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About the Job

We have a vacancy for a temporary Researcher position within Advanced Electron Microscopy Characterization of Catalysts, Department of Chemical Engineering, NTNU.

The position shall support and further develop the use of electron microscopy techniques in catalysis, including but not limited to ongoing research into catalyst structure-performance relations related to methanol partial oxidation over silver, CO/CO2 subscript hydrogenation over iron, and complete oxidations (e.g. CO or methane) over bimetallic systems.

The position is a 2-year temporary position.

Your immediate leader is Head of Department.

Duties of the position

• Electron Microscopy experimentation on catalysts and nanoparticles and corresponding data analysis according to the selection criteria below.
• Development of scientific journal manuscripts and presentations based on the results
• Grant (2-3) application preparation, both fundamental and in collaboration with industry
• Teaching equivalent to 20% of the position. This includes co-ordination of and 30% of the lecture/assignment work in the course TKP4190, 4-6 hours of lecturing in other relevant courses (for example KP8133), and supervision of specialization and master students in chemical engineering, nanotechnology or physics (in collaboration with. Dept of physics, NTNU). 

Required selection criteria

• You must have a PhD in Physics or Materials Science
• You must have experimental experience in electron microscopy techniques, specifically:
  • Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM), including energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) and dual electron energy loss spectroscopy (EELS) mapping, and atomic-resolution imaging.
  • 4D-STEM and scanning precession electron diffraction (SPED)
  • Scanning electron microscopy (SEM), including EDS and electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD)
  • Focused ion beam (FIB), including lift-out, TEM lamellae preparation, and automated slice and view
  • Electron diffraction, including 3D ED methods such as continuous rotation electron diffraction (cRED)
  • In situ heating combined with (S)TEM
  • Specimen preparation by electropolishing and FIB
• You must have experience in analysis of electron microscopy data, specifically:
  • Analysis of 4D-STEM and SPED data using the python-based open-source repositories hyperspy and pyxem, including orientation mapping of SPED data using template matching, and machine learning methods such as non-negative matrix factorisation (NMF)
  • Python-based (S)TEM image processing and segmentation, and analysis of STEM-EDS and STEM-EELS data using hyperspy and exspy
• You must have teaching experience relevant to the course TKP4190 Fabrication and application of nanomaterials
• You must have good written and oral English and Norwegian language skills

Preferred selection criteria

• Knowledge of and experience with silver catalysts for the partial oxidation of methanol to formaldehyde
• Knowledge and experience of iron-based catalysts for the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis
• Knowledge and experience in aluminium alloy precipitates and intermetallic phases

Personal characteristics

• Positive, creative, result oriented and enthusiastic
• Communicates information and results with clarity and ease, both orally and in writing.
• Has keen interest working in interdisciplinary teams 
• Capacity to contribute in several, parallel projects
• High health, safety and environmental standards

Emphasis will be placed on personal and interpersonal qualities.

We offer

• exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment
• an open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues
• favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• employee benefits

Salary and conditions

The gross salary for the position of Researcher (code 1109) is normally remunerated depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU

It is a prerequisite that you can be present at and accessible to the institution daily. 

About the application

The application and supporting documentation must be in English.

Please note that your application will be considered based solely on information submitted by the application deadline. You must therefore ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how your skills and experience fulfil the criteria specified above.  If, for any reason, you have taken a career break or have had an atypical career and wish to disclose this in your application, the selection committee will take this into account, recognizing that the quantity of your research may be reduced as a result. 

The application must include: 

• CV, certificates and diplomas
• List of publications with DOIs
• Names and contact information for two relevant references 
   

Joint work will also be considered. If it is difficult to identify your specific input to a joint project, you must include evidence of your contributions.  

In the assessment of the best qualified applicant, we will emphasize education, experience and personal suitability as well as your motivation for the position. 

NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment - DORA. This means that we pay special attention to the quality and professional breadth of these works. We also consider experience from research management and participation in research projects. We place great emphasis on your scientific work from the last five years.

General information

NTNU believes that inclusion and diversity is a strength. We want our faculty and staff to reflect Norway’s culturally diverse population and we continuously seek to hire the best minds. This enables NTNU to increase productivity and innovation, improve decision making processes, raise employee satisfaction, compete academically with global top-ranking institutions and carry out our social responsibilities within education and research. NTNU emphasizes accessibility and encourages qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender identity, ability status, periods of unemployment or ethnic and cultural background.  

As an employee at NTNU, you must at all times adhere to the changes that the development in the subject entails and the organizational changes that are adopted. 

A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you want to reserve yourself from entry on the public applicant list, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with current legislation. You will be notified if the reservation is not accepted.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Hilde J. Venvik,  email: hilde.j.venvik@ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Merethe Thyholdt, e-mail: merethe.thyholdt@ntnu.no.

If you think this looks interesting and in line with your qualifications, please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates attached. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Upon request, you must be able to obtain certified copies of your documentation. 

Application deadline: 03.07.2025