PhD Candidate in Hybrid Manufacturing Processes Enabled by Metal Solid-State AM

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  • Trondheim, Trøndelag
  • Midlertidlig
  • Fulltid
  • 13 dager siden
PhD Candidate in Hybrid Manufacturing Processes Enabled by Metal Solid-State AMThe Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering has a vacancy for aThis 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 processAbout the jobFor a position as a PhD Candidate, the goal is a completed doctoral education up to an obtained doctoral degree.We are looking for a 3-year PhD candidate within the cutting-edge field of “Hybrid Manufacturing Processes”.In this position, new hybrid processes (chains) enabled by solid-state additive manufacturing, formative and subtractive processing methods will be investigated to enable high-performance manufacturing of components using recycled aluminum alloys. In addition, you will investigate the process behaviors, mechanisms, models, and smart control strategies in the hybrid processes.The strategic PhD position is linked to NTNU Aluminium Product Innovation Center (NAPIC) and MANULAB – Norwegian manufacturing research infrastructure, where advanced processes such as aluminium forming, welding, additive manufacturing (AM), subtractive processing, hybrid processing, etc., are focused to develop competitive and sustainable manufacturing technologies.You will be also directly or indirectly related to industrial research projects primarily directed towards aluminium manufacturing for EVs, seeking to innovate within lightweight applications such as battery trays, chassis and suspension systems, safety/crashworthiness systems, etc.The ambition of your PhD project is to contribute to the strategic blueprint of sustainable manufacturing of recycled aluminium through innovative research.Your immediate leader is Associate Professor Jun Ma.Duties of the position
  • develop and prototype new hybrid manufacturing processes (chains) by using solid-state additive manufacturing, formative, and subtractive processing methods
  • test and validate the developed new hybrid processes with recycled aluminium alloys and typical components
  • perform mechanical and microstructural testing, characterization and analysis to assess the properties and performance of components produced by hybrid processes
  • investigate the process behaviours, mechanisms and models to improve the process capabilities of hybrid manufacturing
  • conduct and publish high-level research at peer-reviewed journals and international conferences to qualify for PhD career
  • take part in the mandatory PhD research education programme
Required selection criteria
  • you must have a professionally relevant background in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Materials Processing
  • your education must correspond to a five-year Norwegian degree programme, where 120 credits are obtained at master’s level
  • 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
  • documented strong background in process development in metal forming, friction stir welding or additive manufacturing
  • excellent written and oral English
The appointment is to be made in accordance with andPreferred selection criteria
  • knowledge and testing skills in mechanical properties and microstructure of aluminium alloys
  • experience in the design and development of machine tools
  • experience in CNC machine operation
  • experience with modelling of material, process, or product behavior (like using analytical, finite element (FE) analysis, data-driven modelling approaches)
Personal characteristics
  • highly motivated, independent and enthusiastic
  • strong ability to systematically carry out goal-oriented work
  • enjoy interdisciplinary research
  • keen interest in learning and working in teams
  • good skills to deliver oral and written presentation of research results
  • strong interest in conducting experimental and numerical research
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 theSalary 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 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.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 certificates
  • transcripts 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.
  • academic works - published or unpublished - that you would like to be considered in the assessment
  • preliminary research plan (max. 2 pages)
  • documentation relevant to the required criteria
  • name and contact information of three referees
If 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 . 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 toGeneral informationNTNU 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 toThe 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 . You will be notified if the reservation is not accepted.If you have any questions about the position, please contact Associate Professor Jun Ma, e-mail: jun.ma@ntnu.no, +47 92238152.If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR Consultant 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.Application deadline: 15.05.2024NTNU - knowledge for a better worldNTNU - knowledge for a better worldThe Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) creates knowledge for a better world and solutions that can change everyday life.Department of Mechanical and Industrial EngineeringWe educate graduates who can create new products, operate and maintain products, and manage projects. The Department has a variety of bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes. We conduct wide-ranging research in fields such as technology, energy, product quality and development, and productivity. is one of eight departments in

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