Norway: PhD Positions in High Temperature Corrosion and Surface Technology, Trondheim University

PhD Positions in High Temperature Corrosion and Surface Technology, Trondheim University, Norway

1 PhD POSITION WITHIN HIGH-TEMPERATURE CORROSION AND SURFACE TECHNOLOGY, Ref.no. NT 78/08

At Department of Materials Science and Engineering, a PhD position is offered within high-temperature corrosion and surface technology.

The research will focus on high-temperature corrosion of metals and corrosion protection of the metallic surfaces. Corrosion of metallic interconnects in high-temperature solid oxide fuel cells will be in focus. Such interconnects do also function as gas separators in the fuel cells, and will hence be exposed to both oxidizing and reducing atmospheres in combination with high temperature. Therefore, the degradation of the metals/alloys together with the possibility of preventing corrosion by coating the surface will be given great attention. Research on different types of metals/alloys will be important.

The applicant should hold a Master of Science (MSc) degree or similar in one of the following areas or another related area: Chemistry, material science, physics.

Further information regarding the position can be obtained by contacting Associate Professor Hilde Lea Lein, phone: +47 73 55 08 80, e-mail: hilde.lein[ at ]material.ntnu.no.

Information about the department can be found online at:
http://www.ntnu.no/materialteknologi/english

Generell information for all positions:
The applicant to be selected for the fellowships will work under the general regulations for university employees in Norway.

NTNU wishes to increase the proportion of women in scientific posts, and women are encouraged to apply.

The application must include curriculum vitae with information on the candidate’s prior training, exams, and work experience. It is requested that research publications and other written material submitted for the evaluation of academic credentials, should be provided in 3 copies. In case of co-authorship, the applicant should provide a brief, written statement explaining his/her own contribution.

Applications with CV and other documents should be sent electronically through http://www.jobbnorge.no. We prefer the attachments in one file. Publications should be sent in 3 hard copies by mail to NTNU, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Technology, Høgskoleringen 5, N-7491 Trondheim. These documents will only be returned on inquiry. Mark your application with journal no.

Application deadline is January 15, 2009.