Postdoctoral Researcher in Sustainable Building Technologies, Heat Pump Systems, HVAC, and AI for Building Energy Systems Oslo Metropolitan University in Norway

The Department of Built Environment at Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet) in Oslo, Norway is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position focused on sustainable building technologies and energy systems.

The research will center on heat pump systems, HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning), thermal energy systems, data-driven modeling and analysis, and artificial intelligence / machine learning for building energy systems. Preferred interests also include building energy prediction and optimization, smart buildings, and digital twins.

The post is hosted by Prof. Moon Keun Kim at OsloMet. The role is suited to candidates with a strong research profile in mechanical engineering, building engineering, energy engineering, HVAC engineering, or a closely related field. Experience with Python, MATLAB, or R is highly desirable, especially for modeling, simulation, and data analysis.

Applicants must be fluent in English and Korean, with excellent written and oral communication skills in both languages. The successful candidate will conduct high-quality research, publish in international journals, contribute to collaborative projects, support proposal development, and supervise graduate students when appropriate.

The position offers an international research environment, access to state-of-the-art facilities, and competitive salary according to Norwegian regulations. The post is described as being supported by internationally funded research projects. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, so early submission is encouraged.

To apply, candidates should prepare a CV, cover letter, publication list, and contact details for two or three academic referees. Representative publications are optional.