PhD Candidate: Condensation on Microstructured Surfaces

Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU); Trondheim; On-site; NOK 522,000 - 638,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art laboratories

International research environment

Pension fund (SPK)

Norwegian language courses

Job summary

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) invites applications for a 3-year PhD position in the Department of Energy and Process Engineering as part of the HORIZON MSCA SurPhase Doctoral Network. The project investigates condensation and two‑phase flow on micro‑structured surfaces using low‑GWP refrigerants.

You will work at the Thermal Two‑Phase Flow Laboratory in Trondheim and contribute to publications, secondments, and training activities under supervision by Professor Maria

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering, thermal engineering, applied physics or equivalent.
• Strong background in fluid mechanics and heat transfer.
• Experience with Matlab or Python and experimental methods.

Responsibilities

• Design, planning and running of condensation experiments.
• Contribute to publications, project reports and other dissemination activities.
• Participate in meetings with supervisors and colleagues.
• Engage in secondments as part of the project training activities.
• Participate in structured training programs and network events organized by the consortium.
• Collaborate with other doctoral candidates in the consortium.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

Experimental work

Education

Master's degree in mechanical engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) invites applications for a 3-year PhD position in the Department of Energy and Process Engineering as part of the HORIZON MSCA SurPhase Doctoral Network. The project investigates condensation and two‑phase flow on micro‑structured surfaces using low‑GWP refrigerants.

You will work at the Thermal Two‑Phase Flow Laboratory in Trondheim and contribute to publications, secondments, and training activities under supervision by Professor Maria