PhD Fellow in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry

Stig Brøndbo

22nd April 2024
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Faculty of Science and Technology
PhD Fellow in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
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The position

The Department of Chemistry has a PhD position available in theoretical and computational chemistry. The position is connected to the research group 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 program 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. Admission to the PhD program is a prerequisite for employment, and the program period starts on commencement of the position

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

The successful candidate will be working on the development or on the application of quantum chemical methods. Possible topics include, but are not limited to:

• Molecular properties in extreme environments
• Computational (DFT/ab initio) studies of chemical reactions involving CO2
• Development of relativistic DFT methods for molecules or solids

The exact topic for the PhD research will be agreed upon in dialogue with the successful candidate.

Contact

For further information about the PhD position, please contact:

• Researcher Bin Gao ([email protected] )
• Researcher Michal Repisky ([email protected] )
• Professor Kathrin H. Hopmann ([email protected] )

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Qualifications

 Essential qualifications include: 

• A Norwegian or foreign master’s degree within computational chemistry, quantum chemistry, atomic or molecular physics, computational materials science, or a corresponding master’s degree. Foreign master’s degrees must be recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian Master’s degree within the same areas.
• Applicants must document fluency in English. Nordic applicants can document their English capabilities by attaching their high school diploma.
• Ability to work in an international environment.
• Independence and self-motivation
• Creativity and ability to think outside the box
• Ability to carry out collaborative work in a team
• Excellence in master thesis work and from grade transcripts

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

• A strong background in chemistry or physics
• Experience with programming languages (Fortran, C, C++ and/or Python)
• Experience in quantum chemical modelling of (organic/organometallic) chemical systems

We will also emphasize motivation and personal suitability for the position. The successful candidate has:

• Good collaboration skills
• Good communication and interaction with colleagues and students
• A desire to contribute to a good working environment

As many people as possible should have the opportunity to undertake organized research training. If you already hold a PhD or have equivalent competence, we will not appoint you to this position.

Admission to the PhD programme 

For employment in the PhD position, you must be qualified for admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Science and Technology  and participate in organized doctoral studies within the employment period.

Admission normally requires:

• A bachelor’s degree of 180 ECTS and a master’s degree, or an integrated master’s degree.

UiT normally accepts higher education from countries that are part of the Lisbon Recognition Convention.

In order to gain admission to the programme, the applicant must have a grade point average of C or better for the master’s degree and for relevant subjects of the bachelor’s degree. A more detailed description of admission requirements can be found here .

Applicants with a foreign education will be subjected to an evaluation of whether the educational background is equal to Norwegian higher education, following national guidelines from NOKUT . Depending on which country the education is from, one or two additional years of university education may be required to fulfil admission requirements, e.g. a 4-year bachelor’s degree and a 2-year master’s degree. 

If you are employed in the position, you will be provisionally admitted to the PhD programme. Application for final admission must be submitted no later than two months after taking up the position. 

Inclusion and diversity

UiT The Arctic University of 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 are 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 at 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.

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We offer

• International academic environment and an exciting research project
• Close collaboration with outstanding research groups
• Transferable skills training and individual career development
• Family-friendly policies and surroundings
• A good academic environment with dedicated colleagues
• Flexible working hours and a state collective pay agreement
• Pension scheme through the state pension fund
• PhD Fellows are normally given a salary of 532 200 NOK/year with a 3% yearly increase

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 about working and living in Norway can be found here: https://uit.no/staffmobility

Application 

Your application must include: 

• Cover letter explaining your motivation and research interests. The cover letter should state which topic(s) the applicant is interested in, with arguments for why their background is suitable.
• CV
• Diploma for bachelor’s and master’s degree
• Transcript of grades/academic record for bachelor’s and master’s degree
• Explanation of the grading system for foreign education (Diploma Supplement if available)
• Documentation of English proficiency
• References with contact information
• Master’s thesis, and any other academic works

Qualification with a master’s degree is required before commencement in the position. If you are near completion of your master’s degree, you may still apply and submit a draft version of the thesis and a statement from your supervisor or institution indicating when the degree will be obtained. You must document completion of your degree before commencement in the position. You must still submit your transcripts for the master’s degree with your application.

All documentation to be considered must be in a Scandinavian language or English. Diplomas and transcripts must also be submitted in the original language, if not in English or a Scandinavian language. We only accept applications and documentation sent via Jobbnorge within the application deadline.

In the assessment, the emphasis is on the applicant’s potential to complete a research education based on the master’s thesis or equivalent, academic record and any other scientific work. In addition, other experience of significance for the completion of the doctoral program may be given consideration.

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 . 

Remuneration for the position of PhD Fellow is in accordance with the State salary scale code 1017. 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 .

A shorter period of appointment may be decided when the PhD Fellow has already completed parts of their research training programme or when the appointment is based on a previous qualifying position PhD Fellow, research assistant, or the like in such a way that the total time used for research training amounts to three years. 

We process personal data given in an application or CV in accordance with the Personal Data Act (Offentleglova). According to the Personal Data Act information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure. You will receive advance notification in the event of such publication, if you have requested non-disclosure. 

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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.

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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

22nd April 2024

Employer

UiT The Arctic University of Norway

Municipality

Tromsø – Romsa

Scope

Fulltime (1 positions)
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Duration

Fixed Term

Place of service

Hansine Hansens veg18, 9019 Tromsø

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