Stillingstittel:
PhD position in fluid mechanics - Dropwise condensation on nanostructured surfaces (IVT - 68/16)

Stillingsbeskrivelse:

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Fakultet for ingeniørvitenskap og teknologi Institutt for energi og prosessteknikk

Jobbnorge ID: 124856

A PhD research scholarship within the topic "Dropwise condensation on nanostructured surfaces" is available at the Department of Energy and Process Engineering in the Fluid Mechanics research group.

 

Dropwise condensation is desired in many applications due to its higher efficiency in heat transfer capabilities when compared to its counterpart film condensation. Modification of surfaces by using micro- and nanotechnology techniques in order to promote the dropwise condensation regime has shown promising results. However, full understanding of droplet dynamics during condensation on such surfaces and their interaction with the solid surface is still lacking.

 

This project will focus on the experimental study of dropwise condensation on nanostructured surfaces. The main goal of the project is to contribute to the understanding of the physical mechanisms involved in the dropwise condensation process with the aim of providing new design guidelines for efficient condensation surfaces. The PhD candidate will be in charge of the design and fabrication of micro-/nano-structured surfaces at the NTNU Nanolab. The fabricated surfaces will be tested under condensation conditions in order to characterize droplet nucleation, droplet dynamics during growth, pinning and interaction with neighboring droplets.

 

The successful candidate is expected to hold a master degree either in (applied) physics, mechanical, nuclear or aeronautical engineering. The candidate should have a strong background in heat and mass transfer and fluid mechanics, with good knowledge of thermodynamics. Experience on experimental work is required. Knowledge on fabrication of micro- and/or nano-structures is not required but will be considered advantageous for this position.

 

The candidate is expected to have good written and oral communication skills, be able to work independently as well as to have an active interaction with the other PhD candidates in the group working on similar topics.

 

The PhD project period is for 4 years. The PhD candidate has to take the necessary Norwegian courses if he/she cannot document previous knowledge in Norwegian. The courses will be financed by the Institute.

 

Further information about the position may be obtained from Prof. Maria Fernandino (maria.fernandino (at) ntnu.no). Please, DO NOT apply via email to this position..

  

Conditions of appointment:

PhD Candidates are remunerated in code 1017, and are normally remunerated at wage level 50, gross NOK 430 200 before tax. There will be a 2 % deduction to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund from gross wage.

 

Engagement as a PhD Candidate is done in accordance with "Regulation concerning terms and conditions of employment for the posts of post-doctoral research fellow, research fellow, research assistant and resident", given by the Ministry of Education and Research of 19.07.2010. The goal of the positions is to obtain a PhD degree. Applicants will engage in an organized PhD training program, and appointment requires approval of the applicants plan for a PhD study within three months from the date of commencement.

 

See http://www.ntnu.edu/ivt/phd for more information.

 

The engagement

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Arbeidsgiver Navn: NTNU - Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelig

Arbeidsgiver adresse: Kolbjørn Hejesvei 1B 7491 TRONDHEIM

Job kort beskrivelse: University and higher education teachers

Land: Norge

Region: Sør-Trøndelag

Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge

Lønn valuta: NOK

Lønn periode: Pr. år