PhD Research Fellow in Civil and structural engineering

• English

A 100 % position is available at the University of Agder, Faculty of Engineering and Science as a PhD Research Fellow in Civil and Structural engineering, affiliated with the Department of Engineering Sciences , for a period of three years. The position is located, at the present, at Campus Grimstad. The starting date is negotiable with the Faculty.

Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is a revolutionary technology that rivals traditional manufacturing and assembly methods by allowing for the production of complex geometric shapes without additional costs. In the construction industry, concrete 3D printing is increasingly gathering interest. Viscous concrete is applied through a nozzle manipulated by an industrial robotic arm, to create a layered structure. Like any new technology, concrete 3D printing presents both opportunities and challenges. The challenges include topics like the application and placement of reinforcement, development of appropriate concrete compositions, anisotropic properties of the produced material, optimisation of printing patterns, and design for utilising the strengths of the printing technology. A selection of the challenges should be focused on in the research. 

In cooperation with Norwegian Catapult Future Materials, Veidekke AS, Heidelberg Materials (Contiga) and UiA, Mechatronics Innovation Lab (MIL) is procuring a 3D printer for concrete. The printer will be situated in UiAs Construction laboratory in Grimstad, available for the PhD’s research activities. The PhD project will in practical issues be considered a part of this greater initiative.

A prerequisite for employment is that the candidate is to be admitted to UiA’s PhD programme at the Faculty of Engineering and Science .

• Master’s degree in Civil and structural engineering. This year’s candidates/candidates who are in the closing stages of their master’s degree can also apply. 
• The average grade of the Bachelor’s study should be C or above. The average grade of the Master’s study should be B or above.
   
• International applicants who are not exempt from the English language requirements pursuant to the guidelines of the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT), must document this through one of the following tests with the stated results or better:
  • TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language with a minimum score of 600 for the Paper based Test (PBT), or 92 for the Internet-based Test (iBT)
  • IELTS - International English Language Testing System, with the result of 6.5
     

Further provisions relating to the positions as PhD Research Fellows can be found in the Regulations Concerning Terms and Conditions of Employment for the post of Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Research Fellow, Research Assistant and Resident .

• The working language at the University of Agder is Norwegian, and proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language is advantageous.
• Experience with either design of concrete structures, concrete technology or 3D printing.

• Ability to work independently and proactively for goal-oriented research.
• Have good teamwork skills and inventiveness.
• Close working relationships with both industrial and academic partners.
• Good analytical skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in an academic setting.
   

Personal qualities and suitability for the position will be emphasised.

• professional development in a large, exciting and socially influential organisation
• a positive, inclusive and diverse working environment
• modern facilities and a comprehensive set of welfare offers 
• membership of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund

More about working at UiA .

The position is remunerated according to the State Salary Scale, salary plan 17.515, code 1017 PhD Research Fellow, NOK 532 200 gross salary per year. A compulsory pension contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund is deducted from the pay according to current statutory provisions.

UiA is an open and inclusive university. We believe that diversity enriches the workplace and makes us better. We, therefore, encourage qualified candidates to apply for the position independent of gender, age, cultural background, disability or an incomplete CV.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply for the position. 

The successful applicant will have rights and obligations in accordance with the current regulations for the position, and organisational changes and changes in the duties and responsibilities of the position must be expected. The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning the acts relating to Control of Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology . Appointment is made by the University of Agder’s Appointments Committee for Teaching and Research Positions.

Short-listed applicants will be invited for interview. With the applicant’s permission, UiA will also conduct a reference check before appointment. Read more about the employment process .

In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act § 25 (2), applicants may request that they are not identified in the open list of applicants. The University, however, reserves the right to publish the names of applicants. Applicants will be advised of the University’s intention to exercise this right. 

The application and any necessary information about education and experience (including diplomas and certificates) are to be sent electronically. Use the link "Apply for this job".

The following documentation must be uploaded electronically:

• Certificates with grades
• Master’s thesis
• References
• Academic work and R&D projects, as well as a list of these
• Project description with a maximum scope of up to three pages, including reference list. The outline should present and discuss possible research questions, theory perspectives, material, a progress plan, and methods within the given framework
• Any other relevant documentation

The applicant is fully responsible for submitting complete digital documentation before the closing date. All documentation must be available in a Scandinavian language or English.

Application deadline: 26.06.23

For questions about the position:

• Associate Professor Dmitry Vysochinskiy, tel. +47 37 23 37 97, mobile +47 948 62 383x, e-mail [email protected]

For questions about the application process:

• HR-adviser Heidi Kristensen, tel. 38 14 13 79, e-mail [email protected]

The University of Agder has more than 1500 employees and almost 14 000 students. This makes us one of the largest workplaces in Southern Norway. Our staff research, teach and disseminate knowledge from a variety of academic fields. Co-creation of knowledge is our common vision. We offer a broad range of study programmes in many fields. We are situated at two modern campuses in Kristiansand and Grimstad respectively.

We are an open and inclusive university marked by a culture of cooperation. The aim of the university is to further develop education and research at a high international level.

26th June 2023

University of Agder

Grimstad

Fulltime (1 positions) Fulltime (%)

Temporary

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