项目介绍

2026年7月16日

About the position

The position involves the theoretical development and implementation of advanced electronic structure methods in the areas of molecular response theory for molecules in complex environments. The developed methodologies will, for instance, be applied to model advanced spectroscopies. The candidate will be a part of the eT program developer team (www.etprogram.org) and significant parts of the work will be devoted to software development. 

Are you motivated to take a step towards a doctorate and open up exciting career opportunities? As a PhD Candidate with us, you will work to achieve your doctorate, and at the same time gain valuable experience that qualifies you for a further career in higher education and research, in and outside academia.

Your immediate leader will be the Head of Department.

Duties of the position

• Complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate
• Carry out research of high quality within the framework described above
• Produce academic publications
• Participate in the activities of the eT developer team
• Participate in international activities such as conferences and/or research stays at foreign educational institutions

Be prepared for changes to your work duties after employment. Depending on the qualifications of the candidate, and the needs of the department, the contract may include teaching duties amounting to up to 1 year.

Required selection criteria

• You must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty’s Doctoral Programme, see Section 6-1 of the PhD regulations for more information.
• You must have a relevant Master’s degree in quantum chemistry or physics (or equivalent) with experience in development of quantum chemical models or electronic structure models, or similar.  The position requires experience beyond application quantum chemical methods. Your degree must include a major independent project (minimum 30 ECTS) equivalent to a master’s thesis
• Your course of study must correspond to a five-year Norwegian study program, where 120 credits have been obtained at master’s level. Master students can apply, but the master’s degree must be obtained and documented before starting the position.
• You must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and have an average grade from your Master’s degree study, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared to NTNU’s grading scale. If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic foundation. If you have a weaker grade background, you may be considered if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD education. Applications that do not provide sufficient documentation of previous studies will be disregarded.
• You must have good oral and written presentation skills in English.
• You must have experience in programming and good mathematical skills. 

PLEASE NOTE: For detailed information about what the application must contain, see paragraph “About the application”.

The appointment is to be made in accordance with NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions for general criteria for the position.

Preferred selection criteria

• Contributions to large software code bases or experience in open-source software development. 
• Good oral and written presentation skills in a Norwegian/Scandinavian language.

Personal characteristics

To complete a doctoral degree (PhD), it is important that you are able to: 

• Work both independently and in teams
• Present and discuss your research with other professionals
• Show curiosity and a strong motivation for the subject
• Work in a structured way, set goals and make plans to achieve them
• Be flexible and open to adjusting the plan for the project as needed

Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.

We offer

• An exciting job in a strong and international professional environment
• Career guidance and follow-up during the PhD period
• Open and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues
• Mentor programme as a new employee at NTNU
• Favorable terms as a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK) 
• Free Norwegian language training at a basic level (A2) 

As a PhD Candidate at NTNU, you will have access to employee benefits.

Diversity

Diversity is a strength, and at NTNU we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity in society and that makes use of the potential of the population’s collective skills. Our vision is Knowledge for a better world and our values ​​are creative, critical, constructive and respectful. We believe that an organization that is equal, diverse, and gender-balanced is essential for us to achieve our goals. 

We strive to attract employees with different skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving of our societal mission in research and education. 

If you think this position is relevant and interesting, we encourage you to apply, regardless of gender, functional ability, and cultural background, or whether you have been out of work for a period of time.

Salary and conditions

In the position of PhD Candidate, code 1017, your gross salary will normally be NOK 550 800,- per annum depending on qualifications and seniority. A 2% statutory contribution to the State Pension Fund is deducted from the salary. 

The period of employment is 3 years, with the possibility of up to one-year extension due to teaching duties in agreement with the department.

For employment as a PhD Candidate, it is a prerequisite that you gain admission to the PhD programme in Chemistry within three months of your employment contract start date, and that you participate in an organized doctoral programme throughout the period of employment.

As an employee at NTNU, it is important that you keep yourself up to date with academic and organizational changes and adapt to them.

For the necessary professional and social interaction, it is a prerequisite that you are physically present and available to the institution on a daily basis.

The appointment is carried out in accordance with the principles of the State Employees Act, and Export control (legislation that regulates the export of knowledge, technology and services). Candidates who, after assessment of the application and attachments, are considered to be in conflict with the criteria in the latter act, will not be able to be employed.

About the application

The attachments (including a description of your scientific work) must accompany the application as these documents form the basis of the application assessment. The documents must be in English.

Please note: the application will only be assessed on the basis of the information we have received by the application deadline. Therefore, make sure that your application clearly shows how your skills and experience meet the criteria described above. The application and all attachments must be sent electronically via Jobbnorge.no. If you are invited to an interview, you must bring certified copies of certificates and diplomas upon request.

The application must include:

• Transcripts and diplomas for Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees
• CV 
• Copy of Master’s thesis. If you have recently submitted your Master’s thesis, you can attach a draft of the thesis. Documentation of a completed Master’s degree must be presented before taking up the position.
• Names and contact information of three relevant referees
• Short letter/statement of motivation. Here we are interested in your personal point of view, and advise against providing an AI generated text.
• If relevant, you may also include publications, certificates, or documentation of other relevant research work