The position
The Department of Chemistry at UiT, The Arctic University of Norway has a PhD position available in theoretical chemistry, at the Hylleraas Centre for Quantum Molecular Sciences, a
Norwegian Centre of Excellence.
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 objective of the position is to complete research training to the level of a doctoral degree.

How to apply
Applications shall be sent electronically to the official application portal. The call can be found following this link:
https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/241198/phd-fellow-in-theoretical-chemistry

The field of research
The primary focus of work for the successful applicant will be the development and implementation of quantum-chemical methods for problems in chemistry or materials science.
Possible topics include, but are not limited to:
1. development of relativistic density-functional methods for molecules or solids
2. computational spectroscopy
3. development of response theory methods for studies of molecular properties
4. molecular properties in strong magnetic fields
The exact topic for a PhD thesis will be agreed upon in dialogue with the successful candidate and the interests of available supervisors at the Tromsø node of the Hylleraas Centre for Quantum Molecular Sciences.

Contact
For further information about the position, please contact Professor Luca Frediani: phone: +47 473 23 585 email: [email protected] or Head of Office Stig Eide: phone: +47 922 04 622 email: [email protected]

We offer
An internationally recognized research environment
An international research environment with a generous visitor program
Opportunities for visiting the best chemistry research groups in the world
Transferable skills training and a supervised career development plan
Flexible working hours and a state collective pay agreement 
Pension scheme through the state pension fund 
PhD Fellows are normally given a salary of 501 200 NOK/year with a 3% yearly increase
Reimbursement of relocation expenses up to NOK 25000,-
Family-friendly policies and surroundings
An International School (www.trint.org) close to campus