The University of Oulu is one of the biggest and most multidisciplinary universities in Finland. We create new knowledge and innovations that help to solve global challenges. We offer you an international and inspiring working environment where you are given responsibility and can use your skills, develop yourself and do work that matters. Our flexible and family-friendly workplace makes it easy for you to balance work and leisure. The University of Oulu is ranked in the top 3% of the world´s universities.
We are now looking for a
to join us in the Environmental and Chemical Engineering Research unit at the Faculty of Technology.
Environmental and Chemical Engineering research unit combines the expertise of process and environmental engineering, control engineering and inorganic chemistry to reach new technological and material innovations towards cleaner and sustainable environment. The research unit is composed of about 50 scientists, and offers unique infrastructure and environment for the research.
The successful candidate is expected to conduct high-level scientific research related to heterogeneous catalyst design, manufacturing, characterizations, and testing those to produce C1-chemicals and other products from CO2 via the green reaction routes using e.g., reverse water gas shift reaction (RWGS). The main tasks are to find, define, and plan the green reaction routes from CO2 to green products using the developed homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts, as well participation in results dissemination.
As a doctoral researcher you need to be able to master a knowledge on the subject area.
In order to succeed and enjoy the position, we expect from you:
See also the requirements of the University of Oulu Graduate School (UniOGS).
We also appreciate
The position is fixed-term for 28 months as of 1.6.2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. A trial period of 6 months is applied in the position.
The salary will be based on the levels 2-4 of the demand level chart for teaching and research staff of Finnish universities. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (maximum of 50 % of the job-specific component). Starting gross salary will be approx. 2500-2800 € per month (before taxes).
Interested? If yes, please apply by 05.05.2024 (23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system.
The application should be written in English and include the following:
The eligible applicants fitting best in the profile expected for the position will be invited to an on-site or remote interview. All applicants will be notified during the selection process.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, such as people of different ages, genders and lingual, cultural or minority groups.
If you have any further questions, please contact
Docent Mika Huuhtanen, Faculty of Technology, Environmental and Chemical Engineering research unit, mika.huuhtanen@oulu.fi
Head of the research unit, Docent Esa Muurinen, Faculty of Technology, Environmental and Chemical Engineering research unit, esa.muurinen@oulu.fi
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