Jobbnorge ID: 201254

Deadline: 4/10/2021
Website: http://www.ntnu.no
Scope: Fulltime
Duration: Temporary

Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering are looking for 1-3 Postdoctoral Fellows in "Adaptive
and Flexible Forming and Manufacturing of Advanced Aluminium Components"

PostDoc Fellow in Adaptive and Flexible Forming and

Manufacturing of Advanced Alu. Comp
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About the position

Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at NTNU seeks until three postdoctoral fellows within the field of metal forming.

The postdoctoral fellows will be part of the NTNU Aluminium Product Innovation Center (NAPIC), which is a collaboration between Faculty of
Engineering, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Faculty of Architecture and Design. NAPIC is hosted by the Department of Mechanical and
Industrial Engineering, which is part of the Faculty of Engineering. The centre is a unique collaboration between NTNU, SINTEF, the aluminium
manufacturing industry and select customers, currently including 28 active Postdocs. The aim is to explore new-aluminum product opportunities,
employing a research-driven innovation approach based on cross-disciplinary collaboration between product design and development,
manufacturing, materials technology and product applications. The vision is to become a world leader in research-driven aluminium product
innovation.

NAPIC is part of the MANULAB - a Norwegian Manufacturing Laboratory Infrastructure project - where state-of-the-art laboratory technology for
aluminium forming, welding, assembly, assistive manufacturing and material characterization is available.

The position(s) will all be directly or indirectly related to industrial research projects primarily in the automotive actors, seeking to innovate within
product applications such as battery trays, chassis and suspension systems, safety/crashworthiness systems and components, etc.

With the current transformation to Industry 4.0, metal forming is subject to radical shifts towards increased flexibility and adaptivity of products,
machine tools, and processes, enabling a transition from conventional mass production towards highly flexible, customized production, with
reduced manufacturing investments and improved sustainability footprint.

You will report to the professor responsible for the project.

Duties of the position

The three positions and focal areas are as follows:

POSITION A: Develop a theoretical and operational framework that integrates mechanical product and process models and machine
learning for model-driven, in-line and real-time, adaptive control of forming of advanced aluminum products.

POSTITION B: Innovate, develop and demonstrate proof-of-concept concept for flexible tooling of aluminum stretch-bending processes.
The concept should offer the capability and the kinematics needed to digitally adjust (servo-mechanically or servo-hydraulically) the
shape of an integrated tooling to serve a set of different product configuration derived from the same product platform.

POSITION C: Develop a strategy and associated model for calibration of aluminum profiles in order to reduce geometrical variations
arising from extrusion, profile cooling and forming. Methods for calibration can be stretching, expansion and/or compressing, introducing
plasticity in the cross-section of the profiles to mechanically change the geometry, locally and/or globally, while improving dimensional
accuracy.

All areas described above will preferably be a combination of numerical and experimental studies, having access to cutting-edge laboratory
equipment for aluminium forming (3D-stretch-bending, tube bending, adaptive rotary bending etc), software and models for numerical simulation
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and world leading academic/industry eco-system of research-based innovation within aluminium forming.

Required selection criteria

A postdoctoral research fellowships is a qualification position in which the main objective is qualification for work in academic positions. You
must have completed a Norwegian doctoral degree in mechanical or industrial engineering, or corresponding foreign doctoral degree
recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree is required.

If, for any reason, you have taken a career break or have had an atypical career and wish to disclose this in your application, the selection
committee will take this into account, recognizing that the quantity of your research may be reduced as a result.

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The appointment is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants and national
guidelines for appointment as PhD, post doctor and research assistant.

proven towering knowledge/skills in key area(s) of the position

strong publication record (post doc positions)
good skills to deliver oral and written presentation of research results
excellent English skills—written and oral—are required.

Preferred selection criteria

knowledge of data-driven modelling and some programming basics (like Python, Matlab)
experience with experimental studies
industrial experience
research project work experience
international experience

Prior knowledge
You need a background from one or more of the following directions:

mechanical / industrial engineering

forming of aluminium (or steel)
continuum mechanics and numerical simulation
advanced manufacturing / industry 4.0 / Cyber-Physical-Systems
cybernetics engineering
industrial mathematics
materials

Personal characteristics
good communication skills
analytical
independent, self-going and progress-oriented
ambitious
goal-oriented
good collaborative capabilities

We offer
exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment
an open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues
favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
employee benefits

Salary and conditions

Postdoctoral fellowship:
The employment period is 3 years including duty work.

Postdoctoral candidates are placed in code 1352, and are normally remunerated at gross from NOK 545 300 per annum before tax, depending
on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts
relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment
are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU. After the appointment you must assume that
there may be changes in the area of work.

It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution daily.

About the application

The application and supporting documentation to be used as the basis for the assessment must be in English.

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Publications and other scientific work must follow the application. Please note that applications are only evaluated based on the information
available on the application deadline. You should ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the criteria
which are set out above.

You must specify in which field you intend to submit the application (positions a, b or c), . You must write an essay (maximum 1 page) where you
present the research plan and strategy for approaching the research problem.

The application must include:

CV, certificates and diplomas

Research plan or project proposal (maximum 2 pages)
Recommendation letter from a thesis supervisor/professor
Academic works - published or unpublished - that you would like to be considered in the assessment (up to 10 works)
Name and address of three referees

Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint works, you must attach a brief description of your participation.

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal suitability.

NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment -
DORA.

General information
Working at NTNU

A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional
capacity or cultural background.

The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the innovation capital of Norway with a population of
200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the
world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education
(including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.

As an employee at NTNU, you must at all times adhere to the changes that the development in the subject entails and the organizational
changes that are adopted.

Information Act (Offentleglova), your name, age, position and municipality may be made public even if you have requested not to have your
name entered on the list of applicants.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact department head, Professor Torgeir Welo, torgeir.welo@ntnu.no, tel. +47 41440061
or Professor Geir Ringen, geir.ringen@ntnu.no, tel. +47 41679834.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Linn-Cecilie Felle, e-mail: linn.c.felle@ntnu.no

Please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates. Applications submitted elsewhere will not
be considered. Diploma Supplement is required to attach for European Master Diplomas outside Norway. Chinese applicants are required to
provide confirmation of Master Diploma from China Credentials Verification (CHSI).

If you are invited for interview you must include certified copies of transcripts and reference letters. Please refer to the application number IV-
101/21 when applying.

Application deadline: 10.04.2021

NTNU - knowledge for a better world

NTNU - knowledge for a better world

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) creates knowledge for a better world and solutions that can change everyday life.

Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

We educate graduates who can create new products, operate and maintain products, and manage projects. The Department has a variety of
bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes. We conduct wide-ranging research in fields such as technology, energy, product quality and
development, and productivity. The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering is one of eight departments in the Faculty of
Engineering.

Additional information
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