Stilling:
PhD Research Fellow in Cost estimation of carbon capture processes
Deadline 04.04.2019
About the position
The Faculty of Faculty of Technology, Natural Sciences and Maritime Sciences has a vacancy for a position as PhD Research Fellow in Cost estimation of carbon capture processes from 01.08.2019.
The position is at the Department of Process, Energy, and Environmental Technology and reports to the Head of Department and reports to the Head of Department. The place of employment is Porsgrunn, Norway.
Qualifications
Applicants to the PhD position must have a Master’s degree or equivalent higher education qualifications in process technology, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or in similar programs. Any relevant courses and/or experiences in cost estimation, construction or operation of process plants are considered beneficial.The applicant must have gained the degree within the application deadline.
It is a requirement that the successful applicant is granted admission to the university’s doctoral programme in Process, Energy and Automation Engineering.
Co-operation between staff members is an integrated part of the working atmosphere at the University of South-Eastern Norway. 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 candidate should master written and oral English, and have skills for independent work and work in team with scientists and students. Parts of the background material will only be available in Scandinavian languages, so it is beneficial if the candidate is able to read documents in Scandinavian language.
Information about the position
Limitation of CO2 emissions is one of the most important international challenges. CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) is one option with large international focus. USN (and earlier HiT/TUC) has been a major contributor in process development of carbon capture processes. Model development of amine based absorption processes have been a major topic. The development has used tools like Aspen HYSYS, Aspen Plus and Matlab for the process calculation. Process equipment dimensioning and cost estimation of alternative processes to select the most cost optimum process has been an important part of the development.
The project will be based on industrial collaborations and data collection as well as mathematical modeling work. The majority of the work is performed at USN in Porsgrunn, but parts of the project may take place at Chalmers in Sweden (under supervision of Associate Professor Fredrik Normann). The modeling will be applied both using special tools developed in the project as well as commercial software (possibly under supervision of the cosupervisor Anette Mathisen or other at SINTEF Industry / Tel-Tek). The starting point is a continuation in the CO2stCap project, and if the CO2stCap project continues, it is relevant to connect the work to this project. Part of the work will be based on methods of which there is extensive experience in the research group at USN, the project may, however, also involve development of new methodologies.
The aims of the PhD project are:
1. Establishing methods for cost estimation of energy systems generally and CO2 capture in special
2. Establishing tools for economic optimization of processes and energy systems
3. Develop the data base for cost elements for traditional unit operations
4. Develop connections between process simulation tools and cost estimation tools for quick and simple estimation of new process concepts
5. Establish effects of different conditions in the energy market on the economic optimization, e.g. varying energy prices
The appointment is for a term of three years with no teaching duties or four years with 25% teaching duties.
For further information concerning the position please contact Professor Lars Erik Øi, the Department of Process, Energy, and Environmental Technology +4735575141
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 449 400 a year. Further promotion will be based on service in the position. In special cases, employment in code 1378 may be considered. Salary NOK 449 400 – 607 700 a year. A statutory contribution will be made from the employee’s salary to the state pension plan.
Additional information
Appointment to the position will be carried out by The Appointments Board for PhD Research Fellows. An expert assessment of applicants will be carried out. Short-listed candidates will be called in for interviews and must be prepared to present and discuss their projects.
The successful applicant must comply with the laws, regulations and agreements that apply to the position.
As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
According to the Norwegian Freedom of Information act § 25 2 paragraph, information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, even though the applicant has requested non-disclosure. The applicant will be informed if his/her request has been declined.
How to apply
University of South-Eastern Norway uses online applications. We therefore ask applicants to register their application and CV online by clicking on the “Send application” link to the right. The application must include the following documents:
- Certified diplomas and certificates from university college/university
- Master’s thesis
- A 1-page (maximum) project description
- Any scientific publications and a list of these
- Three references (contact information)
Please note that all documents must be translated into English or a Scandinavian language by an authorized translator.