PhD in Optical Tomography at Arctic University of Norway

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The Arctic University of Norway offers a fully funded PhD scholarship in Optical Tomography, a rapidly advancing field in medical diagnostics, for passionate researchers with innovation skills at the Department of Physics and Technology within the Ultrasound, Microwaves and Optics research group (UMO). The duration of the position is for 4 years, where 75 % of the position is linked to the Research Council of Norway (RCN) research project 5D-QUIP (development of a quantitative phase microscopy and tomography system), and 25% of the position is linked to teaching and related duties within the department.

Getting the training necessary for doctoral-level research is the position’s goal. A PhD program admission is a requirement for employment, and the program duration begins when the position is filled. The workplace is located in Tromsø at UiT. After obtaining the offer, you must be able to begin work in the role as soon as possible.

Position Summary

Company: UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Department: Department of Physics and Technology
Research Field: Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country: Norway
Application Deadline: 28 May 2024 – 23:59 (Europe/Oslo)
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Full-time
Hours Per Week: 37,5
Contact Email: Dr. Azeem Ahmad: azeem.ahmad@uit.no

Qualifications

Master’s degree or equivalent in physics
Background in optics/optical engineering/computational optics and an interest in bio-imaging.
Experience in optical tomographic reconstruction and inverse scattering analysis algorithms.
Background in image analysis, and optics simulations.
Experience in optical microscopy and tomography.
Proficiency in the English language. English proficiency must be documented. Nordic applicants can document their English capabilities by attaching their high school diploma.

We are looking for candidates who have:

Independence and self-motivation.
Creativity and ability to think with an innovative mindset.
Excellent work ethic and commitment to the job, with a preference for candidates with international experience.

We offer

Involvement in an interesting research project
Good career opportunities
A good academic environment with dedicated colleagues 
Flexible working hours and a state collective pay agreement 
Pension scheme through the state pension fund 
PhD Fellows are normally given a salary of 532 200 NOK/year with a 3% yearly increase

Norwegian health policy aims to ensure that everyone, irrespective of their personal finances and where they live, has access to good health and care services of equal standard. You will become a member of the National Insurance Scheme which also includes health care services.

More practical information about working and living in Norway can be found here: Link

Application 

Your application must include:

Cover letter explaining your motivation and research interests
CV
Diploma for bachelor’s and master’s degree
Transcript of grades/academic record for bachelor’s and master’s degree
Explanation of the grading system for foreign education (Diploma Supplement if available)
Documentation of English proficiency
References with contact information
Master’s thesis, and any other academic works
The last date to apply is 28th May 2024