Norway : PhD Research Fellow in Theoretical Material Physics

Position as PhD Research Fellow in Theoretical Material Physics available at The Department of Physics, University of Oslo.

The fellowship is for a period of up to 4 years, with 25 % compulsory work. Starting date no later than October 1, 2011. The teaching must be conducted in one of the Scandinavian languages (preferred) or English. Only candidates with very good communication skills in English will be considered.

Job description:
The position is associated with the Structural Physics Group in the team of Theoretical Material Physics at the Department of Physics, University of Oslo. The successful candidate will work with parameter-free atomistic modeling of materials for clean energy applications, with special focus on interfaces in devices.

More specifically, you will theoretically analyze the physics of novel semiconductor oxides that will be used in next-generation thermoelectric and photovoltaic applications. The research involves studies on bulk compounds as well as interfaces between two materials, using state-of-the-art computer program packages and national supercomputer resources. You will work in an open-minded and creative research environment, and the studies will be performed closely together with the experimentalists at our department and also with international research groups.

More information about the theoretical research activities in our team can be found on http://folk.uio.no/clasp/

Requirements/qualifications:

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in physics. A required prerequisite for applying is completed master courses in solid state physics and basic quantum mechanics (or corresponding qualifications). Knowledge of atomistic modelling or simulation of materials is an advantage, though this is not a necessary requirement.

The purpose of the fellowship is research training leading to the successful completion of a PhD degree.

The fellowship requires admission to the research training programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. An approved plan for the research training, including a project outline, must be submitted no later than two months after taking up the position, and the admission must be approved within three months.

Salary:

PhD Research Fellow (SKO, 1017), pay grade: 48 – 56 (NOK 383 700 - 440 500 per year)

The 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
• Names and contact details of 2-3 referees (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 in a Scandinavian language. Original documentation may be requested.

Closing date for applications:  15 April, 2011

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results etc.

In accordance with the University of Oslo’s equal opportunities policy, we invite applications from all interested individuals regardless of gender or ethnicity.

Further Information

Application Deadline : 15 April 2011

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