Stillingstittel:
PhD position in condensed matter physics: Gas adsorption on complex surfaces.

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Faculty of Natural Sciences and TechnologyDepartment of Physics

Jobbnorge ID: 124278

A PhD position is available at the Department of Physics. The appointment has a duration of 3 years with the possibility of until 1 year extension with 25% teaching duties in agreement with the department. (To undertake the teaching duties it is a requirement that the candidate speaks Norwegian or another Scandinavian language)

 

The position is financed by the Research Council of Norway through the FRINATEK Programme,

 

Information about the department

The position is organized in the Department of Physics. Currently, there are 27 professors, 10 associate professors, 7 adjunct professors, 70 PhD research fellows and 24 postdoctoral researchers appointed at the Department of Physics. Further information is available at: http://www.ntnu.no/fysikk/english.

 

Our research spans a broad spectrum of natural sciences and technology, which in turn allows us to offer an education that provides a solid basis for future careers. Physics research is carried out in experimental as well as theoretical fields, often across conventional boundaries between disciplines. Our central research areas are biophysics, nanoscience, surface physics, modern optics, astrophysics, solar energy, materials science, and medical technology. Research staff at the institute makes a special effort to increase the awareness and understanding of the importance and impact of physics in our society.

 

Job description

The theme of the PhD research is surface science investigations of adsorption of carbon-dioxide and other gases on doped oxide and clay surfaces. We are seeking a person with good understanding and interest of experimental condensed matter physics.

 

The project is a collaboration between NTNU and IFE (at Kjeller). International collaboration (Denmark, USA and others) is part of the project. A well equipped surface science laboratory including facilities for photoemission (XPS and UPS) and thermal desorption (TPD) spectroscopy is available. The position is part of the activities of the Laboratory for Soft and Complex Matter Studies at NTNU (http://folk.ntnu.no/fossumj/lab).

 

The activity will focus on synthesizing nanostructured model surfaces in ultra-high-vacuum for the purpose of optimizing adsorption properties and finding the effect of various dopants. Collaboration with researchers at NTNU and IFE, and internationally regarding bulk absorption properties will be part of the project.

 

Detaliled information on out PhD programs is found at: http://www.ntnu.edu/nt/research/phd 

 

QualificationsThe applicant should hold an MSc (or equivalent) in physics, nanotechnology, materials science, or another relevant field. Experience from surface science experiments will be considered an advantage but is not a necessary requirement. Experience in programming using MATLAB for data analysis is desired.

 

The successful candidate should be creative, with a strong ability to work problem oriented. He/she should also enjoy interdisciplinary research and take keen interest in learning and working in teams.

 

The regulations for PhD programmes at NTNU state that a Master degree or equivalent with at least 5 years of studies and an average grade of A or B within a scale of A-E for passing grades (A best) for the two las

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Arbeidsgiver Navn: NTNU - Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelig

Arbeidsgiver adresse: 7491 TRONDHEIM

Job kort beskrivelse: University and higher education teachers

Land: Norge

Region: Sør-Trøndelag

Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge

Lønn valuta: NOK

Lønn periode: Pr. år