PhD Candidate within high temperature material science

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

About The Position

Are you motivated to take a step towards a doctorate and open up exciting career opportunities? As a PhD Candidate with us, you will work to achieve your doctorate, and at the same time gain valuable experience that qualifies you for a further career in higher education and research, in and outside academia.

Candidates with strong interest in metallurgical processes holding MSc degree in materials science/process metallurgy are invited to apply. The PhD candidate will be a part of a research group of about 20 PhD candidates and Postdocs. The PhD candidate will also work closely with research institutions like SINTEF and the Norwegian Mn-ferroalloy industry. The candidate will work on optimizing the control and handling of off-gases from Mn-alloy production for increased energy efficiency and future carbon capture technologies.
Your immediate leader will be the Head of Department, and your supervisor will be Prof. Gabriella Tranell.

Duties of the position

In the Norwegian PhD degree 4 courses must be passed in addition to the research work. The research work will be of experimental nature including literature review, writing of papers and the final PhD thesis.

Required Selection Criteria

• You must have a professionally relevant background in material science or process metallurgy and experience in high temperature experimental work.
• Your education must correspond to a five-year Norwegian degree program, where 120 credits are obtained at master's level
• You must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and an average grade from the master's degree program, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared with NTNU's grading scale. If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic basis. If you have a weaker grade background, you may be assessed if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD education.
• You must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty's doctoral program
• A fundamental part of the work will be the reporting of the results, and the candidate must be experienced in writing journal articles.
• Good written and oral English is compulsory.

The appointment is to be made in accordance with NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions for general criteria for the position.

Preferred Selection Criteria

• Working- or academic experience from Mn alloy production is preferred
• Knowledge of Norwegian or a Scandinavian language is required for teaching duties

Personal characteristics

• The candidate must be able to work independently and progress in the research work by own achievements.
• He/she must be creative in solving experimental challenges.
• It is expected that the candidate has a strong research-ethical approach.

Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.

We offer

• An exciting job with an important mission in society
• Career guidance and follow-up during the PhD period
• Open and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues
• Free Norwegian language training at a basic level (A2)

As a PhD Candidate at NTNU, you will have access to employee benefits.

Diversity

Diversity is a strength, and at NTNU we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity in society and that makes use of the potential of the population's collective skills. Our vision is Knowledge for a better world and our values are creative, critical, constructive and respectful. We believe that an organization that is equal, diverse and gender-balanced is essential for us to achieve our goals.

We strive to attract employees with different skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving of our societal mission in research and education.

Salary and conditions

In the position of PhD Candidate, code 1017, your gross salary will normally be NOK 580 000,-per annum. A 2% statutory contribution to the State Pension Fund is deducted from the salary.

The period of employment is 3 years, with the possibility of up to one-year extension with 25% teaching duties in agreement with the department.

Appointment to a PhD position requires that you are admitted to the PhD programme in Material Science within three months of employment, and that you participate in an organized PhD programme during the employment period.

The position is conditional on external funding.

As an employee at NTNU, it is important that you keep yourself up to date with academic and organizational changes and adapt to them.

For the necessary professional and social interaction, it is a prerequisite that you are physically present and available to the institution on a daily basis.

The appointment is carried out in accordance with the principles of the State Employees Act, and Export control (legislation that regulates the export of knowledge, technology and services). Candidates who, after assessment of the application and attachments, are considered to bein conflict with the criteria in the latter act, will not be able to be employed.

About The Application

The attachments (including a description of your scientific work) must accompany the application as these documents form the basis of the application assessment. The documents must be in English.

Please note: the application will only be assessed on the basis of the information we have received by the application deadline. Therefore, make sure that your application clearly shows how your skills and experience meet the criteria