Materials Science and Chemistry Norway: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

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Materials Science and Chemistry Norway: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is open for . The scholarship allows level program(s) in the field of taught at . The deadline of the scholarship is .

Materials Science and Chemistry Norway: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

University of Oslo is inviting applications for a postdoctoral research fellowship in materials science and chemistry. The fellowship is for a period of 2 years starting no later than August 15th 2015. The successful candidate will work on the project Novel Features of Complex Oxides. The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition of being a leading research faculty. Candidates for fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and are expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials. The successful candidate is expected to be willing and able to take on tasks connected with instrumentation in the NAFUMA research group. The application deadline is 10 March 2015.

• Study Subject(s): Materials Science and Chemistry Norway: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is awarded to study Materials Science and Chemistry. The successful candidate will work on the project Novel Features of Complex Oxides.


• Course Level: Fellowship is available for pursuing postdoctoral research program at University of Oslo in Norway.


• Scholarship Provider: University of Oslo, Norway (the project will be funded by the FRINATEK program of the Research Council of Norway)

Eligibility:
-Applicants for the Postdoctoral fellowship must hold a PhD degree equivalent to a Norwegian PhD/doctoral degree within chemistry or materials science, and with a relevant specialization, primarily within inorganic chemistry or materials chemistry.
-The applicants must have documented expertise within crystallography, diffraction experiments (preferably XRD and ND) and structural analysis preferably on transition metal oxides. In addition experience within materials synthesis, general characterization or in-situ studies will be considered as an advantage.
-The candidate must in the application form clearly state which of the three fields he/she has relevant expertise in. It is imperative that the candidate is able to take responsibility for his/her main research techniques, including troubleshooting and problem solving. The candidate shall participate in regular NAFUMA meetings for presentation and discussion of scientific progress and plans.
-The successful candidate is expected to be willing and able to take on tasks connected with instrumentation in the NAFUMA research group.
-Personal suitability and cooperation skills will receive attention in the selection process.

• Norwegian and International applicants can apply for this postdoctoral research fellowship.


• Position as Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (SKO 1352) is available in Materials Science and Chemistry at Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnology (SMN). The fellowship is for a period of 2 years starting no later than August 15th 2015. The successful candidate will work on the project Novel Features of Complex Oxides (NOFCO), funded by the FRINATEK program of the Research Council of Norway.


• One postdoctoral research fellowship is available.


• The fellowship is for a period of 2 years starting no later than August 15th 2015.


• Fellowship includes a pay grade: 57 – 64 (NOK 482 800 – 549 400 per year).


• The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition of being a leading research faculty. Candidates for fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and are expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

How to Apply: Applications should be submitted online. The electronic application must include:
-Application letter
-CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work – scientific publications)
-Copies of educational certificates, transcript of records and letters of recommendation
-List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
-Documentation of English proficiency
-Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)
-Foreign applicants are advised to attach an explanation of their University’s grading system. Please remember that all documents should be in English or a Scandinavian language.

The Materials Science and Chemistry Norway: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship application deadline is 10 March 2015.

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