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Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology

Department of Materials Science and Engineering

One PhD fellowship in process metallurgy is available at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, NTNU. Candidates with a strong interest in metallurgical processes and a master degree in materials science, physical chemistry, or a related field are invited to apply. The PhD research is in the area of alumina extraction from Al2O3-containing materials in which a combination of pyrometallurgical and hydrometallurgical techniques are employed. The project will require the use of high temperature furnaces, hydrometallurgical treatment, and materials characterization by different techniques. A particular focus shall be on the thermochemistry of the related metallurgical systems and the behaviour of different elements. We search for a person that is creative, innovative and can work independently, possesses good communication skills, and integrates well into a team.

Detailed information on our PhD programs is found at:  http://www.ntnu.no/nt/english/phd

The regulations for PhD programs at NTNU state that the applicant must have 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) and C or better on the 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/policies/rec_qual/recognition/diploma_en.html

Applicants must agree to participate in a structured doctoral study program within the period of the appointment. A contract will be drawn up regarding the period of appointment and work related duties.The primary workplace will be Department of Materials Science and Engineering, NTNU, Trondheim, Norway. The appointment of the PhD will be made according to Norwegian guidelines for universities and university colleges and to the general regulations regarding university employees. All applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English (in speaking and writing). The appointment has a duration of 3 years with the possibility of 1 year extension with 25% teaching duties in agreement with the department. (To undertake the teaching duties it is a requirement that the candidate speaks Norwegian or another Scandinavian language.)

The position as PhD research fellow is remunerated according to the Norwegian state salary scale. There is a 2% deduction for superannuation contribution. The national labour force should reflect the composition of the population to the greatest possible extent. NTNU is an equal opportunity employer.

Information about the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, NTNU can be found at http://www.ntnu.edu/mse/.

For further information about the position contact Associate Professor Jafar Safarian (tel +47 48061765, Jafar.Safarian (at) ntnu.no).

The application should contain:. CV including certificates from Bachelor and Master as well as Reference letters.. List of publications with bibliographical references.. Documentation of English language proficiency (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, etc.) if English or a Scandinavian language is not the applicant's mother tongue.. A statement on when the appl

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Land: Norge

Region: Sør-Trøndelag

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