PhD Candidate in Flexible forming technologies - Trondheim, Norge - Norwegian University of Science and Technology

    Norwegian University of Science and Technology
    Norwegian University of Science and Technology Trondheim, Norge

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    Norwegian University of Science and Technology background
    Temporary
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    About the job

    We are looking for a PhD Candidate in Flexible forming technologies for prototyping and low volume manufacturing of aluminium products.For aposition as a PhD Candidate, the goal is a completed doctoral education up to an obtained doctoral degree.

    We are looking for you who wants to join at NTNU with flexible forming technologies forprototyping and low volume manufacturing of aluminium products. You will be working toward obtaining a doctoral degree with a research focuson metal forming and elevate your research career by becoming a pivotal part of our dynamic team. If you're fervent about practical researchand wish to make a significant mark in the realm of Metal Forming, we are eager to collaborate with you.

    The key goal of the position is to explore and enhance our understanding of flexible metal forming processes. We're particularly interested inprocesses that have the potential to be cost-effective for low volume manufacturing and prototyping. This might also extend to include theintegration of formative processes with additive manufacturing.

    Your research will mainly address forming aluminum extrusions, but avenues to explore sheets and forgings may also arise. You have the
    opportunity to engage in hands-on experimental work at the department's state-of-the-art research facilities, encompassing domains from metalforming to metrology. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work under the guidance of an Associate Professor within the samefield, and in a larger team with multiple researchers working on similar topics.

    You will be an integral member of the NTNU Aluminum Product Innovation Centre (NAPIC), concentrating on aluminum products and
    processes. NAPIC is a synergistic collaboration between industry powerhouses Hydro, NTNU, SINTEF, and Sintef Raufoss Manufacturing
    (SRM). Its vision is to pioneer new aluminum product avenues through cross-disciplinary, research-driven innovations.

    Your immediate leader is Associate Professor Sigmund Arntsønn Tronvoll

    Duties of the position

  • gather and review existing knowledge in the field of flexible metal forming processes, identifying new areas of potential interest
  • plan and carry out physical and numerical experiments regarding the identified areas of interest
  • document, and publish data from research activities related to the project
  • compile your findings into a comprehensive PhD thesis

    • Required selection criteria

  • you must have a professionally relevant background in mechanical engineering
  • your education must correspond to a five-year Norwegian degree programme, where 120 credits are obtained at master's level (MSc)
  • 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 be familiar with metal forming processes or additive manufactuiring (beyond consumer grade FFF printing), either through academic courses or industrial experience
  • you must meet the requirements for admission to
  • you have good written and oral English skills

    • The appointment is to be made in accordance with and

    Preferred selection criteria

  • familiarity with physical workshop labour
  • familiarity with numerical simulations for mechanical behavior (finite element modeling)
  • familiarity with basic computer programming through one or more of the languages: Pyhton, Matlab, JavaScript and C++.

    • Personal characteristics

  • excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • strong analytical skills
  • capable of working independently, taking initiative, and driving progress
  • goal-oriented
  • comfortable with trial and error, and possesses the ability to learn and adapt from mistakes
  • detail-oriented
  • team player

    • Emphasis will be placed on personal and interpersonal qualities.

    We offer

  • exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment
  • an open and with dedicated colleagues
  • favourable terms in the

    • Salary and conditions

    As a PhD candidate (code 1017) you are normally paid from gross NOK 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 [subject area] (Link to website, if applicable) within three months of employment, and that you participate in an organized PhD programme during the employment period.

    It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution daily.

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