Postdoctoral Fellow in Process Metallurgy

NTNU; Trondheim; Hybrid; NOK 539,000 - 728,000; Full time

Job summary

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) invites applications for a 3-year Postdoctoral Fellow position in process metallurgy/high-temperature material science. The successful candidate will study refractory metals thermodynamics and carbon-free alloy production, collaborating with SINTEF, industry and EU partners.

The role includes research, publications, mentoring, and teaching responsibilities, with strong emphasis on developing an international research profile.

Qualifications

• You must have a PhD and experience in high temperature thermodynamic experiments and modelling using the commercial software FACTSage is required
• Documented experience in building of specialized databases to be used for thermodynamic simulations based on acquired and published data is required.
• Documented teaching experience
• Excellent skills in written and oral English is compulsory.

Responsibilities

• Carry out research of excellent quality
• Academic publications and popular science dissemination
• Participate in the process metallurgy and electrochemistry research group
• Apply for research funding and write applications and report on progress to funding sources
• Participate in international activities such as conferences and/or research stays at foreign educational institutions
• Mentoring students, helping them with their research projects, and advising on methodology and academic writing
• Teaching

Skills

High temperature thermodynamics

English proficiency (written & spoken)

Teaching experience

Tools

FACTSage

Specialized thermodynamic databases

Job description

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

Postdoctoral Fellow in Process Metallurgy

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

At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world.

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

About the position

The Department of Material Science and Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology has vacancy for a 3-year Postdoctoral fellow position within process metallurgy/ high temperature material science. The position will be focused on the thermodynamics of refractory metals and the production of specialty alloys with new carbon-free methods. The Postdoctoral fellow will be part of projects where both the university, SINTEF, Norwegian industry and EU project participants are partners.

Are you ready to take your research career to the next level? We offer an exciting 3-year postdoctoral position that gives you the opportunity to develop a strong profile as researcher. You will also gain valuable experience that might be relevant for your further career.

Candidates with strong interest in metallurgical processes holding a PhD degree in materials science, process metallurgy or similar are invited to apply. The candidate will be a part of a research group of about 20 PhD candidates and Postdoctoral researchers. The Postdoctoral fellow will also work closely with research institutions like SINTEF and the Norwegian and European industry in both Norwegian- and EU funded projects focused on refractory-slag-metal thermodynamics.

The purpose of a postdoctoral position is to build up a researcher profile that qualifies for a position as associate professor. The position may also offer additional skills that are relevant to the postdoctoral fellow's future career.

Your immediate leader will be the Head of Department.

Duties of the position

• Carry out research of excellent quality
• Academic publications and popular science dissemination
• Participate in the process metallurgy and electrochemistry research group
• Apply for research funding and write applications and report on progress to funding sources
• Participate in international activities such as conferences and/or research stays at foreign educational institutions
• Mentoring students, helping them with their research projects, and advising on methodology and academic writing
• Teaching

Requiredselectioncriteria

• You must have a PhD and experience in high temperature thermodynamic experiments and modelling using the commercial software FACTSage is required
• Documented experience in building of specialized databases to be used for thermodynamic simulations based on acquired and published data is required.
• Documented teaching experience
• Excellent skills in writtenand oral English is compulsory.

If you do not already have educational competence that meets the requirements for a position as associate professor in Norway, NTNU will arrange for you to acquire such competence during the employment period. In such cases, you will also be assigned relevant teaching as part of the career-promoting work.

• Prior collaboration with the process metallurgy research group at NTNU/SINTEF and the Norwegian metallurgical industry is preferred.
• Documented experience with dissemination of thermodynamic modelling in larger fora

Personal characteristics

Working as a Postdoctoral fellow requires that you:

• Work independently
• Present and discuss your research with other professionals
• Engage and contribute constructively with feedback
• Show curiosity and a strong motivation for the subject
• Are flexible and open to adjusting the plan for the project as needed

Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.

• Developing tasks in a strong and international professional environment
• Career guidance throughout the postdoctoral program and together with you we will prepare a career plan, which contains the skills and knowledge you will acquire
• Open and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues
• Free Norwegian language training at a basic level (A2)

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 isKnowledge for a better world andour values arecreative, 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.If you think this position is relevant and interesting, we encourage you to apply, regardless of gender, functional ability and cultural background, or whether you have been out of work for a period of time.

Salary and conditions

As a Postdoctoral Fellow (code 1352) you are normally paid from gross NOK 633 400, - per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority.From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The period of employment is 3 years(includingcareer promotion work/ teaching duties)

The position is externally funded by both the Norwegian Research Council and the EU Horizon program.

As an employee at NTNU, it is important to keep yourself up to date with academic and organizational changes and to 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 theState Employees Act , andExport control (legislation that regulates the export of knowledge, technology and services). Candidates who, after assessment of the application and attachments, are considered to be in conflict with the criteria in the latter act, will not be able to be employed.

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 list of applicants, 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, email: [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.

NTNU

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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 .