Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Cosmology at University of Oslo in Norway, 2017

Scholarship Description:

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Cosmology at University of Oslo in Norway, 2017 is open for International Students . The scholarship allows Fellowship level program(s) in the field of Cosmology taught at University of Oslo . The deadline of the scholarship is .

Position as postdoctoral research fellow (SKO 1352) in cosmology is available at the Institute of Theoretical Astrophysics at the University of Oslo. Norwegian and foreign applicants can apply for this fellowship.

University of Oslo offers a number of general and subject-specific funding schemes. The aim of the fellowship is to attract the best and most motivated people to Norway.

The University of Oslo, is the oldest, largest and most prestigious university in Norway, located in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. UiO attracts students and researchers from all over the world.

Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in cell biology, molecular biology or equal. A good command of English is required for all students attending the University of Oslo.

Degree Level: Fellowship is provided for pursuing postdoctoral programme.

Available Subject: Fellowship is tenable in Cosmology at the University of Oslo in Norway.

Scholarship Benefits:Position code 1352, Salary: NOK 486 100 – 567 100 per year, (pay grade 57-65, depending on qualifications and seniority).

Eligibility: 

• The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition of being a leading research faculty. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.


• The candidates must have a PhD or other corresponding education equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in astronomy/astrophysics, physics, computer science, applied mathematics or a related discipline.


• The main purpose of post-doctoral research fellowships is to qualify researchers for work in top academic positions within their disciplines.


• Please also refer to the regulations pertaining to the conditions of employment for post-doctoral fellowship positions.


• A good command of English is required.

Nationality: Norwegian and foreign applicants can apply for this fellowship.

Entrance Requirement: The candidates must have a PhD or other corresponding education equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in astronomy/astrophysics, physics, computer science, applied mathematics or a related discipline.

Test Requirement: No

English Language Requirements: A good command of English is required for all students attending the University of Oslo. International students; Ph.D. research fellows and post-doctoral research fellows who are not native speakers of English, must document their proficiency in English by taking one of the following internationally recognised tests

• TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language


• IELTS – International English Language Testing Service


• Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) and Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) from the University of Cambridge


• Applicants to the programme for the Ph.D. degree in Science must obtain a minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 80 (internet-based) on the TOEFL test or a minimum score of 6.5 on the IELTS (academic) test. The same applies to applicants for postdoctoral research fellow positions.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. The application must include:

• Application letter


• CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)


• Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records and letters of recommendation


• A complete list of publications and academic works.


• The source code of a self-written computer program


• Names and contact details of two references who have been asked to send reference letters.

Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University’s grading system.

The application with attachments MUST be delivered in our electronic recruiting system EasyCruit from the link on the bottom of the page.

Online Application

Application Deadline: The application deadline is 9th January 2017.

Scholarship Link

Degree Level:

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Cosmology at University of Oslo in Norway, 2017 is available to undertake Fellowship level programs at University of Oslo.

Available Subjects:

Following subject are available to study under this scholarship program.

• Cosmology