PhD Candidate: High-Temp Materials & Metallurgy Research

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free Norwegian language training (A2)

Job summary

NTNU invites applications for a PhD Candidate in Materials Science. The successful candidate will conduct experimental research on optimizing off-gas handling from Mn-alloy production, contribute to publications, and pursue doctoral studies alongside a research group of ~20 PhD candidates and Postdocs.

The position includes integration with SINTEF and Mn-alloy industry partners, with training and development opportunities and a clear path to a research career in higher education.

Qualifications

• Background in material science or process metallurgy.
• Experience with high-temperature experimental work.
• Master's level degree, 120 credits, in Norwegian five-year program or equivalent.
• Meet admission requirements for the faculty's doctoral program.
• Experience writing journal articles; strong academic record; good English.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental research and literature reviews.
• Contribute to writing papers and the final PhD thesis.
• Collaborate with research groups and external institutions.

Skills

Materials science

Process metallurgy

High temp experiments

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in materials science or related

Job description

NTNU invites applications for a PhD Candidate in Materials Science. The successful candidate will conduct experimental research on optimizing off-gas handling from Mn-alloy production, contribute to publications, and pursue doctoral studies alongside a research group of ~20 PhD candidates and Postdocs.

The position includes integration with SINTEF and Mn-alloy industry partners, with training and development opportunities and a clear path to a research career in higher education.