Stillingstittel:
PhD Candidate position within atomistic modelling of multi-material interfaces

Stillingsbeskrivelse:

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Jobbnorge ID: 123925

A PhD position is available at the Department of Technology, Economy and Management (TØL) at NTNU in Gjøvik. The position is financed by the Research Council of Norway through the Centre for Research-based Innovation SFI Manufacturing.

SFI Manufacturing has a total budget of approximately 200 million Norwegian crowns over 8 years and will perform cross-disciplinary research-based innovation for new multi-material solutions with automated manufacturing and organizational processes to achieve competitive Norwegian manufacturing. One of the main research challenges within the centre is the design of new multi-material products.  In order to resolve this challenge, a large and coherent effort involving both experimental and theoretical work is needed.

An important aspect of multi-material products is the basic, physical properties of the interfaces between different types of materials. We intend to investigate such properties by atomistic simulations of multi-material interfaces and therefore search for a PhD candidate with an interest in setting up, performing and analyzing results from computerized simulations involving Density Functional Theory (DFT)-based approaches. The successful applicant will work closely together with other PhD candidates in the centre. In particular, the interaction with candidates working on characterization of such interfaces by Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) analyses will be crucial.

The duration of the appointment is 3 years.

Qualifications

• M. Sc. degree (or equivalent) in physics, materials technology or a closely related subject with an average grade of B or better
• Documented experience in mathematical modelling of physical systems
• High motivation for research work and ability to work independently
• Good organization and communication skills with interest in wider context of own research and ability to engage in cross-disciplinary teams
• Eager to disseminate research results through publications and presentations at international conferences
• Written and oral fluency in English
• Computer programming experience is advantageous

Candidates should submit their full academic curriculum vitae, documentation of qualifications, a statement of research interests, and the names of at least two references, indicating whether references can be contacted immediately.Candidates must be able to secure a residency and work permit in Norway.

The regulations for PhD programs at NTNU state that a Master degree or equivalent with at least 5 years of studies and an average grade of A or B within a scale of A-E for passing grades (A best) for the two last years of the MSc is required and C or higher of the (three first years) BSc. Candidates from universities outside Norway are kindly requested to send a Diploma Supplement or a similar document, which describes in detail the study and grade system and the rights for further studies associated with the obtained degree:  http://ec.europa.eu/education/tools/diploma-supplement_en.htm

The position requires spoken and written fluency in the English language. Applicants from non-English-speaking countries outside Europe must document English skills by an approved test.  Approved tests are TOEFL, IELTS and Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE).

Some of the companies within the SFI Manufacturing project follows regulations given by ITAR. Candidates applying for the PhD position must fulfill requirements given in the ITAR

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Arbeidsgiver Navn: NTNU - Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelig

Arbeidsgiver adresse: Postboks 191 2802 GJØVIK

Job kort beskrivelse: University and higher education teachers

Land: Norge

Region: Oppland

Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge

Lønn valuta: NOK

Lønn periode: Pr. år