Researcher in Hydrogen compression via sustainable metal hydrides (ref 291060)

University of Oslo; Norway; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research institution in Norway is seeking a research fellow for hydrogen compression research. The successful candidate will design and synthesize multicomponent alloys for sustainable hydrogen solutions. Responsibilities include using thermodynamic tools, alloy synthesis, and structural characterization. Collaboration with European industry partners is integral to this role, contributing to scalable solutions for hydrogen delivery. Full-time position funded by a European project, offering valuable research experience in a growing field.

Qualifications

• Experience with thermodynamic computational tools such as CALPHAD.
• Skills in synthesizing multicomponent alloys focusing on sustainability.
• Capabilities in structural characterization and hydrogen analyses.

Responsibilities

• Design metal hydrides using thermodynamic computational methods.
• Synthesize multicomponent alloys with performance and sustainability focus.
• Characterize alloys and conduct hydrogen sorption analyses.

Skills

Thermodynamic computational tools

Synthesis of multicomponent alloys

Structural characterization

Hydrogen sorption analyses

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Oslo Research Field Technology Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Positions Research Support Positions Country Norway Application Deadline 11 Jan 2026 - 23:00 (Europe/Oslo) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Hydrogen compression is a key technology to drive the development of integrated hydrogen systems across the mobility, transport, industry, and energy sectors. Sustainable, efficient, reliable, and cost-effective hydrogen compression solutions are essential to ensure hydrogen can be delivered at the required pressures for real-world applications. In this context, the candidate will perform the design, synthesis and characterization of multicomponent alloys aiming to obtain a non-toxic, safe, and sustainable metal hydride for hydrogen compression. A close interaction with other European industry and research partners will upscale the compression solution based on the compositions designed and tested at the laboratory scale. The position is funded by the EU funded project Hy-CO2 which focuses on upscaling of a metal hydride compressor for flexible application ranges.

The research fellow will conduct research on topics such as:

• Design of metal hydrides via thermodynamic computational tools such as the CALPHAD (Calculation of Phase Diagrams) method.
• Synthesis of multicomponent alloys using different feedstocks with focus on performances, and sustainability of the metal hydrides.
• Structural characterization and hydrogen sorption analyses of alloys over a wide range of pressure conditions.