PhD Research Fellowship in Supervisory Control for the Power Grid of a Telescope, Norway

  •  PhD
  •  28-Feb-2025
  •   Norway
  • $$  NOK 536,200 – 575,400 per annum

The University of Oslo is offering a PhD Research Fellowship in Supervisory Control for the Power Grid of a Telescope for the motivated and talented students.

To be eligible for the PhD position, applicants must hold a master’s degree (or equivalent) in cybernetics, intelligent systems, automation, or related fields. A strong academic record is essential, with minimum grade requirements (C for Bachelor’s and B for Master’s courses in the Norwegian system).The University of Oslo (UiO) is Norway’s oldest and most prestigious institution for higher education and research. Founded in 1811, it is consistently ranked among the top universities in Scandinavia and Europe. UiO offers a wide range of undergraduate, master’s, and PhD programs across disciplines such as natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, law, and medicine.

Universitetet i Oslo Information

Universitetet i Oslo Grants

PhD Research Fellowship in Supervisory Control for the Power Grid of a Telescope, Norway Founded in 1811, Universitetet i Oslo (University of Oslo) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Oslo (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Kunnskapsdepartementet, Norge (Ministry of Education, Norway), Universitetet i Oslo (UiO) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 35,000-39,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Universitetet i Oslo (UiO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 208 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Open to applicants from all nationalities.
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in Supervisory Control, Power Grid Optimization, or related fields within renewable energy and automation.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
    • Hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in cybernetics, intelligent systems, automation, or related fields.
    • Candidates completing their Master’s degree by June 30, 2025, are eligible to apply.
    • Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: Model-predictive control, numerical optimization, econometrics, virtual power plants, power systems, machine learning, renewable energy systems, and advanced statistics.
    • Must have a strong academic record (Bachelor’s degree courses with a minimum average grade of C and Master’s degree courses with a minimum average grade of B in the Norwegian system).
    • Must have fluent oral and written communication skills in English.

Offered Benefits

  • Competitive salary ranging from NOK 536,200 – 575,400 per annum.
  • Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement.
  • Access to career development programs and an international academic environment.
  • Opportunities for research collaboration within the European ATLAST2 Project.
  • Family-friendly environment in Oslo with cultural and outdoor activities.

Application Process

Applicants must submit the following documents via the recruitment system Jobbnorge:

  • Cover letter detailing motivation and research interests.
  • CV summarizing education, research experience, and academic work.
  • Copies of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree diplomas and transcripts.
  • Documentation of English proficiency (if applicable).
  • List of publications and academic work (if any).
  • Names and contact details of 2-3 references.

For more details and to apply, visit Jobbnorge.

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