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Stillingstittel: PhD fellowship in computational mathematics

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About the position

A new PhD fellowship in computational mathematics is available at the Department of Mathematical Sciences at NTNU. The successful candidate will be offered a three-year position. The Department may offer a twelve month extension as a teaching assistant. The work place will be Trondheim.

 

The position reports to Head of Department.

Job abstractJV_description

Many important flows in environmental and engineering applications, including oil-water systems, dam-breaking problems, and droplet dynamics in microfluidic devices can be described as a complex fluid system consisting of two or multiple immiscible fluid phases.  Additionally, surface active agents (surfactants) can decrease the surface tension at the phase interface, thus changing the dynamics and interplay between the fluid phases completely. The effect is most prominent in our daily life when using soap and laundry detergents, but it also plays an important role for dispersing agents used to combat oil spills, or in synthetic biology and soft robotics where the design of "programmable" droplet systems has become an important research area.

The goal of this project is to develop novel computational tools for the accurate and efficient simulation of complex multiphysics flows.  A particular emphasis will be placed on solving (fluid dynamics related) partial differential equations on evolving domains and on complex, potentially lower-dimensional domains such as embedded surfaces. As the interface between different fluid phases can undergo large or even topological changes, e.g., when bubbles merge or break up, waves break or drops pinch off, we will employ and further advance an emerging finite element technology known as the cut finite element method (cutFEM).

Qualification requirements

We are looking for a highly motivated candidate with a sound background in numerical mathematics and a strong interest in developing novel numerical schemes and applying them to challenging application problems in science and engineering. Due to the interdisciplinary subject, a cooperative spirit is essential, as well as the ability to perform research and implementation tasks independently.

The project requires good programming skills, preferably in C++, and basic knowledge in partial differential equations and their numerical solution. Knowledge/interest in fluid mechanics and/or scientific computing are considered merits. Experience with open source finite element framework such as FEniCS, deal.ii, mfem, ngsolve etc. are advantageous but not required.

The applicant must have a master's degree in applied/computational mathematics or corresponding education, and must also satisfy the requirement for entering the PhD programme at NTNU; please see http://www.ntnu.edu/ie/research/phd. The admission to PhD education at NTNU requires an average grade of A or B within a scale of A-E for passing grades (A best) for the last two years of the MSc, and C or higher for the BSc. 

MSc students who expect to complete their master's degree studies by summer 2019 are also encouraged to apply. Employment will then be postponed until the master's degree is finished.

The applicants who do not master a Scandinavian language must document a thorough knowledge of English (equivalent to a TOEFL score of 600 or more).

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, post doctor and research assistant.

Personal characteristics

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal suitability, including motivation for the announced position.

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.

A PhD fellow who speaks a Scandinavian language will be employed for 4 years with teaching and other duties of approximately 25% of the total available time. A PhD fellow who does not master a Scandinavian language will be offered a 3-year appointment.

Appointment to a PhD position requires admission to the PhD programme in Mathematics; please see http://www.ntnu.edu/ie/research/phd for information about the PhD programme at NTNU.

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

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.

Questions about the position can be directed to Head of Department, Einar Rønquist, phone number (+47) 73 59 35 47, e-mail: einar.ronquist (at) ntnu.no .

About the application:

The application must include the following:

• Information about education background and work experience.
• Any relevant publications. Joint work will only be considered provided that a short summary outlining the applicant's contributions is attached.
• Certified copies of relevant transcripts and diplomas. Candidates from universities outside Norway are kindly requested to send a Diploma Supplement or similar documentation, which describes in detail the programme of study, the grading system, and the rights to further studies associated with the degree obtained.
• Contact information for at least two references.
• Documentation of fluency in the English language.

Please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no. Preferably, the attachments should be submitted as a single file. Please refer to the application number 2018/45611 when applying.

Applicants who have been short-listed will be invited for interviews.

Application deadline: 2019-01-31.

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