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Postdoctoral Researcher in Bayesian Inverse Problems and Computational Uncertainty Quantification University of Oulu in Finland
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Fixed-term postdoctoral employment for three years. Starting gross salary is approximately 3700-4300 EUR per month before taxes, plus a personal performance component of up to 50% of the job-specific component.
Deadline
Sep 22, 2026
Country
Finland
University
University of Oulu

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Postdoctoral Researcher opportunity at the University of Oulu, Finland
The Faculty of Science, Mathematical Sciences Research Unit, University of Oulu is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Research Group on Computational Uncertainty Quantification, led by Assistant Professor Babak Maboudi Afkham. The project sits at the intersection of mathematics, applied mathematics, Bayesian inverse problems, uncertainty quantification, and scientific computing.
The research focus is on developing new mathematical and computational methods for Bayesian inverse problems, especially new Bayesian prior models and methods for exploring complex high-dimensional or potentially infinite-dimensional posterior distributions. The post also involves research software development in Python, collaboration with the SPARSe Academy Research Fellowship project, the Finnish Centre of Excellence in Randomness and Structures (FAME) Flagship, and international partners including Johannes Kepler University Linz and industrial collaborators.
Eligibility highlights: a doctoral degree in mathematics, applied mathematics, or a closely related field; strong background in mathematical analysis; ability to do independent research; teaching skills; strong Python/scientific computing skills; fluent English. Preferred experience includes pseudodifferential operator theory, inverse problems, Bayesian inference, uncertainty quantification, student supervision, and collaborative research.
Funding and terms: fixed-term employment for three years, starting on 1 November 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. Starting gross salary is approximately 3700–4300 EUR/month before taxes, plus a performance-based component.
How to apply: submit the application in English through the University of Oulu recruitment system by 22 September 2026 at 23:59 Finnish local time. Include a cover letter, CV, narrative CV, list of publications, and teaching portfolio. Shortlisted candidates may be interviewed and asked to provide diplomas and references.
Funding details
Fixed-term postdoctoral employment for three years. Starting gross salary is approximately 3700-4300 EUR per month before taxes, plus a personal performance component of up to 50% of the job-specific component.
What's required
Doctoral degree in mathematics, applied mathematics, or a closely related field completed by the application deadline and obtained no more than 10 years ago; strong background in mathematical analysis and the mathematical foundations of inverse problems and uncertainty quantification; ability to conduct independent scientific research; teaching skills; strong software development and scientific computing skills, especially in Python; ability and motivation for both theoretical and computational research; fluent written and spoken English; ability to work independently and in interdisciplinary international teams. Preferred: pseudodifferential operator theory, prior experience in inverse problems, Bayesian inverse problems, uncertainty quantification, high-dimensional or infinite-dimensional Bayesian inference, computational methods for inverse problems or statistical inference, student supervision or university teaching, collaborative research, and Finnish language skills.
How to apply
Apply through the University of Oulu recruitment system by 22 September 2026 at 23:59 Finnish local time. Submit a cover letter, CV, narrative CV, list of publications, and teaching portfolio in English. Shortlisted candidates may be interviewed and asked to provide diplomas and references.
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