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Job Vacancy: Researcher in Computational Chemistry & Nanotechnology
Are you passionate about computational chemistry, catalysis, and nanotechnology? The Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnology (SMN) at the University of Oslo is looking for a talented Researcher to join their team!
🔬 Position: Researcher (1-year contract, possible extension)
📍 Location: Oslo, Norway
🗓️ Start Date: No later than November 1, 2025
⏳ Application Deadline: June 2, 2025
About the Role
Join the groundbreaking CUBE project (ERC-Synergy Grant), aiming to unlock the secrets of copper-based catalysts for C-H activation—a key step toward sustainable methanol production from methane and oxygen.
You’ll work with a highly international, interdisciplinary team, applying computational methods and machine learning to design and study new catalysts based on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). Collaborate closely with experimental chemists and leading institutions across Europe!
Key Responsibilities
Use DFT and computational tools to study C-H bond activation in Cu-based MOFs
Apply machine learning to screen and design new catalytic materials
Collaborate with partner labs in Norway, Italy, and Germany (possible research stays)
Work hand-in-hand with experimentalists for a holistic research approach
Who Should Apply?
Required:
PhD (or equivalent) in Chemistry or a related field (thesis must be approved by the deadline)
Experience with DFT methods for reaction mechanisms in metal-organic complexes
Skills in grand canonical Monte Carlo (GCMC) simulations
Programming and machine learning experience
Fluent in English (oral & written)
Bonus Points For:
Experience with QM/MM for reactivity studies and MOF data handling
Knowledge of C-H bond activation reactions
Collaborative experience with experimental researchers
What’s on Offer
Salary: NOK 579,700–708,000/year (depending on experience)
Membership in Norway’s best pension scheme
Excellent welfare benefits and career development opportunities
Supportive, diverse, and inclusive work environment
Access to state-of-the-art supercomputing facilities
Up to 1.5 hours/week of exercise during working hours!
How to Apply
Submit your application via Jobbnorge
Include:
Cover letter (motivation & research interests)
CV
Copies of degrees/transcripts
List of publications (up to 5 key works)
Names & contact details of 2–3 references
All documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language.
Questions?
Scientific Contact: Ainara Nova | [email protected] | +47 46221700
HR Contact: Elin Thoresen | [email protected]
Ready to advance your career in computational chemistry and nanotechnology? Apply by June 2, 2025, and join a world-class team at the University of Oslo!
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