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 jobWe have a vacancy for a three-year PhD fellowship at the department of Civil and environmental engineering at NTNU. The topic for the PhD project is to translate results from geological and geophysical interpretation of the soil stratigraphy into geotechnical soil parameters applicable for design of foundations and anchors for offshore wind turbines.For a position as a PhD Candidate, the goal is a completed doctoral education up to an obtained doctoral degree.The PhD position is a part of the 4SWIND-project managed by the department of Earth Science and Bergen Offshore Wind Centre at the University of Bergen. The project is financed by the Research Council of Norway, Equinor and Geoprovider.  The goals of the 4SWIND (Advancing seismic seabed survey techniques and optimizing site-selection for offshore wind farms) project are to (1) Develop state-of-the-art, cost-effective, and fit-for purpose site survey methods for offshore wind farm anchor and foundation systems that can aid planning of offshore wind sites, and (2) develop detailed reference datasets with quantified geotechnical, stratigraphical, and morphological parameters of different landforms on the Norwegian continental shelf. These datasets will be utilized to give bounds for properties of similar landforms observed elsewhere and create a predictive framework for offshore wind at stages from site selection to survey planning and anchor/foundation planning. This PhD project is an integral part of the 4SWIND project.The successful candidate will be supervised by Professor Gudmund Eiksund (NTNU).Your immediate leader is a professor.Duties of the positionThe work will involve:Mandatory course work as part of the PhD-educationA study of anchor types, anchor design principles and mooring analysis with the aim to identification of geotechnical soil parameters relevant for anchor designTo study correlations between geological and geophysical character of sediments and geotechnical soil parameters. This will include both offshore surveys and lab work organized by the 4SWIND project and existing databases of offshore soil properties.Writing conference and journal papersRequired selection criteriaYou must have a professionally relevant background in civil engineeringYour education must correspond to a five-year Norwegian degree program, 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 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 (https://www.ntnu.edu/studies/phiv)You must have strong numeracy skillYou 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 criteriaExperience from experimental workExperience in numerical modelling related to the topic of the studyMasters degree with specialization in geotechnical engineeringPersonal characteristicsEnthusiasticWilling to work independentlyHonestEmphasis 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 civil engeenering (https://www.ntnu.edu/studies/phiv) 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 submittedName 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 Gudmund Eiksund, telephone 73594596, email gudmund.eiksund@ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Senior Executive Officer HR Hege Johansen, e-mail: hege.johansen@ntnu.noIf 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.  Application deadline: 07.11.2023

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