PhD Candidate: Drainage-Enhanced Condensation on Surfaces

Ntnu; Trondheim; Hybrid; NOK 480,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

NTNU invites applications for a PhD Candidate position in drainage-enhanced flow condensation on micro-structured surfaces at the Thermal Two-Phase Flow Laboratory in Trondheim. The project forms part of the SurPhase MSCA Doctoral Network, involving international collaboration and structured training across partner universities and industry.

The successful candidate will conduct experimental studies, contribute to publications and engage in secondments, while working under Professor Maria

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering with a major independent project (≥30 ECTS).
• Strong background in fluid mechanics and heat transfer.
• Experience with experimental work and lab practices.
• Programming experience in MATLAB or Python.
• Experience with image processing and scientific imaging techniques.
• Good English oral and written communication.
• Eligibility for MSCA doctoral network training and mobility.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Heat transfer

Experimental work

Image processing

English presentation skills

Peer-reviewed writing

Education

Master's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

NTNU invites applications for a PhD Candidate position in drainage-enhanced flow condensation on micro-structured surfaces at the Thermal Two-Phase Flow Laboratory in Trondheim. The project forms part of the SurPhase MSCA Doctoral Network, involving international collaboration and structured training across partner universities and industry.

The successful candidate will conduct experimental studies, contribute to publications and engage in secondments, while working under Professor Maria