BeskrivelseThis is NTNUNTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus in professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim.At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world.You will find more information about working at NTNU and the application process here.   About the jobFor a position as a PhD Candidate, the goal is a completed doctoral education up to an obtained doctoral degree.Reducing greenhouse gas emissions necessitates significant alterations within the industrial domain. Nonetheless, the routes to achieve decarbonization are not clearly delineated. Specifically, employing hydrogen as a heat source introduces several operational ambiguities due to its emerging nature and limited safety-related empirical data.We are looking for a PhD Candidate to support ongoing national and international research projects on process safety and material integrity and will be collaborating with internationally renowned research institutes and industries.Your objective of the proposed PhD research is to improve the safety, cost-efficiency, and energy efficiency of hydrogen storage systems by introducing innovative design solutions. Existing technologies may face limitations such as high costs, lengthy construction timelines, and low tolerance for failures, making them unsuitable for large-scale applications.Your research will operate at the intersection of materials engineering and process safety and employ innovative modelling techniques such as machine learning approached. Specifically, your study will involve:Modelling Metal-Hydrogen Interactions: To better understand how different materials interact with stored hydrogen, ad hoc models will be developed. This is critical for identifying potential points of failure within the storage systems.Thermal Insulation Behaviour: The research will also model how thermal insulation behaves within hydrogen systems. The insights will be used to optimize the thermal management of these systems, thereby enhancing their safety and performance.Machine Learning for Predictive Modeling: Advanced machine learning algorithms will be employed to model the above-mentioned phenomena. These algorithms will facilitate predictive analytics, helping to anticipate system failures and associated accidents.By focusing on these areas, your PhD aims to establish a more robust, scalable, and cost-efficient approach to hydrogen storage, thereby addressing the limitations of current technologies. You will have the chance to collect and use first-hand data from industry, and thus liaise with relevant sector companies. Your immediate leader is Professor Nicola Paltrinieri.Duties of the positiontake part in the mandatory PhD research education programmeconduct independent research and publish the results in recognised scientific journalsdevelope ad hoc models to understand better how different materials interact with stored hydrogenoptimization the thermal management of hydrogen systems based on thermal insulation behaviouruse advanced machine learning algorithms to modelling Required selection criteriayou must have a professionally relevant background in mechanical engineeringyou must have competence in the topic of material integrity for hydrogen systems. This can be proven by the attendance of study courses or other relevant activities, such as a master’s thesiscompetence in the topic of risk analysis, both in general and in the specific case of hydrogen systems. This can be proven by the attendance of study courses or other relevant activities, such as a master’s thesisfoundational competence of machine learning algorithms. This can be proven by the attendance of study courses or other relevant activities, such as use of machine learning for a master’s thesis projectyour education must correspond to a five-year Norwegian degree programme, where 120 credits are obtained at master's levelyou must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and an average grade from the master's degree programme, 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. If you have not completed your master’s degree yet, you must prove its imminent completionyou must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty's doctoral programmeyou must have good written and oral English language skillsThe 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 criteriaability to identify patterns or connections between interdisciplinary domains that are not obviously related, and to identify key or underlying issues in complex modelling casesability to transfer an idea to others in an understandable and effective wayadherence to moral and ethical principles of scientific integrityability and confidence to self-manage and execute tasks individuallymanifest drive and determinationPersonal characteristicsability to work independently and in a teamgood communication skillsstrong writing capabilitieshonesthard workingopenness to feedback and input from others as well as the ability to collaborate, negotiate and influence othersEmphasis will be placed on personal and interpersonal qualities.We offerexciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environmentan open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleaguesfavourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fundemployee benefitsSalary and conditionsAs a PhD candidate (code 1017) you are normally paid from gross NOK 532 200 per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. 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 that you are admitted to the PhD programme in Engineering within three months of employment, and that you participate in an organized PhD programme during the employment period.--------------------------------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 criteria 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.It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution daily.About the applicationThe application and supporting documentation to be used as the basis for the assessment must be in English.Publications and other scientific work must be attached to the application. Please note that your application will be considered based solely on information submitted by the application deadline. You must therefore ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how your skills and experience fulfil the criteria specified above.The application must include: CV and certificatestranscripts and diplomas for bachelor's and master's degrees. If you have not completed the master's degree, you must submit a confirmation that the master's thesis has been submitted.a copy of the master's thesis. If you recently have submitted your master's thesis, you can attach a draft of the thesis. Documentation of a completed master's degree must be presented before taking up the position.project proposalname and contact information of three refereesif you have publications or other relevant research workIf all, or parts, of your education has been taken abroad, we also ask you to attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education, both bachelor's and master's education, in addition to other higher education. Description of the documentation required can be found here. If you already have a statement from NOKUT, please attach this as well.We will take joint work into account. If it is difficult to identify your efforts in the joint work, you must enclose a short description of your participation.In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal and interpersonal qualities. Motivation, ambitions, and potential will also count in the assessment of the candidates. NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment - DORA.General informationWorking at NTNUNTNU 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.NTNU is working actively to increase the number of women employed in scientific positions and has a number of resources to promote equality.-----------------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.----------------------As an employee at NTNU, you must at all times adhere to the changes that the development in the subject entails and the organizational changes that are adopted.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 Professor Nicola Paltrinieri, email nicola.paltrinieri@ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR consultant Hedda Winnberg, e-mail: hedda.winnberg@ntnu.no.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).If you are invited for interview you must include certified copies of transcripts and reference letters.Application deadline: 01.11.2023

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