Postdoc: Organometallic & Electrochemical Ammonia Synthesis

University of Bergen; Bergen; On-site; NOK 617,000 - 754,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Good working environment

Pension fund enrolment

Welfare benefits

Job summary

University of Bergen invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in experimental organometallic chemistry and sustainable ammonia synthesis. The position is a fixed term of 3 years, funded by HyValue, beginning in early 2027, with a focus on electrochemistry and catalyst regeneration.

The successful candidate will join a diverse team and contribute to advancing electrochemical regeneration of Sm(II) and catalysts, while developing new catalytic processes in a collaborative research

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry or equivalent; PhD awarded before start.
• Experience with samarium diiodide (Kagan’s reagent) in synthesis.
• Experience in experimental organometallic chemistry.
• Advantage: organometallic synthesis, homogeneous catalysis, inert‑atmosphere techniques, electrochemistry/electrocatalysis, analytical instrumentation.
• Strong written and spoken English; ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental organometallic synthesis and catalysis studies.
• Develop electrochemical methods to regenerate Sm(II) for electrocatalysis.
• Study electrocatalytic processes related to ammonia synthesis.
• Collaborate with team including students and postdocs; contribute to mentoring.

Skills

Organometallic chemistry

Electrochemistry

Synthesis

Mechanistic studies

Writing

Independent work

Team collaboration

Analytical skills (NMR, UV-Vis, FTIR)

Education

PhD in Chemistry (Norwegian equivalent)

Tools

NMR spectrometer

Cyclic voltammetry equipment

FTIR/UV-Vis instruments

Glovebox/inert atmosphere setup

Job description

University of Bergen invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in experimental organometallic chemistry and sustainable ammonia synthesis. The position is a fixed term of 3 years, funded by HyValue, beginning in early 2027, with a focus on electrochemistry and catalyst regeneration.

The successful candidate will join a diverse team and contribute to advancing electrochemical regeneration of Sm(II) and catalysts, while developing new catalytic processes in a collaborative research