Job description

Position as PhD Research Fellow in chemistry available at the Center for Materials science and Nanotechnology (SMN).

No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo.

Starting date should be no later than 01.02.2021.

The fellowship period is 3 years, devoted solely to research education.

More about the position

This position is connected to a project that focuses on fundamental inorganic chemistry and is supported by the Research Council of Norway. The goal is to explore the chemistry of compounds containing two different monoatomic anions, e.g. sulfide-oxides, hydride-oxides, and oxide-fluorides. The main practical work will be: 1) to utilize various synthesis approaches (e.g. solid-state reactions, fluxes, topotactic ion-exchange) at inert conditions and 2) investigate the reaction products with different techniques, especially X-ray and neutron diffraction in combination with electron microscopy (SEM and TEM) as well as physical characterization and thermodynamic investigations.

The candidate will receive education in inorganic materials chemistry with focus on 1) preparation of inorganic materials, 2) experimental techniques and state-of the art structural analysis for determining atomic arrangement in crystalline compounds. Moreover, magnetic and optic properties of pure compounds will be investigated and interpreted in collaboration with supervisors and other researchers at UiO.

Qualification requirements

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

• Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in Chemistry, and have certified experiences in both inorganic material synthesis and crystallography. If the candidate does not have a Master degree at the time of submitting his/her application, the candidate has until 30th September 2020 to complete the final Master exam.
• Additionally, knowledge about magnetism and/or optics will positively affect the selection chances. Good cooperation skills in addition to taking initiative are considered advantageous. Some instrumental operation and maintenance tasks must be expected.
• Candidates with documented competence in one Scandinavian language (Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish) can be given priority.

Grade requirements:

The norm is as follows:

• the average grade point for courses included in the Bachelor’s degree must be C or better in the Norwegian educational system
• the average grade point for courses included in the Master’s degree must be B or better in the Norwegian educational system
• the Master’s thesis must have the grade B or better in the Norwegian educational system
• fluent oral and written communication skills in English.
• English requirements for applicants from outside of EU/ EEA countries

http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/application/application.html

Fellowship goal:

The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree in Chemistry at UiO.

The fellowship requires admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. The application to the PhD programme must be submitted to the department no later than two months after taking up the position. For more information see:

http://www.uio.no/english/research/phd/

http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/phd/

We offer

• salary NOK 479 600 – 523 200 per annum depending on qualifications in a position as PhD Research fellow, (position code 1017)
• 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
• Career development programmes

How to apply

The application must include:

• Cover letter - statement of motivation and research interests
• CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications)
• Copies of the original Bachelor and Master’s degree diploma, transcripts of records and letters of recommendation
• Documentation of English proficiency
• List of publications and academic work 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”). 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.

Applicants may be called in for an interview.

Formal regulations

Please see the guidelines and regulations for appointments to Research Fellowships at the University of Oslo.

No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo.

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 appointment may be shortened/given a more limited scope within the framework of the applicable guidelines on account of any previous employment in academic positions.

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

Contact information

For further information about the research task, please contact:

• Björn Martin Valldor, phone: +47 228 55676, e-mail: b.m.valldor@kjemi.uio.no
• Anja Olafsen Sjåstad, phone: +47 22855848, e-mail: a.o.sjastad@kjemi.uio.no
• Helmer Fjellvåg, phone: +47 22855564, e-mail: helmer.fjellvag@kjemi.uio.no

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

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