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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 talented, driven, and motivated
Doctoral researcher
to join us in Magnesia-based Materials and Systems team, Fibre and Particle Engineering Research Unit at the Faculty of Technology. The quest is a part of our effort to decarbonize cement.
Fibre and Particle Engineering Research Unit carries out research in the field of advanced inorganic materials in circular economy. The multicultural research group consists of 50 people; 3 professors, 15 doctors and 24 doctoral researchers. We have an open and encouraging working atmosphere and have a substantial track record in attracting competitive funding including Horizon Europe, the Research Council of Finland and Business Finland programmes.
The doctoral researcher position is for 4 years and a part of Durable Mg-based cement: Toward carbon-negative concrete project funded by the Research Council of Finland. Your research will concentrate on the nucleation and growth of magnesium carbonates and how to steer the phenomena using additives. The work will look into reaction pathways and formation mechanism of magnesium carbonates and apply these insights to produce durable cement based on magnesium carbonate. Your task will be to carry out multidisciplinary research with state-of-the art methods, including both experimental work (chemistry and material synthesis) and thermodynamic modelling.
The position is fixed-term for 4 years starting 01.04.2024 or as agreed
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. 2300-2600 € per month (before taxes). A six-month trial period will be applied to the position.
Please apply by 29.02.2024 (23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system.
The application is 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 different backgrounds, such as people of different ages, different genders and members of different language, cultural or minority groups.
If you have any further questions, please contact Dr. Hoang Nguyen (email: hoang.nguyen@oulu.fi) and Assoc. Prof. Päivo Kinnunen (email: paivo.kinnunen@oulu.fi).
Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100 % |
City | Oulu |
County | Pohjois-Pohjanmaa |
Country | Finland |
Reference number | 2023/625 |
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Published | 15.Jan.2024 |
Last application date | 29.Feb.2024 |