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PhD position in "hydrogen assisted fatigue crack growth simulation" IVT-77/16

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The Department of Engineering Design and Materials (IPM) at the Norwegian University Science and Technology (NTNU) announce one vacant PhD position in the field of simulation of hydrogen assisted fatigue crack growth. The PhD position will be run for 3 years under the umbrella of the HyF-Lex (Field life extension through controlling the combined material degradation of fatigue and hydrogen) project, which is conducted in collaboration with SINTEF materials and chemistry. The main aim of the project is to study the effect of hydrogen on fatigue crack growth process. The PhD student should perform advanced atomistic and discrete dislocation dynamic (DDD) simulations to study the effect of the hydrogen on fatigue crack growth.

 

Requirements for the position:

The positions require a Master's degree or equivalent in computational materials science, physics, chemistry, mechanical engineering, or related fields. Knowledge and experience in numerical simulation specifically DDD, is required. The successful applicants are motivated and ambitious students with excellent grades. Proficiency to carry out goal-oriented work, good skills to deliver oral and written presentation of research results, and good cooperation abilities will be emphasized. Excellent English skills, written and spoken, are required.

 

The PhD candidates will be required to work in Trondheim at the Department of Engineering Design and Materials. A statement on when the applicant can start in the position if selected should be supplied.

 

Conditions of appointment

PhD Candidates are remunerated in code 1017, and are normally remunerated at wage level 50, gross NOK 429 400 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 is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants. The positions adhere to the Norwegian Government's policy of balanced ethnicity, age and gender. Women are encouraged to apply.

 

According to the new Freedom of Information Act, information concerning the applicant may be made public even if the applicant has requested not to be included in the list of applicants.

 

The application must contain information of educational background and work experience. Certified copies of transcripts and reference letters should be enclosed.

 

Applications with CV, grade transcripts and other enclosures should to be submitted. Mark your application with IVT-77/16.

 

For further information about the position, please contact Professor Afrooz Barnoush, afrooz.barnoush (at) ntnu.no.

Application deadline: 12.06.2016

 

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Arbeidsgiver Navn: NTNU - Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelig

Arbeidsgiver adresse: Richard Birkelandvei 2b 7491 TRONDHEIM

Job kort beskrivelse: University and higher education teachers

Land: Norge

Region: Sør-Trøndelag

Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge

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