PhD Research Fellow in chemical valorisation of biomass
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PhD Research Fellow in chemical valorisation of biomass
There is a vacancy for a PhD Research Fellow in valorisation of biomass at the Department of Chemistry. The position is for a fixed-term period of 3 years with the possibility of a 4th year with compulsory other work (e.g. teaching duties at the Department).
About the project/work tasks
Chemical knowledge, technology and competence are essential factors in unlocking the potential and meeting the objectives of biorefining in a future bio-based circular economy. This PhD-project addresses targeted biorefining approaches, emphasising thermochemical conversion of biomass wastes (e.g. food/fruit wastes and macro algae), into high-value compounds such as furans, phenols, platform chemicals, bioenergy and biofuels. Analytical and statistical tools are essential in understanding and examining occurring conversion challenges, workup protocols and product purification. Assessing sustainability perspectives by applying a life cycle thinking approach will also play a central role in the project structure.
The work will be carried out in the research group of associate professor Camilla Løhre, in the thematic research group “Sustainable Energy Carriers, Chemicals and Materials” at Department of Chemistry.
Qualifications and personal qualities:
- Applicants must hold a master’s degree or equivalent education in chemistry, chemical engineering, renewable energy, or equivalent subjects, or must have submitted his/her master’s thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline. It is a condition of employment that the master’s degree has been awarded.
- Experience from instrumental analytical methods for chemical characterization and quantification of organic compounds is a requirement.
- Experience from chemical valorisation of biomass is a requirement.
- Experience with carbohydrate and bioresource chemistry is an advantage.
- Experience with sustainability- and/or life cycle assessment is an advantage.
- Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and demonstrate good collaborative skills.
- Applicants must be proficient in both written and oral English.
- Applicants must have a good command of the Norwegian language to be able to contribute to teaching activities.
Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates.
Special requirements for the position
The University of Bergen is subjected to the regulation for export control system. The regulation will be applied in the processing of the applications.
About the PhD position (applies to university PhD positions)
About the PhD Research Fellow
The fellowship will be for a period of 3 years, with the possibility for a 4th year, consisting of 25 % compulsory work (e.g. teaching responsibilities at the department) distributed over the employment period. The 4th year is contingent on the qualifications of the candidate and the teaching needs of the department and will be decided by the head of department upon appointment.
The employment period may be reduced if you have previously been employed in a qualifying post (e.g. research fellow, research assistant).
About the research training
As a PhD Research Fellow, you must participate in an approved educational programme for a PhD degree within a period of 3 years. The deadline for applying for admission to the PhD programme at The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences is 2 months after you start your position or after the start of the research project that will lead to the PhD degree. It is a condition that you satisfy the enrolment requirements for the PhD programme at the University of Bergen.
We can offer:
- a good and professionally stimulating working environment
- salary as PhD research fellow (code 1017) in the state salary scale. This constitutes a gross annual salary of NOK 532 200 (equivalent to pay grade 54). Further increases in salary are made according to length of service in the position.
- enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
- Good welfare benefits
Your application must include:
- A brief account of the applicant’s research interests and motivation for applying for the position
- The names and contact information for two referees. One of these should be the main advisor for the master’s thesis or equivalent thesis
- CV
- Transcripts and diplomas showing completion of the bachelor’s and master’s degrees. If you have not yet completed your master’s degree, please submit a statement from your institution confirming that the master’s thesis has been submitted
- Relevant certificates/references
- Approved documentation of proficiency in English – English language requirements for PhD admission
- A list of any works of a scientific nature (publication list)
- Any publications in your name
The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at Jobbnorge.
General information:
For further details about the position, please contact associate professor Camilla Løhre, Department of Chemistry, e-mail camilla.lohre@uib.no, telephone +47 55 58 91 44.
For HR related questions contact adviser Anna Folgerø, e-mail anna.folgero@uib.no.
The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. Age and gender balance among employees is therefore a goal. It is also a goal to recruit people with immigrant backgrounds. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.
The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.
Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.
The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at all times.
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The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad.
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Deadline: 2024-03-01 at 23:59
Unit: Physical sciences/Math
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