Postdoctoral Fellow in heterogeneous catalysis

About the company

The University of Stavanger has a vacant position as a postdoctoral fellow in heterogeneous catalysis at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Energy and Petroleum Technology.

Your tasks

The purpose of the position is for the appointee to develop a research profile and acquire the qualifications required to apply for a position as Associate Professor. The position can also provide valuable experience and other competencies relevant for further career development.

The appointee will be attached to the research project BioHAVEN: Boosting H2 production from high water content biowaste with negative carbon emissions.

BioHAVEN aims to contribute to advancing technology development for hydrogen production from biogenic waste with high water content, using a new thermochemical conversion process involving hydrothermal gasification, gas separation, and methane pyrolysis.

The project is part of Horizon Europe and is carried out in collaboration with eight European countries and India. UiS's role in the project is to develop and test catalysts for hydrothermal gasification of biogenic waste, as well as to develop and test catalysts for methane pyrolysis.

The final project description and progress plan will be prepared in collaboration with the supervisor(s) during the first three months of the employment period. It is a prerequisite that the project is completed within the employment period.

Requirements

Project Proposal As an applicant, you must attach a project proposal including a description and plan for the implementation of a research project within the field.

The project proposal shall describe how you will conduct the research work, which problems and hypotheses are to be investigated, which theories and methods will be applied, relevant publication channels, and a plan for the implementation of the project. It must also state how the project will contribute to your competence development. The project proposal will be included in the assessment of your qualifications.

You must have

• a PhD in heterogeneous catalysis. The doctoral thesis must be submitted for evaluation by the application deadline and approved before commencement.
• good skills in English, both written and oral.

Competence in process simulation software, such as Aspen Plus/HYSYS, or experience with reactor design will be an advantage.

We also emphasize that you

• have developed a research project of high scientific quality and relevance to the field
• have high professional integrity and a focus on quality in your work
• are motivated to carry out the research project and contribute to academic communities and collaboration across disciplines
• have the professional and personal prerequisites to complete the project within the employment period, including high work capacity and execution ability
• have international experience and relevant professional networks
• have experience with or interest in innovation, novelty, and research with societal application
• have the ability for critical reflection, new thinking, and independent problem-solving, and work in a structured and purposeful manner
• have good cooperation and communication skills and contribute to a constructive working environment

What we offer

If the appointee does not already possess pedagogical competence that meets the requirements for a position as Associate Professor, UiS will facilitate the acquisition of such competence during the employment period.

A career plan will be developed describing the competence the postdoctoral fellow shall acquire during the employment period. As a postdoctoral fellow at UiS, you will receive support for professional and career development through guidance, competence development, and career planning.

• varied tasks at a university with an important societal mission
• an ambitious and inclusive research environment
• support for professional and career development
• free Norwegian courses if you do not master Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish at level A2 upon employment.
• access to Lifekeys, a digital service for mental health and quality of life
• salary according to the State's salary regulations, position code 1352, from NOK 590,000 to NOK 680,000 gross per year. In special cases, higher salary may be considered.
• membership in Statens pensjonskasse with good pension and insurance schemes

Read more about employee benefits and advantages at uis.no.

How to apply

Apply for the position by clicking "Søk stillingen" on this page.

In Jobbnorge, you register your application, relevant education, work experience, and language skills. In the application, we ask you to describe your research interests, your motivation for the position, and how your background is relevant to the research project.

The following documentation must be uploaded as attachments to the application:

• project proposal
• CV with a complete overview of education, experience, and any scientific activity
• documentation of completed PhD. If you have not completed your PhD, you must attach confirmation from the institution of the expected date of obtaining the PhD.
• a complete overview of scientific works with information on where they are published. You can also upload or link to up to five scientific works, including the doctoral thesis or a published monograph based on the thesis.
• diplomas, certificates, as well as documentation of other activities deemed relevant

The documentation must be provided in a Scandinavian language or English.

The application will be assessed based on the information registered in Jobbnorge at the expiration of the application deadline. Therefore, ensure that the application clearly shows how your competence and experience meet the competency requirements in the announcement, and that necessary documentation is uploaded. If the attachments collectively exceed 100 MB, the files must be compressed before uploading.

UiS only processes applications and attachments registered in Jobbnorge.

Your qualifications for the position will be assessed by an internal committee. Based on the committee's assessment, selected applicants will be invited to an interview. References will also be obtained for selected candidates. Read more about the recruitment process on our websites.

Other

The position is for three years. During the employment period, other career-promoting work in the form of teaching and supervision of students is included.

The qualification work is carried out at the University of Stavanger. It is a prerequisite that the appointee works full-time on the project and participates actively in the academic environment.

The position is externally funded with funds from Horizon Europe.

Diversity and inclusion Diversity is a strength at the university. Different experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to better solutions and a good working and learning environment. We welcome applicants with different qualifications, life experiences, and perspectives, and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of gender, age, disability, cultural background, or whether you have had gaps in your professional life. UiS facilitates employees in different life stages and employees with a need for individual accommodation.

In accordance with current regulations, at least one qualified applicant with a disability, a gap in their CV, or an immigrant background will be invited to an interview. If this applies to you, you can state it in the job application portal. Read more about the scheme here.

The university desires better gender balance in postdoctoral positions within the field and therefore particularly encourages women to apply. In the case of approximately equal qualifications, women may be prioritized in accordance with current regulations.

Information about applicants may be made public even if an exemption from the public list of applicants has been requested, cf. the Freedom of Information Act § 25. If the request is not granted, you will be notified.

Terms of employment and process UiS is subject to the Security Act, and employees are expected to exhibit security-conscious behavior and follow current security and export control routines. Upon employment, qualities such as reliability, judgment, and loyalty will be emphasized.

Employment as a postdoctoral fellow is regulated in the Universities and Colleges Act, Chapter IV.

We emphasize the quality, relevance, and significance of research work rather than where the work is published. This is in accordance with the principles in The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).

UiS has signed The Agreement on Reforming Research Assessment (CoARA) with a commitment that when assessing research and researchers, we recognize different forms of results, practices, and activities.

The research work shall primarily be carried out at the University of Stavanger. It is a prerequisite that the appointee settles such that they can be present and available to the academic environment during ordinary working hours.

The position is announced in both Norwegian and English. In the event of any conflicting information between the texts, the Norwegian text shall prevail.