A 3-year PhD-fellowship is available at the Intervention Centre at Oslo University Hospital. This is one out of two fellowships at The Intervention Centre that is part of the Cardiovascular Digital Twin network comprising a total of 15 fellowships across Europe (https://www.cdtnet.eu/). The project is funded by the European Research Council’s MSCA program.

Oslo University Hospital is a workplace with great diversity. We believe this is crucial for solving our tasks in the best possible way. We want this diversity to be reflected among the applicants for our positions, and we encourage all qualified candidates, regardless of background, to apply!

Kvalifikasjoner:

Desirable Project-Specific Qualifications and Skills

• We seek a motivated, creative, and enthusiastic candidate with a strong interest in interdisciplinary research at the interface of engineering, mathematics, and medicine.
• Applicants should hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Technology, Engineering Cybernetics, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Informatics, or a related discipline.
• A strong academic record is required, corresponding to a weighted average grade of B or higher.
• Experience with computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations is highly desirable. Experience with fluid–structure interaction (FSI) modelling is an additional advantage.
• Experience with scientific programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar languages) is advantageous.
• Knowledge of fluid mechanics, computational mechanics, mathematical modelling, numerical methods, or medical image analysis is considered an advantage.
• Experience with experimental fluid mechanics, laboratory instrumentation, physical modelling, sensor technology, or experimental validation is advantageous.
• Experience with three-dimensional modelling, computer-aided design (CAD), or additive manufacturing (3D printing) is beneficial.
• Previous research experience, including scientific publications, conference presentations, or participation in research projects, is advantageous.
• Interest in cardiovascular physiology, echocardiography, heart valve disease, medical technology, or computational medicine is desirable.
• Experience with experimental, pre-clinical, or clinical research, including data collection, validation studies, or analysis of biomedical data, is an advantage.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English are required.
• The successful candidate should be able to work independently while also contributing effectively within a multidisciplinary and international research team.
  

 

Important Eligibility Rule (MSCA Mobility Requirement)

This position is funded by the European Research Council's MSCA program. To foster international collaboration and knowledge exchange, the program enforces a strict mobility requirement:

Who CANNOT apply: Applicants who have lived, worked, or studied in Norway for more than 12 months in total during the last 3 years.
Who CAN apply: Applicants who have spent less than 12 months in Norway during the last 3 years (including those who have never been to Norway).

Vi tilbyr:

We offer:

• Standard Norwegian PhD fellowship salary according to agreement with labour union
  
• Professional development in a friendly and stimulating multi-disciplinary and international working environment
  
• Attractive welfare arrangements
  

The PhD-fellow will be based at the Intervention Centre at Oslo University Hospital where the work will be conducted in an interdisciplinary team of research scientists, surgeons, engineers, and university researchers. The employment period is three years (commencing approximately December 2026), including the objective of taking organized academic training (university courses) and the completion of the PhD degree. Admission to a doctoral degree program is a requirement; including undertaking a total of 30 credits coursework from University in Oslo’s (UiO) PhD courses. For regulations concerning the PhD degree at UiO, see: https://www.uio.no/english/research/phd/

Planned Research stays

• King's College London, United Kingdom (2 months): training in cardiovascular flow phantoms, computational fluid dynamics and advanced haemodynamic measurements.
  
• Ghent University, Belgium (1 month): training in cardiovascular flow phantoms, computational fluid dynamics and experimental flow modelling.
  
• FEops, Belgium (1 month): exposure to the commercial application of computational modelling for planning structural heart interventions.

 

Application documents:

• Short statement on the applicant’s personal qualifications and motivation for the position
• Applicant's CV (including list of publications and relevant former positions)
  
• Academic transcripts and degree certificates, with official translation in English
  
• Short statement from a former supervisor/tutor/teacher