Utløpt

PhD research fellow in corrosion

Arbeidsgiver: Institutt for energiteknikk (IFE)
Stillingstittel: PhD research fellow in corrosion
Frist: 25.08.2020
Ansettelsesform: Engasjement

Institute for Energy Technology (IFE) is looking for motivated candidates for a PhD research fellow position in the Corrosion Technology Department. The position is fully funded for 3 years and is part of a joint research project between IFE and the University of Stavanger (UiS). The project is funded by the Research Council of Norway and oil and gas companies. The PhD student will be affiliated with the University of Stavanger. Work place will be at IFE at Kjeller.

You will join a dynamic group focused on applied corrosion research in close cooperation with international oil companies. We are working to assure safe transport of oil, gas and CO2 in pipelines and aim to develop better models to predict corrosion rates.

You will work together with scientists at IFE in a project aiming to expand knowledge on corrosion occurring top-of-the-line in pipelines transporting unprocessed natural gas. Your contribution will involve carrying out lab experiments focusing on chemistry and corrosion in the condensing water phase, setting the results in context with existing knowledge and contribute to developing models to predict corrosion rates. You will have the opportunity to publish your results in peer-reviewed international scientific journals and present at international conferences in corrosion and materials science.

Work tasks

Plan and perform laboratory experiments
Perform extensive characterisation of the materials before and after corrosion testing
Develop dedicated experimental set-ups and testing protocols
Analyse data obtained through electrochemical and other testing methods
Contribute to development of models for corrosion mechanisms
Collaborate with the project research team
Publish results in international peer-reviewed journals
Present work at international conferences
Attend courses and take examinations amounting to at least 30 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) at UiS

Qualifications

Master's degree or MSc in chemistry, materials science, physics or closely related disciplines, fulfilling UiS' requirements for admission to PhD programs (typically Master's degree with an average grade weighted at B or better, see https://www.uis.no/research-and-phd-studies/phd-studies/admission/)
Knowledge of electrochemistry and corrosion
Experience with characterisation of materials is a plus
Experience with tools for modelling chemical and physical processes is a plus

Personal qualities

We need a motivated person who has good problem-solving skills and who will be an active participant and collaborator in our group. You will have the chance to gain knowledge and skills that will support and extend the opportunities for you as a developing scientist and for us as a research group.

We offer

Work in an industry-relevant and research-intensive environment focusing on delivering technology needed by our
partners and by society
An informal, positive working environment with friendly and knowledgeable colleagues
Supervising by acknowledged professionals at UiS and IFE
Salary according to agreement
Social benefits including pension, life insurance and accident insurance

Om arbeidsgiveren

Research for a better future.

IFE is an independent research foundation based in Norway at Kjeller and in Halden. We are at the forefront internationally in several fields within digital technologies, material and process technology, flow and analysis technologies, radiopharmaceutical technology and nuclear technology. IFE develops new solutions for the industry and public sector in over 30 countries. IFE is host to the international OECD Halden Project. We are about 600 employees and the annual turnover is about NOK 1 billion. Read more about IFE at www.ife.no/en

Sector Flow and Environmental Technology.

The sector for Fluid Flow and Environmental Technology conducts groundbreaking and innovative research in areas such as process technology, wind energy, environmental technology, petroleum technology and corrosion. The sector consists of five departments; Flow Technology, Wind Energy, Corrosion Technology, Tracer Technology and Environmental Analysis. Our aim is to develop relevant products for the industry by combining basic chemistry, physics and process understanding with digital tools and state of the art instrumentation.

Sektor: Privat
Sted: Instituttveien 18, 2007 Kjeller
Bransje: Forskning, utdanning og vitenskap
Stillingsfunksjon: Forskning/Stipendiat/Postdoktor