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University of Stavanger

Postdoctoral Fellow in Heterogeneous Catalysis for BioHAVEN Hydrogen Production University of Stavanger in Norway

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

The position is externally funded by Horizon Europe and is offered for three years. Salary is according to the State Salary Scale, code 1352, from NOK 590,000 to NOK 680,000 gross per year, with possible higher salary in special cases.

Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

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Norway

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University of Stavanger

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Keywords

Chemistry
Environmental Science
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Gasification
Sustainable Energy
Biomass Valorization
Hydrogen Technology

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Postdoctoral Fellow in Heterogeneous Catalysis at the University of Stavanger (UiS), Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering.

The position is part of the Horizon Europe project BioHAVEN: Boosting H2 production from high water content biowaste with negative carbon emissions. The research focuses on heterogeneous catalysis, hydrogen production, hydrothermal gasification, methane pyrolysis, biowaste conversion, and related catalyst development and testing for thermochemical conversion routes.

The postdoctoral fellow will work full-time at UiS for three years, with the qualification work carried out at the University of Stavanger and active participation in the academic environment. The role includes career-promoting duties such as teaching and supervision of students, plus support for academic and professional development through supervision, competence development, and career planning.

Funding: externally funded by Horizon Europe. Salary is NOK 590,000–680,000 gross per year according to the State Salary Scale (code 1352), with possible higher salary in special cases.

Eligibility highlights: a PhD degree in Heterogeneous Catalysis is required; the thesis must have been submitted for evaluation by the deadline and approved before appointment. Strong oral and written English is required. Experience with Aspen Plus/HYSYS and/or reactor design is an advantage. The announcement also emphasizes research quality, integrity, motivation, international experience, collaboration, innovation, and structured independent work.

How to apply: submit the application through Jobbnorge using the “Apply for this job” button. Upload a project proposal, CV, PhD documentation (or confirmation of expected completion), publication list, and other supporting documents. Applications are assessed based on the information available in Jobbnorge by the deadline.

Deadline: 15 November 2026.

Funding details

The position is externally funded by Horizon Europe and is offered for three years. Salary is according to the State Salary Scale, code 1352, from NOK 590,000 to NOK 680,000 gross per year, with possible higher salary in special cases.

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD degree in Heterogeneous Catalysis; the doctoral thesis must have been submitted for evaluation by the application deadline and approved before appointment. Good oral and written English is required. Experience with process simulation software such as Aspen Plus/HYSYS and/or reactor design is considered an advantage. The candidate should be able to develop a high-quality research project, work full-time on the project, participate actively in the academic environment, and demonstrate strong academic integrity, motivation, international experience, relevant networks, innovation interest, critical reflection, independent problem-solving, structured work habits, and good communication and collaboration skills.

How to apply

Apply through the Jobbnorge application button. Register your education, work experience, and language skills, and upload the required documents including a project proposal, CV, PhD documentation, publication list, and supporting certificates/references. Applications must be submitted through Jobbnorge before the deadline.

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