About this role
The position A position as Associate Professor in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry is available at the Department of Chemistry . The position is affiliated with the Theoretical Chemistry Group. We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated researcher to strengthen and consolidate our ongoing research activity in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry and the corresponding educational curriculum in computational chemistry and modelling at the Department of Chemistry. The position offers a unique opportunity to be part of an internationally recognized group and to develop collaborations with related research environments within the University, at other Norwegian institutions and internationally. Department of Chemistry (IK), located at the Tromsø campus, is one of six departments within the Faculty of Science and Technology, and currently offers education at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and doctoral levels. The department provides access to advanced core facilities and research infrastructure, including mass spectrometry, HPLC/UPLC, NMR, X-ray crystallography, protein production, peptide synthesis, biomolecular modeling, and it has access to the national high performance computing infrastructure provided by Sigma2 . The workplace is at UiT in Tromsø. You must be able to start in the position in Tromsø within a reasonable time, after receiving the offer. The position’s field of research or work The announced position involves teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities. The successful candidate will strengthen an internationally competitive and active research group in theoretical and computational chemistry, with particular attention to the emerging field of quantum technology. The candidate will engage in scientific collaborations and cultivate professional networks at national and international levels in academia and if possible, with the private sector. Emphasis will be given to method development in theoretical chemistry and computational material modeling. We expect the position holder to develop grant applications and secure external funding to support research and educational activities. The position holder is also expected to contribute to the education at the department. This includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses (primarily in general, physical, inorganic and theoretical chemistry), supervising students at all levels, disseminating research to the public and engagement with subject-specific pedagogical literature by participation in collegial teaching development activities. It is expected that the participant will participate in research group collaboration and professional networks nationally and internationally, as well as in disseminating research to a wider public. It is expected that the successful candidate/position holder is willing to develop grant applications (RCN/EU). Contact Further information about the position and UiT is available by contacting: Prof. Luca Frediani, Department of Chemistry; Phone +47 47 323 585, email: [email protected] Prof. Peik Haugen, Head of Department of Chemistry; Phone +47 77646474, email: [email protected] Qualifications Applicants must have a research background in theoretical and computational chemistry covering method development in areas such as electronic structure methods, computational spectroscopy in both the time and frequency domains, relativistic methods and computational materials modelling. Applicants should have carried out independent and original research of high international standard, evidenced by their scientific results published in peer-reviewed journals, presentations at international conferences and documented funding. Applicants must present a research statement and research vision that is in line with developments in quantum technology nationally and internationally, which can be integrated with the department's existing activities, as well as promote collaboration across departments at the Faculty of Science. The ability and potential to secure external funding should be documented through previous applications and through the research plans presented. Applicants must: Document that they can conduct independent original research in one or more of the following branches of theoretical and computational chemistry: electronic structure methods, computational spectroscopy both in time and frequency domain, relativistic methods, computational materials modeling. Have a strong scientific track record, documented with publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at relevant scientific conferences. Provide a research statement detailing previous and ongoing research, and an outline of proposed future research, showing how that aligns with the research activities at the department of chemistry and contribute to collaboration outside the department. Demonstrate experience in project management. Document their funding track record showing they can further attract external funding. Hold a Norwegian doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign doctoral degree Document Pedagogical competence The position requires proficiency in a Scandinavian language equivalent to level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) . New employees who do not fulfill the language criteria by appointment are required, within three years, to demonstrate sufficient proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language. Arrangements will be made to facilitate the completion of Norwegian courses. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills Document their mobility, participation in international research networks, and experience with outreach activities. We will emphasize the applicants motivation for the position and personal suitability. We are looking for candidates who have: Good collaboration skills Abilities for good communication and interaction with colleagues and students Abilities and desires to contribute to a good working environment We are