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Stillingstittel:
PhD position in Advanced Solid Mechanics and Local Approaches (SO IV 40/19)

Stillingsbeskrivelse:
Jobbnorge ID: 161915

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About the position

A PhD position is available at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Department of Industrial and Mechanical Engineering. The appointment has a duration of 3 years.

The position reports to Professor Filippo Berto.

Job abstractJV_description

PhD position in Advanced Solid Mechanics and Local Approaches. The theme of this PhD is solid mechanics and, in particular, it will deal with application of based on strain energy local approaches for fracture and fatigue assessment. Advanced applications will be considered to validate the developed theoretical and numerical models.

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 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

• Some experience in mechanical testing (fracture and fatigue)

• Strong capabilities in the development of analytical and theoretical models in the ambits of mechanics of materials and solid mechanics.

• Advanced skills in using Finite Element Codes (also for dynamic models) are well evaluated during the recruiting process.

• The successful candidate should be creative, with a strong ability to work problem oriented. He/she should also enjoy interdisciplinary research and take keen interest in learning and working in teams. Proficiency to systematically carry out goal-oriented work, in combination with good skills to deliver oral and written presentation of research results, along with good collaborative capabilities will be emphasized. Excellent English skills-written and oral-are required.

 

Personal characteristics

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 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/iv/phd-information.
 

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 Prof. Filippo Berto, e-mail filippo.berto (at) ntnu.no


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, diplomas and certificates. Applicants invited for interview must include certified copies of transcripts and reference letters. Please refer to the application number SO IV 40/19 when applying.

Application deadline: 23.01.2019

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