Researcher in advanced material characterization of additively manufactured permanent Magnets
Deadline: 17.03.2026
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The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest rated institution of research and education with 26 500 students and 7 200 employees. Its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally esteemed research communities make UiO an important contributor to society.
Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnology (SMN) is an interdisciplinary focus field for material and energy research at the University of Oslo. SMN has focused on basic research in renewable energy and environmentally friendly use of fossil energy sources. The center consists of research groups from the Department of Physics and the Department of Chemistry, has about 100 employees from around the world and manages more than 80 projects funded by EU, RCN and others.
About the position
We invite applications for a Researcher position in advanced material characterization of additively manufactured permanent Magnets available at the at Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnology.
The position is for a period of 24 months.
Starting date no later than 01.05.2026.
Place of work is at the Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnology at Gaustad, Oslo.
Project description
The position is connected to the project MagNEO – “Advanced additively manufactured permanent Magnets for New Energy and MObility Applications“ funded by the European Union (ERC, MagNEO, 10522110, https://magneoproject.eu/).
The project aims to develop new alloy material for permanent magnets, which is REE-free, and develop recycling strategies to allow an efficient reuse of alloys.
Some of the objectives for the MagNEO project are:
Design and develop three novel magnetic AlNiCo and High Entropy Alloy (HEA) compositions suitable for Additive Manufacturing (AM)
Develop a multiscale methodology to select compositions and microstructure with optimized fraction
Establish and optimise Powder Bed Fusion – Laser Beam (PBF-LB) process parameters and build strategies to process REE-free PMs with controlled
Grain alignment and orientation due to imposed high thermal gradients
To reach these goals, correlated material characterization is a central component, and a close dialog with the project partners across Europe is vital.
We are looking for a researcher who can contribute with a variety structure-property studies and take an active part in communicating results and methodologies with project partners, and to a larger audience through reviewed publications and presentations at conferences.
The material characterization tasks of the researcher span from advanced transmission electron microscopy ((S)TEM) to light microscopy and includes structure analysis by electron and x-ray diffraction (ED and XRD) and correlated evaluation of magnetic properties by vibrating sample magnetometry (VSM), magnetic force and magneto optical microscopy (MFM and MOI).
The researcher is expected to command sample preparation for the various characterization techniques including preparation for depicting macroscopic microstructures by LM, microscopic evaluation of crystal orientations by electron backscattered diffraction (EBSD) and atomic resolved (S)TEM.
Research infrastructure such as TEM, OM, XRD and SEM facilities are located within the research group of the researcher, while MFM, VSM and MOI are accessible at the UiO campus. The researcher is expected to be able to plan, book and arrange access at the various research labs in an independent manner.
At the NORTEM-Oslo node, a new advanced analytical TEM will be installed during spring 2026. The researcher is expected to have theoretical and experimental readiness for training and utilization of the new instrument.
The position is based in the Solid‑State Physics and Quantum Technology research group at the Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnology, University of Oslo. Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnology (SMN) is an interdisciplinary centre, collaboration between four research groups in physics and chemistry, and spearheads the MN Faculty's efforts for sustainable energy solutions. The Centre comprises UiO’s focus on renewable energy, materials science, and nanotechnology.
What skills are important in this role?
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition to be among Europe's leading communities for research, education and innovation. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.
Required qualifications:
Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in physics, material science or a closely related field
Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
Operator of advanced TEM, and experience with utilization of XRD, EBSD and MFM as a minimum
First author on peer-reviewed publications
Desired qualifications:
Experience with AM materials, Alnico/HEA relevant structures and corre-lated studies
All candidates and projects will have to undergo a check versus national export, sanctions and security regulations. Candidates may be excluded based on these checks. Primary checkpoints are the Export Control regulation, the Sanctions regulation, and the national security regulation.
What are we looking for in you?
Personal skills:
Self motivated
Good communication and collaboration skills
Ability to give and receive constructive scientific criticism.
Ability to work independently as well as in multidisciplinary teams
Ability to plan and execute work and experiments in a structured manner and swiftly adapts to new tasks
Positive attitude and the ability to handle hectic periods
Employment in the position is based on a comprehensive assessment of all qualification requirements applicable to the position, including personal skills.
We can offer you
Exciting and meaningful tasks in an organization with an important societal mission, contributing to knowledge development, education, and enlightenment that promote sustainable, fair, and knowledge-based societal development.
Committed colleagues in a good working environment.
Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours. A workplace with good development and career opportunities.
Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes.
Salary in position as Researcher, position code 1108 in salary range NOK from 520 300 - to 645 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.
We need different perspectives in our work
UiO is an open and internationally oriented comprehensive university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at uio.no.
We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are looking for great colleagues, could you be the next one?
We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours, task adaptations, digital, technical, or physical adjustments, or other practical measures.
If you have an immigrant background, a disability, or CV gaps (Norwegian), we encourage you to indicate this in the job application portal. We always invite at least one qualified candidate from each group for an interview. In this context, disability is defined as an applicant who identifies as having a disability that requires workplace or employment-related accommodations. For more details about the requirements, please refer to the Employer portal (Norwegian).
The selections made in the job application portal are used for anonymized statistics that all state employers include in their annual reports. More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here. We hope you will apply for the position with us.
How to apply
The application must include:
Cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest)
CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
Copies of educational certificates, academic transcript of records
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)
Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click "Apply for this job".
When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language.
Formal regulations
The best qualified candidates will be invited for interviews.
According to the Norwegian Freedom and 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.
