DSTrain programme fully underway with postdoc workshop
The second cohort of DSTrain postdoctoral fellows gathered in Oslo for a two-day workshop focused on data science methodology and applications in the natural sciences. The workshop marks an important milestone: all DSTrain postdoctoral positions are now filled, and the programme is fully underway.
The second cohort of DSTrain postdoctoral fellows gathered 23–24 March 2026 at the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel in Oslo.
By
Christoffer Hals
PublishedMar. 27, 2026
The postdocs delivered a series of short presentations, demonstrating the breadth of research within DSTrain. The programme also included sessions on open science, data sharing, and interdisciplinary research.
The workshop took place on 23–24 March at the Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel in Oslo.
Such workshops are central to DSTrain’s approach, combining academic development with community building across disciplines. With all fellows now in place, the programme moves into its next phase.
The workshop was led by Arne Bang Huseby, DSTrain Programme Coordinator and dScience Centre Leader.Professor ?ystein Prytz, Vice Dean for Research at the MN Faculty, University of Oslo, welcomed participants to the workshop.Andrius Tamosiunas, DSTrain postdoctoral fellow, presenting his research during the workshop.José Ricardo Correia, DSTrain postdoctoral fellow, presenting his work during the workshop.Carina Knappe, DSTrain postdoctoral fellow, sharing insights from her research during the workshop.Cecilie Glittum, DSTrain postdoctoral fellow, presenting her research at the workshop.Elton Oyarzu, DSTrain postdoctoral fellow, presenting his research during the workshop.Evdokiia Potolitsyna, DSTrain postdoctoral fellow, presenting her work at the workshop.Harsh Chhajer, DSTrain postdoctoral fellow, presenting his research during the workshop.Boy Lankhaar, DSTrain postdoctoral fellow, presenting his research at the workshop.Stine Marie Barsj?, University of Oslo Library, Section for Open Research, presenting on the importance of open access in research.Johanne Skaug, Senior Librarian at the University of Oslo Library, Section for Open Research and Special Collections, presenting on open research practices.Matthew Good, University of Oslo Library, Collections and Digital Services, presenting on open science and strategies for data sharing.Professor Morten Hjorth-Jensen, Department of Physics, presenting on how to conduct interdisciplinary research.Professor Geir Kjetil Ferkingstad Sandve, Department of Informatics, presenting on how to conduct interdisciplinary research.Manish Baidya, DSTrain postdoctoral fellow, presenting his research during the workshop.Mauricio Portiolli Franco, DSTrain postdoctoral fellow, presenting his research during the workshop.Meihan Tong, DSTrain postdoctoral fellow, presenting her research during the workshop.Navdeep Rana, DSTrain postdoctoral fellow, presenting his research during the workshop.Neil Thomson, DSTrain postdoctoral fellow, presenting his research during the workshop.Shenbin Qian, DSTrain postdoctoral fellow, presenting his research during the workshop.Shuting Miao, DSTrain postdoctoral fellow, presenting her research during the workshop.Touqeer Ahmad, DSTrain postdoctoral fellow, presenting his research during the workshop.Inga Steindal, DSTrain postdoctoral fellow, presenting her research during the workshop.
