Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Materials Science

9th April 2026
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Materials Science
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Job description

The University of Stavanger invites applicants for a position as Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Materials Science at the Faculty of Technology and Science, Department of Mathematics and Physics The position is vacant from August 2026.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will be affiliated with the following project "CO2 capture, storage, and utilization with aromatic macrocycles". 

The project aims at designing molecule-based ordered structures for efficient CO2-capture and storage.  The postdoc will use atomistic modelling with both force field and ab initio methods to study various systems of surface adsorbed aromatic macrocycles or also crystalline structures composed of such macrocycles. Example molecules in this context are cyclophanes and related molecules, which will be functionalized  with chemical functions for creating suitable adsorption sites for CO2.  Graphitic substrates as well as silicon oxide based surfaces will be investigated as support for these macromolecules. Research questions include structure formation,  gas uptake regarding efficiency and selectivity, kinetic aspects. 

The postdoc will work closely together with a PhD student working on a related subject. 

The aim of the position is for the successful candidate to develop a research profile and gain the qualifications required to be eligible for a position as an Associate Professor. Additionally, the position may provide valuable experience and other competencies relevant to the postdoctoral researcher’s career development.

If the person being hired does not already have pedagogical competence that meets the requirements for employment as position as an Associate Professor, we will facilitate the acquisition of such competence during the employment period.

A career development plan will be drawn up, outlining the competencies the Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to acquire during the employment period. The Postdoctoral Fellow will also have access to career guidance throughout the postdoctoral period.

The qualifying project will be carried out at the University of Stavanger. It is assumed that the appointee will work full time on the project and that she/he will participate in the academic community.

Postdoctoral Fellow is employed for a period of three years. The employment period may include other career-enhancing work as teaching and supervision of students. 

The position is funded by Akademia Avtale (Equinor).

Qualification requirements

You must have a PhD with a specialisation relevant for the project. The PhD thesis must have been submitted for evaluation within the application deadline for the position and approved before accession.

You must be able to think and work independently on the topic. Good knowledge of force field codes (like Gromacs, Lammps, Raspa or similar) and density functional modelling with e.g. Quantum Espresso or VASP is crucial. 

You must have a good command of both oral and written English.

In the assessment the following criteria will also be emphasised:

• relevance, quality and feasibility of the project
• submitted scientific work and your personal skills for completing the project within the time frame
• international experience and network
• qualifications within the areas of creativity, innovation and commercialisation of research
• good teamwork, communication skills and ability to participate in research communities across organisational units
• ability to work independently in a structured manner
• motivation, sense of responsibility and accountability, work capacity and enthusiasm for research

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We offer

• varied duties in a large, exciting and socially important organisation
• an ambitious work community which is developing rapidly. We strive to include employees at all levels in strategic decisions and promote an informal atmosphere with a flat organisational structure
• free Norwegian language courses if you do not have proficiency in Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish at level A2 at the time of employment
• access to Lifekeys , a digital service for the preservation of personal mental health and well-being
• salary in accordance with the State Salary Scale, l.pl 17.510, code 1352, NOK 590.000 - 680.000 gross per year. A higher salary may be considered in special cases. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
• automatic membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, which provides favourable insurance and retirement benefits
• favourable membership terms at a gym and at the university sports club, SiS sports club  at campus
• employment with an Inclusive Workplace organisation which is committed to reducing sick leave, increasing the proportion of employees with reduced working capacity, and increasing the number of professionally active seniors
• Hjem-jobb-hjem , discounted public transport to and from work
• as an employee in Norway, you will have access to an optimal health service, as well as good pensions, generous maternity/paternity leave, and a competitive salary. Nursery places are guaranteed and reasonably priced.
• relocation programme

Diversity

Diversity is a resource in the working and learning environment at UiS. When we have different backgrounds and experiences, we can approach challenges from multiple perspectives and find better solutions. At UiS, we are committed to showing respect for each other's differences and accommodating employees with disabilities. We take into consideration your needs and your situation in various life phases.

If you find this position interesting, we encourage you to apply, regardless of gender, disability, cultural background, or whether you have been out of the workforce for a period.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, gaps in their CV, or immigrant backgrounds, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these groups for an interview. If you fall into any of these categories, feel free to indicate it when applying for the position. Learn more about the criteria for being considered an applicant in these specific groups here .

The university aims to recruit more women within the subject area. If several applicants are considered to have equal qualifications, female applicants will be given priority.

Application

To apply for this position please follow the link "Apply for this job". Your application letter, relevant education and work experience as well as language skills must be registered here. In the application letter, you must state your research interests and motivation for the position.

The following documents must be uploaded as attachments to your application:

• CV with a full summary of your education and experience
• documentation of approved PhD. If you have not completed the PhD, you may enclose a confirmation from the institution on the expected date of obtaining the doctoral degree. 
• complete list of academic publications with information on where they are published. You may also upload up to 5 publications, including your PhD thesis or published monograph based upon the thesis.
• transcripts and certificates, and other documentation that you consider relevant

Applications are evaluated based on the information available in Jobbnorge on the application deadline. You should ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the criteria which are set out above.

The documentation must be available in either a Scandinavian language or in English. If the total size of the attachments exceeds 100 MB, they must be compressed before upload. 

Please note that information on applicants may be published even if the applicant has requested not to be included in the official list of applicants - see Section 25 of the Freedom of Information Act . If your request is not granted, you will be notified.

UiS only considers applications and attachments registered in Jobbnorge.

General information

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. 

Employment as Postdoctoral Fellow is regulated in Regulations to the Universities and Colleges Act, chapter IV .

We put emphasis on the quality, relevance and significance of the research work and not on where the work is published, in accordance with the principles of The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).

UiS has signed The Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment (CoARA) , committing to recognizing various forms of results, practices, and activities in the evaluation of research and researchers.

Your qualifications for the position, based on documentation registered in Jobbnorge, will be assessed by an internal expert committee. Based on the committee's statement, relevant applicants will be invited to an interview before any recommendations are made. References will also be obtained for relevant candidates. More about the hiring process on our website.

UiS has an Acquisition of Rights Agreement for the purpose of securing rights to intellectual property created by its employees, including research results.

The appointee will be based at the University of Stavanger. It is a prerequisite that you have a residence which enables you to be present at/available to the academic community during ordinary working hours.

The position has been announced in both Norwegian and English. In the case of differences of meaning between the texts, the English text takes precedence.

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UiS - challenge the well-known and explore the unknown

The University of Stavanger (UiS) has about 12,000 students and 2,200 employees. The university has high ambitions. We strive to have an innovative and international profile, and be a driving force in knowledge development and in the process of societal change. Our common direction is driven by consideration for green and sustainable change and equitable social development, through new ways of managing natural resources and facilitating better cities and local communities. Energy, health and welfare, learning for life are our focus areas.
In constant collaboration and dialogue with our surroundings, regionally, nationally and internationally, we enjoy an open and creative climate for education, research, innovation, dissemination and museum activities. Academic life at the University of Stavanger is organised into six faculties comprising various departments/schools and National Research Centres, as well as the Museum of Archaeology. We are a member of the European Consortium of Innovative Universities. The university is located in the most attractive region in the country with more than 300,000 inhabitants. The Stavanger region has a dynamic labour market and exciting cultural and leisure activities.
Together with our staff and students we will challenge the well-known and explore the unknown.
The Faculty of Science and Technology The Faculty of Science and Technology offers degree programmes at the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels. The faculty has strong ties to both research institutions and industry. Nearly 40% of its budget is externally funded. Our students have close contact with the business sector, and many master’s and doctoral theses are written in collaboration with industry. The faculty has established research collaborations with universities around the world and includes several academic environments that are internationally leading. 

The faculty has approximately 3,000 students and around 500 employees, distributed across the faculty administration and six departments: the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; the Department of Mechanical, Structural and Materials Engineering; the Department of Mathematics and Physics; the Department of Chemistry, Bioscience and Environmental Engineering; the Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering; and the Department of Safety, Economics and Planning.

Department of Mathematics and Physics is part of the Faculty of Science and Technology and offers programmes in mathematics and physics, a five-year integrated master’s degree, teacher education in science, and doctoral studies. The department has outstanding research environments within its disciplines and is internationally leading in, among other areas, subatomic physics and cosmology. The department is responsible for all basic teaching in mathematics, statistics, and physics within the faculty.

Questions about the position

Rosa Cam Andrade

HR-rådgiver / HR advisor

+4751831191

rosa.c.andrade@uis.no

Bjørn Henrik Auestad

Instituttleder

+475183 1874

bjorn.auestad@uis.no

Eva Rauls

Professor, Dr.

+4751834514

eva.rauls@uis.no

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Deadline

9th April 2026

Employer

University of Stavanger

Municipality

Stavanger

Scope

Fulltime (1 positions) Fulltime (%)

Duration

Fixed Term

Place of service
Adresse mangler, 4036 Stavanger

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