Postdoctoral Fellow in Process Metallurgy

Marie Kristiansen; Trondheim; On-site; NOK 570,000 - 697,000; Full time

Job summary

NTNU's Department of Material Science and Engineering invites applications for a 3-year Postdoctoral Fellow position focusing on the thermodynamics of refractory metals and production of specialty alloys using new carbon-free methods. You will collaborate with SINTEF and industry within EU projects and mentor PhD candidates within a vibrant research group in Trondheim.

The candidate will conduct high-temperature thermodynamic modelling and experiments, publish results, and contribute to teaching

Qualifications

• PhD and experience in high temperature thermodynamic experiments and modelling using FACTSage is required.
• Documented teaching experience.
• Excellent English (written and spoken) is compulsory.

Responsibilities

• Carry out research of excellent quality.
• Publish academic papers and disseminate popular science.
• Participate in process metallurgy and electrochemistry group activities.
• Apply for research funding and report progress to funders.
• Engage in international conferences and research stays.
• Mentor students and advise on methodology and academic writing.
• Teach as part of duties.

Skills

PhD required

High temperature thermodynamics

FACTSage experience

English proficiency

Teaching experience

Education

PhD in materials science / process metallurgy or similar

Tools

FACTSage

Job description

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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.

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

Preferred selection criteria

• 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.

Weoffer

• An exciting job with an important social mission
• 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
• Mentor programme as a new employee at NTNU
• Favorable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Free Norwegian language training at a basic level (A2)

As a Postdoctoral Fellow 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 andour 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.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 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 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 position, please contact Prof. Merete Tangstad email: [e-mail] ,or Prof. Gabriella Tranell, email: [e-mail]

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

Application deadline: 11.09.2026

For practical information about working at NTNU, please visit this webpage.

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.