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Stillingstittel:
PhD Fellowship position in Vulnerability Assessment of Existing Buildings and Structures

Stillingsbeskrivelse:
The Faculty of Technology, Art and Design, Department of Civil Engineering and Energy Technology of Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet) is looking for a motivated PhD candidate with a master's degree in structural engineering (or close to obtaining such a degree). The vacant PhD research fellowship position has a duration of 3 years.

The Department has about 700 students and 40 staff members. For more information about the Department, visit our website 
The PhD position is located at OsloMet's Department of Civil Engineering and Energy Technology in central Oslo. The candidate will be enrolled in the new PhD Programme of OsloMet. The applicants must qualify for admission to the actual PhD Programme.


Area of research

The PhD research project is within the research area Vulnerability Assessment of Existing Building and Structures". The PhD student will participate in the Horizon2020 project abstractJV_titled Development of a Decision Support System for Improved Resilience & Sustainable Reconstruction of historic areas to cope with Climate Change & Extreme Events based on Novel Sensors and Modelling Tools" (Project acronym HYPERION"). The OsloMet research team will be the coordinator of the relevant Work Packages (WPs) and particularly WP 5 Multi-Hazards Modelling, Vulnerability and Impact Assessment of the historic areas".

HYPERION project as a whole aims to leverage existing tools and services, e.g. climate/extreme events models, and their impacts, decay models of building materials etc. and novel technologies to deliver an integrated resilience assessment platform, addressing multi-hazard risk understanding, better preparedness, faster, adapted and efficient response, and sustainable reconstruction of historic areas. HYPERION will take into account the local eco-systems in the Cultural Heritage (CH) areas, mapping out their interactions and following a truly integrated/sustainable reconstruction approach (technical, social, institutional, environmental and economic level), by incorporating active communities' participation and by supporting new business models.

In this project, the vision is to develop a methodology, tools and procedures for the utilization of data from seismic hazard analysis and local climate data as direct or indirect inputs to the numerical application and enhancing the constitutive model in the structural simulator. Finite element analyses can be used to assess the seismic risk and demonstration of the nonlinear performance of existing structures. The current condition of buildings in the historic areas can be used to calibrate the finite element models of structures and provide a measure of reliability for developed procedures.

Main duties of the position

- conduct research in the fields of the project and publish the relevant results in scientific conference proceedings and academic journals. Indicatively,
o review of existing relevant literature on: structural deterioration, numerical modeling, behavior of concrete, masonry and structures, damage indicators and others
o study the behavior of structures and individual elements under static or dynamic loading conditions
o numerical simulation and finite element analysis of existing structures
- carry out theoretical development and possible field work
- contribute in teaching and supervision of student theses at the department
- some administrative tasks should also be expected

The following qualifications are required

- master's degree or equivalent, which corresponds to 300 ECTS e.g. 5-years diploma, in Civil Engineering/Structural Engineering/Earthquake Engineering
- background in the analysis and design of concrete or masonry structures
- ability to use finite element modelling packages such as Diana, Abaqus or similar
- programming skills in MATLAB, Python, or similar will be an advantage
- experience in publishing academic works in conferences and journals is an advantage
- fluency in both written and spoken English


We are looking for applicants who

- are proficient at performing goal-oriented work
- are highly motivated for the research work described above
- have good skills to deliver oral and written presentation of research results
- are able to work independently and in a team
- have a scientific mindset and structured and organized approach in problem solving
- have excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in interdisciplinary teams
- are able to form and convey ideas in a simple and understandable manner
- are comfortable with teaching and supervision in front of public

The PhD position presupposes admission to a PhD program approved by the Department of Civil Engineering and Energy Technology. The PhD study plan for the PhD fellowship period is required to be completed, approved by the supervisor and acknowledged by the PhD host institution within 3 months after commencement of the position.
It is important for OsloMet to reflect the population of our region, and all qualified candidates are welcome to apply. We make active efforts to further develop as an inclusive workplace and to adapt the workplace if required.

We can offer you

- an exciting job opportunity at Norway's third largest and most urban university
- a dynamic and motivating professional working environment with challenging tasks in an area of substantial development
- opportunities for professional development by participating in the Department's research groups
- beneficial pension arrangements with the Norwegian State Pension Fund
- good employee welfare arrangements and free Norwegian classes to employees and their partners
- relocation support, cultural courses and on boarding services
- working location in downtown Oslo with multiple cultural offers
OsloMet's International Career Site gives information on living and working in Oslo.

Application and expert evaluation

The applications must be written in English. An internal committee will assess applicants. You must upload the following documents together with your application by the final date for applications:
- Application letter, CV and copies of diplomas/certificates and transcripts. The certificates/diplomas must include ECTS grades. Foreign diplomas must be translated into English by the degree-conferring institution
- Your master's degree/second degree thesis (and any other scholarly work that you wish the expert committee to take into consideration)
- A list of your publications, if relevant
- Full text of maximum 3 publications you wish to be considered.
- Names and contact details of at least 2 references
- Non-Scandinavian candidates must document their English skills. The following tests can be used as such documentation: TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) Minimum scores are:
o TOEFL: 600 (paper-based test) 92 (Internet-based test)
o IELTS: 6,5 with no section lower than 5.5 (only Academic IELTS test accepted)
o CAE/CPE: Grade B or A
In extraordinary circumstances, formal documentation of language skills can be suspended. In such cases the candidate's language skills will be assessed in a personal interview. If you are in the process of taking the test and the results will come after the deadline, please contact us and let us know.

Please apply electronically to this position by clicking on the button «login and apply». All the documents must be in either English or a Scandinavian language. Any translations must be government authorized.

You must upload all these documents. Original documents and valid passport must be presented if you are invited for an interview. The personal interview will be conducted in English. OsloMet performs document control in order to give you as a candidate a proper evaluation and ensure fair competition. Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered. The application must state your reasons for applying to the position and what makes you particularly qualified to carry out this PhD work.

Contact information

For further information about the fellowship, the project and the position, feel free to contact:
Head of Department Vitalis Pavlovas, +47 67 23 86 29, e-mail: vitali (at) oslomet.no
Associate Professor Mahdi Kioumarsi, +47 45 14 71 61, e-mail: mahdik (at) oslomet.no
For information about processing of applications or if you have any problem uploading documents, please contact HR advisor Gerd S. Hansen, e-mail: gerdsh (at) oslomet.no

Remuneration

The salary for the position is set in accordance with the Norwegian State Salary Scale, position code 1017, salary NOK 449 400 - 472 300 per year. By law 2% of the salary is deducted as to the Norwegian State Pension Fund. The position adheres to the Norwegian Government's policy that the national labour force should to the greatest possible extent reflect the diversity of the population. Therefore, we encourage qualified candidates with immigrant background or reduced functional ability to apply for this position.

OsloMet is an IA (Inclusive Workplace) enterprise and operates in compliance with the Norwegian IA agreement. According to the Norwegian Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) your name may be published on the public applicant list even if you have requested non-disclosure. You will in this case be contacted before your name is published.


Deadline for applications: 04.04.2019
Ref.: 19/ 02623

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