PhD Research Fellow in Computational Chemistry and Electrochemistry

PhD Research Fellow in Computational Chemistry and Electrochemistry
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PhD position in Computational Chemistry and Electrochemistry

There is a vacancy for a PhD Research Fellow in computational chemistry and electrochemistry at the Department of Chemistry, University of Bergen (UiB). The position is for a fixed-term period of 3 years with the possibility of a 4th year with career-promoting work (for example teaching). The successful applicant will become a member of the Sustainable Energy Carriers, Chemicals, and Materials research group at the department, which aims to be a driving force in the development of low-carbon, green, and sustainable solutions within renewable energy and chemical manufacturing.

About the project/work tasks

The open position is part of a strategic initiative at our department to explore and develop electrochemical processes of direct relevance to renewable energy systems. The PhD research project is partly interfaced with and partly complimentary to ongoing and planned experimental efforts that include the development of novel electrocatalysts, recycling of chemical reductants, characterization of chemical species by synchrotron-based x-ray electron spectroscopies, and electrochemical characterization. The successful candidate will be adapting and applying quantum chemical methods as well as coarser-scale, classical models. The computational and experimental efforts are closely integrated, and the new hire may be given opportunities, subject to qualifications, to pursue own predictions also experimentally. The exact topic for the PhD research will be agreed upon in dialogue with the successful candidate.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• Applicants must hold a master's degree or equivalent education in chemistry, physics, nanotechnology, or material science. Master students can apply provided they complete their final master exam before July 1, 2025. It is a condition of employment that the master's degree has been awarded.
• A strong background within at least one of the following fields is required: computational chemistry, quantum chemistry, scientific computing, physical chemistry or chemical physics.
• Formal course (at least 7 ECTS) in quantum chemistry or physics is a requirement.
• Practical experience with scripting or programming is an advantage.
• Experience from or competence in electrochemistry is an advantage.
• Experience from high-performance computing is an advantage.
• Applicants must demonstrate fluency in writing and speaking English.
• Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and demonstrate good collaborative skills.

Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Research experience, ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates.
Special requirements for the position
The University of Bergen is subjected to the regulation for export control system. The regulation will be applied in the processing of the applications.

About the PhD position

About the PhD Research Fellow position
The fellowship will be for a period of 3 years, with the possibility for a 4th year 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. If a 4th year is granted, one year of career-promoting duties associated with teaching, dissemination or research infrastructure/services, will be distributed over the full employment period and thus corresponding to 25 per cent of the time each year.

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 Science and Technology 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 540 500. 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 the expected date of award of your master's degree. Your master's degree must be documented with transcripts and/or diploma before starting in the position.
• 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 with links)

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 profs. Knut Børve (Knut.Borve@uib.no ) or Kristine Spildo (Kristine.Spildo@uib.no ), both at the Department of Chemistry, UiB.
For HR related questions contact adviser Anna Folgerø (anna.folgero@uib.no )

Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better. UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, worldview, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age.

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.

The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.

We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. By indicating such circumstances in your application, you may receive favourable consideration. We ensure that at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups is invited for an interview as part of our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity. 
For further information about the recruitment process, click here .

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About UiB

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. 

There are seven departments and several centres at Faculty of Science and Technology. Read more about the faculty  and departments.  

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Deadline

14th May 2025

Employer

University of Bergen

Municipality

Bergen

Scope

Fulltime (1 positions) Fulltime (%)

Duration

Fixed Term

Place of service
Allégaten 41, 5007 Bergen

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