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PhD candidate in Sonoelectrochemistry (SO IV 35/19)

Stillingsbeskrivelse:
Jobbnorge ID: 162559

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About the position

We have a vacancy for a Chemist or Chemical Engineer at the famous Department of Energy and Process Engineering at NTNU in Trondheim, Norway.

The main objective of the PhD project is to understand the effect of power ultrasound on important electrode kinetic parameters in electrochemistry. Most of the observations seen in the application of power ultrasound in electrochemistry or also known as sonoelectrochemistry are thought to be due to enhanced mass-transport of electroactive species from the bulk solution to the electrode surface caused by efficient stirring, acoustic streaming and cavitation. This basic research project will focus on overcoming a significant scientific problem in the area, by posing the following bold question:

Does power ultrasound affect electron-transfer at the electrode surface?

This project is aimed to elucidate and understand the electron-transfer mechanisms at polycrystalline and single crystal Pt (platinum) electrodes for both quasi-reversible and irreversible systems under ultrasonic conditions. It is also to separate the observed sonochemical effects on electrode kinetics from the mechanical, chemical and thermal contributions. The secondary objective is to elucidate the mechanism(s) for the observed decrease in cell voltages and, anodic and cathodic overpotentials in the presence of sonication. The research will also focus on the effect of sonication on the OER (oxygen evolution reaction), ORR (oxygen reduction reaction) and HER (hydrogen evolution reaction). As such this research project will be defined and conducted in a systematic and specific way.

This project will also involve international partners who will act as international co-supervisors:

Professor Christophe Coutanceau, Université de Poitiers (France)

Professor Gregory Jerkiewicz, Queen's University (Canada)

who are at the forefront of electrochemistry and electrochemical engineering research.

The position reports to Professor Bruno G. Pollet FRSC.

Job abstractJV_description

During the course of your PhD research project, you will be expected to:

• Attend courses (inc. Health and Safety)

• Perform literature review.

• Perform experimental work.

• Occasionally, perform experimental work at the Coutanceau's and Jerkiewicz's research labs.

• Analyse and review generated data.

• Present the data in a Scientific and systematic manner.

• Write research papers and other scientific outputs with the supervisors and other researchers.

• Occasionally, prepare teaching materials, teach (2nd and 3rd year Bachelor's) and mark teaching assessments.

The PhD research student?is expected to adopt a professional approach to the research degree programme, including:

• good timekeeping.

• observing deadlines.

• reading and responding to communications from the supervisory team and other members of the University.

• taking responsibility for their own skills and career development.

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 position requires a Master's degree in either Chemistry or Chemical Engineering, or a similar relevant area.

The successful candidate must also fulfil the requirement for admission to a Doctoral Program.

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

Other qualifications

• Knowledge of Electrochemistry is strongly recommended.

• Knowledge of Electrocatalysis would be advantageous.

• Excellent written and oral English.

• Norwegian language skills desirable but not essential.

• Project management skills desirable but not essential.

• Health and Safety Certificate desirable but not essential.

Personal characteristics

• The successful candidate should be enthusiastic, highly motivated, disciplined and willing to work both independently and with other researchers.

• The applicant should be a problem solver and results driven.

• The applicant should have good project management skills as well as an excellent command of English, both written and verbal as she/he will be expected to write research articles and deliver her/his findings at inter(national) conferences.

• Willing to travel internationally.

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal suitability, as well as motivation, 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 candidate:
PhD candidates are remunerated in code 1017, and are normally remunerated at gross from NOK 449 400 before tax per year. 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 Engineering https://www.ntnu.edu/studies/phiv

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.

General information

Working at NTNU

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.

For further information about the position, please contact Professor Bruno G. Pollet FRSC, Department of Energy and Process Engineering, NTNU, Trondheim. Phone number 4792489316 / Email: bruno.g.pollet (at) ntnu.no / Web: https://www.ntnu.edu/employees/bruno.g.pollet

For further information on sonochemistry and sonoelectrochemistry, please visit the following websites:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonoelectrochemistry

http://www.sonoelectrochemistry.com/

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/book/10.1002/9781119967392

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 (inc. list of publications if any), diplomas and certificates. Applicants invited for interview must include certified copies of transcripts and reference letters. Please refer to the application number SO IV 35/19 when applying.

Application deadline: 23.01.2019

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