Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Solar Physics (ref 294735)

University of Oslo, Norway

Updated: 2 months ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 15 Mar 2026

8 Feb 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

University of Oslo
Research Field

Astronomy » Astrophysics
Physics
Other
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Positions

Postdoc Positions
Application Deadline

15 Mar 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Oslo)
Country

Norway
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

37.5
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The position is funded by the Research Council of Norway through the Researcher Project for Early Career Scientists (FRIPRO)  ReCon²: “Resolving the Solar Convective Conundrum: A Full-Physics Approach to Solar Convection” (project period 01.04.2026–01.10.2029) and led by Dr. Andrius Popovas.

The long-standing solar convective conundrum is the mismatch between convective flows inferred from helioseismology and flows predicted by state-of-the-art simulations. ReCon² addresses this by advancing simulation realism and by enforcing quantitative validation against helioseismic constraints. The project combines surface-cooling-driven convection, compressible fluid dynamics, and magnetic fields in ultra-high-resolution models to test whether the discrepancy is primarily a consequence of insufficient realism in earlier modelling.
A central part of the project is quantitative validation of simulated convective flows against published helioseismic constraints, using depth-dependent velocity amplitudes and scale-dependent diagnostics extracted from the simulations.

For more information and how to apply: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/294735/postdoctoral-research-fellow-in-solar-physics


Where to apply
Website
https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/294735/postdoctoral-research-fel…

Requirements
Research Field
Astronomy » Astrophysics
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
Physics
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
Other
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
RoCS – Rosseland Centre for Solar Physics
Country
Norway
Geofield


Contact
City

Oslo
Website

https://www.mn.uio.no/rocs/english/
Street

PO box 1072 Blindern
Postal Code

NO-0316
E-Mail

andrius.popovas@astro.uio.no

STATUS: EXPIRED

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