Job description

Position as Researcher available at Department of Chemistry/Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnology (SMN)

The position period is up to 18 months, with starting date as soon as possible after April 1, 2021.

More about the position

We seek a highly motivated researcher with appropriate academic background and experience to take on collaborative research on novel electrodes and electrode designs for application on electrochemical cells with proton-conducting ceramic electrolytes. This is part of the EU FCH project “WINNER” coordinated by SINTEF in Oslo, where UiO is one among several national and international partners.

Qualification requirements

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

The candidate must have a PhD degree or other corresponding education in materials science or chemistry, with specialization in solid-state electrochemistry. Experience with synthesis, fabrication, and characterization of ceramic materials and electrochemical cells, scanning electron microscopy, and electrochemical methods like impedance spectroscopy and voltammetry is required. Experience with proton conducting ceramics and electrodes for these is desired.

Good command of English, good cooperation and communication skills, and independent initiative are required.

Ability to communicate in a Scandinavian language is an advantage, but is not required.

We offer

• salary NOK 526 000 – 608 200 per annum depending on qualifications in position as Researcher (position code 1109)
• a professionally stimulating working environment
• attractive welfare benefits and a generous pension agreement, in addition to Oslo’s family-friendly environment with its rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities
• Vibrant international academic environment

How to apply

The application must include:

• Application letter describing briefly and clearly the motivation, academic background and merits, and how the applicant does or does not meet each of the requirements and preferences described above for the position.
• CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
• Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records and letters of recommendation
• A complete list of publications and up to 5 academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
• Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system, please follow the link “Apply for this job”.

Do NOT send the application to the contact person below.

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).

In assessing the applications, special emphasis will be placed on the documented, academic qualifications, the project description (whenever this is required in the call for applicants), and the quality of the project as well as the candidates motivation and personal suitability. Interviews with the best qualified candidates may be arranged.

It is expected that the successful candidate will be able to complete the project in the course of the period of employment.

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:

• Truls Norby, phone: +47 22840654, e-mail: truls.norby@kjemi.uio.no

For questions regarding the recruitment system please contact HR Adviser Ørjan Pretorius, e-mail: orjan.pretorius@mn.uio.no.

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