Postdoc Position in Norway, Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Designation/Position- Postdoc Position 2019 in Norway
NTNU: Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway invites application for Postdoc Position 2019 in Norway from eligible and interested candidates
About- This post doc position in battery technology is focused on development of functional materials and understanding of electrochemical and degradation phenomena for Li ion batteries. Extensive state-of-the-art infrastructure for materials and battery development and testing is established at the Department. The successful candidate is expected to develop a research profile in close collaboration with the present battery activities at the Department. Postdoc Position 2019 in Norway
In addition, the candidate will have a coordinating role of the battery activities at NV/NTNU in close collaboration with the strategic research area NTNU Energy. The coordination will include providing information flow among groups working in the battery field, providing coordination help during establishment of larger research applications and facilitating initiatives with respect to sharing and developing infrastructure for battery research.
Research/Job Area- Materials chemistry, materials science and technology, electrochemistry or similar
Location- NTNU: Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway
Eligibility/Qualification–
The applicants must hold a PhD in materials chemistry, materials science and technology, electrochemistry or similar.
Candidates with documented expertise in development of functional materials for battery technology as well as electrochemical and degradation studies of batteries are desired.
Experience in in-situ characterization techniques is considered an advantage.
The persons we are searching for have good oral and written communication skills.
The candidates must provide evidence of the ability to publish scientific papers.
The candidates must provide evidence of the ability to publish scientific papers.
Personal characteristics
Emphasis will be placed on:
- Creative and innovative with respect to research
- Good collaboration skills and ability to work in a large research group
- Ability to work across traditional disciplines and easy to get in contact with other researchers
- Personal suitability and motivation for the position
In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal suitability, in terms of the qualification requirements specified in the advertisement
Job/Position Description- A vacancy for a position as post doc affiliated with the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Faculty of Natural Sciences (NV), NTNU Norwegian University for Science and Technology.
The post doc will in addition to his/her research activity have a central role in the NTNU Battery initiative coordinating the battery research activities between NV/NTNU and the strategic research area NTNU Energy at NTNU.
Research activities in the Department cover electrochemical energy technology (batteries), functional materials and materials chemistry, nanomaterials, ceramics, corrosion, physical metallurgy and metallurgical and electrochemical process engineering.
The appointment has a duration of 2 years with the possibility of until 1 year extension with teaching duties in agreement with the department. (To undertake the teaching duties it is a requirement that the candidate speaks Norwegian or another Scandinavian language).
How to Apply- The application must include:
- CV, certificates and diplomas
- List of publications with bibliographical references. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint works, you must attach a brief description of your participation.
- Brief research plan stating your future research interests
- Name and address of three potential references
- Documentation of English language proficiency (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, etc.) if English or a Scandinavian language is not the applicant’s mother tongue
- Reference letters
Submit your application with your CV, diplomas and certificates via jobbnorge.no. Applicants invited for interview must bring certified copies of certificates and diplomas. Mark the application with reference number: NV-44/19.
Last Date for Apply– 24 May 2019
