PhD - Water and Wastewater Engineering

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim represents academic eminence in technology and the natural sciences as well as in other academic disciplines ranging from the social sciences, the arts, medicine, teacher education, architecture to fine art. Cross-disciplinary cooperation results in innovative breakthroughs and creative solutions with far-reaching social and economic impact.

Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology
Department of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering

PhD position within Water and Wastewater Engineering (IVT-120/13)

The Department of Hydraulic and Environmental Engineering has one PhD position available in the Water and Wastewater group for a period of three years. This position will focus on process development of marine omega-3 phospholipid products based on natural, marine raw materials. The project will aim to increase the added value by manufacturing high quality dietary products from under-utilized bi-fractions from pelagic industry. The project will be carried out in close collaboration with an industrial partner. Successful applicants must have a background in treatment process engineering and chemistry with knowledge of membrane technology and laboratory work experience. The PhD candidate should have a siv.ing./M.Sc. degree in civil engineering or chemical engineering.

For further information about the position contact:

Associate Professor Cynthia Halle, tel. +47 73 59 47 61, email: cynthia.halle@ntnu.no

Conditions of appointment:

PhD Candidates are remunerated in code 1017, and are normally remunerated at wage level 50, gross NOK 420 800 per annum before tax. There will be a 2 % deduction to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund from gross wage.

The period of appointment is up to three years without duties.

Engagement as a PhD Candidate is done in accordance with “Regulation concerning terms and conditions of employment for the posts of post-doctoral research fellow, research fellow, research assistant and resident”, given by the Ministry of Education and Research of 19.07.2010. The goal of each of the announced positions is to obtain a PhD degree. Applicants will engage in an organized PhD training program, and appointment requires approval of the applicants plan for a PhD study within three months from the date of commencement. Seehttp://www.ntnu.edu/ivt/phd for more information.

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants. The positions adhere to the Norwegian Government's policy of balanced ethnicity, age and gender. Persons with immigrant background and women are encouraged to apply.

According to the new Freedom of Information Act, information concerning the applicant may be made public even if the applicant has requested not to be included in the list of applicants.

An application inclusive CV, grade transcripts and other enclosures, should be submitted electronically via this page. Mark your application with ref.no. IVT-120/13.

Application deadline: 18.11.2013