Researcher in Materials Chemistry: UiO 1715 views

University of Oslo (UiO) invites applications for a Researcher position in Materials Chemistry. The position is funded by the Norwegian Research Council as part of a research project dedicated to the development of combined kinetic/spectroscopic timeresolved characterization methods in heterogeneous catalysis. The researcher will focus on the preparation and characterization of novel catalytic materials based.

Duration: 1 year (fulltime position)

Starting date: as soon as possible.

Qualification:

• Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in Materials Science, Inorganic Chemistry, or other disciplines related to materials synthesis and characterization
• Applicants with previous experience in the synthesis of inorganic materials, including metal oxides and/or metal nanoparticles dispersed on metal oxides will have advantage.
• Applicants experienced in SEM/EDX and XRD will be favored, but all applicants must demonstrate willingness to learn a new characterization methodology.
• Applicant must be fluent in communication skills in English language (oral and written)

How to apply:

The application must include the following:

• Cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing scientific work and research interest)
• CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
• Copies of educational certificates, academic transcript of records and letters of recommendation
• A complete list of publications and up to 5 academic works 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)
• Apply online.