Engineer in Analytical Chemistry

Department of Reservoir Technology invites applications for a position of Engineer/Senior Engineer in Analytical Chemistry. The Department of Reservoir Technology works on challenges mainly related to providing affordable energy to the world and development of climate solutions. This includes project on CO2 storage, reservoir studies for the oil and gas industry and environmental technology used to monitor environmental toxins. The competence of the researchers and technical personnel in the department are varied and encompass: 

• Laboratory and numerical studies of fluid-rock interaction related to hydrocarbon formation, migration, exploration and production, geothermal energy, CO2
  injection and storage; 
• Chemical characterization of geological formations for wide spectrum of surface and subsurface applications; 
•  Tracing of pollution and fingerprinting of contamination in ecological systems, landfills, industrial sites.

We have several laboratories with a wide selection of equipment for chemical analyses including both high precision ICP-MS and multi-collector ICP-MS instruments, a microscope Laser ablation ICP-MS setup (LA-ICP-MS), as well as several gas-source IRMS instruments, X-ray diffractometer, and several GC-MS instruments. Our laboratory is a part of the European infrastructure for carbon dioxide research ECCSEL (www.eccsel.org/ ). Alongside our research activities we offer several commercial analytical services for external customers in the areas of marine ecology, ground water geology, biogas producers and the oil and gas industry. Our work supports internal and external research projects and gives commercial services for external customers in the areas of marine ecology, ground water geology, biogas producers and the oil and gas industry.

Arbeidsoppgaver

• Daily operation and maintenance of analytical equipment, including HR-ICP-MS (High Resolution Inductively coupled plasma - mass spectrometer (ICP-MS), HR-Multicollector ICP- MS, LA-ICP-MS (laser ablation), other sector mass spectrometers and gas chromatographs, other isotope ratio mass spectrometers (IRMS) and gas chromatographs
• Sample preparation by chemical and geo-chemical methods for elemental and light stable isotope determination
• Generation and development of new application areas for our analytical tools and methods within environmental technologies
• Development of new methods for tailored analyses (isotope and elemental analysis)
  

Kvalifikasjoner

• MSc/BSc or other relevant education
• Proficient in analytical chemistry and/or geochemistry
• Minimum 3-year experience after MSc or 5-year experience after BSc
• Experience with ICP-mass spectrometry and/or Isotope Ratio Mass spectrometry
  

Personlige egenskaper

• Strong technical background
• Ability to take initiatives, creative and solution-minded
• Practical, precise and quality-minded
• Familiar with team work on applied research projects
• Good cooperation and communication skills
  

Vi tilbyr

• 3-year temporary fulltime position, with possible extension to permanent position
• Exciting and challenging work in an interdisciplinary, international and growing environment
  
• Participation in scientific projects of high international relevance
  
• Salary according to qualifications
  
• Social benefits including pension, life insurance and accident insurance
  
• Modern, well-equipped working environment with teams comprising competent, internationally engaged, and highly trained staff

The institute is committed to equal opportunities and anti-discrimination. You will be located in Norway at our Kjeller office.  Applications should be submitted in English before 1 September 2020 via our website and include

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Copies of educational certificates

We use background check as a part of our recruitment process. Further information about the Institute for Energy Technology and the Department of Reservoir Technology is available through our website.