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PhD position in Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety (RAMS) (IV-63/19)

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Jobbnorge ID: 162687

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About the position

We have a vacancy for a PhD candidate at Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

The RAMS group at Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering has a vacant 3-year PhD position on the topic: Minimizing Operating Costs of Subsea Systems within Acceptable Safety Constraints.

 

The position reports to professor Mary Ann Lundteigen

Job abstractJV_description

The research will address how to optimize operation and maintenance policies without compromising the safety of subsea facilities and associated infrastructure. A subsea facility is designed to operate for 20-25 years. Some equipment will be replaced by new (e.g. control modules) during this period, while others are designed for no maintenance or maintenance when needed. Traditionally, the maintenance and inspection strategies have been calendar-based. With the digital transition, it is necessary to investigate how more predictive strategies can be implemented. Operation policy must also consider the possibility to operate in degraded mode of operation, without compromising on safety. The motivation is twofold: First, to reduce the operating costs, overall and for the sub-systems dedicated to safety in specific. Second, to reduce the number of production stops, which in turn reduces stress of equipment and the potential risk of safety issues during shutdown and restart. In both cases, it will be interesting to extend the traditional maintenance optimization problem, by adding a (major accident) risk model into the "loop".

The PhD position is part of the research-based innovation centre in subsea production and processing (SUBPRO), www.ntnu.edu/subpro. The primary objective of SUBPRO is to become an international leading research centre that provides top quality candidates, knowledge and technical innovations within the field of subsea oil and gas production and processing. Currently, there are 15 ongoing PhD research projects and 5 postdoc/researcher projects in the centre, distributed to 5 different research areas.

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 reliability theory, cybernetics, applied mathematics (statistics and probability), 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, post doctor and research assistant.

Other qualifications:

• MSc (or equivalent) in fields related to reliability theory, cybernetics, applied mathematics (statistics and probability), or operation research.
• Excellent English oral and writing skills
• It is an advantage if the applicant can document Norwegian oral and writing skills
• It is an advantage if the applicant has some knowledge or interest for subsea facilities in oil and gas production.

 

Personal characteristics

• Ability to collaborate well with others, also across disciplines and with industry partners.
• Ability to be autonomous
• Special taste for deep understanding and scientific reasoning

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 per annum before tax. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The period of employment is 3 years (without required duties). 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 Professor Anne Barros (e-mail: anne.barros (at) ntnu.no)  or Professor Mary Ann Lundteigen (e-mail: mary.a.lundteigen (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 www.jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates within the application deadline. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Diploma Supplement is required to attach for European Master Diplomas outside Norway. Chinese applicants are required to provide confirmation of the Master Diploma from China Credentials Verification (CHSI): https://www.chsi.com.cn/en/.

Please refer to the application number IV-63/19 when applying.

Applicants later invited for interview must include certified copies of transcripts and reference letters.

The application must contain:

• Application letter, including a short presentation of the applicant, motivation for taking on a PhD position at NTNU and in the SUBPRO centre in specific, and how he / she sees their background suitable for this research topic
• CV, with information about the candidate's prior training, exams, and work experience
• Certified copies of certificates of education (Bachelor, Master and PhD) and transcripts
• Selection (based on relevance) of publications and other scientific works
• Certified copies of documentation on English language proficiency (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, etc.)
• Names and contact details for at least two reference persons
• Reference letters
• Diploma Supplement for European Master Diplomas outside Norway
• Chinese applicants are required to provide confirmation of the Master Diploma from China Credentials Verification (CHSI): https://www.chsi.com.cn/en/

 

Application deadline: 3 February 2019

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