PhD Candidate in Two-Phase Flow & Heat Transfer

Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (NTNU); Trondheim; On-site; NOK 522,000 - 638,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-of-the-art laboratories and gear

International research environment

Open and inclusive working environment

Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund

Free Norwegian language training

Job summary

NTNU in Trondheim invites applications for a PhD candidate position within the SurPhase MSCA Doctoral Network. The project focuses on buoyant condensation, two‑phase flow and heat transfer on micro-structured surfaces, with international collaboration and secondments.

You will develop experiments, publish results, and train across a multi‑faculty network. You will join the Thermal Two‑Phase Flow Laboratory at NTNU, mentor under Prof.

Qualifications

• Relevant Master’s degree in a technical field with a major independent project.
• Strong academic background and a good NTNU-style grade average.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience with experimental work and data analysis.
• Wamiliarity with fluids and heat transfer concepts is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, planning and running of condensation experiments.
• Contribute to academic publications, project reports and other dissemination activities.
• 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

MATLAB

Python

Experimental work

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in mechanical engineering / thermal engineering / applied physics or equivalent

Master's degree includes a major independent project (≥30 ECTS)

Degree obtained before starting or by June 2027

Strong academic record with NTNU-grade B or better

Proficiency in English (oral and written)

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

NTNU in Trondheim invites applications for a PhD candidate position within the SurPhase MSCA Doctoral Network. The project focuses on buoyant condensation, two‑phase flow and heat transfer on micro-structured surfaces, with international collaboration and secondments.

You will develop experiments, publish results, and train across a multi‑faculty network. You will join the Thermal Two‑Phase Flow Laboratory at NTNU, mentor under Prof.