PhD Research Fellowship in Polymers, Organic Materials, University of Oslo, Norway

Research Fellow (stipendiat SKO 1017)
PhD Research fellowship in Polymers - organic materials available at Department of Chemistry, University of Oslo, Group for Polymers - organic materials, within DEPA (DEmanding Polyolefin Application)

The DEPA project was initiated by a consortium of industry partners (NEXAN and BREDERO), universities (UiO and NTNU) and research institutions (SINTEF and NORNER).

The fellowship period is 3 years and devoted to ageing mechanisms for selected materials under different and relevant environmental conditions. The objective is to understand how chemical aging (changes in the chemical structure, such as degradation) and physical ageing (structural changes not related to chemical bonds) are related to molecular characteristics, morphology, and additives (stabilisers). Characterisation and accelerated testing will be important tools. Various spectroscopic and microscopic techniques will be used to identify molecular degradation, chemical changes, and reaction kinetics during aging.

Applicants should have a MSc. or equivalent degree within physics/physical chemistry and/or polymer science, with practical experience in spectroscopy, in particular NMR spectroscopy. The fellowship provides research training leading to the successful completion of a P.hD. degree. The fellowship requires admission to the research training programme at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. For more information see this link.

A good command of English is required of all students attending the University of Oslo.

International students who are not native speakers of English must document their proficiency in English by taking one of the following internationally recognised tests:
TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language (test result of min. 600 PBT or 250 CTB or 100 IBT)

IELTS - International English Language Testing Service (test result of 7,0 or more)

For further information, please see this link.

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

UiO has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results a.o.

For further information please contact: Professor Eddy Walther Hansen, phone: +4722855692, e-mail: eddywh[ at ]kjemi.uio.no

Pay grade: 45-51 (NOK 353 000 – 391 500 per year, depending on seniority/qualifications)

Closing date for applications: July 13th 2009

REF. NO: 2009/5137

The application must include:

• Application letter
• CV (summarizing education, positions and academic work)
• Copies of educational certificates and letters of recommendation
• List of publications and academic work that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee

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 application (in English or in a Scandinavian language) marked with reference number: 2009/5137 and including the requested attachments should be sent to: The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Attn: H. K. Titlestad, P.O Box 1032 Blindern, NO-0315 Oslo, Norway.

The application may also be sent by email to: apply-to[ at ]matnat.uio.no

In order for the application to be processed properly it must be complete; containing all the requested documentation. NB: Remember to always put the ref.no. in ‘Subject’,

Application documents will not be returned with exception of original publications.