PhD research fellow in Green syngas from biomass waste gasification with CO2 capture

About the position

PhD research fellow in Green syngas from biomass waste gasification with CO2 capture

Research Field: Technology » Environmental technology

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No

We are looking for a PhD research fellow within the research area of biomass resource utilization.

Are you interested in biomass resource utilization and renewable energy processes, and want to engage in research with skilled colleagues who share your interests?

This is an educational position that is primarily intended to give promising researchers the opportunity to develop academically and professionally through organised research training.

It is a condition that the person who accepts the position applies for and is granted admission to the faculty’s doctoral programme in PhD in Technology within three months of starting in the position.

The doctoral programme includes relevant courses corresponding to approximately six months of study, a thesis based on independent research, active participation in national and international research environments, relevant research dissemination, a trial lecture and public defence of the thesis.

Read more about organised research training at USN on our website.

The PhD research fellowship is for a fixed term of three years with pure organised research training.

The research project aims to develop a viable technology relevant for the sustainable commercial conversion of biomass waste to biofuels.

The main objective of this project is to accelerate the utilization of biomass wastes for production of a green syngas via fluidized bed gasification with integrated CO2 capture.

The focus is to increase the fundamental understanding of CO2 absorption in gasification of biomass.

The person appointed will be affiliated with the Research Group in Energy and Environmental Technology (URGENT).

Conduct high-calibre research within the framework described above

Participate in the research group URGENT

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/307999/phd-research-fellow-in-gr…

The final project description and work plan will be prepared in consultation with the supervisor(s) during the first three months of the employment period.

Salary in accordance with the Norwegian State salary scale for PhD research fellows (position code 1017) NOK 550,800.

The University’s Guidelines for Recruitment Positions provide a more detailed description of the criteria for appointment as a PhD research fellow.

A 2–4 page project proposal describing the doctoral project and a personal statement explaining your motivation for the position

Website for additional job details: https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/307999/phd-research-fellow-in-gr…

Additional application instructions:
The diplomas must be in a Scandinavian language or EnglishApplicants with higher education completed outside Norway must provide documentation that the education has been recognised and approved by the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir.)You must submit your application for approval before the position’s application deadline. Attach a receipt or decision when applying. The approval must be forwarded once available and is a requirement for employment.
Your master’s thesis. If your master’s thesis was a collaborative project, you must submit a short statement detailing your involvement
The application will be assessed based on the information available in Jobbnorge at the expiry of the application deadline. Make sure your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the competence requirements described in the job advertisement.
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What you’ll bring

• Skills/Qualifications
• Required qualifications
• Master’s degree (120 ECTS credits) (or equivalent qualifications) within Process Technology, Energy and Environmental Technology or Mechanical engineering
• Weighted average grade of B or higher on the master’s degree and thesis or an equivalent academic level according to USN's admission requirements.
• The master’s thesis must have been approved by the application deadline for the position.
• Preferred qualifications
• Experience with lab-scale reactor design, construction and operation
• Experience with experimental work
• Experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling
• Requirements for proficiency in English
• Specific requirements regarding grades can be found on our webpage English requirement for programmes and subjects taught in English at USN.
• Applicants who have completed a master’s degree with English as the language of instruction in an EU or EEA country
• Applicants who are exempt based on the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir)’s GSU list (Higher Education Entrance Qualification for foreign applicants)
• Eligibility criteria
• Formal qualifications
• Experience with practical experimental work and lab scale equipment
• For the position, an export license is required, and the applicant must meet the requirements for this.
• The expert committee will assess your competence for the position based on the documentation you have registered in Jobbnorge.
• If you think this position looks interesting and matches your qualifications, you can submit an application electronically by clicking on “Apply for the position” on this page.
• Certified diplomas for your bachelor’s and master’s degrees (120 ECTS).
• Your master’s thesis.
• If your master’s thesis was a collaborative project, you must submit a short statement detailing your involvement
• Make sure your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the competence requirements described in the job advertisement.
• Please note that information about you as an applicant may be disclosed publicly even if you have requested not to be included on the public list of applicants (cf.
• Research Field: Technology » Environmental technology
• Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
• Research Field: Technology » Energy technology
• Research Field: Engineering » Mechanical engineering

At a glance

Position type

PhD, Research fellow

Institution

University of South-Eastern Norway

Department

Department of Process, Energy and Environmental Technology

Research group

Not stated

Location

Porsgrunn, Norway, NO

Supervisor / contact person

Professor Nora Cecilie I. S.

Funding

Salaried
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Not funded by a EU programme
Salary in accordance with the Norwegian State salary scale for PhD research fellows (position code 1017) NOK 550,800.
Deductions will be made from your salary in order to make statutory contributions to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund on your behalf

Duration

Not stated

Expected start

Not stated

Vacancy reference

EURAXESS-466530

Research focus

Discipline

Mechanical Engineering

Research area

Not stated

Methods

Not stated

Software

Not stated

Dates to know

Listed on FOSS Positions

28 Sep 2026

Original advertisement date

Not stated in the source

Application deadline

08 Oct 2026 · 21:59 UTC

Priority review date

Not stated

Last checked

28 Sep 2026

Last updated

28 Sep 2026

2026-10-08T21:59:59+00:00

How to apply

Application Deadline: 8 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Oslo)
Where to apply
The master’s thesis must have been approved by the application deadline for the position.
Applicants must submit a preliminary research proposal with the application. The project description for the research project should be short and concise, maximum 2–4 pages (600-1200 words). See further descriptions in the “Template for project descriptions for doctoral and postdoctoral fellowships at USN”:
Employment at USN is carried out in accordance with the principles set out in the Norwegian Civil Service Act, and the legislation that regulates the export of knowledge, technology and services. If your application is considered to be in conflict with the criteria in the latter legislation, it will be rejected without further consideration.
According to its human resources policy, the University of South-Eastern Norway aims for a balanced gender composition and seeks to recruit people with diverse backgrounds. USN contributes to the national inclusion initiative and aims for its employees, to the fullest extent possible, to reflect the diversity of the general population. We therefore encourage qualified applicants with disabilities, gaps in their CVs or immigrant backgrounds to apply. The University will facilitate the workplace for employees who need such support.
How to apply
If you think this position looks interesting and matches your qualifications, you can submit an application electronically by clicking on “Apply for the position” on this page. Here you will need to enter a short application text and information about your relevant education and work experience. In the application text, you must clearly describe your skills and motivation for the position.
The application must include:
Certified diplomas for your bachelor’s and master’s degrees (120 ECTS).

https://www.jobbnorge.no/en/available-jobs/job/307999/phd-research-fellow-in-green-syngas-from-biomass-waste-gasification-with-co2-capture

Contact: nora.c.i.furuvik@usn.noali.ghaderi@usn.noamna.zafar@usn.noContact: nora.c.i.furuvik@usn.no

Original sources

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