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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.
Dimensionality defines the spatial extensions of matters, and photocatalysis accelerates photochemical processes in the presence of catalytic media. What will happen if photocatalysis meets the dimensional confinements that may reorganize whole photochemical process? In the ERC-Consolidator project “Cross-dimensional Activation of Two-Dimensional Semiconductors for Photocatalytic Heterojunctions” (CATCH), we are going to activate dimensionally unique 2D semiconductors as high-performance photocatalysts and break the deadlock of practical photocatalysis for sustainability of mankind.
We are now looking for a
to join us in Nano and Molecular Systems Research Unit (NANOMO) at the Faculty of Science.
The NANOMO research unit focuses on molecular scale materials physics and novel applications of spectroscopic and imaging techniques. The research topics include electronic structure research in nanomaterials, functional materials (e.g. steel, carbon negative materials, and nanocatalysts), biomedical research, mesoscopic quantum structures in materials, and physics didactics. The main external funding sources are the European Union ERC, Horizon Europe programs, ERDF funds, Research Council of Finland and other national and international funds. The unit coordinates Finnish national participation in the MAX IV Laboratory synchrotron radiation facility, participates in the operation of the FinEstBeAMS beamline, and contributes to the European Free Electron Laser Eu-XFEL project.
The work is carried out in the Functional Materials Group of the NANOMO Unit at University of Oulu. The group consists of one professor, four postdoctoral researchers and five doctoral researchers. The research of the group covers a wide domain in materials physics, with special emphasis on photocatalysis, bio-inspired surface treatment, and advanced metals.
You will be focusing on computational predictions and studies of heterojunctional photocatalysts compositing of 2D semiconductors. Computations target and justify materials suitable for visible light water purification or hydrogen evolution. Fast screening of hetero partners for 2D peers is expected to rely on machine learning algorithms with the final justifications on density functional theory. The computational prediction is expected to act as a directional guidance to experimental realizations of these photocatalysts performed by colleagues in the team. Close interactions with the experimental side of the team are essential in materials realizations and tuning synthetic routes. Tasks of the candidate also include publishing results in leading international scientific journals, assisting supervisions of doctoral researchers in the project, and involving in educations directly related to the research and funding applications.
In order to succeed and enjoy the position, we expect from you:
We also appreciate:
The position is fixed-term for 22 months as of 01.07.2024.
The salary will be based on the levels 5-6 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. 3600-4200 € per month (before taxes).
A trial period of 6 months is applied in the position.
Interested? If yes, please apply by 26.04.2024 (23:59 Finnish local time) through our recruitment system.
The application should be written in English and include the following:
Only applications containing all relevant appendices and submitted through portal will be considered.
Top candidates may be invited to an on-site or remote interview.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, such as people of different ages, different genders and members of different language, cultural or minority groups.
Research and academic issues please consult
Professor Wei Cao, the PI of the project CATCH
NANOMO Unit
wei.cao@oulu.fi
Administrative issues please consult
Doc. Samuli Urpelainen, Senior Research Fellow
NANOMO Unit
samuli.urpelainen@oulu.fi
Text edited 22.4.2024: Application deadline extended from 21.4.2024 to 26.4.2024.
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 | 2024/143 |
Published | 22.Mar.2024 |
Last application date | 26.Apr.2024 |