Job description

Position as PhD Research Fellow in Solid-state electrochemistry available at Department of Chemistry/ SMN.

No one can be appointed for more than one PhD Research Fellowship period at the University of Oslo. Starting date no later than 01.10.2019

The fellowship will be for a period of 3 years.

More about the position

A position as PhD Research fellow is available in the topic of studies of Li ion conducting materials as electrolytes in solid-state Li ion batteries. The position is part of a collaborative project “Oxibat” funded by RCN/ENERGIX, where SINTEF Industry is coordinator and UiO and NTNU are partners. The PhD project and tasks assigned to UiO focuses on defects and charge transport in selected Li ion conducting ceramic materials, including roles of grain boundaries and electrode interfaces and effects of space charge layers.

The work will cover synthesis, fabrication of films and bulk samples, a range of characterisation techniques including XRD and electron microscopy, and electrochemical techniques such as impedance spectroscopy under controlled atmospheres. Extensive collaboration with NTNU on computational methods, SINTEF on fabrication and testing, and international experts on selected relevant techniques is expected.

Qualification requirements

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences is a leading research faculty. 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.

Applicants must hold a Master's degree or equivalent in solid-state electrochemistry, materials chemistry or materials science, with knowledge and experience of synthesis and characterization of inorganic materials and electrochemical measurements. Knowledge and experience with defects and transport in ceramic materials is desirable. We are seeking a candidate who is communicative, quality minded, curious and eager to learn, motivated and self-driven, and fluent in English.

Candidates without a Master’s degree have until 30 June, 2019 to complete the final exam.

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.

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

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

We offer

• salary NOK 449 400 – 505 800 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

How to apply

The application must include

• Cover letter containing a brief statement of motivation and research interests, plus a statement of the three top skills that make you suitable for this position according to the requirements and preferences listed, plus mention of any lacks of required and preferred skills listed.
• CV (summarizing education with main results and grades), positions and academic work, and scientific publications).
• Copies of the original Master’s degree diploma, transcripts of records and letters of recommendation
• Documentation of English proficiency in case of foreign non-natively English speaking nationals not having a Master form UiO.
• 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.

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

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.

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

Applications are to be submitted online and NOT sent to contact persons below. However, for information about the position, applicants may contact: Prof. Truls Norby, phone: +47 22840654, e-mail: truls.norby@kjemi.uio.no

For question regarding our application system, please contact HR Officer, Ørjan Pretorius, orjan.pretorius@mn.uio.no

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