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PhD Fellow in Study of Icing on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)
Deadline: 11.11.2020
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
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Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology
The position
Department of Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology has a 4-year PhD position available in “Study of Icing on Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)”. The position is related to ice accretion on UAV’s and is for the applicants who wish to obtain the degree of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD). This position is attached to Arctic Technology & Icing Research group. The main activities of this research group focus on developing improved scientific understanding of atmospheric ice accretion physics and cold climate technology.
The workplace is at UiT in Narvik. The candidate must be able to start in the position within a reasonable time after receiving the offer.
The appointment is for a period of four years. The nominal length of the PhD program is three years. The fourth year is used for teaching or other duties for the department. These duties are normally distributed evenly over the four years.
The objective of the position is to complete research training to the level of a doctoral degree. Admission to a PhD programme is a prerequisite for employment, and the programme period starts on commencement of the position. The PhD candidate shall participate in the faculty’s organized research training, and the PhD project shall be completed during the period of employment.
The position's field of research
UAV’s are being used for surveillance operations in cold regions of high north, where ice accretion on its structure has been recognized as hindrance in its optimal flight operations. There is a growing need to develop a better understanding of the effects of ice accretion on aero-elastic behaviour of UAV. This PhD position aims to perform a “Study of ice accretion on UAV’s, keeping in view the requirements of its’s optimum aerodynamic and structural features”. The project aims to cover fixed wing UAV’s and Quadcopters. The gained knowledge from this project will help to improve UAV aero-elastic design and develop cost effective ice mitigation strategy for its operations in icing conditions.
Contact
For further information about the position, please contact:
Professor and Head of research group Arctic Technology & Icing: Muhammad Shakeel Virk, e-mail: muhammad.s.virk@uit.no, phone: +47 76966183
This position requires preferably a Master’s degree in aerospace/mechanical/industrial engineering. The candidates must have a good knowledge and understanding of aircraft aerodynamics, Computational Fluid dynamics (CFD), Multiphase Flows & Computer Aided Design (CAD). Good analytical, numerical and experimental skills are preferable as detailed model based parametric design optimization analysis (numerical and experimental) will be carried out to further develop the technological solutions for UAV operation in icing conditions. Candidates with master thesis in relevant research area will be prioritized. Qualification with a Master’s degree is required before commencement in the position. The suitable candidate must have a grade average of B or better at the Master of Science study.
The successful applicant must fulfil the requirements for admission to the faculty’s PhD programme. Documented fluency in English as stated here is required.
Emphasis will be put on the candidate’s potential for research, motivation and personal suitability for the position.
Application
Your application must include:
Cover letter explaining your motivation and research interests CV
Diplomas, diploma supplements and transcripts (Master's and Bachelor's degrees)
Contact information to 1-3 references, written references
Master thesis, and any other academic works
Scientific publications (if any)
Patents (if any)
The documentation has to be in English or a Scandinavian language. We only accept applications sent via www.jobbnorge.no.
We offer
Involvement in an interesting research project
A good academic environment with dedicated colleagues
A large degree of independence in work
Flexible working hours and a state collective pay agreement
Pension scheme through the state pension fund
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UiT
General information
The appointment is made in accordance with State regulations and guidelines at UiT. At our website, you will find more information for applicants.
As many as possible should have the opportunity to undertake organized research training. If you already hold a PhD or have equivalent competence, we will not appoint you to this position.
A shorter period of appointment may be decided when the PhD Fellow has already completed parts of their research training programme or when the appointment is based on a previous qualifying position PhD Fellow, research assistant, or the like in such a way that the total time used for research training amounts to three years.
Remuneration for the position of PhD Fellow is in accordance with the State salary scale code 1017. A compulsory contribution of 2 % to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund will be deducted.
A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional capacity or cultural background. UiT will emphasize making the necessary adaptations to the working conditions for employees with reduced functional ability.
We process personal data given in an application or CV in accordance with the Personal Data Act (Offentleglova). According to Offentleglova information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure. You will receive advance notification in the event of such publication, if you have requested non-disclosure.
