Hydrogen uptake and diffusion in low alloyed steels exposed to pressurized hydrogen gas (Hydrogen Embrittlement)

About the position

We have a vacancy for a PhD candidate at Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering in Hydrogen Embrittlement.  The PhD position is part of a research project financed by the Research Council of Norway (RCN) and industrial partners and is called “Safe Pipelines for Hydrogen Transport (HyLINE)”. HyLINE will address pipeline material challenges related to transporting clean hydrogen gas in the existing pipeline infrastructure for natural gas transport and new pipeline infrastructure. 

The PhD candidates will work in a research group consisting of Professor Afrooz Barnoush, Professor Roy Johnsen, Adjunct Professor Mariano Iannuzzu (Curtin University, Australia) and Adjunct Professor Ole Øystein Knudsen (SINTEF).  In 2018 a total of 12 PhD candidates were working with hydrogen embrittlement connected projects in this group.  The group has also close connections and research cooperation with international research groups around the world.  In the HyLINE project, Kyushu University (Japan) is a partner. This PhD candidate for this position will spend up to 6 months at Kyushu University to execute part of the research work.

The position reports to Professor Roy Johnsen

Main duties and responsibilities

• execute a PhD project within 3 years
• execute experimental work and corresponding analysis at NTNU Trondheim
• spend up to 6 months at Kyushu University (Japan) to execute part of the experimental work
• prepare journal and conference paper
• present results from the research work on 1-2 international conferences

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 material science, material physics, material engineering or chemistry with knowledge and experiences within corrosion, electrochemistry and metallurgy, 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, postdoctor and research assistant

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

Other qualifications

• good written and oral English language skills
• experiences from experimental work including surface characterisation

Personal characteristics

• motivated and ambitious students with excellent grades
• ability to work both individually and in a team environment and a high level of personal responsibility
• excellent communication skills in scientific writing and oral presentation
• eager to disseminate research results through publications and presentations at international conferences

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 479 600 before tax per year. From the salary, 2 % is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The period of employment is 3 years. Appointment to a PhD position requires admission to the PhD Program in Engineering: https://www.ntnu.edu/iv/doctoral-programme.

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.

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 criterias 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.

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. 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.

The national labour force must reflect the composition of the population to the greatest possible extent, NTNU wants to increase the proportion of women in its scientific posts. Women are encouraged to apply. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life (http://trondheim.com/). Having a population of 200 000, Trondheim is a small city by international standards with low crime rates and little pollution. It also has easy access to a beautiful countryside with mountains and a dramatic coastline.

Questions about the position can be directed to Professor Roy Johnsen, phone number +47 932 45 101, e-mail roy.johnsen@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 www.jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates. 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 Master Diploma from China Credentials Verification (CHSI): http://www.chsi.com.cn/en/. Pakistan applicants are required to provide confirmation of Master Diploma from https://www.hec.gov.pk/english/pages/home.aspx.

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

Please refer to the application number IV-238/19 when applying.

Application deadline: 20 October 2019

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

Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

We educate graduates who can create new products, operate and maintain products, and manage projects. The Department has a variety of bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. We conduct wide-ranging research in fields such as technology, energy, product quality and development, and productivity. The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering is one of eight departments in the Faculty of Engineering.

Deadline 20th October 2019
Employer NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Municipality Trondheim
Scope Fulltime
Duration Temporary
Place of service Dep. of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering