What is it all about?
The event is an informal meeting place for students to know more about work opportunities. The purpose of the event is to give you as a student an insight into some of the many job opportunities that exist with a degree from the Department of Chemistry.
We meet in the afternoon after a day with studies. The event starts with short lectures and ends with networking and light refreshments.
Program for April 2nd
We are visited by two people from the Institute of Chemistry and all at work. They talk about their journey until completing their degree at UiO and about the job they have today.
- Language: The event is in Norwegian, on request in English.
Program and presenters
The event is in Norwegian, but upon request, it can be presented entirely or partially in English. Location: Chemistry Canteen in the Chemistry Building.
- 4:30 PM: Welcome by the Chemistry Student Committee (KFU)
- 4:35 PM: Presentation 1 by Jon Erlend Haavaag, Engineer at Oslo University Hospital
- 4:55 PM: Presentation 2 by Alexander Leirvåg, Founder of >_ TypeCommand
- 5:15 PM: Open floor - Q&A session
- 5:30 PM: Mingling with light refreshments and soft drinks
- Around 6:15 PM: Event concludes
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Jon Erlend Haavaag
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemical Engineering (OsloMet), Master of Science - Analytical Chemistry (UiO)
Position
Engineer at the Section for Forensic Toxicology, Oslo University Hospital.
Jon Erlend is 28 years old, with a strong fascination for nature and the universe. He loves to learn, discover, ask questions, explore, and understand things from a wide range of topics. Besides that, he enjoys spending time with people, going on nature trips, and is active in volunteer work.
In 2018, Jon Erlend chose to begin his educational journey at OsloMet, focusing on chemical engineering. He continued his journey at UiO to pursue a master's in analytical chemistry.
Alexander Bakos Leirvåg
Education
Bachelor of Science – Nanotechnology (UiO), Master of Science - Nanotechnology (University of Copenhagen and Technical University of Denmark).
Position
Founder of the AI company >_ TypeCommand.
Alexander Bakos Leirvåg began his journey as a nanoscience student with a passion for physics and modeling. After his studies, he worked as an IT consultant and data scientist at companies such as Accenture and Sopra Steria before venturing into the startup world and establishing his own consulting company. Through this, he undertook the role of AI Lead at Equinor in oil and gas trading, where he used modeling and an understanding of physics to automate and provide insights into complex systems.
Welcome to join the event
The event is particularly for those who want to know more about job opportunities, build networks and are students:
- follows the study programme: Chemistry and Biochemistry or Materials Science for Energy and Nanotechnology, or
- is taking a master's degree or has a PhD in chemistry, materials science for energy and nanotechnology or physics, or
- is a student at the Department of Life Sciences, or
- is a student at the Department of Physics
Contact
Communications advisor, Department of Chemistry and the Hylleraas Centre