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🇳🇴 𝐏𝐡𝐃 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲: 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐭𝐦. 𝐃𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 & 𝐒𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐬𝐥𝐨 The Department of Technology Systems at the University of Oslo (UiO) is inviting applications for a 3-year PhD Research Fellowship in Space Science, based at the Space Systems group in Kjeller, Lillestrøm. 🔬 Research Avenues The specific research direction is flexible and can be tailored to the candidate's background: The Martian Water Cycle Space Weather Atmospheric Impacts Martian Aurora 📋 Candidate Profile & Skills Required Qualifications: A Master’s degree (or equivalent 4-year foreign degree) in Physics, Planetary Science, Meteorology, Geophysics, or a similar field, defended before the autumn start date. Proven programming experience in Python, specifically tailored for scientific data processing and analysis. Fluency in oral and written English. Academic Excellence: Equivalent to a minimum average grade of C for the Bachelor's degree, and a minimum average grade of B (including a grade of B or better for the thesis) for the Master's degree in the Norwegian system. Desired Assets: Knowledge of atmospheric or space physics. Prior experience with spectroscopic data analysis, remote sensing, or planetary science datasets. 📅 Contract, Salary & Timeline Duration: 3 years full-time. A 4th year may be considered, which includes 25% career-promoting work (teaching or research assistance). Salary: Position code 1017, ranging from NOK 550,800 to 595,000 per annum (subject to a 2% statutory contribution deduction to the State Pension Fund). Perks: Membership in the Statens Pens Pensjonskasse (excellent pension, mortgage, and insurance benefits), 1.5 hours of paid exercise time per week, and family-friendly surroundings. Starting Date: Preferred Autumn 2026. Security: Candidates must successfully clear national export control, sanctions, and security checks. 📩 How to Apply Applications must be submitted via the electronic Jobbnorge portal. Your package must include: A Cover Letter detailing your motivation and research interests. A full CV (listing education, positions, and any scientific publications). Certified transcripts and diplomas for both Bachelor's and Master's degrees (with an official explanation of your university's grading scale for foreign applicants). Letters of recommendation along with contact data for 2–3 professional references. Documentation of English proficiency (if applicable). #SpacePhysics #PlanetaryScience #PhDPosition #UniversityOfOslo #Mars2020 #ExoMars #MarsExpress #PythonScience #SpaceWeather #NorwayResearch #STEMCareers