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PhD Fellow in Theoretical Chemistry (Norway) (No replies)

KennethRuud
3 years ago
KennethRuud 3 years ago

The Department of Chemistry at the UiT The Arctic University of Norway, has a PhD position available in theoretical chemistry, affiliated with the Hylleraas Centre for Quantum Molecular Sciences, a Norwegian Centre of Research Excellence, and the research group Theoretical and Computational Chemistry. The workplace is at UiT in Tromsø (Norway).

The position is for a period of four years. The nominal length of the PhD programme is three years. The fourth year is distributed as 25 % each year and will consist of teaching and other duties.

The position’s field of research 

The primary focus of work for the successful applicant(s) will be the development and implementation of quantum-chemical methods and/or the application of such methods to problems in biology, chemistry, or materials science. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:

  • development of relativistic density-functional methods for molecules or solids
  • the use of multiwavelets as basis functions for quantum-chemical calculations
  • development of multiscale methods
  • development of response theory methods for studies of molecular properties
  • simulations of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs).

The exact topic for a PhD thesis will be decided in dialogue with the successful candidates and the interests of available supervisors in the research group Theoretical and Computational Chemistry.

Qualifications

This position requires a Norwegian Master’s degree within computational chemistry, quantum chemistry, atomic or molecular physics, computational materials science, or simulation methods, or a corresponding foreign Master’s degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian Master’s degree within the same areas.

Depending on the main topic of work, one or more of the following skills are advantageous:

  • experience with programming languages (Fortran, C, C++ and/or Python)
  • knowledge in modelling of chemical or biological systems or material science
  • a strong background in mathematics or physics

Applicants must document fluency in English and be able to work in an international environment.

We offer

  • An international research environment with an active visitor program
  • Transferable skills training and individual career development
  • A fully funded PhD position with a salary grade 54 on the pay scale for Norwegian state employees, corresponding to a gross annual salary of NOK 481 800
  • Attractive welfare benefits and enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
  • Family-friendly policies and surroundings
  • More practical information for working and living in Norway can be found here: https://uit.no/staffmobility

Application deadline and further information

Deadline for submitting an application is April 28 2021. For complete announcement text and for applying for the position, please visit jobbnorge.no.




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