One
PhD research fellowship is available at the Norwegian University of
Science and Technology (NTNU), Faculty of Natural Sciences and
Technology, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, in the
area of aluminium surface science. The fellowship is organized under
the Norwegian national research project SuperAl – Superior All
Aluminium Solutions for the HVAC&R Industry and financed by The
Norwegian Research Council and Hydro Aluminium. The objective of the
project is to provide basic know-how to help develop sustainable and
environmentally-friendly all aluminium solutions with superior
corrosion resistance for HVAC&R applications in a highly
competitive market. NTNU's partners in the project are SINTEF and Hydro
Aluminium.
Specific tasks of the PhD project will include
- developing fundamental understanding of improved corrosion on brazed heat exchangers manufactured from of micro channel extruded tubes (MPE),
- investigating surface modification possibilities for improved corrosion resistance of such heat exchangers,
- developing new methods and expertise related to corrosion and surface science of brazing and braze coatings,
- performing relevant laboratory and characterization work, including brazed sample preparation with modified surface treatment, corrosion testing, electrochemical characterization and surface-analytical characterization work and surface analysis, and
- developing new corrosion tests for novel applications of aluminium heat exchangers in new, challenging environments.
The
PhD study will involve the use of advanced analytical techniques
((FEG)SEM and (FEG)TEM, AFM, GD-OES, FTIR, XPS, Auger, SIMS) and
electrochemical methods in characterization of surface microstructure
and composition and electrochemical properties. The PhD candidates will
become a member of a dynamic and motivating research environment which
is internationally recognized in all aspects of light metals materials
science.
In
applying for the fellowships, documentation of a degree of Master of
Science or equivalent in physics, chemistry or materials science from a
well-accredited university is required. Documentation of previous
experience with any of the characterization techniques listed above
will be an advantage. Oral and verbal skills in English are
prerequisites.
Detailed information on our PhD programs is found at:
The
regulations for PhD programs at NTNU state that the applicant must
have a master degree or equivalent with at least 5 years of studies and
an average grade of A or B within a scale of A-E for passing grades (A
best) and C or better on the BSc. Candidates from universities outside
Norway are kindly requested to send a Diploma Supplement or a similar
document, which describes in detail the study and grade system and the
rights for further studies associated with the obtained degree: http://ec.europa.eu/education/policies/rec_qual/recognition/diploma_en.html
Applicants
must agree to participate in organized doctoral study programs within
the period of the appointment. A contract will be drawn up regarding
the period of appointment and work related duties.
The
appointment of the PhD will be made according to Norwegian guidelines
for universities and university colleges and to the general regulations
regarding university employees.
All
applicants must be able to communicate fluently in English (in
speaking and writing). Applicants must indicate their level of language
skills in English and Norwegian.
PhD
scholarship recipients are employed for three years in the position.
The start salary for the PhD research fellow is set at level 50, NOK
416 300 (before tax) in the Norwegian state salary scale. 2% of the
salary will be deducted at source as a mandatory premium to the
Norwegian State Pension Fund.
Further information regarding the position can be obtained by contacting Professor Kemal Nisancioglu, e-mail: kemal.nisancioglu@ntnu.no, tlf. +47 73 59 40 35. Information about the department can be found online at: http://www.ntnu.no/materialteknologi/english
The application should contain:
- CV, including list of publications with bibliographical references
- Testimonials and certificates (both Bachelor and Master)
- A brief description of the candidate’s research experience and interests
- Other documents which the applicant would like to present
- Three referees with e-mail addresses and phone number
Application Deadline : 17 February 2013
