NTNU søker PhD Candidate in life prediction of nickel-based alloys under hydrogen environment
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PhD Candidate in life prediction of nickel-based alloys under hydrogen environment
Om stillingen
For a position as a PhD Candidate, the goal is a completed doctoral education up to an obtained doctoral degree.
A PhD position is available at the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering within the field of life prediction of nickel-based alloys under hydrogen environment.
Nickel-based alloys are extensively used in the oil and gas industry owing to their excellent mechanical properties under harsh environment. Nevertheless, multiple field failures have been reported over the last years, indicating hydrogen-assisted cracking/hydrogen embrittlement (HE) caused by the presence of hydrogen in the environment. Alarmed by this “time bomb” scenario, the oil and gas industry in Norway is attempting to establish a practical guideline related to HE in nickel-based alloys. To meet the urgent industrial needs, microstructure-informed hydrogen embrittlement life prediction of nickel-based alloys (Helife) project, funded by the Research Council of Norway, aims to provide the scientific basis for establishing a practical guideline for HE assessment of both the existing components made of precipitation-hardened nickel alloys and the promising strain-hardened alloys for the subsea applications. The research will focus on investigating the mechanisms of selected materials with representative microstructures under controlled hydrogen environments and well-defined loading conditions, using multiscale mechanical testing and characterization approaches. We are looking for you who want to collaborate with industrial partners and conduct in depth research in this field.
Your immediate leader will be Associate Professor Xu Lu.
Duties of the position
- develop experimental approaches for probing the mechanisms of selected materials with representative microstructure under controlled hydrogen environment and well-defined loading conditions
- conduct independent research using multiscale mechanical testing and advanced characterization techniques
- conduct electrochemical testing relevant to the project
- participate in project meetings with supervisors and colleagues
- write journal papers
- present scientific work at conferences
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write and defend a PhD thesis
Required selection criteria
- you must have a relevant background in materials science/engineering and/or mechanical engineering
- experimental skills in mechanical testing and microstructural characterization of materials
- your education must correspond to a five-year Norwegian degree program, where 120 credits are obtained at master's leves
- you must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and an average grade from the master's degree program, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared with NTNU's grading scale. If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic basis. If you have a weaker grade background, you may be assessed if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD education
- you must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty's doctoral program
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you must have good written and oral English language skills
The appointment is to be made in accordance with Regulations on terms of employment for positions such as postdoctoral fellow, Phd candidate, research assistant and specialist candidate and Regulations concerning the degrees of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) and Philosodophiae Doctor (PhD) in artistic research national guidelines for appointment as PhD, post doctor and research assistant
Preferred selection criteria
- good knowledge and experimental skills of mechanical testing at multiscale levels (nano to macro)
- hands-on experience with one or more advanced characterization techniques such as SEM, EBSD, FIB, and TEM
- prior knowledge/experience in hydrogen embrittlement phenomenon of structural materials is a plus
- relevant experience from industry is a plus
- knowledge of basic programming software like Matlab
Personal characteristics
- motivated, enthusiastic and result oriented
- independent and self-going
- progress oriented
- motivated to embrace challenges
- good collaborative capabilities
- good communication skills and ability to work in close contact with the industry
- motivated to conduct research in a multidisciplinary setting and team
Emphasis will be placed on personal and interpersonal qualities.
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
Om arbeidsgiveren
NTNU believes that inclusion and diversity is our strength. We want to recruit people with different competencies, educational backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to solving our social responsibilities within education and research. We will facilitate for our employees’ needs.
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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.
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Arbeidssted
Trondheim
Stillingstype
Engasjement.
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A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you want to reserve yourself from entry on the public applicant list, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with current legislation. You will be notified if the reservation is not accepted.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Assoc. Prof. Xu Lu, e-mail: xu.lu@ntnu.no, +47 92257159, or Prof. Roy Johnsen, email: roy.johnsen@ntnu.no, +47 93245101.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact PhD Coordinator Hedda Winnberg, e-mail: hedda.winnberg@ntnu.no.
If you think this looks interesting and in line with your qualifications, please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates attached. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Upon request, you must be able to obtain certified copies of your documentation. Diploma Supplement is required for European Master Diplomas outside Norway. Chinese applicants are required to provide confirmation of Master Diploma from China Credentials Verification (CHSI).
Application deadline: 10.10.2023
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