PhD Research fellowship position at the Department of Electric Power Engineering within “Transformer Insulation”
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is Norway’s premier academic institution for technology and the natural sciences, with equally strong programmes in the social sciences, the arts and humanities, medicine, architecture and fine art.
The university’s cross-disciplinary research results in innovative breakthroughs and creative solutions with far-reaching social and economic impact.
At The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim, Department of Electric Power Engineering, there is one vacant position as research fellow (PhD position). IME-009-2009
The project deals with pre-breakdown and breakdown phenomena in dielectric liquids for improvement of transformer designs and knowledge build up for next generation insulting liquids. The PhD work will mainly be of experimental nature focusing on breakdown in full scale oil gaps in a high voltage test cell utilizing advanced high speed camera technology. Molecular aspects and influence of additives in insulating oil model systems will be studied. The project will be run in collaboration with SINTEF Energy Research and it is part of a research network which includes Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Experience in high voltage engineering or physics is required. The project is funded by ABB and close interaction with the industry is scheduled.
Contact persons:
Prof. Hans Kr. Høidalen, Phone: +47 73594225, E-mail: Hans.Hoidalen@elkraft.ntnu.no
NTNU?s PhD-rules require 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). 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
The appointment is made for up to 4 years included 25% duties.
The appointment is at code 1017, salary level 45-61 in the national salary scheme, gross NOK. 353.000 ? 468.500 per annum, of which 2% is deducted for the State Pension scheme.
The appointment will be made in accordance with current regulations with supplementary rules for research fellowships. Applicants must agree to participate in organized doctoral study programs within the period of the appointment. The successful applicant must agree to the conditions laid down for public employees. A contract will be drawn up regarding the period of appointment and work-related duties for award holders
The national labour force must reflect the composition of the population to the greatest possible extent. It is therefore a major political objective to achieve a balance of age and gender and to recruit persons with an immigrant background. Immigrants are encouraged to apply for this post. NTNU wants to increase the proportion of women in its scientific posts. Women are encouraged to apply.
The application must contain information about education, examinations and previous experience. Certified copies of certificates and documents must be attached.
Copies of publications and any other work which the applicant wishes to be taken into account should also be enclosed. Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to specify the input of the applicant in a joint work, a short summary should be attached outlining the applicant’s input.
Applications are to be sent to the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Information Technology, Mathematics and Electrical Engineering, NO- 7491 Trondheim, Norway, or by e-mail to: application@ime.ntnu.no
Applications should be marked Jnr. IME-009-2009. Closing date 9th of March 2009.
Tags: Department, Electric, Engineering, Fellowship, Insulation, PhD, Position, Power, research, Transformer
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