Location of the position and field of science
The two year position is placed in the Nano and Molecular Systems (NANOMO) group at the Faculty of Science, University of Oulu. In 2016 the NANOMO group consists of one experimentally oriented professor, 4 senior researchers and three post-docs, in addition to nine PhD students, several undergraduate students and teaching and project assisting personel.
The NANOMO group carries out electron-, ion- and UV-to-X-ray spectroscopic experiments of both low-density and condensed materials. The group also hosts theoretical expertise in ab-initio atomic and molecular modelling. The group is focusing research of the growth and characterization of new materials, including free clusters and nanosurfaces. The context of atmospheric nanoparticles and environmentally important molecular systems is one of the central research topics of the group. The research is carried out in a highly international collaboration network. Increasingly more activity is aimed on interdisciplinary and intersectorial collaborations. The NANOMO group coordinates the Finnish participation to the MAX IV synchrotron radiation facility in Sweden and participates in planning and constructing the FinEstBeaMS beamline and instrumentation. The results are currently published in 20-30 scientific papers annually. The group is also very active in researcher education, 1-3 PhD degrees are completed yearly.
Responsibilities and Required Qualifications
The duties of the post-doctoral research fellow include scientific research on the field in question, international collaboration, teaching of undergraduate and post-graduate courses and supervision of theses. The focus of the research in the post is on electronic structure and molecular level chemistry of environmentally, atmospherically and astrophysically interesting systems. The aims are in obtaining information on the structure and behaviour of these molecular materials through studies of the electronic structure and dynamics originating from photon and particle induced perturbations. Research collaboration to the Astronomy group at Faculty of Science and/or to the Sodankylä Geophysical Observatory is strongly suggested.
The required qualifications for the post include a doctoral degree (or one that is close to completion) and high quality scientific competence. Shown ability to supervise theses as well as evidence of international collaboration in the field in question are also desirable. When assessing the applicant’s merits, issues to be considered will include scientific publications, teaching experience, theses supervised, activity in the scientific community, practical familiarity with the field in question, success in acquiring supplementary (extramural) funding, scientific work abroad, and other international activities. Experience with electron and/or ion spectroscopies, synchrotron radiation, cluster production and other nanotechnologies will be an advantage.
The initial salary will be based on the levels 5-6 of the demand level chart for university-level teaching and research staff of Finnish universities, depending on present qualifications. In addition, a salary component based on personal work performance will be paid (maximum of 46.3 % of the job-specific component). The salary is thus being in practice about 3000–4000 € per month, depending on the appointee’s qualification and experience.
Application Procedure
The following documents must be attached to the application:
1) a brief curriculum vitae in English.,
2) the list of publications in international peer-reviewed journals,
3) the list of teaching experience,
4) a brief research and action plan in English.
The application should be submitted using the electronic application form by 7.12.2015.
For further information regarding the filling of this post:
Professor Marko Huttula, NANOMO group, University of Oulu
tel. +358-294-481324, email: marko.huttula(at)oulu.fi
www.ELSP.fi
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