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Fully-funded PhD positions in Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry & Materials, Data Science & Scientific Computing, Mathematics, Neuroscience, and Physics

The Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) is looking for highly qualified candidates with Bachelor's or Master's degrees to apply for the ISTA PhD program. We offer  fully-funded PhD positions in Biology, Neuroscience, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry & Materials, Data science and Scientific Computing , in a world-class research environment on the outskirts of Vienna.

In 2019, ISTA was ranked #3 in the world-wide Nature Index ranking (normalized). In 2018, ISTA was ranked within the top ten of Nature Index Rising Stars "Top 30 academic institutions under 30" list and was featured in this article in Nature Index.

All students are offered  5-year contracts , they receive internationally competitive salaries, and full social security coverage. There is also financial support for students for attending scientific conferences and workshops.

The  application deadline is January 8, 2024  (11:59 PM CET), for a Ph.D. start date in 15th September 2024.

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This first phase of exploration allows students to be sure that the research topic, as well as the research group, are the best match for them before they embark on in-depth thesis research in the second phase.

• Entry with a Bachelor's or Master's Degree

We welcome students with a bachelor's or a master's in science to apply to our PhD program.

In all fields of research, funding is a very important topic. ISTA relies on various funding sources to support all its researchers. The Grant Office is there to support ISTA scientists who would like to apply for external funding.

All PhD students are offered 5-year contracts. All students making reasonable progress are fully funded until the time of their thesis defense.

Students also receive financial support to attend scientific conferences and workshops during their studies.

Our distinguished alumni have gone on to successful careers after their PhD studies at ISTA.

PhD students receive support through our mentorship and career development programs which focus on training in transferable skills for academia and beyond. Throughout their studies, PhD students are supported by Career Services, which provides career development advice and training.

There are also regular TWIST talks organized by the Technology Transfer Office, which aim to support researchers in the commercial development and use of their research results.

Videos:  Best of ISTA: https://youtu.be/U3eE8X6iwmg Neuroscience: https://youtu.be/IVRPIRi0fp4 Mathematics: https://youtu.be/x8nVk6i-o3M Data Science & Scientific Computing: https://youtu.be/2Z5KezsOxzc Computer Science: https://youtu.be/GjndDjlj5f4 Biology: https://youtu.be/7VqExQ6cTMM Physics: https://youtu.be/AYBZePxAKzU

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Lin, Wen-Chin

Professor and Chairman Education: Ph. D.,National Taiwan University Research Fields: Surface Science, Magnetism, Nanomaterials Research expertise: Ultrahigh vacuum (UHV) systems, Auger electron spectroscopy (AES), Low energy electron diffraction(LEED), Molecular beam epitaxy(MBE), UHV-scanning tunneling microscope (STM), Magneto optical Kerr effect (MOKE) Tel: (02)7749-6686 Email: [email protected] WebSite: http://web.phy.ntnu.edu.tw/~wclin/

Lo, Fang-Yuh

Associate Professor and Associate Chairman Education: Ph. D., Ruhr-Universität Bochum, Germany Research Fields: thin film epitaxy, magnetism, semiconductor physcis, spintronics Research expertise: thin film epitaxy, magnetism, semiconductor physcis, spintronics Tel: (02)7749-6051 Email: [email protected] WebSite: http://web.ntnu.edu.tw/~fangyuhlo/

Kao, Hsien-Chung

Professor Education: Ph.D.,Department of Physics, Columbia University Research Fields: field theory Research expertise: Quantum Field Theory, Cosmology, String Theory Tel: (02)7749-6033 Email: [email protected] WebSite: http://phy.ntnu.edu.tw/~hckao/

Wu, Wen-Chin

Professor Education: Ph. D., University of Toronto, Canada Research Fields: Theoretical Condensed-Matter Physics Research expertise: Condensed Matter Theory, Quantum Magnetism, Superconductivity, Strongly Correlated Systems, Bose-Einstein Condensation Tel: (02)7749-6037 Email: [email protected] WebSite: http://phy.ntnu.edu.tw/~wu/

Chen, Chi-Ming

Professor Education: Ph. D., University of Michigan, USA Research Fields: Membrane Protein Folding. Synchronized Activities of Neuron Networks. Biomembranes, Polymer Physics Research expertise: Biophysics、condensed matter physics Tel: (02)7749-6039 Email: [email protected] WebSite: http://phy.ntnu.edu.tw/~cchen/

Chang, Ming-Che

Professor Education: Ph. D., University of Texas at Austin, USA Research Fields: Condensed-matter physics Research expertise: magnetization properties of Frustrated antiferromagnetic, Persistent spin current in a spin ring and semiconductor, Effects of spin–Orbit Coupling and spin currents Tel: (02)7749-6040 Email: [email protected] WebSite: http://phy.ntnu.edu.tw/~changmc/

Liu, Hsiang-Lin

Professor Education: Ph. D., University of Florida, USA Research Fields: Advanced optical spectroscopy techniques. Research expertise: Optical properties of strongly correlated electron materials, Optical properties of graphene and two dimensional atomic crystals Tel: (02)7749-6092 Email: [email protected] WebSite: http://home.phy.ntnu.edu.tw/~a100/

Professor Education: Ph. D., National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan Research Fields: Surface Science、atom resolved microscope , atomic dynamics、single atom tips Research expertise: Surface Science、atom resolved microscope , atomic dynamics、single atom tips Tel: (02)7749-6015 Email: [email protected] WebSite: http://arml.web.fc2.com/news.html

Tsay, Jyh-Shen

Professor Education: Ph. D., National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan Research Fields: Physical properties of ultrathin films, Low-dimensional magnetic materials Research expertise: Nanoscale science; the properties of ultra-thin films which include the bilayers, the multi-layer films and the alloy films that only have the thickness of a mere couple atomic layers. To combine theory and practice, our investigation covers the magnetism Tel: (02)7749-6672 Email: [email protected] WebSite: http://phy168.phy.ntnu.edu.tw/Lab/

Lin, Feng-Li

Professor Education: Ph. D., University of Utah, USA Tel: (02)7749-6035 Email: [email protected] WebSite: http://phy.ntnu.edu.tw/~linfengli/

Jiang, Fu-Jiun

Professor Education: Ph. D. ,Duke university, USA Research Fields: Computational physics, Lattice QCD, Theoretical condensed matter physics Research expertise: Monte Carlo simulations, Chiral perturbation theory Tel: (02)7749-6028 Email: [email protected]

Lu, Ting-Hua

Professor Education: Ph. D., National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan Research Fields: Light-matter interaction, Laser physics Research expertise: Micro-Photoluminescence/Raman Spectroscopy, Optical Angular Momentum Techniques, Laser Physics Techniques Tel: (02)7749-6091 Email: [email protected] WebSite: https://web.ntnu.edu.tw/~thlu/

Chen, Chuan-Ren

Professor Education: Ph. D., Michigan State University, USA. Research Fields: Theoretical Particle Physics Tel: (02)7749-6016 Email: [email protected]

Chao, Yu-Chiang

Professor Education: Ph. D., National Chiao Tung University, Taiwan Research Fields: Optoelectronic materials and devices Time-resolved spectroscopy Research expertise: Organic and perovskite light-emitting diodes , Organic and perovskite solar cells, Vertical transistors, Time-resolved spectroscopy of nanomaterials Tel: (02)7749-6095 Email: [email protected] WebSite: http://web.phy.ntnu.edu.tw/~ycchao

Lan, Yann-Wen

Professor Education: PhD. National Taiwan University. Electrical engineering. Research Fields: 2D material devices and it's physics、 2D material optical property、 2D material optoelectronics Research expertise: Growth of 2D TMD materials, nanoelectronics fabrication and electrical measurement Tel: (02)7749-6094 Email: [email protected] WebSite: http://web.phy.ntnu.edu.tw/~ywlan

Chang, Chia-Hung

Associate Professor Education: Ph. D., Harvard University, USA Research Fields: Particle physics and filed theory Particle physics and filed theory Tel: (02)7749-6038 Email: [email protected] WebSite: http://phy.ntnu.edu.tw/~chchang/

Lo, Chi-Kuen

Associate Professor Education: Ph.D.， University of Cambridge,UK Research Fields: Spintronics、Magnetism of Surfaces、Ultra - High Vacuum technology Research expertise: Spintronics、Magnetism of Surfaces、Ultra - High Vacuum technology Tel: (02)7749-6089 Email: [email protected]

Chen, Hong-Yi

Associate Professor Education: Research Fields: Research expertise: Tel: (02)7749-6032 Email: [email protected] WebSite: http://web.ntnu.edu.tw/~hongyi

Lee, Wo-Lung

Associate Professor Education: Ph. D., University of Arizona, USA Research Fields: Cosmology, Large Scale Structure, Nonequilibrium Dynamics Research expertise: Cosmology, Large Scale Structure, Nonequilibrium Dynamics Tel: (02)7749-6036 Email: [email protected] WebSite: http://phy.ntnu.edu.tw/~leewl/

Chen, Yiing-Rei

Associate Professor Education: Ph. D., State University of New York at Stony Brook, USA Research Fields: condensed matter physics Research expertise: condensed matter physics Tel: (02)7749-6034 Email: [email protected]

Hsu, Yung-Yuan

Associate Professor Education: Ph. D.,National Tsing Hua University, Taiwan Research Fields: Superconductivity、magnetism、Cryogenics Research expertise: Superconductivity、magnetism、Cryogenics Tel: (02)7749-6093 Email: [email protected]

Jiang, Pei-hsun

Associate Professor Education: Ph. D., University of Chicago, USA Research Fields: Experimental Condensed Matter Research expertise: Low temperature physics, microwave measurements, quantum Hall effect, graphene, nano devices Tel: (02)7749-6085 Email: [email protected] WebSite: https://pjiang-ntnu.github.io/

Chiu, Hsiang-Chih

Associate Professor Education: Univ. of California, Riverside Dep. of Physics and Astronomy Research Fields: Atomic Force Microscopy Research expertise: Atomic Force Microscopy Tel: (02)7749-6042 Email: [email protected] WebSite: http://web.ntnu.edu.tw/~chiu

Chang, Yi-Ren

Associate Professor Education: Institute of Electro-Optical Engineering, NCTU Research Fields: single-molecule and single-cell biophysics Research expertise: single molecule observation and manipulation, microscopic optics Tel: (02)7749-6030 Email: [email protected]

Assistant Professor Education: Ph. D., University of Arizona, USA Research Fields: Astronomy, Star formation Research expertise: multi-wavelength observations Tel: (02)7749-6027 Email: [email protected]

Pu, Hung-Yi

Assistant Professor Education: Ph.D., National Tsing Hua University Research Fields: Theory of black hole accretion and black hole relativistic jet, including their observable features such as black hole shadow and polarization properties Research expertise: General Relativistic Magnetohydrodynamics, General Relativistic Radiative Transfer Tel: (02)7749-6044 Email: [email protected] WebSite: https://hungyipu.wordpress.com/

You, Jhih-Shih

Assistant Professor Education: Doctor of Philosophy, Physics, National Tsing Hua University Research Fields: sTheoretical condensed matter physics, ultracold atom physics Research expertise: Theoretical study on condensed matter and ultra-cold physics, with particular focus on non-equilibrium phenomena, orbital physics, topological phenomena, nonlinear effects and quantum phase transitions. Tel: (02)7749-6029 Email: [email protected]

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Phd Position in Applied Physics/Fluid Mechanics

About the job

We are looking for excellent applicants for a PhD position at the Thermo-Fluids research group, Department of Energy and Process Engineering, NTNU Trondheim.

The position has a duration of 3 years, with start-up no later than January 2025. The supervisor will be Professor  Simen Å. Ellingsen  whom you may contact for further information.

The PhD candidate will be primarily affiliated with the research project " Small flows with big consequences : Wave-, Turbulence- and Shear current-Driven mixing under a water surface" ( WaTurSheD ) financed by the European Research Council (ERC), whose overall goal is to understand the mutual interactions between waves, currents and turbulence (WCT) in the uppermost layer of the ocean through experimental, numerical and theoretical research. WTC interactions play an important role in the weather and climate systems by mixing the waters, controlling the exchange of heat, gas, energy and momentum between ocean and atmosphere, as well as the transport of microplastics, pollutants and nutrients. Read a recent experimental article  here .

The candidate’s experimental project will form part of a greater experimental campaign, and the work will be carried out in collaboration with a team of PhD students, postdocs and researchers. The candidate will be part of an excellent team of PhD students and postdocs in WaTurSheD and the closely related project GLITR (also ERC, led by Professor Jason Hearst), and will collaborate closely both within the project groups and with external collaborators in Europe and the USA.

There is considerable flexibility in tailoring the project to the candidates' particular strengths and interests, so a range of different educational backgrounds in physics and engineering can be relevant. Significant experience with experimental laboratory work is a significant advantage, though not an absolute requirement so long as the candidate has a strong background in maths, general physics and programming. Experimental methods currently in use are, among others, particle-image velocimetry, laser-induced fluorescence, free-surface synthetic schlieren methods and Fourier-transform profilometry. Previous knowledge of these methods, although beneficial, is not required.

Novel data analysis methods, including data-driven ones, will be made use of, requiring analytical and programming skills. 

The Thermo-Fluids group is internationally excellent with a cutting-edge team of researchers from many branches of fluid mechanics. The candidate will be part of a vibrant scientific environment.

Applications must be sent through the JobbNorge platform, not via email. 

Duties of the position

• The candidate will plan and execute a comprehensive, independent research project under supervision. Depending on the exact project decided this will involve theoretical work, analysis of large data sets, and considerable numerical programming.
• The candidate will learn to master academic writing and be lead author of several journal publications.
• The candidate is expected to present her/his work at international conferences and workshops. 
• Depending on funding, qualifications and need, part-time teaching duty may become an option, with an equal time added to the employment period, up to one year (the time for the PhD work itself will thus be unchanged). 

Required selection criteria

• A strong background in fundamental physics, mechanics and applied mathematics is required
• The ability to perform experimental work is a key selection criterion. Should the applicant not have significant experimental experience, the ability to perform highly technical, practical tasks must be otherwise argued,
• Previous experience with surface waves and/or turbulent flow is an advantage, but experience from other branches of physics could also qualify. 
• Programming proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C++ or similar is necessary.
• Excellent written and oral English language skills.
• 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 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 able to start the position no later than January 2025.
• You must meet the requirements for admission to the  faculty's doctoral program .

Please note that experience with ready-made CFD software (e.g., ANSYS Fluent, Star CCM, openFOAM), while potentially useful, is not particularly relevant and does not qualify for the position.

Preferred selection criteria

• The research is of a fundamental kind; applicants with an applied or industrial background in engineering will typically not be competitive.
• A specialization in physics or fluid mechanics (mechanical engineering) is typically preferred.
• Knowledge in data-driven analysis of large data sets is highly relevant.

Personal characteristics 

• Enthusiastic and highly motivated
• Able to work effectively in a team
• Diligent, thorough and hard-working
• Able to work structured and goal oriented with a drive to get projects finished
• Creative and good at finding solutions
• Open-minded and tolerant, able to work in a highly multicultural environment and collaborate equally well regardless of colleagues’ cultural background, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or nationality.

The candidate is expected to contribute to the social and environment and activities, of Professor Ellingsens group and the larger Thermo-Fluids group above and beyond the position itself.

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal suitability, as well as motivation, in terms of the qualification requirements specified in the advertisement

• Exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment
• An open and  inclusive work environment  with dedicated colleagues
• Favourable terms in the  Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Employee benefits  that we recommend you to read more about 

Salary and conditions

As 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  Thermo fluids  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's 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 on a daily basis.

About 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 contain:

• CV, certificates and diplomas
• 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.
• A brief research proposal and plan, maximum one page
• Name and address of three referees
• If you have publications or other relevant research work, these may be attached

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  here . If you already have a statement from  Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills , please attach this as well.

Women and candidates of minority background are especially encouraged to apply.

General information

NTNU believes that inclusion and diversity is a strength. We want our faculty and staff to reflect Norway’s culturally diverse population and we continuously seek to hire the best minds. This enables NTNU to increase productivity and innovation, improve decision making processes, raise employee satisfaction, compete academically with global top-ranking institutions and carry out our social responsibilities within education and research. NTNU emphasizes accessibility and encourages qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender identity, ability status, periods of unemployment or ethnic and cultural background.

EPT has established  EPT Women in Science . The group is focused on supporting female PhD Candidates, Postdoctoral Fellows, Research Assistants and permanent academic employees within the Department. This support aims to help develop the careers of female PhD Candidates, Postdocs and Research Assistants, and is also made visible to our student body to encourage them to consider an academic path. As part of the EPT Women in Science initiative we are building an international network, inviting prominent female academics within and beyond the field of Engineering to speak at our events.

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 Simen Ellingsen on email [email protected] . If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR-consultant Renate Fjellheim on e-mail: [email protected] .

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: 01.09.2024

Further information

This project has received funding from the European Union's  Horizon Europe 1.1 European Research Council  under Grant Agreement No 101045299.

WaTurSheD will run from 2023 until the end of 2027. 

Read more about the project  here .

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We conduct research and teaching covering the entire energy chain, from resources to the end-user. We look at how energy is produced and used by humans and machines in a sustainable way with regard to health, climate change and the resource base.  The Department of Energy and Process Engineering  is one of eight departments in the  Faculty of Engineering.

Questions about the position

Simen Ellingsen Professor [email protected]

Renate Fjellheim HR [email protected]

​​​​​​​Deadline  1st September 2024 Employer  NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology Municipality  Trondheim Scope  Fulltime Duration Temporary Place of service  Høgskoleringen 1, 7491 Trondheim

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Kenneth Dahl Knudsen

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Kenneth D. Knudsen graduated with MSc in applied physics from NTNU in 1985, and PhD in biophysics from NTNU in 1990, followed by postdoctoral appointments at NTNU, Univ. of Murcia and ESRF-Grenoble. He was employed as Research Scientist in the Physics Department of Institute for Energy Technology (IFE) in 1999, and senior scientist at IFE from 2004. Adjunct professor at NTNU from 2005. Member Steering group Nordic Neutron Science Program 2017-2020, Chairman of the Norwegian Neutron Scattering Association 2004-2015, Member Science Advisory Committee for the European Spallation Source (ESS) 2010-2015, CAS Fellow at the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters 2011, Member Steering Committee for the Swiss-Norwegian beamlines (SNBL) in Grenoble, France 2002-2012.

Research Interests:

Soft Matter and porous nanostructured materials using a variety of experimental methods, including small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) and synchrotron-based x-ray scattering.

Instrumentation and methodological development

A few recent publications:

Spherical micelles with non-spherical cores: effect of chain packing on the micellar shape.

König N, Willner L, Carlström G, Zinn T, Knudsen KD, Rise F, Topgaard D, Lund Macromolecules 53 10686-10698(2020)

How detergents dissolve polymer micelles: kinetic pathways of hybrid micelle formation in SDS and block copolymer mixtures

Myhre S, Amann M, Willner L, Knudsen KD, Lund R Langmuir 36 12887-12889(2020)

From single-core nanoparticles in ferrofluids to multi-core magnetic nanocomposites - assembling strategies, structure and magnetic properties. Review article

Krasia-Christoforou T, Socoliuc V, Knudsen KD, Tombacz E, Turcu R, Vekas LR Nanomaterials 10 2178,1-67(2020)

Interactions Between Asphaltenes and a Model Demulsifier in Bulk and at an Interface Studied by Small-angle Neutron Scattering (SANS) and Neutron Reflectometry

Knudsen KD, Simon S, Qassym L, Geue T, Cooper JFK, Sjøblom J Energy and Fuels 34 26768-6779(2020)

Impact of Heat Treatment on Water Adsorption in Synthetic Li+ and Na+ Fluorohectorites

Michels L, da Fonseca CLS, Méheust Y, Altoé MAS, dos Santos EC, Hunvik K, Grassi G, Droppa Jr R, Knudsen KD, Cavalcanti L, Bordallo HN, Fossum JO, da Silva GJ J Phys Chem C 124 24690-24703(2020)

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Salary as PhD/Postdoc at NTNU

PhDs are paid according to the Norwegian governmental wage level 50. This is currently equal to a gross salary of NOK 430 500. Postdocs are paid according to wage level 57, which is NOK 483 700. There is a 2 % added deposit to pension.

This is the normal start wage, however in some cases it might be possible to agree on a higher salary during the employment process.

When you start working as PhD candidate, two contracts need to be signed. These are the first places to look when you are uncertain about your rights. Additional information can be found in NTNU “PhD Handbook”

• Your application for PhD studies states your working duties and other academic affairs. When the application is approved, this becomes your agreement with the department, your supervisor, and NTNU, unless you have made other contracts in addition.
• The contract of employment states who your employer is (i.e. NTNU or a research institution), and the economical details of the contract, including duty work.

Your enrolment into a PhD programme is independent of your employment contract. This means that the employment can end before you actually finish your PhD.

The financing could be done in many different ways. Some receive their money directly from the department, the faculty, or NTNU. If you receive money from NTNU, the faculty is your responsible employer. If someone else is paying you, he is your employer. Regarding health and safety issues, NTNU is responsible regardless of your financing source as long as you are working in a building owned by NTNU.

What is the maximum time?

Six (6) years is the maximum allowed time you can spend on your PhD. This time is calculated from you when you are accepted into the PhD programme until you deliver your thesis. You should have received a letter informing you that you were accepted as a PhD candidate, check the date of this letter. Legal absence of leave, long periods of illness, duty work, and approved part-time studies are not counted as part of these six years.

Student or employee?

PhDs are temporary employees at NTNU. You can vote as a temporary employee, and you usually represent this group if you are elected to a board or a committee.

After the last revision of the regulations for “Studentsamskipnader” (organizations for student welfare), PhD candidates are not considered as members, and should not pay the student registration fees. However, if you are taking courses in addition to your PhD, you can get the student status and therefore need to pay the semester fees.

What is “overhead”?

“Overhead” is money meant to cover administrative costs like your office space, telephone, PC, and other office supplies. The money is shared between NTNU, the department, and the faculty.

What is working capital?

Your working capital is money used to facilitate your research and your education. In practice, this should cover travel costs to conferences, books, technical equipments, etc.. The amount of money in your working capital fund depends on your project. International quota students have usually no working capital, but can apply to the international section for coverage of certain expenses. Some doctoral candidates can use this money quite freely, while others have to consult with the leader of the project or their supervisor before they spend money. Usually, equipment and books is paid with working capital should be given to the department or your research group when you finish your PhD, unless you have an agreement that states something else. If you have no working capital, your supervisor or teaching professor should assist you to find money to cover your normal activities. A personal computer should not be paid for by working capital.

Can my supervisor refuse to supervise me?

Your PhD contract is valid until your defense or until you quit. It is the supervisor’s duty to assist you, and NTNU must provide you with a working space. If this is not respected, look through your contract and written agreements with the faculty/department. You may also take contact with your union or contact a legal professional if there has been a breach of contract. Note, however, that there usually is a limit on the agreed number of counseling hours. If you reach this limit, your supervisor may then refuse to provide supervision.

What if I want to change supervisor?

General information

• There are some guideline elements in various documents for change of supervisor at NTNU, but your department and faculty mainly manage this. It may be useful to check laws and regulations that govern your position at the university. Here is a very good general collection of information: http://www.ntnu.edu/phd/regulations
• For instance, in http://www.ntnu.no/studieavd/dok/PhD_regulations.pdf , Section 7.1:

“The PhD candidate and academic supervisor may ask the Faculty to appoint another supervisor for the candidate. The supervisor may not withdraw before a new supervisor has been appointed. Any disputes regarding the academic rights and obligations of the supervisor and of the candidate are to be referred by these parties to the Faculty for review and a final decision.”

Also, https://innsida.ntnu.no/c/wiki/get_page_attachment?p_l_id=22780&nodeId=24646&title=PhD+Handbook&fileName=phd_haandbok_eng_web.pdf , 2. IMPLEMENTATION

“The faculty (or department) is responsible for arranging a change of supervisor where necessary.”

This underlines that this matter is generally dealt with on a faculty level, but it is still often your department people who know your situation best.

• Some more general source of information: https://innsida.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/PhD+candidate+supervision

“It is possible to make adjustments to the supervisory team throughout the doctoral period. This includes adjusting the supervisory resources, changing supervisors and including new co-supervisors. Changes must be cleared with the existing supervisors and any request should be addressed to the faculty and sent via the department.”

• And specifically: https://innsida.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/PhD+candidate+supervision#section-PhD+candidate+supervision-Problems+in+the+supervisory+relationship

“It is not uncommon to encounter challenges in the supervisory relationship along the way. Some possible problems are considered in the Ethics Portal . The most important thing you do when encountering problems is to bring it up as soon as possible, preferably with the supervisor in question. However, if for some reason, it is difficult to discuss it with the supervisor or if bringing it up with the supervisor has no effect, you should contact the department or the faculty. Who you should get in touch with will depend on the type of problem and who you feel comfortable discussing the issue with. The main thing is that you get in touch with someone and then you can jointly look at the matter and agree on how to proceed.

There are a variety of measures that may be activated depending on the problem, but you are responsible for informing someone yourself. The earlier in the process the problem is addressed, the higher the likelihood that necessary adjustments can be made to ensure your progress and a good outcome for all parties.

If you or your supervisor feel that the other party is not fulfilling their obligations in accordance with the doctoral agreement and the regulations, you must attempt to work together to find a solution. If you are unable to resolve the matter together, both you and the supervisor may request a termination of the supervisory relationship. According to the doctoral agreement such a request should be addressed to the faculty and sent via the department. The faculty makes the final decision in such a matter and your supervisor may not terminate their supervision until a new supervisor has been appointed. Any disputes of you or your supervisor’s rights and obligations can be brought up with the faculty for assessment and decision.”

• Furthermore, the NTNU Code of ethics mentions change of supervision for personal reasons. https://innsida.ntnu.no/wiki/-/wiki/English/Code+of+ethics+for+employees+at+NTNU#section-Code+of+ethics+for+employees+at+NTNU-Specific+guidelines+for+teaching+and+supervision

“If a personal relationship develops, one party feels subjected to unwanted sexual attention, or one party finds the supervisory relationship so difficult that cooperation seems impossible, the Head of Department is to ensure that a new supervisor is appointed.”

• Another, however faculty-specific, source of information: https://www.ntnu.edu/svt/phd-programme/supervision

“The candidate or supervisor forwards an application of change of supervisor (s) directly to the Department that administers the PhD Programme. The application must be substantiated. An application of change of supervisor (s) is determined by the Faculty on recommendation from the Department. The recommendation from the Department must enclose documentation that the candidate, previous and possible remaining and recommended supervisor (s), are informed and have been given the opportunity of making a statement about the change.”

Experiences from our side:

• It is most useful to talk to the person at your faculty and department that is responsible for the PhD program you are formally admitted to (PhD programme coordinator), or alternatively the head of department having formal employer responsibility. If this proves difficult, or you are afraid that your request might starts rumors (note: these people have confidentiality in personnel matters), it may be ok to contact faculty first, or NTNU centrally or your union. However, this should not usually be required.
• We have seen a number of cases, and it has proven to be quite difficult to change supervisors in some cases. It depends a bit on how benevolent the Institute and former supervisor is. It is not necessarily straightforward to find another good person (which can and will take over responsibility) within the same field. It is often friends / acquaintances / colleagues of the former supervisor, and the supervisor often remains linked to the umbrella project of your PhD (if you have one).
• It is very difficult to foresee how the department / faculty handles such a request. It is easiest, if you have a common understanding that it is best that you change supervisor. Ideally, you have already established contact with someone who is willing and qualified to take over the responsibility. A joint decision also avoids a huffy ex-supervisor who may show up on a thesis defense…
• Faculty / department will often question what scenario provides the best chance for the candidate to finish his/her PhD, so you might want to have some arguments here.

Who can help me when I have problems?

DION have no legal practitioners. We are interested in hearing about your problems, and could discuss general cases (that affect many people) with NTNU, national organizations, or the government. DION recommends that you apply for a membership in one of the labour unions, who have resources to assist their members. Three such labour unions are listed on this page: links to organizations. More information about labour unions in Norway is provided in this FAQ.

Who should I consult when I have questions or problems?

Someone should have told you how to manage practical things like working hours, payment, applications for advance payments, how to write and send travel invoices, illness, and medical certificates. At most faculties there are people working specifically on issues related to doctoral candidates. These are the natural people to contact when you have questions regarding the administration of your doctoral studies or employment contract.

For more general issues, you should consult with your representative in the department or faculty board. We encourage you to contact him or her so that they know about your problems and can put them on their agenda. If you are in doubt about something, DION can answer questions and discuss your case. Dion can also assist you in find the adequate resource in dealing with your case.

Try to do your best, and talk to people when (or if) you have any problems. Most of the people around you will be interested in helping you out, if they are notified.

Email forwarding after end of contract

In case of an ending PhD/postdoc contract, your NTNU email account is typically shut off rightaway without any grace period. However, it is possible to enable forwarding to another, preferably an NTNU alumni email address: Contact NTNU IT ([email protected]) regarding the need to keep the email address for a certain period of time after your contract has ended (e.g. ongoing paper review). Every case is evaluated individually, and may need approval by a manager or supervisor. The forwarding email-address needs to be verified and maintained, thus it is preferable for NTNU IT that an alumni-address ([email protected]) is used to avoid local maintenance of forwarding address. PhD candidates/postdocs should thus register as alumni at NTNU ( https://www.ntnu.edu/alumni ), where self-service of email forwarding is implemented ( https://webmail.alumni.ntnu.no ).

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PhD Position in Biophysics/Medical Physics, NTNU, Norway

PhD Position in Biophysics: NTNU, a leading university in Norway, is offering a 3-year PhD position in Biophysics/Medical Physics as part of the IMPROTOX project, funded by Helse Midt-Norge. The project aims to investigate normal tissue damage from proton therapy for head and neck cancer, focusing on mandibular bone effects. The successful candidate will work on in vitro and in vivo experimental models, collaborate with international partners, and contribute to advancements in understanding ionizing radiation’s impact on bone cells.

Designation: PhD Candidate/Researcher

Research Area: Biophysics/Medical Physics (Focus on Proton Therapy for Head and Neck Cancer)

Location: Department of Physics, NTNU, Trondheim, Norway

Eligibility/Qualification:

• Master of Science degree in physics, specializing in biophysics, medical physics, or radiation physics, or in bionanotechnology . Candidates expecting to complete their Master’s before August 1, 2024, may apply.
• Equivalent of a five-year Norwegian degree program, with 120 credits obtained at the Master’s level.
• Strong academic background (average grade B or better) in physics.
• Fluent in English (both written and spoken).
• Meet the requirements for admission to the faculty’s doctoral program.

Job Description: The PhD candidate will conduct research on the IMPROTOX project, focusing on normal tissue damage mechanisms from proton therapy for head and neck cancer, specifically addressing damages to mandibular bone. The candidate will work on various experimental models, including cell cultures, spheroids, and xenograft models, employing techniques such as advanced microscopy, immunological assays, flow cytometry, and radiobiological assays. Collaboration with international partners and the proton therapy facility in Oslo is expected.

How to Apply:

• Submit an electronic application via jobbnorge.no with reference to the job number 2023/0773.
• Include CV, certificates, transcripts, master’s thesis, name/contact information of three referees, publications or relevant research work, and a personal letter describing your qualifications and motivation.
• Application deadline: February 7, 2024.

Contact Information: Professor Kathrine Røe Redalen ( [email protected] ), Department of Physics, NTNU.

NTNU provides an exciting and stimulating academic environment with favorable terms, including membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. The city of Trondheim offers a modern lifestyle, a rich cultural scene, and excellent welfare services, making it an attractive place to work and live.

Note: Applicants may request to reserve themselves from the public applicant list.

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Two PhD Candidates in Materials Science / Physics

Ntnu norwegian university of science and technology , norway.

NTNU 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.

For a position as a PhD Candidate, the goal is a completed doctoral education up to an obtained doctoral degree.

• Are you a passionate researcher?
• Do you have a master degree in Physics, Nanoscience, Materials Science, or equivalent?
• Are you motivated to work in a diverse and multidisciplinary team?
• Would you like to help this team solve fundamental questions that can lead to more sustainable technologies?

If so, you may be the persons we are seeking for one of the two PhD projects supervised by Prof. Dennis Meier at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim, Norway, as part of the European training network TOPOCOM (“Topological solitons in ferroics for unconventional computing”). For more information on TOPOCOM, please refer to www.topocom.eu

The two PhD projects are mainly experimental in nature and aim to characterize electric and magnetic materials. We want to learn to control their nanoscale structure and emergent topological defects and demonstrate possible pathways utilizing their unique physical properties for the design of extremely efficient memory devices and low-energy computing.

Project 1: Magnetic spin textures for low-energy computing  – The PhD candidate will characterize the static and dynamic properties of local spin textures in nano-structured systems, learn to create such spin textures on demand, and develop simple demonstrator devices for neuromorphic and autonomous low-power computing applications. The PhD candidate will learn how to model such spin textures using micromagnetic simulations and fabricate and characterize basic devices structures by combining focused ion beam (FIB) nanostructuring and magnetic force microscopy.

Project 2: Ferroelectric domain walls for reservoir computing  – The PhD candidate will study the electronic properties of ferroelectric domain walls and explore how individual walls and networks can be used as reservoirs for unconventional computing. The PhD candidate will apply advanced scanning probe microscopy methods, scanning electron microscopy, and electrical measurements to characterize the domain walls and their functional properties. FIB-based nano-structuring will be applied to work towards first proof-of-concept devices.

(Please clearly indicate in the cover letter of your application for which of the two PhD positions, i.e., project 1 or project 2, you are applying.)

The two positions are part of in total 11 PhD projects of the European program TOPOCOM, that joints experts from academic institutions and industry, from Norway, Germany, Italy, Greece, and the Netherlands, to work on ferroelectric and ferromagnetic materials, both from the theory and experimental side. The network will ensure excellent training by world-leading scientists and different partner companies, close interactions with other PhD candidates who share your research interest, and a stimulating work environment. Working as team, we will find materials-based solutions in the field of unconventional computing.

TOPOCOM emphasizes accessibility and encourages qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender identity, ability, status or ethnic and cultural background.

Additional information: www.topocom.eu ; www.cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101119608

The two PhD candidates will perform original research, working closely together with the group members in the team at NTNU, as well as other PhD candidates from the TOPOCOM network. This includes network-wide training events and secondments at different universities and partners from industry. The PhD candidates will plan and conduct experiments according to the project objectives with support from the PI and the team. The experimental work includes advanced scanning probe microscopy studies (e.g., magnetic force microscopy, piezoresponse force microscopy and conducting atomics force microscopy). In addition, project 1 will involve micromagnetic simulations, that will guide the experimental work. These and additional measurements will be performed on test devices, which the PhD student will fabricate using FIB (focus ion beam) and lithography methods. In addition to the TOPOCOM events and training, the PhD candidates will present their work at international conferences and in written form in scientific articles.

• You must have a professionally relevant background in Physics, Nanoscience, Materials Science, or equivalent, with expertise on magnetic (project 1) or electric (project 2) materials.
• Your education must correspond to a five-year Norwegian degree program, 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.
• Master's students can apply, but the master's degree must be obtained and documented by January 31st, 2024.
• You must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty's doctoral program
• Good written and oral English language skills are required.

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 

For project 1 , a strong background and hands-on experience in micromagnetic simulations and/or magnetic force microscopy is desired. In addition, the ideal candidate has a good understanding of magnetism and basic expertise in FIB-nanostructuring, and can document a strong background in solid state physics.

For project 2 , a strong background and hands-on experience in scanning electron microscopy (SEM), advanced scanning probe microscopy (piezoresponse force microscopy, conductive atomic force microscopy, and local electrostatic measurements) is desired. In addition, the ideal candidate has a good understanding of ferroelectrics, basic expertise in FIB-nanostructuring, and can document a strong background in solid state physics.

We search for a person that is creative, innovative and can work independently. The person we are searching for has excellent communication skills, likes travelling, and enjoys collaborating with other PhD candidates, postdocs, and international researchers.

Emphasis will be placed on personal and interpersonal qualities.

• exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment
• an open and inclusive work environment  with dedicated colleagues
• favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• employee benefits

As 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.

Starting date: As early as possible, but no later than February 28th, 2024 (project 2) and June 30th, 2024 (project 1).

Appointment to a PhD position requires that you are admitted to the PhD programme in Materials Science and Engineering  within three months of employment, and that you participate in an organized PhD programme during the employment period.

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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.

The position is subject to external funding via the HORIZON.1.2 - Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA). MSCA Doctoral Networks 2022 – TOPOCOM (Grant agreement ID: 101119608)

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

The 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: 

• Cover letter, clearly stating for which of the two positions you are applying. Also give a short statement why you would like to be part of a doctoral network and what you feel you can contribute to TOPOCOM.
• 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.
• Name and contact information of three referees
• If you have publications or other relevant research work

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 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.

Working at NTNU

NTNU 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.

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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.

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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 Prof. Dennis Meier, email:  [email protected] .

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Marie Kristiansen, e-mail:  [email protected]

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: 01.12.2023.

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) creates knowledge for a better world and solutions that can change everyday life.

Department of Materials Science and Engineering  

We are Norway's leading educational and research environment in materials engineering, materials chemistry and materials science.  In collaboration with business and industry, we are a driving force for the development of innovative materials as well as new applications and manufacturing processes.  Activities in our disciplines are vital for the green shift. The Department of Materials Science and Engineering  is one of eight departments in the Faculty of Natural Sciences .

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