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PhD positions within variable speed hydropower technology and operation (IVT - 95/16)

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Fakultet for ingeniørvitenskap og teknologiInstitutt for energi og prosessteknikk

Jobbnorge ID: 127503

The department of Energy and Process Engineering at the University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim invites applicants for two PhD positions within variable speed hydropower technology and operation.

Increasing the flexibility of hydraulic turbines by means of variable speed operation is the last possible degree of freedom that can be obtained for hydropower technology. The benefits of this new capability are several and the successful development of variable speed capabilities will potentially have large implications for the electrical energy systems throughout the world, as the hydraulic turbines can be operated more flexibly, allowing for a larger share of intermittent renewable energies such as wind power and photovoltaic solar power, as well as providing substantial grid stabilizing services. This will help the green transition of the energy sector.

The primary objective of the project is to investigate the dynamic loads on the hydraulic turbines, allowing for design capable of operation with variable speed. Furthermore, the benefits from Variable speed operation must be identified to promote this new capability. Laboratory measurements and numerical analysis are the expected methods for this work.

The position is linked to "Norwegian Research Centre for Hydropower Technology", a newly awarded Centre for Environment-friendly Energy Research (FME) which is a joint initiative from NTNU, SINTEF Energy Research and NINA.

Selection criteria

Applicants are strictly advised to address the following selection criteria point-by-point in their applications:

. A master degree in Mechanical Engineering with specialization within Hydro turbines. Laboratory experience . Excellent knowledge of written and spoken English. Knowledge of a Scandinavian language is advantageous. A high level of personal responsibility and initiative. A high level of interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with scientists and technicians

The successful candidates will be employed full-time by NTNU for a fixed period of three years.

Within the application deadline applicants should submit a letter of intent addressing the above mentioned Selection Criteria, a list of publications and names of three references with e-mail addresses and phone numbers.

Should you require more information on this position please contact via email: Prof. Ole Gunnar Dahlhaug, Ole.G.Dahlhaug (at) ntnu.no

We offer:

A good working environment

A very interesting project

Challenging and varied responsibilities

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

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Arbeidsgiver Navn: NTNU - Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelig

Arbeidsgiver adresse: Kolbjørn Hejes v 1 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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