Job description

One position as Staff scientist in (S)TEM is available at the Department of Physics.

The position is permanent, but subject to the availability of external funding.

More about the position

The Department of Physics is host to one of two geographic nodes of NORTEM – The Norwegian Center for Transmission Electron Microscopy. NORTEM is a large-scale national infrastructure financed by the Research Council of Norway and the three partner institutions: UiO, SINTEF, and NTNU. The goal of the infrastructure is to provide access to high-end TEM infrastructure for materials physics, chemistry, geology and other physical sciences. The Oslo node of NORTEM includes a monochromated and Cs corrected FEI Titan and a JEOL 2100F instrument. Further details of the instrumentation available can be found on the web page of Oslo node of NORTEM.

The University of Oslo is now looking to recruit a staff scientist for NORTEM to support and expand our efforts within the area of advanced characterization of materials using high-end TEM techniques. We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic person, who can work independently and collaborate efficiently with scientists from diverse fields such as semiconductor physics, inorganic materials chemistry, electrochemistry, catalysis, and geology.

The main task will be to perform basic and advanced materials characterization for a varied range of projects using (S)TEM and associated techniques, including but not limited to energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), electron diffraction, electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS), high-resolution TEM and scanning TEM (STEM), and advanced sample preparation using focused ion beam (FIB). There is an increased interest in in-situ and in-operando studies using the available Protochips Fusion and Atmosphere holders: experience with and/or an interest in these techniques will therefore be considered an asset.

The successful candidate is expected to contribute to the development of new project proposals in collaboration with the user groups. The person hired is furthermore expected to work closely with and support the Senior Engineer in charge of the daily running of the NORTEM Oslo lab facility.

Qualification requirements

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition of being a leading research faculty. Candidates for these positions will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

The work will require actively seeking out the various user groups to initiate new collaborations and projects. It is also expected that new tasks/projects could come up on short notice. We are therefore seeking a candidate who is flexible, good at taking the initiative, and with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Furthermore, the following qualifications are required:

• PhD or equivalent in materials physics, materials chemistry, or materials science.
• Solid background in materials characterization using (S)TEM techniques such as imaging, diffraction, and spectroscopy.
• Fluent oral and written communication skills in English.

Desired qualifications:

In addition to the above required qualifications, the following qualifications will be considered as beneficial:

• Experience with FIB for TEM sample preparation.
• Experience with and interest in in-situ and in-operando experiments in TEM.
• Knowledge of and hands-on experience with the Gatan Microscopy Suite (GMS) software for image and spectroscopic analysis, and basic programming (Python, scripting in GMS, Matlab, or similar).
• Experience with (S)TEM simulations or advanced data analysis.
• An ability to self-educate in current and evolving TEM techniques and transfer knowledge to the group in a team-oriented way.
• Fluency in a Scandinavian language will also be considered an asset.

We offer

• Salary NOK NOK 526 000 – 586 500 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Researcher (position code 1109)
• Attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement
• Professionally stimulating working environment
• Vibrant international academic environment
• Career development programmes
• Oslo’s family-friendly surroundings with their rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities

How to apply

The application must include:

• Cover letter including a clear description of your motivation for the position and any previous experience from using the mentioned techniques, HR-TEM, HR-STEM, EDS, EELS, in-situ/in-operando TEM
• CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work).
• Copies of educational certificates and transcript of records.
• Complete list of publications and academic work.
• Names and contact details of 1-2 references.

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link “Apply for this job”. Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University's grading system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language). Applications with documents missing will not be considered further.

Interviews with the best qualified candidates will be arranged.

Formal regulations

According to the Norwegian Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.

The University of Oslo aims to achieve a balanced gender composition in the workforce and to recruit people with ethnic minority backgrounds.

Contact information

For further information please contact:

• Professor Øystein Prytz, email: oystein.prytz@fys.uio.no, telephone: +47 228 40684

For thechnical questions regarding the recruitment system; contact Elin Thoresen, elin.thoresen@mn.uio.no.

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