Postdoctoral Fellow in organic chemistry related to research on carbon capture

Stig Brøndbo
28th May 2024
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Faculty of Science and Technology
Postdoctoral Fellow in organic chemistry related to research on carbon capture
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The position

A Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is available at the Department of Chemistry , Faculty of Science and Technology  in organic chemistry related to research on carbon capture and utilization.

The position is a fixed term position for a duration of 2 years and 6 months, with a preferred start date of mid-August 2024. The start date is negotiable. Appointment to the position of Postdoctoral Research Fellow is mainly intended to provide qualification for work in top academic positions. It is a prerequisite that the applicant can carry out the project over the full course of the employment period. No person may hold more than one fixed term position as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the same institution.

The fellow may also be assigned to teaching, outreach and supervision of students on Master’s or PhD level, in total corresponding to up to 20% of full-time employment.

The workplace is at UiT in Tromsø. You must be able to start in the position within a reasonable time after receiving the offer.

The position's field of research

Carbon capture based on amine absorbents is currently among the most mature technologies for point source carbon capture. The sustainability of this process is limited by high energy consumption and use of absorbents from non-renewable sources. The research project will focus on the development of new strategies for carbon capture using sustainable absorbents and photo- and electrochemistry techniques. Organic synthesis is an essential methodology in the research project. The fellow will be associated with the research groups of Assoc. Prof. Marius M. Haugland and Prof. Annette Bayer .

Contact

For further information about the position, please contact Assoc. Prof. Marius M. Haugland: 

• email: [email protected]

or Prof. Annette Bayer:

• email: [email protected]

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Qualifications

This position requires:

• A recognized doctoral degree in organic chemistry or a closely related field.
• A solid and varied background in organic synthesis
• Experience with and a good working knowledge of standard purification and analytical methods, such as NMR, MS, HPLC or similar
• A strong academic track record, and motivation and potential for conducting research
• Self-organization and independence
• Excellent work ethic and commitment
• A good command of English, both written and verbal. English language proficiency must be documented (see below). Interest in Norwegian language and culture is welcome

Desirable criteria:

• Experience with one or more of the following topics: CO­2 chemistry, photochemistry, electrochemistry, organic radical chemistry
• Experience with Schlenk line techniques
• Experience with flow chemistry
• Teaching experience

In the assessment the main emphasis will be attached to the submitted works for the qualifying work. Emphasis shall also be attached to experience from popularization/dissemination and academic policy and administrative activity.

As teaching duties or equivalent work is attached to the position, emphasis will also be attached to teaching experience and qualifications.

During the assessment emphasis will be put on the candidate’s motivation, past academic performance, potential for research, and personal suitability for the position. We are looking for candidates who:

• Have the ability to work collaboratively, within and beyond the research group
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills
• Wants to contribute to a good working environment

At UiT 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 ).

Inclusion and diversity  

UiT The Arctic University i Norway is working actively to promote equality, gender balance and diversity among employees and students, and to create an inclusive and safe working environment. We believe that inclusion and diversity is a strength, and we want employees with different competencies, professional experience, life experience and perspectives.  

If you have a disability, a gap in your CV or immigrant background, we encourage you to tick the box for this in your application. If there are qualified applicants, we invite least one in each group for an interview. If you get the job, we will adapt the working conditions if you need it. Apart from selecting the right candidates, we will only use the information for anonymous statistics. 

We offer

• an exciting project at the frontier of organic chemistry with important real-world applications
• scientific independence
• Good career opportunities 
• A good academic environment with dedicated colleagues  
• Flexible working hours and a state collective pay agreement  
• Pension scheme through the state pension fund  
• a great working environment located in the exotic city of Tromsø in Arctic Norway

Norwegian health policy aims to ensure that everyone, irrespective of their personal finances and where they live, has access to good health and care services of equal standard. As an employee you will become member of the National Insurance Scheme which also include health care services .

More practical information for working and living in Norway can be found here: https://uit.no/staffmobility  

Application

Your application must include:

• Application and motivation letter
• CV (max. two pages)
• Diplomas and transcripts (all degrees)
• Contact information to 3 references, including your PhD supervisor
• Documentation of teaching experience and qualifications, if applicable
• A brief summary of your academic production (track record) to date, which should explain your own personal contributions to your research outputs
• Academic works (up to five). The doctoral thesis is regarded as one work.
• Documentation of English proficiency

If English proficiency is not documented in the application, it must be documented before starting in the position. Applicants are required to submit documentation of English language proficiency, in ONE of the following ways:

• Nordic applicants can document their capabilities by attaching their high school diploma
• A copy of your PhD thesis, if this has been written in English, OR
• A diploma and transcript of a completed university degree taught and examined in English, OR
• Completion of one of the following English language tests with minimum scores as specified: IELTS (min. 6.5 on every part), TOEFL iBT (min. reading 22, listening 22, speaking 22, writing 25), TOEFL PBT (min. total 550), Cambridge ESOL Examination (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency Level), European Language Certificate (telc; min. C1 level).

Verbal proficiency will be assessed at the interview stage.

If you're in the final stages of your PhD, you may still apply for the position, provided that you submit parts of your dissertation along with your application. This enables the evaluation committee to assess the quality and likelihood of completion by the desired employment date. You must include a statement from your supervisor or institution stating the expected completion date for your PhD degree. Documentation of your completed PhD degree must be submitted before commencement.

All documentation to be considered must be in a Scandinavian language or English. We only accept applications and documentation sent via Jobbnorge within the application deadline.

Assessment

The applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. The committee's mandate is to undertake an assessment of the applicants' qualifications based on the written material presented by the applicants, and the detailed description draw up for the position.

The applicants who are assessed as best qualified will be called to an interview. The interview should among other things, aim to clarify the applicant’s motivation and personal suitability for the position. A trial lecture may also be held.

General information

The appointment is made in accordance with State regulations and guidelines at UiT. At our website, you will find more information for applicants . 

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment.

After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.

The remuneration for Postdoctoral research fellow is in accordance with the State salary scale code 1352. A compulsory contribution of 2 % to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund will be deducted. You will become a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, which gives you many benefits in addition to a lifelong pension: You may be entitled to financial support if you become ill or disabled, your family may be entitled to financial support when you die, you become insured against occupational injury or occupational disease, and you can get good terms on a mortgage. Read more about your employee benefits at: spk.no .

The successful candidate must be willing to get involved in the ongoing development of their department and the university as a whole.

According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure. 

Eallju - Developing the High North 

UiT The Arctic University of Norway is a multi-campus comprehensive university at the international forefront. Our vision is to be a driving force for developing the High North. The Northern Sami notion eallju, which means eagerness to work, sets the tone for this motive power at UiT. Along with students, staff and the wider community, we aim to utilise our location in Northern Norway and Sápmi, our broad and diverse research and study portfolio and interdisciplinary advantage to shape the future.

Our social mission is to provide research-based education of high quality, perform artistic development and carry out research of the highest international quality standards in the entire range from basic to applied. We will convey knowledge about disciplines and contribute to innovation. Our social mission unites UiT across various studies, research fields and large geographical distances. This demands good cooperation with trade and industry and civil society as well as with international partners. We will strengthen knowledge-based and sustainable development at a regional, national and international level.

Academic freedom and scientific and ethical principles form the basis for all UiT’s activities. Participation, co-determination, transparency and good processes will provide the decision-making basis we need to make wise and far-sighted priorities. Our students and staff will have the opportunity to develop their abilities and potential. Founded on academic integrity, we will be courageous, committed and generous in close contact with disciplines, people and contemporary developments.

We will demonstrate adaptability and seek good and purposeful utilisation of resources, so we are ready to meet the expectations and opportunities of the future. We will strengthen the quality and impact of our disciplines and core tasks through the following three strategic priority areas.

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Deadline

28th May 2024

Employer

UiT The Arctic University of Norway

Municipality

Tromsø - Romsa

Scope

Fulltime (1 positions) Fulltime (%)

Duration

Fixed Term

Place of service
Hansine Hansens veg18, 9019 Tromsø

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