Associate Professor in Semiconductor Physics: New Materials for Renewable Energy
The position is available at the Department of Physics, under the Faculty of Mathematics and
Natural Sciences, University of Oslo. The position is associated to the Semiconductor Physics
research group (SPG) in the field of New Materials for Renewable Energy. SPG carries
responsibility for the Micro- and Nanotechnology Laboratory at UiO, comprising a clean room
floor of 450 m2 in size and six advanced analytical laboratories with equipment for chemical,
electrical and optical materials/device characterization. SPG is also a member of the Centre for
Materials Science and Nanotechnology (SMN) at UiO, a collaborative umbrella action
encompassing related activities within the Departments of Physics and Chemistry. SPG has a
large portfolio of externally funded projects and is central in nationally coordinated research
initiatives like the Norwegian micro- and nanofabrication facility (NorFab) and the Centre for
environment-friendly energy research on solar cell technology (FME-SOL) with IFE, NTNU
and SINTEF as research partners and the Research Council of Norway as main sponsor.
Job description
The overall strategy of SPG can be expressed as ‘Application-motivated basic research’ and the
research activities are focused on understanding, modification and characterization of novel
semiconductor materials/structures for future energy technology and sensor electronics.
Particular fields of application are photovoltaics, solid state lighting, hydrogen production,
thermoelectricity, and particle detectors. Key words include metal oxides, wide bandgap
semiconductors, bulk materials and nanostructured thin layers, doping, point defects and
impurities, diffusion/transport and interfaces.
The Department is searching for an outstanding young physicist with an excellent research
profile in the field of experimental modification and characterization of novel semiconductor
materials relevant for renewable energy. Examples of such materials are semiconducting
oxides, group-IV materials and group-III nitrides. The main scientific activity of the successful
candidate will be the study of atomistic processes on nanometer-scale with emphasis on
electrical, optical and chemical phenomena.
The applicant must document broad scientific competence within semiconductor physics, in
particular the use of spectroscopic electrical characterization techniques and ion beams for
nano-structuring and analysis. The successful candidate is expected to (i) collaborate efficiently
with existing staff in SPG, (ii) show collaborative ability and experience relevant for crossdisciplinary scientific interactions with related experimental and theoretical activities on both
national and international level, (iii) take leadership in collaborative actions and laboratory
management, and (iv) attract external funding to the Department.
Qualifications
To qualify for appointment as Associate Professor, the applicant must have documented
scientific work equivalent to a doctorate, and at least three years of post-doctoral experience.
Besides taking an active part in the research activities at the Department, the successful
applicant is expected to supervise PhD and master students.
Teaching duties will include undergraduate as well as graduate courses in physics with special
emphasis on Semiconductor Physics and Materials Science/Characterization. The teaching
language of undergraduate courses is mainly Norwegian (Scandinavian) whereas for the
graduate courses both Norwegian (Scandinavian) and English are used. The person appointed to
the position must be able to teach in Norwegian and English within two years.
The position will also involve administrative duties according to current regulations by the
Department or Faculty.
Assessing the applicants, the main emphasis will be placed on the relevant submitted scientific
works. Account will also be taken of research management and participation in research
projects if adequate evidence of such activity is documented. Weight will also be ascribed to
documented pedagogical qualifications, outreach activities, collaboration skills, laboratory
management, social skills, the ability to create a good working environment, and expected
future potential.
Applicants, who at the time of appointment cannot provide documentary evidence of basic
teaching competence, must acquire such competence in the course of a period of two years.
Evaluation:
Interviews and trial lectures may be used as part of the appointment process. Reference is
otherwise made to rules regarding the procedures for appointment of persons to positions as
professors and associate professors at the University of Oslo:
http://www.admin.uio.no/admhb/reglhb/personal/tilsettingvitenskapelig/rulesappointprofessorbackup-20080314.xml
and Rules for the assessment and weighting of pedagogical competence for appointments to
permanent academic posts which include teaching duties:
http://www.admin.uio.no/admhb/reglhb/personal/tilsettingvitenskapelig/guidanceacademicposts
.xml
Reference persons will also be contacted.
Pay grade: 57 – 71 (456 100 - 593 500 NOK) depending on qualifications
Application must include:
The application should include information on education, former positions, research and
teaching activities as well as administrative experience. The following information must
accompany electronic applications:
 Letter of application (1 page)
 Curriculum Vitae
 List of publications (overview of all publications)
 A complete survey and a brief account of those works that shall be the particular object
of qualitative assessment with these works enclosed (the total should not
exceed 10)
 A complete overview of education and previous posts with attested copies of
examination and employment certificates
 Three references and a list of relevant qualifications and experience (with
documentation)
Application with CV, application letter, list of publications and any other attachments that one
wishes to enclose, must be sent through the University of Oslo's recruitment system, Easycruit.
Closing date for application: XX.0X.2013
If issues attaching the requested documents emerge, please send them by e-mail by closing date
of application to: mette.gregusson@matnat.uio.no
In accordance with the University of Oslo`s equal opportunities policy, we invite applications
from all interested individuals regardless of gender or ethnicity. The Department of Physics has
as a stated goal to increase the number of female scientific staff and specifically urges qualified
female candidates to apply for the position.
The University of Oslo has a contract for all employees regarding acquisition of intellectual
property rights.
Region:
Oslo
Application deadline:
XX.0X.2013
Location:
Blindern, Oslo
Reference number:
2013/XXXX
Home page:
http://www.mn.uio.no/fysikk/
Contacts:
Professor Jøran I. Moen, Head of Physics Department
Telephone: +47 22856430