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Postdoctoral Fellow, Compressor and Steam Cycle Development

Employer
NORWEGIAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - NTNU
Location
Gløshaugen, Norway
Closing date
14 Apr 2020

About the position

We have a vacancy for a position as Postdoctoral Fellow within the research area of “Heat pumping systems utilizing natural working fluids”, at the Department of Energy and Process Engineering (EPT).

The position is supported by the IPN research project “Free2Heat” (Development of efficient two-phase heat pump for industrial steam production), financed by the Research Council of Norway and an industrial partner from the energy and renewable energy sector. The project is coordinated by SINTEF Energy. The overall idea of ​​the project is to develop a high temperature two-phase heat pump that can replace fossil fuel-fired steam boilers. At present, the energy for the process industry is mainly supplied from fossil-fueled energy sources (e.g. petrol or gas boilers) which contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. High temperature heat pumps have been identified as a possible measure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, recover waste heat and reduce specific energy consumption. Many industrial processes also have a significant share of surplus energy from various process steps, such as drying, dehydration, distillation and evaporation where the temperature is too low for direct reuse and thus goes to waste.

Today's compressor technology for heat pumps is not adapted to the waste heat sources from the process industry, which often consists of several phases, such as air, water vapor and oils.

The aim of the project is to further develop Tocircle's compressor technology into a sustainable, robust and efficient heat pump solution adapted to the process's waste heat sources in order to replace fossil-fueled energy sources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The position will be involved in the activity of testing and evaluation of the vane compressor and the design and development of the heat pump system. In the compressor test period, it can also be activity at the industrial partner site.

Professor Terese Løvås is the Head of the Department. The NTNU part of the project is led by Professor Trygve M. Eikevik, who will also be the supervisor.

Duties of the position

  • Set up research plans for the vane compressor and conduct them accordingly
  • Experimental investigation on vane compressor prototype
  • Validation of compressor and energy efficiency of total system
  • Evaluate different system integration with respect to feasibility and technical constraints
  • Evaluate process regulation and control design
  • Take lead in writing research papers under supervision
  • Guiding master students linked to the activity

The experiments can be done either at laboratory facilities in Trondheim or at the company lab facilities in Glomfjord. The candidate should expect periods in the lab.

Required selection criteria

A Postdoctoral Research Fellowship is a qualification position in which the main objective is qualification for work in academic positions.

Essential qualificaitons:

  • You must have completed a Norwegian doctoral degree in Energy and Process Engineering or corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree.
  • Experience from laboratory setup and processing of data
  • Good written and oral English language skills

Desirable qualifications:

  • Modelling experience
  • Refrigeration compressors

If, for any reason, you have taken a career break or have had an atypical career and wish to disclose this in your application, the selection committee will take this into account, recognizing that the quantity of your research may be reduced as a result.

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.

Personal characteristics

  • Team player with ability to work independently
  • Creative and goal-oriented personality
  • Passion for a renewable energy economy and sustainability
  • Reliable and thorough at work

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal suitability.

We offer

  • exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment
  • an open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues
  • the Postdoctoral position is linked to the IPN research project “Free2Heat” (Development of efficient two-phase heat pump for industrial steam production) at SINTEF Energy
  • favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
  • employee benefits

Salary and conditions

The employment period is 2 years.

Postdoctoral candidates are placed in code 1352, and are normally remunerated from NOK 542 400 per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU. After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.

The position is subject to external funding.

It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution on a daily basis.

About the application

The application and supporting documentation to be used as the basis for the assessment must be in English.

Publications and other scientific work must accompany the application. Please note that applications are only evaluated based on the information available by the application deadline. You should ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the criteria which are set out above. 

Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint works, you must attach a brief description of your participation.

If, for any reason, you have taken a career break or have had an atypical career and wish to disclose this in your application, the selection committee will take this into account, recognizing that the quantity of your research may be reduced as a result.

Please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. It is necessary to include a Diploma Supplement with European Masters` Diplomas from outside Norway. Applicants with qualifications from China are required to provide confirmation of Masters` Diplomas from China Credentials Verification (CHSI).

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Trygve M. Eikevik, telephone +47 930 59 196, email trygve.m.eikevik@ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Megan Norris, e-mail: megan.norris@ntnu.no

If you are invited for interview you must include certified copies of transcripts and reference letters.

Please refer to the application number IV-104/20 when applying.

General information

A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional capacity or cultural background. 

NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment - DORA.

As an employee at NTNU, you must at all times adhere to the changes that the development in the subject entails and the organizational changes that are adopted.

Information Act (Offentleglova), your name, age, position and municipality may be made public even if you have requested not to have your name entered on the list of applicants.

The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the innovation capital of Norway with a population of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.

NTNU - knowledge for a better world

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) creates knowledge for a better world and solutions that can change everyday life.

Department of Energy and Process Engineering

We conduct research and teaching covering the entire energy chain, from resources to the end-user. We look at how energy is produced and used by humans and machines in a sustainable way with regard to health, climate change and the resource base. The Department of Energy and Process Engineering is one of eight departments in the Faculty of Engineering.

Deadline 14th April 2020
Employer NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Municipality Trondheim
Scope Fulltime
Duration Fixed Term
Place of service Gløshaugen

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