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PhD Candidate in Dynamic Response of Fully Flexible Floating Wind TurbinesProject DescriptionAbout the PositionThe emerging floating wind turbine industry is pushing the boundaries of engineering technology by designing machines that are increasingly larger and able to operate autonomously in harsh conditions. As the size of turbines and floating platforms increases, coupled with a reduction in the amount of material used in their construction, the dynamic effects arising from the elasticity of the floating platforms become increasingly important.The OptiFLEX project, led by SINTEF Ocean and supported by experienced industry partners, will combine experimental methods with direct and inverse numerical methods to better understand these effects and how to account for them in design. We are looking for a motivated PhD candidate to study the dynamics of these complex systems, in particular to understand the hydrodynamic loads that drive fatigue and extreme loading of elastic hull structures. Do you want to take the first step towards a PhD and open up exciting career opportunities? As our Ph.D. student, you will work towards your doctoral degree while gaining valuable experience that will qualify you to continue your career in higher education and research both inside and outside of academia. Your immediate supervisor will be the department chair.
offer requirements
Completion of doctoral studies up to the PhD degree Conducting high-quality research within the framework described above Publishing scholarly papers and publicizing science Participating in research groups on marine structures Participating in international events, such as conferences and/or research visits at educational institutions abroad Preparing for changes in job responsibilities after employment. You must have a relevant academic background in marine technology, mechanical engineering, civil engineering or a similar field. You must have a master’s degree in marine technology, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, applied mathematics or equivalent. Your course of study must be aligned with a five-year program in Norway, and you must have earned 120 credits at the master’s level. Master’s students may also apply, but they must have obtained a master’s degree and produce supporting documents prior to taking up employment. You must have a good academic background from your previous studies and a grade point average of B or better on the Norwegian National Teachers’ University grading scale for the Master’s degree or equivalent. If you do not have letter grades in your previous studies, you must have an equally good academic background. If your academic background is weak, you may be considered if you can demonstrate that you are particularly suited to a doctoral education. You must meet the entry requirements for the PhD program in Engineering Deep theoretical background in structural dynamics Programming skills in MATLAB, C, Python or a similar language Strong theoretical background in mathematics and physics Excellent written and verbal skills in English Please note: For detailed information on what must be included in the application materials, please refer to the paragraph “About the application materials”. If you are unable to demonstrate A2 level proficiency in Norwegian, Swedish or Danish at the time of employment, you must have completed at least 15 credits of Norwegian language courses by the end of the employment period. The Norwegian National University of Technology will facilitate this. Appointments will be made in accordance with the Regulations of the Universities and Colleges Act (Universities and Colleges Regulations) and the Regulations of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) on the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees in Artistic Development Work in order to get an idea of the general criteria for the position. Background and interest in marine hydrodynamics/marine structures Appointments are made in accordance with the principles of the State Employees Act and the Export Controls (Act regulating the export of knowledge, technology and services). After evaluation of the application form and attachments, no appointment will be made if the candidate is deemed not to meet the criteria of the State Employees Act. To complete a doctoral degree (PhD), you must be able to:Present and discuss your research with other professionalsParticipate and give feedback constructivelyDemonstrate curiosity and a strong intellectual curiosity about the subject matterAnalyze data, evaluate different viewpoints and draw well-reasoned conclusionsUse strong analytical skillsFocus on personal qualities.
offer benefits/salary
An exciting job with an important social missionCareer guidance and follow-up during your PhD in a strong, international professional environmentOpen, inclusive work environment with committed colleaguesMentorship program as a new employee at NTNUTraining during working hoursCompany sports at NTNUAs a civil servant, you are entitled to preferential benefits from the Norwegian Civil Servants’ Pension Fund ( SPK) discounted benefits You will be employed as a PhD student at NTNU with employee benefits and discounts. Diversity is a strength, and at NNU we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity of society and capitalizes on the potential of people’s collective skills. Our vision is that knowledge makes the world a better place and our values are innovative, critical, constructive and respectful. We believe that an equal, diverse and gender-balanced organization is essential to achieving our goals. We strive to attract employees with diverse skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to better addressing our social mission in research and education. If you find this position relevant and interesting, we encourage you to apply, regardless of your gender, work ability and cultural background, and whether you have been unemployed for some time. At the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), we want to increase the proportion of women in research positions. We have many measures to promote equality.