic welfare state, such as social security and universal public healthcare.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Learn more about Norway: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.visitnorway.com/&quot;&gt;Official travel guide to Norway&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Simula: solving problems, making a difference.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula’s mission is to solve important and fundamental problems of science and engineering, with the main goal of improving society. We do this by concentrating on &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simula.no/research&quot;&gt;five select research areas&lt;/a&gt; in ICT and performing excellent research, by developing our people, and by spinning out applicable results into profitable startups.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Learn more about: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simula.no/about&quot;&gt;working at Simula&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simula.no/careers&quot;&gt;careers at Simula&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Simula uses Semac´s background check in our recruitment process.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;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.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Employment for this position will be made according to the&lt;a href=&quot;https://lovdata.no/dokument/NLE/lov/2018-06-01-24&quot;&gt; Security Act&lt;/a&gt; and the&lt;a href=&quot;https://lovdata.no/dokument/NLE/lov/1987-12-18-93&quot;&gt; Act relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology&lt;/a&gt;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;Candidates who by assessment of the application and any attachments are considered to be in conflict with these regulations will not qualify for this position.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Questions about the position&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simulamet.no/people/baltasar&quot;&gt;Baltasar Beferull-Lozano&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Professor and Chief Research Scientist&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Head of SIGIPRO Department&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Director of National SURE-AI Centre&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula Metropolitan&lt;/p&gt;

DRIVE

SimulaMet

PhD Position in Machine Learning for multi-sensory remote robotic avatars

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in foundations and algorithm design for Machine Learning&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;A Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is available at &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simulamet.no&quot;&gt;Simula Metropolitan Center for Digital Engineering (SimulaMet)&lt;/a&gt;, within the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simulamet.no/sigipro&quot;&gt;Department of Signal and Information Processing for Intelligent Systems (SIGIPRO)&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This position is&amp;nbsp;part of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.sure-ai.no&quot;&gt;National Norwegian Centre for Sustainable, Risk-averse and Ethical AI (SURE-AI)&lt;/a&gt;, funded by the Research Council of Norway (RCN)&amp;nbsp;(2025-2030), coordinated by &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simula.no&quot;&gt;Simula Research Laboratory (Simula).&lt;/a&gt; Simula is a leading Norwegian research institute known for its excellence in cutting-edge ICT with a strong track record of top evaluations, active international collaborations, and successful in significant funding initiatives, including European and National RCN grants. SimulaMet is a research centre jointly owned by Simula and Oslo Metropolitan University. It is the home of Simula’s research activities on networks and communications, artificial intelligence and IT management, and it is OsloMet’s strategic partner in digital engineering. SimulaMet supports talent development through PhD and postdoctoral programs and provides valuable research infrastructure, such as the national HPC facility, eX3, and network testbeds.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About SURE-AI&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The primary objective of&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.sure-ai.no/&quot;&gt;SURE-AI&lt;/a&gt; is to create a new generation of algorithms for inference and decision-making by pushing the boundaries of the underlying computational techniques. SURE-AI researchers will drive a transformative leap in AI through a groundbreaking Centre initiative dedicated to making AI more efficient, transparent and safe, addressing the critical challenges of resource consumption, behavior unpredictability and ethical alignment with human and societal values. The centre involves senior researchers from well-renowned national and international research institutions, in close collaboration with industry and public sector. Overall, SURE-AI includes 19 national Norwegian partners, as well as researchers from 15 international institutions.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SURE-AI is firmly committed to excellence in both cutting-edge research and training of outstanding young researchers, as described &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.sure-ai.no/job-openings/&quot;&gt;here&lt;/a&gt;. The appointed candidate is expected to actively contribute to one or more of SURE-AI’s work packages and innovation clusters, engage in collaboration across the SURE-AI network, and participate in all relevant centre activities.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;Research Statement: &lt;/span&gt;Applicants are required to prepare a (max) 2-page research statement providing a personal view about the main research questions they are interested in, their relevance to this position, as well as about the key theoretical and methodological approaches to be followed. Applicants are encouraged to propose research ideas that combine rigorous ML designs, underlying mathematical methods, with exploratory, or unconventional problem formulations.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Job Description&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The postdoctoral researcher position will be part of an interdisciplinary research environment including international collaborators. The Postdoctoral researcher is expected to cover the three fronts of theoretical analysis (e.g. performance guarantees), algorithm design and implementation, carrying out research on the following topics: a) learning explainable representations capturing optimally the complex spatio-temporal dependencies and geometry in multivariate data, as well as exploiting those learned representations for robust inference, reasoning, decision-making and control tasks, while allowing to incorporate knowledge and tracking uncertainties, b) constrained machine learning algorithms that embed safety, ethics, and regulatory requirements directly into training and decision-making processes, such as aligning Foundation Models with human values and designing risk-aware reinforcement learning frameworks, c) continual and online learning methods that adapt to time-varying distributions and non-IID data while providing formal generalization guarantees. By leveraging structural dependence representation learning, counterfactual reasoning and automated hyperparameter optimization, it will provide robust out-of-distribution performance and stability across non-stationary environments&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;All these projects/topics will incorporate real data in the context of impactful applications within the verticals of energy, finance and societal systems, in cooperation with some of the public or private partners involved and postdoctoral/senior researchers in the SURE-AI Center.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;More about the position&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The position is available for a period of 3 years. Given the availability of additional funding and a good match with the SimulaMet needs, the position may be extended to a maximum of 4 years, including other duties and/or research stays to some of the national or international partners in SURE-AI.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The purpose of a postdoctoral position is for the employee to develop a research profile and competence that qualifies them to apply for a Research Scientist or Associate Professor position. SimulaMet shall facilitate the acquisition of such competence during the employment period. A career plan shall be developed for the Postdoctoral Fellow, specifying the competencies the Postdoctoral Fellow should acquire. SimulaMet is responsible for following up on the career plan and ensuring that the Postdoctoral Fellow has access to career guidance throughout the postdoctoral term. The position may also provide other competencies relevant to the postdoctoral fellow&#39;s future career. In addition, for the professional career development of postdoctoral researchers, research stays abroad as well as presentation of the research findings at international/national conferences are facilitated and highly encouraged. In addition, training opportunities and support for writing grant proposals are also provided throughout the postdoc period.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Selection criteria&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We will consider candidates who have a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics or other related relevant discipline. The applicant is required to demonstrate how the degree corresponds to the profile of the post. Other required qualifications include:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A strong background in optimization, data science, machine learning and signal processing, proven by a high-quality publication record.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Previous experience in both designing novel data-driven learning and control methods and applying them to real data, as proved by publicly released code and publications.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Excellent software development skills demonstrated by previously released software packages, fluency in Python and/or Matlab.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and a record of previous talks at international conferences.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Ambition to carry out interdisciplinary research and willingness to work as part of an international team.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Interest in and ability to collaborate across disciplines and institutions.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;Relevance of profile to SURE-AI’s aims and objectives.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Sharing Simula’s core values: excellence, impact, curiosity, ambition and respect.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The doctoral dissertation must be (at least) submitted for evaluation by the application deadline. Appointment is dependent on the public defense of the doctoral thesis being approved.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In addition, we will also evaluate the following personal skills:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Personal suitability and motivation for the position.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Strong ability to work purposefully, systematically, and independently.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Time management and ability to carry out tasks within the allotted time frame.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Very good collaboration skills and an ability to join interdisciplinary academic communities.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The research statement will also be an important selection criterion based on: a) the candidate’s engagement with SURE-AI, in particular, the areas in SURE-AI associated to this position, b) the awareness of the state-of-the-art in the areas mentioned above in the selection criteria, c) the suitability of their proposed methods for SURE-AI, and the innovativeness and scientific merit of their research ideas.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Simula offers&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Excellent opportunities for performing high-quality research, as part of a highly competent and motivated team of international researchers and engineers.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;An informal and inclusive international working environment.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Generous support for travel and opportunities to build international networks, through established collaboration with industry, exchange programs and research visits with other universities, and funding to attend conferences.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Modern office facilities located in downtown Oslo&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A competitive salary. Starting salary from NOK 595 000.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Numerous benefits: access to a company cabin, sponsored social events, generous equipment budgets (e.g., computer, phone and subscription), subsidized canteen meals, comprehensive travel/group life insurance policy, etc.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Relocation assistance: accommodation, visas, complimentary Norwegian language courses, etc.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Administrative research support: e.g., quality assurance process for grant proposals (including RCN and EU programs)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Wellness and work-life balance. Our employees’ health and well-being are a priority, and we encourage them to make use of our flexible work arrangements to help balance their work and home lives efficiently.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Application&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Interested applicants are requested to submit the following:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Curriculum vitae showing your educational background, working experience (in particular, any relevant academic or industrial work), a list of scientific publications and talks.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Cover letter: outline your motivation for applying, relevant experience and qualifications, research interests and how/why you are qualified for the position.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Transcripts from Bachelor, MS and PhD degrees.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Contact information of three references including the main PhD supervisor.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Research statement (max. two pages).&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Please note that all documents must be in English language.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system, click &quot;Go to application form&quot;.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Do not submit other certificates, articles, and the like unless specifically requested. If further documentation is wanted for assessment, you will be asked to submit it later.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Deadline:&lt;/strong&gt; April 1st, 2026&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview. Applications will be screened continuously and a decision will be made as soon as we find the right candidate. Expected starting date Aug-Sept 2026 (flexible).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;General Information&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Six national research centers for Artificial Intelligence (AI) launched in the Fall of 2025. Each of these centers will foster interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers to address both scientific and societal challenges, develop new technologies, understand the impact of AI, and drive innovation across both the business and public sectors. This initiative is established and financed through &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.forskningsradet.no/en/research-policy-strategy/ltp/artificial-intelligence/&quot;&gt;the government&#39;s significant investment in artificial intelligence over the next five years&lt;/a&gt;. &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.sure-ai.no/&quot;&gt;SURE-AI&lt;/a&gt; is one of these six centres.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About SimulaMet, Simula Research Laboratory and Norway&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula is organised as a group of legal units which together perform Simula&#39;s activities in research, education and innovation. The name “Simula” often refers to this group of companies. SimulaMet is part of the Simula group, and performs high quality research in the fields of machine learning and data science, IT management and communication systems.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula Research Laboratory AS is a publicly owned research lab. Simula conducts Information and Communication Technology (ICT) research in the fields of scientific computing, machine learning, software engineering, communication systems, and cybersecurity. SimulaMet and Simula Research Laboratory are both located centrally in Oslo, Norway,&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula&#39;s main objective is to create knowledge about fundamental scientific challenges that are of genuine value for society. This is achieved through high quality research, education of graduate students, industry collaboration, technology transfer, and commercialization. Since 2001, scientific evaluations conducted by the Research Council of Norway have repeatedly placed Simula at the forefront of international research in ICT. The most recent in-depth evaluation was published in 2025, grading our full range of research as excellent, &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simulamet.no/about/news/evalmit-reports-highlight-simulas-world-class-research&quot;&gt;ranking SIMULA the highest of all Norwegian research institutions&lt;/a&gt; regarding impact and publication quality (p14. in &lt;a href=&quot;https://web-backend.simula.no/sites/default/files/2025-04/01%20SIMULA%20AU%20Report.pdf&quot;&gt;National EVALMIT report&lt;/a&gt;).&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula appreciates diversity. We currently employ approximately 200 individuals from 35 countries and strive to create a family-friendly working environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourages women to apply&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula has a close collaboration with leading universities in Norway and abroad, both in terms of research and education, and facilitates extended research stays abroad. Our Master&#39;s and PhD students conduct their research at Simula and attend courses and receive their degrees from university partners.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Norway is famous for its epic outdoor scenery, with wonderful fjords, gorgeous waterfalls and majestic mountain ranges. Moreover, Norway is a safe and peaceful country with a thriving economy, offering a high standard of living and all the benefits of a social-democratic welfare state, such as social security and universal public healthcare.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Learn more about Norway: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.visitnorway.com/&quot;&gt;Official travel guide to Norway&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Simula: solving problems, making a difference.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula’s mission is to solve important and fundamental problems of science and engineering, with the main goal of improving society. We do this by concentrating on &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simula.no/research&quot;&gt;five select research areas&lt;/a&gt; in ICT and performing excellent research, by developing our people, and by spinning out applicable results into profitable startups.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Learn more about: &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simula.no/about&quot;&gt;working at Simula&lt;/a&gt; and &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simula.no/careers&quot;&gt;careers at Simula&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Simula uses Semac´s background check in our recruitment process.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;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.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Employment for this position will be made according to the&lt;a href=&quot;https://lovdata.no/dokument/NLE/lov/2018-06-01-24&quot;&gt; Security Act&lt;/a&gt; and the&lt;a href=&quot;https://lovdata.no/dokument/NLE/lov/1987-12-18-93&quot;&gt; Act relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology&lt;/a&gt;. Candidates who by assessment of the application and any attachments are considered to be in conflict with these regulations will not qualify for this position.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;If you have been funded by the Research Council of Norway (RCN) in a previous position, you cannot apply for this job. RCN funding can only be granted for one period.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Questions about the position, please contact:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simula.no/people/baltasar&quot;&gt;Baltasar Beferull-Lozano&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Professor and Chief Research Scientist&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Director of SURE-AI Centre&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Head of SIGIPRO Department&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula Metropolitan&lt;/p&gt;

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