PhD Candidate within high temperature material science

Ntnu; Trondheim; Hybrid; NOK 522,000 - 638,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open and inclusive working environment

Norwegian language training (A2)

Job summary

NTNU in Trondheim invites applications for a PhD Candidate in high temperature material science. You will pursue doctoral research while gaining experience for an academic or research career, collaborating with SINTEF and the Mn-alloy industry.

The position requires MSc in materials science or process metallurgy, strong English, and ability to publish. Three-year appointment with possible teaching extension; salary NOK 580 000 per year.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-temperature experimental work and data reporting.
• Strong academic record with a Master’s degree in the relevant field.
• Experience writing journal articles is essential.
• Excellent written and spoken English is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out experimental research and literature reviews to support PhD work.
• Publish results in peer-reviewed journals.
• Collaborate with SINTEF and Mn-alloy industry partners.
• Contribute to reporting and dissemination of findings.

Skills

High-temp experiments

Process metallurgy

Materials science MSc

Academic English writing

Mn alloy knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Materials Science/Metallurgy

Job description

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering has a vacancy for a

PhD Candidate within high temperature material science

NTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus in professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim.

At NTNU, 8,6000 employees and 44,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world.

You will find more information about working at NTNU and the application process here.

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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.
• 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.
• 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

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• An exciting job with an important mission in society
• Open and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues
• Free Norwegian language training at a basic level (A2)

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 described above. The application and all attachments must be sent electronically via Jobbnorge.no. If you are invited to an interview, you must bring certified copies of certificates and diplomas upon request.

The application must include:

• Transcripts and diplomas for Bachelor's and Master's degrees
• CV
• Copy of Master's thesis. If you have recently submitted your Master's thesis, you can attach a draft of the thesis. Documentation of a completed Master's degree must be presented before taking up the position.
• Name and address of three referees
• If you havepublications or other relevant research work

If all, or parts, of your education has been taken abroad, we also ask you to attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education, both Bachelor's and Master's education, in addition to other higher education. If your institution uses “diploma supplement” (normal for most European institutions), you must attach this. A description of the documentation required can also be found here . If you already have a statement from Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir) , please attach this as well.

Joint work will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint work, you must attach a brief description of your participation.

When assessing the best qualified, we emphasize necessary qualifications such as education, experience and personal suitability. Motivation for the position, ambitions, and potential for research will also count when assessing the candidates.

NTNU recognizes a wide range of academic contributions and has committed itself to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment and CoARA (responsible assessment of research and recognition of a greater breadth of academic contributions in accordance with NTNU's social mission).

General information

A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you wish to be exempt from entry on the public applicant list, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with current legislation . You will be notified if the exemption is not granted.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR Advisor Marie Kristiansen, e-mail: [e-mail]

The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the tech capital of Norway with a population of 200,000.The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.

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NTNU - knowledge for a better world

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Department of Materials Science and Engineering

We are Norway's leading educational and research environment in materials engineering, materials chemistry and materials science.In collaboration with business and industry, we are a driving force for the development ofinnovative materials as well as new applications and manufacturing processes. Activities in our disciplines are vital for the green shift. The Department of Materials Science and Engineering is one of seven departments in the Faculty of Natural Sciences .