Norway: 1 PhD position in precipitation of minerals with relevance for biomineralization

Deadline: 5th August 2012

The Department of Chemical Engineering announces one vacant PhD fellowship in the field of crystallization. The project entitled “Mineralized, hierarchical, bioinspired materials for tissue engineering” is financed by the Norwegian Research Council. The appointment has duration of 3 years with the possibility of until 1 year extension with 25% teaching duties at the Department of Physics.

We seek highly motivated individuals holding degrees preferably in chemical engineering, or alternatively in material science or chemistry. Education or experience in the fields of crystallization or nanoparticle fabrication is particularly favourable. The candidate will work in a rich scientific environment and benefit from strong and multidisciplinary training.

Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Associate Prof. Jens-Petter Andreassen jens-petter.andreassen@chemeng.ntnu.no for further information.

The regulations for PhD programmes at NTNU state that a Master degree or equivalent with at least 5 years of studies and an average grade of A or B within a scale of A-E for passing grades (A best) for the two last years of the MSc is required and C or higher of the BSc. Candidates from universities outside Norway are kindly requested to send a Diploma Supplement or a similar document, which describes in detail the study and grade system and the rights for further studies associated with the obtained degree: http://ec.europa.eu/educatiaon/policies/rec_qual/recognition/diploma_en.html  

The appointment of the PhD fellow will be made according to national guidelines for appointment of PhD fellows at universities and university colleges. The appointment will be made according to the general regulations regarding university employees. The government work force of Norway should reflect the diversity of the population, and this is an ’Equal Opportunities position’.

The position as PhD research fellow is remunerated according to the Norwegian State salary scale.

Within the application deadline, applicants should submit the application, CV, certified copies of certificates of education and other relevant documents and names and contact details for two referees.

Applications should be sent electronically through this page 

Reference number: NT-65/12.

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