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Stillingstittel:
MATERIAL SOLUTIONS; COATINGS AND SURFACES FOR MARINE ANTI-FOULING APPLICATIONS

Stillingsbeskrivelse:
Jobbnorge ID: 162093

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About the position

A PhD research fellow position is available in the field of coating and surfaces to reduce fouling in marine applications. The PhD project is a collaboration between Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering and the Industrial Ecology Program, Dept. of Energy and Process Engineering.

Fouling may be a problem on surfaces caused by the operating environment, and the accumulation of unwanted material on the solid surface can destroy the functionality. In fish farming, there will be biofouling on all materials in contact with seawater. This includes both steel constructions and the polymer cage wires. Today, the poly(ethylene) based cages are impregnated to reduce fouling, causing emissions of copper to the environment. The mechanisms for fouling and new coating materials for the impregnation process are of great interest to investigate further. In this project, the main focus will be on investigating the surfaces which may be exposed to fouling in sea water.

The position reports to Assosiate Professor Hilde Lea Lein, e-mail hilde.lea.lein (at) ntnu.no

Job abstractJV_description

• Materials, and especially the polymeric cages wires, will be characterized, relating mechanical properties to both structural and functional aspects. In particular, the impregnation process will be looked into to find novel material solutions with better anti-fouling properties. An important goal of the project is to understand how to combine good anti-fouling performance with materials durability on an environmentally friendly material surface.

Qualification requirements

The PhD-position's main objective is to qualify for work in research positions. The qualification requirement is completion of a master's degree or second degree (equivalent to 120 credits) with a strong academic background in [subject area] or equivalent education with a grade of B or better in terms of NTNU's grading scale. Applicants with no letter grades from previous studies must have an equally good academic foundation. Applicants who are unable to meet these criteria may be considered only if they can document that they are particularly suitable candidates for education leading to a PhD degree.

The appointment is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants and national guidelines for appointment as PhD, postdoctor and research assistant

Personal characteristics

Background and experience in coating, surface treatment and mechanical properties are desired. We search for a person that is creative, innovative and can work independently, and has good communication skills and is able to collaborate with other PhD candidates. Fluent written and oral English language skills, are required.

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal suitability, in terms of the qualification requirements specified in the advertisement

We offer

• exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment
• an open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues
• favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• employee benefits

Salary and conditions

PhD candidates are remunerated in code 1017, and are normally remunerated at gross from NOK 449 400 per annum before tax. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The period of employment is 3 years. Appointment to a PhD position requires admission to the PhD programme in Materials Science and Engineering (https://www.ntnu.edu/studies/phmt).

 As a PhD candidate, you undertake to participate in an organized PhD programme during the employment period. A condition of appointment is that you are in fact qualified for admission to the PhD programme within three months.

Appointment takes place on the terms that apply to State employees at any time, and after the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.

General information

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A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional capacity or cultural background. Under the Freedom of Information Act (offentleglova), information about the applicant may be made public even if the applicant has requested not to have their name entered on the list of applicants.

Questions about the position can be directed to XXX, phone number XXX, e-mail XXX

About the application:
Publications and other academic works that the applicant would like to be considered in the evaluation must accompany the application. Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify the individual applicant's contribution to joint works, the applicant must include a brief abstractJV_description of his or her contribution.

Please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates. Applicants invited for interview must include certified copies of transcripts and reference letters. Please refer to the application number NV-135/18 when applying.

Application deadline: 27.01.2018

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