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About the position We invite applications for a full-time position as Associate Professor in the section of Electrochemistry at the Department of Chemistry. About the Department and what they are looking for in this position The research in the Section of Electrochemistry focuses on the materials science and fundamental understanding of electrochemical processes, and their utilization in sustainable energy conversion technologies. The section is at the forefront of solid-state ionics, particularly in the development of proton ceramic electrochemical cells, including intermediate-temperature fuel cells, electrolysers and membrane reactors. Central research themes include defect chemistry and ionic/electronic transport in materials and at interfaces, and kinetic processes at surfaces. This position will be part of a major effort towards development of emerging technologies. This is a joint initiative across several Faculties at the University of Oslo, and in particular related to a research theme on photo-electrocatalysis for clean production of energy carriers and chemicals. Over the past decade, the research activities have expanded into photo- and electrocatalysis at low and ambient temperature, including CO2 conversion, artificial photosynthesis, and gas-phase (photo)electrochemical cells. These activities build on our long-standing expertise and infrastructure in high-temperature electrochemical systems. The Section for Electrochemistry works closely with Sections for Catalysis, Inorganic Materials Chemistry, and Solid-state Physics and Quantum Technology within the Centre for Materials Science and Nanotechnology (SMN), which provides access to a broad range of facilities with state-of-the-art instrumentation. The new associate professor is expected to take active part in and further develop these collaborations, and to make strategic use of this infrastructure in pioneering research on functional materials, photo- and electrocatalysis, and technology development