Postdoctoral Fellow in Heterogeneous Catalysis

About this position

The University of Stavanger invites applicants for a position as Postdoctoral Fellow in Heterogeneous Catalysis at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering.

The purpose of the position is for the successful candidate to develop a research profile and acquire the qualifications required to apply for a position as Associate Professor. The position may also provide valuable experience and other competencies relevant to further career development.

The Postdoctoral Fellow will be affiliated with the project BioHAVEN: Boosting H2 production from high water content biowaste with negative carbon emissions.

BioHAVEN will advance the technology development for hydrogen production through a novel thermochemical conversion route, including hydrothermal gasification, gas-separation and methane pyrolysis, of biogenic waste with high water content. It is a Horizon Europe project in collaboration with 8 European countries and India. The role of UiS is to develop and test catalysts for hydrothermal gasification of biogenic waste, and to develop and test catalysts for methane pyrolysis.

The position is for three years. The employment period includes other career-promoting work in the form of teaching and supervision of students.

If the successful candidate does not already possess educational competence that meets the requirements for a position as Associate Professor, UiS will facilitate the development of such competence during the employment period.

A career plan will be developed describing the competencies the postdoctoral fellow is expected to acquire during the employment period. As a Postdoctoral Fellow at UiS, you will receive support for your academic and professional development through supervision, competence development and career planning.

The qualification work will be carried out at the University of Stavanger. It is a prerequisite that the successful candidate works full-time on the project and participates actively in the academic environment.

The position is externally funded by Horizon Europe.