Research Area
Renewable Energy Systems | Sustainability Transitions | Water-Energy Nexus | Applied Mathematics | Data Science | AI application in energy | Global Systems Modelling | Societal Impacts of Green Transitions
Hosting Description
We at the University of Oslo (UiO) invites expressions of interest from outstanding candidates for Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026.
We are seeking highly motivated researchers interested in interdisciplinary research at the above menioned area. The fellowship will be hosted within an expanding international research environment focusing on large-scale energy-environment interactions and systemic transition challenges.
Potential research directions include, but are not limited to:
- Renewable energy systems and environmental sustainability
- Water-energy nexus and resource-constrained green transitions
- Global-level energy and environmental modelling
- Data-driven societal and regional impacts of green transitions analysis
- AI-assisted environmental and energy systems analysis
- Climate, energy, and infrastructure transition scenarios
- Resilience and uncertainty analysis in interconnected infrastructure systems
The project is intentionally open and can be tailored jointly with outstanding candidates. We particularly welcome applicants with strong quantitative and interdisciplinary backgrounds who are interested in combining mathematical modelling, environmental analysis, and sustainability transition research.
Expected Candidate Profile
Applicants should have:
- A PhD in engineering, applied mathematics, environmental sciences, physics, energy systems, computer science, geography, data science, or related disciplines
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Experience in modelling, programming, or large-scale data analysis
- Programming skills in Python, R, MATLAB, GAMS, Julia, or similar
- Interest in interdisciplinary sustainability research and global transition challenges
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
Experience with data-driven analysis, data mining or big data analysis, energy system modelling, environmental modelling, optimization, machine learning, GIS, or uncertainty analysis is considered an advantage.
Research Environment
The University of Oslo is an open and international university that promotes interdisciplinary collaboration and academic excellence across disciplines. It offers a stimulating and inclusive environment for researchers, with strong commitments to diversity, innovation, and global scientific cooperation.
This project will be carried out as an interdisciplinary collaboration across multiple departments: the Department of Technology Systems, the Department of Informatics, and the Department of Human Geography and/or the Department of Chemistry. The selected candidate will be supported by reseachers from these departments with expansion in sustainable technology research and innovation.
The research environment maintains close collaborations with Nordic and international partners and is co-located with major Nordic research institutions, providing strong opportunities for interdisciplinary and international cooperation.
What We Offer
- An internationally oriented and interdisciplinary research environment
- Strong support for MSCA proposal development
- Collaboration opportunities with Nordic and European partners
- Academic mentoring and career development support
- Opportunities for high-impact interdisciplinary publications and international networking
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to send:
- A detailed CV
- A short statement of research interests and your proposed topic (1–2 pages)
- A brief explanation of how your expertise aligns with the proposed themes with a publication list
Applications and inquiries should be sent to: petrus.young@its.uio.no
Early applications are encouraged to allow sufficient time for joint proposal preparation. Strong support will be provided for proposal development.
