&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. We focus on performing excellent research within five select research areas (scientific computing, software engineering, communication systems, machine learning and cybersecurity), developing and supporting our researchers, students and staff, and spinning out applicable results into profitable startups.&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 2 PhD candidates and/or Postdoctoral fellows to join our research project&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;aCleanBrain&lt;/strong&gt; -&amp;nbsp;BRAIN FLUIDS - TRANSPORT AND CLEARANCE.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The successful candidates will join the &lt;strong&gt;aCleanBrain&lt;/strong&gt; 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&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;aCleanBrain&lt;/strong&gt; research project is all about developing new mathematics, algorithms,&amp;nbsp;and software&amp;nbsp;tools&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;in order to better understand&amp;nbsp;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. 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,&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;aCleanBrain&lt;/strong&gt; 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&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;aCleanBrain&lt;/strong&gt; project is funded by the&amp;nbsp;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 fellowships (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. For one of these positions, we are especially interested in candidates with a strong interest in high performance computing and in pushing the limits for what is feasible in terms of simulations.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&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&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;or&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;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;Brand new 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 536.200 NOK for PhD candidates and 579.700 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/health 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 dates:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The starting date for these positions 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;May 31, 2025. 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;&lt;strong&gt;Evaluation timeline:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We will evaluate applications on a rolling basis until May 31, 2025. Applicants passing through to the first interviews (online) will be contacted before June 30, 2025.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contact person:&lt;/strong&gt; Kent-Andre Mardal (&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:kent-and@simula.no&quot;&gt;kent-and@simula.no&lt;/a&gt;)&amp;nbsp;&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&lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lovdata.no/dokument/NLE/lov/1987-12-18-93&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;&amp;nbsp;act relating to Control of the export of strategic goods, Services and Technology&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&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 and Postdoctoral fellowships available in Scientific Computing at Simula Research Laboratory 

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simulamet.no/research/research-departments/data-science-and-knowledge-discovery&quot;&gt;Data Science and Knowledge Discovery Department (DataSci)&lt;/a&gt; at Simula Metropolitan Center for Digital Engineering (Oslo, Norway) is looking for a highly-motivated postdoctoral researcher with a strong data science/machine learning background.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Simula: solving problems, making a difference.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&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 (Information and Communication Technology) 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;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Job Description&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Research activities at DataSci focus on developing data mining methods, in particular, matrix/tensor decompositions, multi-modal data mining, knowledge guided machine learning, temporal data mining, as well as applications of the developed methods in various fields, in particular, in omics and neuroimaging data analysis. DataSci carries out cutting-edge research on interpretable and explainable methods to jointly analyze multi-modal longitudinal data sets.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The postdoctoral researcher will be part of an interdisciplinary research environment with close international collaborators, and is expected to carry out research on the following topics:&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;developing knowledge guided machine learning methods incorporating mechanistic models in real data analysis,&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;developing explainable multi-modal data mining methods,&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;using the developed methods in impactful applications, e.g., analysis of (longitudinal) omics data sets and relevant meta variables with the goal of better understanding person-specific development of diseases.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The position is for two years with the possibility of an extension.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We will consider candidates who have a PhD in computer science or a related discipline (applied mathematics, statistics, signal processing). Other required qualifications include&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;a strong background in data science, numerical linear algebra (and preferably numerical optimization) proved by a high-quality publication record,&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;previous experience in both developing novel data mining methods and applying them on real data proved by publicly released code and publications,&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;excellent software development skills proved by previously released software packages, fluency in MATLAB and/or Python,&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;a record of previous talks at international conferences,&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;ambition to carry out interdisciplinary research,&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;sharing Simula’s core values: respect, ambition, curiosity, and excellence.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&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.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Simula Offers&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&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&amp;nbsp; 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 575,400,&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Numerous benefits: access to company cabin, sponsored social events, generous equipment budgets (e.g., computer, phone and subscription), subsidized canteen meals, comprehensive travel/health insurance policy,&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Relocation assistance: accommodation, visas, complimentary Norwegian language courses,&amp;nbsp;&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 our flexible work arrangements to help balance their work and home lives efficiently.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Application Requirements&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&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 outlining 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 for 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;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Applications can only be submitted via our online application system, applications submitted by email will not be considered.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contact person:&lt;/strong&gt; Evrim Acar (&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:evrim@simula.no&quot;&gt;evrim@simula.no&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Deadline:&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp; 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;Expected starting date&lt;/strong&gt;: September 1, 2025&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About SimulaMet, Simula and Norway&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;SimulaMet performs high quality research in the fields of communication systems, machine learning and data science, and IT management. Simula Research Laboratory AS is a publicly owned research lab located in Oslo, Norway. Simula conducts research in the fields of scientific computing, software engineering, communication systems, machine learning and cybersecurity. SimulaMet is a non-profit research organisation, jointly owned by Simula Research Laboratory and Oslo Metropolitan University.&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 2017, grading our full range of research as excellent.&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 encourage 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;&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;&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;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Simula Research Laboratory 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;/em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lovdata.no/dokument/NLE/lov/1987-12-18-93&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt; act relating to Control of the export of strategic goods, Services and Technology&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&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;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

800301 DataSci Internal Research

SimulaMet

Postdoctoral Researcher in Knowledge-guided and Multi-modal Data Mining

&lt;p&gt;Simula UiB (&lt;a href=&quot;https://simula-uib.com&quot;&gt;https://simula-uib.com&lt;/a&gt;) is a research institute in Cryptography and Information Theory located in Bergen, Norway. The Department of Information Theory is currently looking for an outstanding candidate for a PhD position in the intersection of efficient distributed machine learning and information theory through the &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simula.no/research/projects/private-and-efficient-distributed-learning-peerl&quot;&gt;research project PeerL&lt;/a&gt;. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Eirik Rosnes and Hsuan-Yin Lin.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Do you want to dive into the exciting field of distributed machine learning with a special focus on privacy/security? This research topic is going to shake up how we understand and apply machine learning, with the aim of creating safer and more private solutions in an increasingly digitised world. Successful applicants will have the opportunity to explore and contribute to groundbreaking research questions. Specific research questions will be discussed with the successful applicant, and include themes such as decentralized learning, straggler mitigation, graph neural networks, and differential privacy.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula UiB currently has 11 early career researchers working on a range of research problems in cryptography and information theory. We can offer a vibrant, stimulating, and inclusive working environment to successful candidates. The position is for a fixed-term period of three years.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Candidate Profile&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We are looking for a candidate who has completed or is about to complete, a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a closely related field for working on the exciting and emerging field of distributed machine learning in the intersection with information theory. The successful candidate will have excellent mathematical knowledge in statistics and discrete mathematics, experience with machine learning, and excellent programming skills as well as strong analytical skills. Moreover, a solid understanding of information theory and/or statistical learning theory is an advantage. They must be highly motivated and be able to demonstrate their potential for conducting original research in information theory/machine learning. We expect the candidate to have good communication skills and be fluent in English, both in writing and speaking. Finally, the successful candidate will have good interpersonal skills and be willing and able to contribute to Simula UiB’s working environment.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Simula group appreciates diversity. We currently employ approximately 200 individuals from 46 countries and strive to create a family-friendly working environment. We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage women to apply. The webpage (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simula.no/about/simula-culture&quot;&gt;https://www.simula.no/about/simula-culture&lt;/a&gt;) provides more in-depth information about Simula culture.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Simula UiB offers:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Excellent opportunities for conducting high-quality research, as part of a highly competent and motivated team of researchers.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;An informal, inclusive and international working environment.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Support for travel and opportunities to build international networks.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Modern office facilities located at Marineholmen in the city centre of Bergen.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A competitive salary; starting salary from NOK 536 200.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Numerous employee benefits, including access to a company cabin, sponsored social events, an equipment budget, and a comprehensive travel/health insurance policy.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Relocation assistance, including complimentary Norwegian language courses.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Healthy wellness and work-life balance arrangements.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Application&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Interested candidates should apply via the link, where they should provide:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Cover letter, outlining the motivation for applying for this position and pursuing a PhD in the intersection of machine learning and information theory, research interests, experience and qualifications of relevance for the position.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Curriculum Vitae, summarising educational background and relevant work experience.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Academic transcripts for the undergraduate and master’s studies, and a copy of relevant academic work that the candidate may have worked on (e.g., Master thesis, articles).&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Contact information of two referees, including the supervisor(s).&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The application deadline is 22 May 2025. Applications will be screened continuously, and we may conclude recruitment as soon as we find the right candidate. The starting date is negotiable.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contact&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For additional enquiries about this position, please contact Eirik Rosnes (&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:eirikrosnes@simula.no&quot;&gt;eirikrosnes@simula.no&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For administrative enquiries about this position, please contact &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:bergen@simula.no&quot;&gt;bergen@simula.no&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Simula and Norway&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula UiB AS is a research institute owned by Simula Research Laboratory AS and the University of Bergen (UiB). It collaborates closely with leading universities in Norway and abroad, both in terms of research and education of master’s and PhD students. One of its goals is to increase Norway&#39;s cybersecurity expertise through research and education in cryptography and information theory.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula Research Laboratory AS is a publicly owned research lab that conducts Information and Communication Technology (ICT) research in the fields of scientific computing, software engineering, communication systems, machine learning and cyber security. Simula&#39;s main objective is to create knowledge about fundamental scientific challenges that are of genuine value to society. This is achieved through high-quality research, education of graduate students, industry collaboration, technology transfer, and commercialisation. Since 2001, scientific evaluations conducted by the Research Council of Norway have repeatedly placed Simula at the forefront of international research in ICT.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Norway is famous for its outdoor scenery, with gorgeous fjords, waterfalls and 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.&amp;nbsp;&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;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Simula UiB uses Semac’s background check in our recruitment process. Employment for this position will be made according to the &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lovdata.no/dokument/NLE/lov/2018-06-01-24&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Security Act&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt; and the &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lovdata.no/dokument/NLE/lov/1987-12-18-93&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Act relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;. Candidates who, by assessment of the application and any attachments, are considered to conflict with these will not qualify for this position. Candidates who may be eligible for a security clearance in Norway will be prioritised.&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;

602189 Information Theory Adm

Bergen

Simula UiB

PhD Position in Information Theory/Machine Learning

&lt;p&gt;Simula UiB (&lt;a href=&quot;https://simula-uib.com&quot;&gt;https://simula-uib.com&lt;/a&gt;) is a research institute in Cryptography and Information Theory located in Bergen, Norway. The Department of Cryptography is currently looking for an outstanding candidate for a postdoctoral researcher position in privacy-enhancing cryptography. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Martijn Stam and Håvard Raddum.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Do you want to contribute to making our increasingly digitised world safer and more private by diving into the exciting field of privacy-enhancing cryptography? This research topic will influence how data can be shared and processed in the future, with major ramifications for the use of AI and machine learning. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to explore and contribute to groundbreaking research questions, for instance focusing on its efficient implementation and deployment. While specific research questions will be discussed with the successful applicant, they may include techniques such as fully homomorphic encryption (FHE), multi-party computation (MPC) and zero-knowledge protocols (ZK). This is not just an opportunity to develop and shape your own research project, but also to help shape the future of cryptography and privacy.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula UiB currently has 11 early career researchers working on a range of research problems in cryptography and information theory. We can offer a vibrant, stimulating, and inclusive working environment to successful candidates. The position is for three years, with a possible extension of one year.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Candidate Profile&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We are looking for a candidate with a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field for working on the emerging field of privacy-enhancing cryptography. The successful candidate will have a strong track record demonstrated by publications in top-tier journals and international conferences, experience with privacy-enhancing cryptography as well as strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently. Moreover, a good knowledge of machine learning or cryptographic engineering is an advantage. You must be highly motivated and be able to demonstrate your potential for conducting original research in privacy-enhancing cryptography. We expect the candidate to have good communication and collaboration skills and be fluent in English, both in academic writing and speaking. Finally, the successful candidate will have good interpersonal skills and be willing and able to contribute to Simula UiB’s working environment.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The Simula group appreciates diversity. We currently employ 185 individuals from 41 countries and strive to create a family-friendly working environment. We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage women to apply. The Simula webpage (&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.simula.no/about/simula-culture&quot;&gt;https://www.simula.no/about/simula-culture&lt;/a&gt;) provides more in-depth information about Simula culture.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Simula UiB offers:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Excellent opportunities for conducting high-quality research as part of a highly competent and motivated team of researchers.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;An informal, inclusive and international working environment.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Support for travel and opportunities to build international networks.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Modern office facilities, located at Marineholmen in the city centre of Bergen.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;A competitive salary; starting salary from NOK 579 700.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Numerous employee benefits, including access to a company cabin, sponsored social events, an equipment budget, and a comprehensive travel/health insurance policy.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Relocation assistance, including complimentary Norwegian language courses.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Healthy wellness and work-life balance arrangements.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Application&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Interested candidates should apply via the link, where they should provide:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Cover letter, outlining the motivation for applying for this position and pursuing a PostDoc in cryptography, research interests, experience and qualifications of relevance for the position.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Curriculum Vitae, summarising educational background and relevant work experience.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Academic transcripts for the undergraduate and master’s studies, and a copy of relevant research work that the candidate may have worked on (e.g., PhD thesis, academic articles).&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;For candidates who are about to finish their PhD degree, please clarify your completion plan and timeline.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Contact information of two referees, including the PhD supervisor(s).&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The application deadline is May 5th, 2025. Interviews will be conducted from the end of May 2025 to the middle of June 2025. Applications will be screened continuously, and we may conclude recruitment as soon as we find the right candidate. The starting date is negotiable.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Contact&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For additional enquiries about this position, please contact Martijn Stam (&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:martijn@simula.no&quot;&gt;martijn@simula.no&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;For administrative enquiries about this position, please contact &lt;a href=&quot;mailto:bergen@simula.no&quot;&gt;bergen@simula.no&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About Simula and Norway&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula UiB AS is a research institute owned by Simula Research Laboratory AS and the University of Bergen (UiB). It collaborates closely with leading universities in Norway and abroad, both in terms of research and education of master’s and PhD students. One of its goals is to increase Norway&#39;s cybersecurity expertise through research and education in cryptography and information theory.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Simula Research Laboratory AS is a publicly owned research lab that conducts Information and Communication Technology (ICT) research in the fields of scientific computing, software engineering, communication systems, machine learning and cyber security. Simula&#39;s main objective is to create knowledge about fundamental scientific challenges that are of genuine value to society. This is achieved through high-quality research, education of graduate students, industry collaboration, technology transfer, and commercialisation. Since 2001, scientific evaluations conducted by the Research Council of Norway have repeatedly placed Simula at the forefront of international research in ICT.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Norway is famous for its outdoor scenery, with gorgeous fjords, waterfalls and 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.&amp;nbsp;&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;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Simula UiB uses Semac’s background check in our recruitment process. Employment for this position will be made according to the &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lovdata.no/dokument/NLE/lov/2018-06-01-24&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Security Act&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt; and the &lt;/em&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://lovdata.no/dokument/NLE/lov/1987-12-18-93&quot;&gt;&lt;em&gt;Act relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;em&gt;. Candidates who, by assessment of the application and any attachments, are considered to conflict with these will not qualify for this position. Candidates who may be eligible for a security clearance in Norway will be prioritised.&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;
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