PhD fellow in Electrical system integration and controls for large maritime PEM

Faculty of Engineering Sciences and Technology

PhD fellow in Electrical system integration and controls for large maritime

PEM

The position

A PhD position is available at the Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Sciences and Technology with the research group Electromechanical Systems and the HYDROGENi project. The position is also affiliated with the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE)

The position is for a period of three years. The objective of the position is to complete research training to the level of a doctoral degree. Admission to the PhD programme is a prerequisite for employment, and the programme period starts on commencement of the position.

The workplace is at UiT in Narvik. You must be able to start in the position within a reasonable time after receiving the offer, initially planned for August/September 2023. The candidate is also expected to spend part of his/her time doing experimental work in the national Fuel Cell System Laboratory at IFE, Kjeller.

The position's field of research

The position has the working title “Electrical system integration, power conditioning, and controls for large maritime PEM fuel cell systems” and will work within the HYDROGENi project, a Norwegian research and innovation centre for hydrogen and ammonia. The focus for the position is to work with challenges in integrating large fuel cells system in electric maritime vessels though the use of power electronic energy conversion. Important question will be optimal and efficient integration and control of the energy system, working towards a power system design and optimization tool.

In an associated project called HyEkoTank funded through Horizon Europe, an existing ship will be converted to a hydrogen hybrid vessel, which will provide data, experience, and act as a case study for this positio

The applicant must present a description on his/her research interests related to the topics given in this proposal as part of the application cover letter. It must include what topic and direction the applicant is most interested to work within.

Contact

For further information about the position, please contact associate professor Bjarte Hoff:

phone: +47 76 96 63 13

email: [email protected]

or Chief Scientist Øystein Ulleberg:

phone: +47 995 86 453

email: [email protected]

Qualifications

The position requires a master's degree or equivalent within Electrical Engineering. If you are near completion of your master's degree, you may still apply.

We seek someone with specialization or interest within power electronics, autonomous power systems, energy/power control and management, and integration of local production and energy storage in a maritime environment.

Applicants must document fluency of in English and be able to work in an international environment. Nordic applicants can document their English capabilities by attaching their high school diploma. Working knowledge of Norwegian or a Scandinavian language is also beneficial.

In the assessment, the emphasis is on the applicant's potential to complete a research education based on the master's thesis or equivalent, and any other scientific work. The description of research interest will also be considered. In addition, other experience of significance for the completion of the doctoral programme may be given consideration.

We will also emphasize motivation and personal suitability for the position. We are looking for candidates who:

Have good working moral and can work independently on defined topics

Have good collaboration skills and able to interaction with colleagues and students

Wants to contribute to a good working environment

As many as possible should have the opportunity to undertake organized research training. If you already hold a PhD or have equivalent competence, we will not appoint you to this position.

Admission to the PhD programme

For employment in the PhD position, you must be qualified for admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology and participate in organized doctoral studies within the employment period.

Admission normally requires:

A bachelor's degree of 180 ECTS and a master's degree of 120 ECTS, or an integrated master's degree of 300 ECTS.

A master's thesis with a scope corresponding to at least 30 ECTS for a master's degree of 120 ECTS.

A master's thesis with a scope corresponding to at least 20 ECTS for an integrated master's degree of 300 ECTS.

UiT normally accepts higher education from countries that are part of the Lisbon Recognition Convention.

In order to gain admission to the programme, applicants with a background from a Norwegian institution should have a minimum grade of C on their master thesis and a weighted grade average of 3.0 for the last two years of their master programme. A more detailed description of admission requirements can be found here.

Applicants with a foreign education will be subjected to an evaluation of whether the educational background is equal to Norwegian higher education, following national guidelines from NOKUT. Depending on which country the education is from, one or two additional years of university education may be required to fulfil admission requirements, e.g. a 4-year bachelor's degree and a 2-year master's degree.

If you are employed in the position, you will be provisionally admitted to the PhD programme. Application for final admission must be submitted no later than two months after taking up the position.

Inclusion and diversity

UiT The Arctic University of Norway is working actively to promote equality, gender balance and diversity among employees and students, and to create an inclusive and safe working environment. We believe that inclusion and diversity are a strength, and we want employees with different competencies, professional experience, life experience and perspectives.

If you have a disability, a gap in your CV or immigrant background, we encourage you to tick the box for this in your application. If there are qualified applicants, we invite at least one in each group for an interview. If you get the job, we will adapt the working conditions if you need it. Apart from selecting the right candidates, we will only use the information for anonymous statistics.

We offer

Involvement in an interesting research project

Good career opportunities

A good academic environment with dedicated colleagues

Flexible working hours and a state collective pay agreement

Pension scheme through the state pension fund

PhD Fellows are normally given a salary of 501 200 NOK/year with a 3% yearly increase

Norwegian health policy aims to ensure that everyone, irrespective of their personal finances and where they live, has access to good health and care services of equal standard. As an employee you will become member of the National Insurance Scheme which also include health care services.

More practical information about working and living in Norway can be found here: https: // uit.no/staffmobility

Application

Your application must include:

Cover letter explaining your motivation and research interests

CV

Diploma for bachelor's and master's degree

Transcript of grades/academic record for bachelor's and master's degree

Explanation of the grading system for foreign education (Diploma Supplement if available)

Documentation of English proficiency

2-3 references with contact information

Master's thesis, and any other academic works

Qualification with a master's degree is required before commencement in the position. If you are near completion of your master's degree, you may still apply and submit a draft version of the thesis and a statement from your supervisor or institution indicating when the degree will be obtained. You must still submit your transcripts for the master's degree with your application.

All documentation to be considered must be in a Scandinavian language or English. Diplomas and transcripts must also be submitted in the original language, if not in English or Scandinavian. If English proficiency is not documented in the application, it must be documented before starting in the position. We only accept applications and documentation sent via Jobbnorge within the application deadline.

General information

The appointment is made in accordance with State regulations and guidelines at UiT. At our website, you will find more information for applicants.

The engagement is to be made in accordance with 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.

A shorter period of appointment may be decided when the PhD Fellow has already completed parts of their research training programme or when the appointment is based on a previous qualifying position PhD Fellow, research assistant, or the like in such a way that the total time used for research training amounts to three years.

Remuneration for the position of PhD Fellow is in accordance with the State salary scale code 1017. A compulsory contribution of 2 % to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund will be deducted. In addition, UiT pays directly to the pension fund on top of the salary - in 2023 this rate is 9 %. As a state employee, you have one of the best pension schemes availiable. For more information see: spk.no.

We process personal data given in an application or CV in accordance with the Personal Data Act (Offentleglova). According to the Personal Data Act information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure. You will receive advance notification in the event of such publication, if you have requested non-disclosure.

Eallju - Developing the High North

UiT The Arctic University of Norway is a multi-campus comprehensive university at the international forefront. Our vision is to be a driving force for developing the High North. The Northern Sami notion eallju, which means eagerness to work, sets the tone for this motive power at UiT. Along with students, staff and the wider community, we aim to utilise our location in Northern Norway and Sápmi, our broad and diverse research and study portfolio and interdisciplinary advantage to shape the future.

Our social mission is to provide research-based education of high quality, perform artistic development and carry out research of the highest international quality standards in the entire range from basic to applied. We will convey knowledge about disciplines and contribute to innovation. Our social mission unites UiT across various studies, research fields and large geographical distances. This demands good cooperation with trade and industry and civil society as well as with international partners. We will strengthen knowledge-based and sustainable development at a regional, national and international level.

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We will demonstrate adaptability and seek good and purposeful utilisation of resources, so we are ready to meet the expectations and opportunities of the future. We will strengthen the quality and impact of our disciplines and core tasks through the following three strategic priority areas.

Deadline

6th June 2023

Employer

UiT The Arctic University of Norway

Municipality

Narvik

Scope

Fulltime (1 positions) Fulltime (%)

Duration

Fixed Term

Place of service