Stillingstittel: PhD Research Fellowship in Chemistry

Stillingsbeskrivelse:
The University of Oslo is Norway’s largest institution of research and education with 28 000 students and 7000 employees. Its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally esteemed research communities make UiO an important contributor to society.

PhD Research Fellowship in Chemistry is available at the Department of Chemistry (http://www.mn.uio.no/kjemi/english).

The position as PhD Research fellow, is available for a period of three years, starting no later than 1 September 2016. No one can be appointed for more than one specified period at the same institution.

Job/ project description:

One PhD Research Fellowship is available for a chemist to contribute to a project funded by The Research Council of Norway between 2016 and 2019. The project focuses on using computational methods (mostly DFT) to elucidate the reaction mechanisms of catalytic homogeneous reactions that use CO2 as chemical feedstock in the synthesis of industrially attractive products, including formic acid and polymers. The main goal is to develop new catalysts with high levels of activity and robustness. This will be done in collaboration with national (Universities of Oslo and Bergen) and international (Yale and Brown Universities) experimental groups.

Requirements/qualifications:The applicants must hold a Master's degree in a topic related to organometallic chemistry and/or reactions mechanisms. Previous experience in the use of molecular modelling and analysis tools, like DFT and NBO, and experimental studies on catalytic reactions will be an advantage.

It is imperative that the candidate is highly self-driven and able to take responsibility for his/her own work, including troubleshooting and acquiring additional skills required to reach the project goals. He/she must master the English language at a high level and possess good interpersonal and communication skills. Mastering a Scandinavian language will be considered an advantage.

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition of being 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.

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

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/doctoral-degree-and-career/phd-programme/index.html

A good command of English is required.

http://www.mn.uio.no/english/research/doctoral-degree-and-career/regulations/proficiency-requirements.html

Salary:

Pay grade: 50 - 57 (NOK 430 500 – 483 700 per year) Position code 1017.

The application must include:

• Application letter. In the cover letter, the applicant must describe why your background makes you suitable for the position. Applications without such specification and description will not be considered.
• CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work - scientific publications)
• Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records and letters of recommendation
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