Postdoc: Organometallic Chemistry for Sustainable Ammonia

Universitetet i Bergen; Bergen; On-site; NOK 617,000 - 754,000; Full time

Job summary

Universitetet i Bergen invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Organometallic Chemistry and Sustainable Ammonia Synthesis. The position is fixed-term for 3 years with start anticipated in early 2027.

The project focuses on electrochemistry, electrocatalysis, and catalyst development for ammonia production from water and nitrogen. You will work in a collaborative team that includes students and postdocs, contribute to the HyValue centre, and have opportunities to develop

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry or equivalent; PhD awarded before appointment.
• Experience with samarium diiodide (Kagan’s reagent) in chemical synthesis and experimental organometallic chemistry.
• Experience in organometallic synthesis, homogeneous catalysis, inert-atmosphere techniques, electrochemistry/electrocatalysis, and analytical techniques.
• Excellent written and spoken English; good independent working and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments in organometallic chemistry and catalysis.
• Develop electrochemical methods to regenerate Sm(II) and study electrocatalytic ammonia synthesis.
• Collaborate with the project team and contribute to manuscript preparation.
• Mentor and interact with students and other researchers within the group.

Skills

SmI2 chemistry

Organometallic chemistry

Electrochemistry

Catalysis

Synthesis

Education

PhD in Chemistry

Tools

Cyclic voltammetry

NMR

UV-Vis

FTIR

GC

Job description

Universitetet i Bergen invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Organometallic Chemistry and Sustainable Ammonia Synthesis. The position is fixed-term for 3 years with start anticipated in early 2027.

The project focuses on electrochemistry, electrocatalysis, and catalyst development for ammonia production from water and nitrogen. You will work in a collaborative team that includes students and postdocs, contribute to the HyValue centre, and have opportunities to develop