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PhD Research Fellow in Transport Mode Detection with Location Privacy University of Oslo in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Three-year PhD Research Fellow fellowship at the University of Oslo, with the possibility of extension up to four years depending on candidate and teaching needs for compulsory work such as teaching, supervision, and research assistance. Salary is NOK 550,800–595,000 depending on competence and experience, with 2% statutory pension contribution deducted.
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Country
Norway
University
University of Oslo
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PhD Research Fellow in transport mode detection with location privacy at the University of Oslo, Department of Informatics (IFI), Programming Technology section.
The project focuses on computer science / informatics, human activity recognition, transport mode detection, machine learning, and location privacy. The successful candidate will develop a system that can detect transport modes using smartphone sensor data without GPS, aiming for strong generalization across geography, users, smartphone types, and phone placement (for example, in a bag or pocket).
This is a three-year PhD fellowship with a possible extension up to four years depending on teaching and departmental needs. The position is based in Oslo, Norway, at Blindern / Gaustadalléen 23 B.
Eligibility highlights: applicants need a Master’s degree or equivalent in Informatics or a related field, strong English communication skills, and a strong academic record. The ad states the usual grade expectations: bachelor average C or better, master average B or better, and master’s thesis grade B or better in the Norwegian system. The post also mentions that candidates should be familiar with related apps/systems such as Strava and the problem of activity identification.
Funding: salary is NOK 550,800–595,000 depending on competence and experience, with standard pension deductions. The fellowship is research training leading to a PhD degree.
How to apply: submit the application via Jobbnorge and include a cover letter, CV, diplomas and transcripts, recommendation letters, English documentation if needed, publication list, and 2–3 references. Foreign applicants should attach an official explanation of their grading system.
Deadline: 2026-08-05.
Funding details
Three-year PhD Research Fellow fellowship at the University of Oslo, with the possibility of extension up to four years depending on candidate and teaching needs for compulsory work such as teaching, supervision, and research assistance. Salary is NOK 550,800–595,000 depending on competence and experience, with 2% statutory pension contribution deducted.
What's required
Master’s degree or equivalent in Informatics or a closely related field; foreign completed degree must correspond to at least four years in the Norwegian educational system. Candidates should have good oral and written English skills, be in the upper segment of their class academically, and meet the grade norms of at least C average in the bachelor’s degree, B average in the master’s degree, and B or better for the master’s thesis. The post also expects familiarity with related apps or systems such as Strava and the issue of activity identification. Personal qualities sought include ability to work independently and in a team, good communication and collaboration skills, and willingness to be present at work and contribute to the professional and social environment.
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