Engineer for Fluid Mechanics Laboratory

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About the job

The Department of Energy and Process Engineering seeks a PhD-educated engineer to facilitate the day-to-day activities of the state-of-the-art Fluid Mechanics Laboratory. This laboratory includes NTNU’s large wind tunnel, and the air-water channel, as well as an impressive suite of laser diagnostics equipment.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the professors who use the laboratory on facility and equipment scheduling, helping phd students set-up experiments, training phd students in experimental methods, maintain the masters-level laboratory activities, liaising with external partners, liaising with internal partners and technicians, and performing research. The position is partly externally funded, and the candidate will be involved in seeking external funding for research activity. Some training and upgrading tasks may take place at other groups within the department, e.g., indoor environment, hydropower, and combustion laboratory.

Duties of the position

• Maintain laboratory and equipment schedule.
• Maintain the Fluid Mechanics Laboratory facilities.
• Maintain measurement equipment including cameras and lasers.
• Train PhD students on various experimental methods.
• Lead health and safety activities in the laboratory.
• Liaise with external partners to produce revenue.
• Maintain the laboratory’s internet presence.
• Write journal papers.
• Represent the lab in scientific and non-scientific forums.

Required selection criteria

• PhD in mechanical, civil or aerospace engineering, or physics, with a focus on experimental fluid mechanics.
• Strong written and oral English language skills
• Experience with the following state-of-the-art fluid mechanics techniques, e.g., particle image velocimetry (2D, Stereo, and 3D such as Tomo-PIV and STB), laser-Doppler velocimetry, hot-wire anemometry, high-speed imaging.
• Experience managing a fluid laboratory with wind tunnels and water channels.
• Proficient in MATLAB and/or Python.

Preferred selection criteria

• Experience supervising students
• Experience with the equipment tendering processes in Norway.
• Experience writing journal papers in leading fluids journals, e.g., the Journal of Fluid Mechanics, Physical Review Fluids, Experiments in Fluids.
• Experience working with social media, particularly in a science context.
• Experience with computer aided design (CAD).

Personal characteristics 

• Enthusiastic.
• Highly motivated.
• Works effectively in teams and individually.
• Able to operate in a goal-oriented manner.

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

We offer

• world-class experimental laboratories
• 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

Salary and conditions

The gross salary for the position of Head Engineer code 1087 is normally remunerated at gross from NOK 600 000 – 750 000 before tax per year, depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2 % is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. 

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
• Proof of a PhD, e.g., PhD diploma.
• Name and contact information of three referees
• A “qualifications document” explicitly listing each of the “required” and “preferred” criteria with a brief description of how you meet each one. This document should not exceed 2 pages.

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

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.

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 Nick Worth, email nicholas.a.worth@ntnu.no. 

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: 03.01.2025.