PhD position in Offshore Wind Energy Logistics

28th April 2024
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Molde University College announces
PhD position in Offshore Wind Energy Logistics
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About us 

Molde University College - Specialized University in Logistics (HiMolde) is a leading teaching and research institution within several areas, with the vision “With knowledge for sustainability and innovation” reflected in all our activities.

We offer more than 40 study programmes, from oneyear programmes to PhD-programmes within e.g. Health Sciences and Social Care, Informatics, Law and Social Sciences, Logistics, Sport Management, and Economics. We have about 260 employees and 3 600 students at our campuses in Molde and Kristiansund.

Facilty of logistics announces a PhD scholarship in Logistics within the field of Offshore Wind Energy Logistics. Read more about our faculty here .

The place of work is Molde, Norway.

About the position 

Molde university college has a strong research environment in offshore logistics and within energy logistics. We are now looking for a PhD-candidate to further develop our research within offshore wind logistics.

Offshore energy production plays a vital role in meeting the increasing demand for electricity, diversifying our energy mix, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and supporting the growth of communities by creating jobs and stimulating local economies. It provides a reliable source of energy, reduces our dependence on fossil fuels, and helps us to achieve our climate goals, making it an essential component of our energy strategy. Offshore wind logistics is critical for the successful construction, installation, and maintenance of offshore wind farms, ensuring the timely and cost-effective delivery of components, personnel, and equipment. It plays a crucial role in enabling the growth of the offshore wind industry, allowing us to harness the full potential of this abundant and renewable energy source.

As a PhD candidate, you would be expected to contribute to the research within this emerging field in close cooperation with our research group and the industry.

The field offers a variety of potential research topics, quantitative as well as qualitative, including (but not limited to):

• Upstream logistics for offshore wind energy production.
• Economic and environmental impact assessment of offshore wind farm supply chain: from construction to decommissioning.
• Uncertainties and risks management in offshore wind energy supply chains.

For a position as a PhD Candidate, the goal is a completed doctoral education and thereby obtain a doctoral degree.

Qualifications 

We are seeking candidates with a solid educational background in Logistics, Offshore Energy Logistics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or Computer Technologies.

It will be seen as an advantage if you have:

• Educational background within offshore systems, offshore logistics, energy production, energy management or energy logistics.
• Experience from the offshore industry or the energy sector, preferably in Norway.

Your higher education must equate 5 years of full-time studies on top of the entry requirements for first cycle studies (Bachelor’s degree) in Norway. For some countries this means that you must have more than 5 years of what is called higher education in your home country. Please confer the GSUlist for relevant information pertaining to your home country: https://www.nokut.no/en/surveysanddatabases/nokuts-country- database/GSU-list/. Your master’s degree (or equivalent) must constitute at least one full year of studies (60 ECTS), and must contain an individual piece of student work, normally a master thesis. The minimum average grade of the master’s degree should be B or better on the ECTS grading scale, or an equivalent average grade on other grading scales. We will also emphasize personal and English qualities.

We offer 

The appointment period is 3-4 years. An appointment for 4 years would include 25 % working duty (teaching, supervising or doing administrative tasks). The position will be remunerated at wage level 54 on the Norwegian State salary scale, with gross salary from NOK 532 200 a year, of which 2% is deducted for the Norwegian State Pension Fund. A higher salary may be considered for especially qualified candidates. The appointment will be in accordance with current Norwegian regulations concerning fixed-term jobs in the public sector and guidelines for employment as a scholarship holder at universities and university colleges.

Application

Along with your application, you must submit:

• A description of your proposed research topic, maximum 5 pages. The description must give a title, an outline of the research, including research problem/research question(s), theory, research method and the novelty of the research relative to the existing academic literature. A proposal that does not meet these requirements will cause a rejection of your application. The quality of your project proposal will be the most important criterion for ranking qualified applicants.
• CV (summarizing your education and work experience).
• English language certified copies of educational diplomas/certificates/transcripts that clearly indicate achieved degrees and the number of credits and grades achieved for both undergraduate and graduate studies.
• A master thesis or equivalent independent student work. If the thesis is not in English or a Scandinavian language, a certified transcript of the abstract of the thesis must be provided.
• Any other academic publications (e.g. conference papers) that the applicant wishes to be considered.
• Names, positions, and e-mail addresses of three persons who can be contacted as references for academic and personal qualifications.

Application deadline: Sunday 28th of april 2024.

Other

Molde University College is a committed member of the Government's "Volunteer for inclusion"-programme. We would like to include applicants with limited functional abilities or gaps in their CV. However, the qualification requirements for the position must be met.

According to the Freedom of Information Act section 25, 2nd part, the list of applicants can be made public. Requests for anonymity must be specifically requested with a written justification, but can nonetheless not be guaranteed.

This announcement is a translation from the Norwegian announcement. If there is doubt about the interpretation of words in the English announcement, the Norwegian version prevails.

Questions about the position

Paolo C. Ribas

Førsteamanuensis og leder av PhD-logistikkkomiteen

[email protected]

Harald Martin Hjelle

Professor

[email protected]

Johan Holmgren

Dekan/professor

[email protected]

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Deadline

28th April 2024

Employer

Molde University College

Municipality

Molde

Scope

Fulltime (1 positions) Fulltime (%)

Duration

Temporary

Place of service
Britvegen 2, 6402 Molde

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