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Offer Description
Researcher (1109) in nanoplasmonic laser induced fusion energy
There is a vacancy for a position as researcher in nanoplasmonic laser induced fusion energy at the Department of Physics and Technology of the University of Bergen. The position is for a period of one year and is associated with the FUSENOW project financed by the Trond Mohn Research Foundation (TMF).
About the project/work tasks
The task is to participate in both theoretical and experimental research in nanoplasmonic laser induced fusion energy (NAPLIFE) in the FUSENOW project using the NAPLIFE method of Inertial Confinement Fusion (ICF) branch of nuclear fusion. The theoretical task is to make kinetic theory molecular dynamics simulations for aneutronic nuclear fusion reactions and to participate in high energy laser induced fusion experiments including international laboratories of the European laser infrastructure ELI, and others like the PHELIX laser of the GSI/FIAS laboratory in Darmstadt, Germany.
Qualifications and personal qualities:
- Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree (PhD) within the subject area of laser induced aneutronic nuclear fusion or must have submitted his/her doctoral thesis for assessment prior to the application deadline.
- Experience from aneutronic nuclear fusion reactions (e.g. p+11B), familiarity with the activity of HB11, NAPLIFE, FUSENOW, INFN FUSION is a requirement, in addition other aneutronic laser induced nuclear fusion projects is an advantage.
- Experience with relevant fusion codes (e.g. Geant4) and basic programming tools (Matlab or Python) is an advantage.
- Applicants must be able to work independently and in a structured manner and have the ability to cooperate with others.
- Applicants must have excellent skills and former documented scientific activity in oral and written English.
Personal and relational qualities will be emphasized. Research experience, ambitions and potential will also count when evaluating the candidates.
Special requirements for the position
The University of Bergen is subjected to the regulation for export control system. The regulation will be applied in the processing of the applications.
We can offer:
- A good and professionally stimulating working environment.
- Position as researcher (code 1109 in the basic collective agreement) and a gross annual salary of NOK 685 900 upon appointment. Further increases in salary are made according to length of service in the position. A higher salary may be considered for a particularly well-qualified applicant.
- Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
- Good welfare benefits
Your application must include:
- A brief account of the applicant's research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
- A detailed justification of your qualifications in relation to the listed requirements, explaining how you meet each criterion. Additionally, you should address the "advantages" mentioned above, as these will be taken into account when ranking the candidates.
- The names and contact information for two referees. One of these should be the main advisor from the PhD programme.
- CV
- Transcripts and diplomas. If you have not yet completed your PhD, please submit a statement from your institution confirming that the doctoral thesis has been submitted and admitted to public defense.
- Relevant certificates/references
- List of any works of a scientific nature (publication list with links)
The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at JobbNorge.
General information:
For further details about the position, please contact prof. Dr. Jan Petter Hansen, phone: +47 9706 0483, email: jan.hansen@uib.no or prof. emeritus, Dr. Laszlo Pal Csernai, phone: +47 9580 1886, email: laszlo.csernai@uib.no. For HR related questions please contact Vivian Stegen Jacobsen, email vivian.jacobsen@uib.no, phone: +47 55 58 35 27.
Diversity is a strength that enables us to solve our tasks even better. UiB therefore needs qualified employees regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, world-view, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age.
We encourage women to apply. If multiple applicants have approximately equivalent qualifications, the rules pertaining to moderate gender quotas shall apply.
The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions.
Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked not to be named on the list of persons who have applied. The applicant must be notified if the request to be omitted is not met.
We encourage applicants with disabilities, immigrant backgrounds, or gaps in their CV to apply. By indicating such circumstances in your application, you may receive favourable consideration. We ensure that at least one qualified applicant from each of these groups is invited for an interview as part of our commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity.
Further information about our employment process can be found here.
About the University of Bergen
The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad.
There are seven departments and several centres at Faculty of Science and Technology. Read more about the faculty and departments.
Where to apply
Requirements
Research Field: Physics
Education Level: PhD or equivalent
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Department of Physics and Technology
Country: Norway
Contact
City: Bergen
Website: https://www.uib.no/en/charterandcode
Street: Muséplassen 2
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