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PhD Research Fellow in Applied Micro- and Nanosystems - Transducer Technologies

Deadline: 30.06.2021

University of South-Eastern Norway

The University of South-Eastern Norway, USN, is one of Norway’s largest higher education institutions, with around 18,000 students and 1,900 employees across eight different campuses.

We offer studies, research and knowledge dissemination, all targeting various professions and working life and with a high level of quality internationally. Our goal as a University is to create value both for the individual student and for business and commerce, the public sector and society in general. We achieve this by utilising the best tools we have: education and research.

USN is a University with a strong social commitment where studies and working life are integrated. At USN, we focus on practice-relevant, profession-oriented and applied research and education.


The students shall benefit from innovative educational methods and challenging studies closely associated with society's requirements and needs.

They will learn how to adapt to a society and working life that is constantly changing. The University shall meet major social challenges with knowledge and expertise, helping to promote practical solutions, structural changes and new ways of thinking. USN’s academic activities shall be embodied by a clear dedication to the UN’s sustainable development goals.

The University aims to realise this main profile in close cooperation with society and working life.

The Faculty of Technology, Natural Sciences and Maritime Sciences have a vacancy for a position as PhD Research Fellow in Applied Micro- and Nanosystems - Transducer Technologies

About the position

The Faculty of Technology, Natural Sciences and Maritime Sciences has a vacancy for a temporary 100 % position as PhD Research Fellow in Applied Micro- and Nanosystems from 01.09.2021.

The position is located at the Department of Microsystems and reports to the Head of Department. The place of employment is campus Vestfold in Horten.

Appointment is for a period of three years. The position does not include teaching duties.

About the PhD-project

The PhD research fellow is a part of an on-going research project focusing on transducer technologies for the next generation of advanced medical ultrasound probes. This project is a collaboration between USN and GE Vingmed Ultrasound AS with the support from the Research Council of Norway.

The research interest of this project is the transition from conventional ceramic-based to micromachined ultrasound transducers. Assembly and integration of the micromachined ultrasound transducers is challenging due to its physical properties. The research of the PhD candidate includes several of the following topics:

  • Assembly and integration technologies for micromachined ultrasound transducers and driver electronics, both at die-level and wafer-level.
  • Characterization of the assembled devices in terms of electrical, acoustical, mechanical performance as well as reliability related to ultrasound applications.
  • Integration of conventional ceramic-based and micromachined ultrasound transducers into ultrasound scanner to compare its performance with exisiting technology.

Qualifications

Applicants to the PhD position must have a Master’s degree (120 ECTS) or equivalent higher education qualifications in microsystem technology, system integration, electronic engineering, material science, physics or closely related subject.

The degree must be accomplished within the commencement date.

It is a requirement that the successful applicant is granted admission to the university’s doctoral programme in Applied Micro- and Nanosystems within three months of accession in the position, which requires an average B from Master's degree, in addition to grade B at the final master project.

Co-operation between staff members is an integrated part of the working atmosphere at the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN). The candidate must be motivated and demonstrate a proven ability to work effectively within a team and in a collegiate manner to formulate and realise common objectives.

Personal suitability for the position will be emphasized. The successful candidate will be part of the research groups "Ultrasound Transducers" and "Materials and Micro-integration" at USN-IMS. The groups have long experience with ultrasound transducer technologies and packaging technologies including materials, assembly, characterization and testing. The groups has substantial collaboration with industrial partners in Norway as well as international partners.

Specific requirements for the position are described below:

  • We are looking for a person with knowledge and experience in several of the following fields: assembly and integration of MEMS devices (die-level and/or wafer-level), ultrasound transducers, microsystems, material sciences, physics, electronics, characterization techniques, testing.
  • Ability to perform experimental work is crucial. Ability to perform computer modelling such as final element modelling is an advantage.
  • Good analytical and theoretical skills, as well as creative thinking and communication skills are advantageous.

Applicants are required to provide evidence of good English language skills, both writing and speaking. Applicants outside the Scandinavian educational system may use one of the following tests as such documentation: TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE).

We offer

  • A professionally stimulating working environment
  • Good opportunities to develop your career and your academic skills
  • A good social environment
  • Attractive welfare benefits in the State Pension Plan
  • Opportunity for physical activities within working hours

Salary

PhD Research Fellow (code 1017): NOK 491 200 a year. Further promotion will be based on time served in the position. In special cases, employment in code 1378 may be considered.

A statutory contribution to the state pension plan will be deducted from the employee’s salary.

Other information

The Academic Appointments Board for PhD Research Fellowships is responsible for the appointment. An expert assessment of applicants will be carried out. The candidates deemed best qualified will be invited to an interview.

The person appointed must comply with the laws, regulations and agreements that apply at any given time to the post. Please note that approved work permit is a prerequisite for the employment.

According to its human resources policy, the University of South-Eastern Norway targets a balanced gender composition and aims to recruit persons with a background as an immigrant.

There are few woman employed in research positions at the Department, and consequently woman are especially encouraged to apply.

The University contributes to the Inkluderingsdugnaden (a voluntary scheme to promote inclusion), and it is our aim that our employees, to the fullest extent possible, shall reflect the diversity of the general population.

Pursuant to section 25, 2nd paragraph of the Freedom of Information Act, information on the applicant may be disclosed even if the applicant has requested not be included on the list of applicants. Applicants will be notified if such requests are not allowed.

Contact information

For more information about the position, please contact:

  • Associate professor Hoang-Vu Nguyen, phone: +47 31009658 or
  • Professor Lars Hoff, phone +47 31009311 at Department of Microsystems

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact:

  • HR Advisor Kari L. Foss-Pedersen, email: kari.foss-pedersen@usn.no

How to apply

The University of South-Eastern Norway makes use of online application management. Applicants to the post must register their application and CV with enclosures online via the Jobbnorge recruitment portal by clicking on the link on the right-hand side – “Søk stillingen” (Apply for the post).

The following documents shall be attached to the online application:

  • Certified diplomas and certificates from university college/university
  • Master's thesis
  • Any scientific publications and a list of these
  • Three references (contact information)

Please note that all documents must be in a Scandinavian language or in English. Any translations must be certified.

The application will be assessed on the basis of the attached documentation as requested above. Each applicant is responsible for ensuring that the required documentation has been uploaded with the application deadline.

The University has been awarded a Charter & Code certificate by the European Commission, and is entitled to use the HR Excellence in Research (HRS4R) logo. The University is also a member of the EURAXESS network, which contributes to good working conditions for mobile researchers.

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