PhD Research Fellow in Organometallic and homogeneous catalysis

28th November 2022
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PhD Research Fellow in Organometallic and homogeneous catalysis
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PhD Research Fellow in Organometallic and homogeneous catalysis

There is a vacancy for a PhD Research Fellow in computational and experimental organometallic chemistry and homogeneous catalysis at the Department of chemistry . The position is for a fixed-term period of 3 years with the possibility of a 4th year with compulsory other work (e.g. teaching duties at the Department). The position is funded by the University of Bergen via the Norwegian Center for Hydrogen Research (HyValue) , a research center for environmentally friendly energy (FME).

About the project/work tasks:

Ammonia is the most important ingredient in the production of artificial fertilizers and is also a very promising carbon-free energy carrier. Ammonia is produced via the so-called Haber-Bosch process, which requires high temperatures and pressures using hydrogen from natural gas. The research group works to make ammonia production more sustainable and environmentally friendly, and develops catalysts and processes for the synthesis of ammonia directly from water and nitrogen. The research fellow’s project is part of this work, and the scholarship holder will, together with other researchers in the project group, design, synthesize and test new catalysts for the conversion of nitrogen and water into ammonia. In general, the research group uses insights and predictions from quantum chemical calculations to design catalysts, and these catalysts are, next, synthesized and tested in the group’s laboratory. We are looking for a research fellow with the right background and motivation for both calculation-based and experimental work. In other words, this candidate will both predict new catalysts, using quantum chemical calculations, and follow up the most promising predictions with synthesis and testing.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• Applicants must hold a master’s degree or equivalent education in chemistry or must have submitted his/her master’s thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the master’s degree has been awarded.
• Applicants must have a solid background in organometallic chemistry, with an emphasis on experimental aspects.
• Experience with homogeneous catalysis is a requirement.
• Candidates must document knowledge of quantum chemical methods (for example from a course in quantum chemical theory) and/or experience with applied quantum chemistry.
• Solid experience with standard techniques for structure characterization, such as with advanced NMR spectroscopic methods, X-ray crystallography and MS is a requirement.
• Experience with other analytical techniques such as IR, GC, GC-MS, and elemental analysis is an advantage.
• Experience from organic synthesis is an advantage.
• The appointed person must have:
  • good abilities for critical thinking and writing.
  • ability to work in a structured and independent manner, and to collaborate with others.
  • good knowledge of both written and spoken English.

Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates.

About the PhD Research Fellow:

The fellowship will be for a period of 3 years, with the possibility for a 4th year, consisting of 25 % compulsory work (e.g. teaching responsibilities at the department) distributed over the employment period. The 4th year is contingent on the qualifications of the candidate and the teaching needs of the department and will be decided by the head of department upon appointment.

The employment period may be reduced if you have previously been employed in a qualifying post (e.g. research fellow, research assistant).

About the research training

As a PhD Research Fellow, you must participate in an approved educational programme for a PhD degree within a period of 3 years. The deadline for applying for admission to the PhD programme at The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences is 2 months after you start your position or after the start of the research project that will lead to the PhD degree. It is a condition that you satisfy the enrolment requirements for the PhD programme at the University of Bergen.

We can offer:

• a good and professionally stimulating working environment
• salary as PhD research fellow (code 1017) in the state salary scale. This constitutes a gross annual salary of NOK 501 200 (equivalent to pay grade 54). Further increases in salary are made according to length of service in the position.
• enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• good welfare benefits

Your application must include:

• a brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position
• the names and contact information for two referees. One of these should be the main advisor for the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis
• CV
• transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. If you have not yet completed your master’s degree, please submit a statement from your institution confirming that the master’s thesis has been submitted
• relevant certificates/references
• approved documentation of proficiency in English (if required, cf. English language requirements for PhD admission )
• a list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list)
• any publications in your name

The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge.

General information:

For further details about the position, please contact Prof. Vidar R. Jensen, Department of Chemistry, phone +47-55583489 / e-mail: Vidar.Jensen@uib.no or Associate Professor Erwan Le Roux, Department of Chemistry, phone +47-55589491 / e-mail: Erwan.LeRoux@uib.no

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. Age and gender balance among employees is therefore a goal. It is also a goal to recruit people with immigrant backgrounds. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

We encourage women to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.

Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.

Further information about the employment process can be found here .

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The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad. 

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Deadline

28th November 2022

Employer

University of Bergen

Municipality

Bergen

Scope

Fulltime (1 jobs)
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Duration

Fixed Term

Place of service

Department of Chemistry, UiB

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