About the call

The NTNU Challenge invites experienced researchers across eight disciplines of any nationality and age to work in tandem with a supervisor in order to submit successful applications to Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships.

If chosen, you will be invited to participate together with a supervisor on a three-day symposium on MSCA-IF at NTNU Trondheim from 22 to 24 of May. Together, you will write and prepare an application towards the MSCA-IF Call with deadline 11 September 2019. Travel costs related to the events 22-24 May will be covered by NTNU.

About Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (MSCA-IF)

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) aim to support the career development and training of researchers in all scientific disciplines through international and inter-sectoral mobility. By funding excellent research and providing attractive working conditions, the MSCA offer high quality professional opportunities open to researchers of any age, nationality or discipline.

The goal of the Individual Fellowships is to enhance the creative and innovative potential of experienced researchers wishing to diversify their individual competence in terms of skill acquisition through advanced training, international and inter-sectoral mobility. Individual Fellowships provide opportunities to acquire and transfer new knowledge and to work on research and innovation in Europe (EU Member States and Associated Countries) and beyond.

Project proposal

Validation and verification of dynamic analysis for submerged floating tube bridge design under environmental loads.

In the past few years Statens vegvesen has carried out concept design for a few most challenging fjordcrossings. For them the submerged floating tube bridge (SFTB, or called submerged floating tunnel) is one of the three types of marine bridges that were considered as technological feasible for all of the the crossings studied.

The environmental conditions are different for each fjord. These environmental loads include wind, surface waves, current and possibly internal waves and (slides induced) tsunami. The design and analysis of an SFTB requires tremendous multidisciplinary knowledge.

The objective of the current research is to carry out a series of verification and validation work for the following issues:

General dynamics and response properties of a Submerged Floating Tunnel Bridge (SFTB) under waves, current, wind and other applicable loads like internal waves, etc.;

Special dynamics and response properties of a SFTB in a typical Norwegian fjord featured by mild wave and current conditions (e.g., Bjørnafjord)

Special dynamics and response properties of a SFTB in a typical Norwegian fjord featured by higher wave and current conditions (e.g., Sulafjord)

Design tool validation for SFTB design (SIMA, OrcaFlex, etc.)

Model tests validation of the analysis and design tools. Properly designed scaled model tests for the purpose of validating SFTB will be carried out based on the output from 1-4.

For the complete project proposal as well as additional information regarding the NTNU Challenge, see https://www.ntnu.edu/horizon/msca 

Eligibility criteria

•  The researcher must, at the date of the MSCA-IF call deadline, possess a PhD Degree and/or an equivalent of minimum four years’ full-time research experience.
•  The researcher must, at the date of the MSCA-IF call deadline not have conducted his/her main activity in the country of the beneficiary (Norway) for more than 12 of the 36 months.
•  Evidence of good English language skills, written and spoken

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, selection will be conducted by the supervisor. Emphasis will be placed upon the academic accordance with the supervisor and the project proposal.

We offer

•  A designated supervisor with whom to prepare an application for the MSCA-IF call with 
•  A two-day symposium with showcasing of expertise and best practices on how to apply to MSCA-IF
•  A follow-up day with the supervisor and possible individual guidance by experts on MSCA-IF
•  Administrative support up to the call deadline

Conditions

Appointment as post doc up to a maximum of 24 months at NTNU rests on the prerequisite of an approved application to the MSCA-IF call with deadline 11 September 2019. Feedback on said applications is expected early 2020.

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 call may be directed to: msca@horizon.ntnu.no  or bernt.leira@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 description of his or her contribution.

Please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, cover letter, diplomas and certificates that highlight the alignment of your application. In addition, the applicant must describe a research project that will strengthen and complement the presented research (max 2 pages).

Please refer to the application number MSCA- IF- IV/12 when applying.

Application deadline: 25.03.2019

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 Marine Technology

We develop methods and technology related to the blue economy: oil and gas extraction at sea, ship technology and the equipment industry, fisheries and aquaculture. We also have a strong commitment to the development of sustainable solutions for offshore renewable energy, coastal infrastructure, and marine robotics. Marine technology helps to solve major global challenges related to the environment, climate, energy, food and efficient transport. The Department of Marine Technology is one of eight departments in the Faculty of Engineering.

Deadline 25.03.2019
Employer NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Municipality Trondheim
Scope Fulltime
Duration Engagement
Place of service Department of Marine Technology