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stillingsbetegnelse: Researcher in Corrosion in Oil and Gas

jobbeskrivelse:

DTU, Department of Mechanical Engineering, the Materials and Surface Engineering section are seeking candidates for a researcher position in the field of Corrosion in the Oil and Gas Industry. The researcher position is a permanent position starting from 1 August 2019.

Corrosion in the oil and gas industry is a serious issue that results in decreased production and high operational costs. Corrosion behavior of production pipes depend on many operational parameters (e.g. CO₂, H₂S, pressure, temperature, interventions) and material variables (e.g. microstructure, chemical composition). Consequently, due to complex environment and synergistic effects, more than one mechanism is likely to be responsible for enhanced corrosion degradation and ultimate failure of the pipes.

Responsibilities and tasks
Research activities in the intended researcher position will focus on the following issues:  

• Defining governing parameters controlling corrosion processes in the pipes
• Understanding corrosion mechanisms observed in the oil and gas production
• Developing efficient mitigation techniques to minimize/hinder corrosion of the pipes
• Developing reliable monitoring techniques
• Developing laboratory techniques to analyze corrosion behavior of steels under simulated oil and gas conditions

The selected candidate is expected to work closely with and supervise other researchers working on the corrosion in oil and gas. High interdisciplinary collaboration with the industry and other relevant research groups is expected. Work involves high level of co-ordination of projects, supervision of activities, idea generation and initiation of projects. Some travel can be expected.

Qualifications
Candidates for the position should have a PhD degree in Materials, Corrosion, and Surface Engineering area with prior experience on oil & gas related corrosion research. Prior oil & gas related industrial experience and experience in involving and managing oil and gas research projects with experience on materials and corrosion issues in the oil and gas processes is preferable.

It is an advantage, if the candidate has a knowledge of various corrosion mechanisms and mitigation procedures etc. expected to be seen in oil and gas production. It is expected that the candidates have good communication skills, can pro-actively engage and manage research group including PhD students and other relevant stakeholders in the on ongoing and new projects.

Assessment
In the assessment of the candidates, consideration will be given to 

• Research experience
• Research vision and potential
• Societal impact
• Documented innovation activities, including commercialization and collaboration with industry
• International experience
• Internal and external collaboration
• Communication skills

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The position as a researcher is a permanent entry-level position. After a maximum of 4 years, a researcher can be promoted to a senior researcher position after assessment. More information can be found here: Career paths at DTU. 

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Professor Rajan Ambat, tel.: +45 4525 2181, e-mail: ram (at) mek.dtu.dk. 

You can read more about Department of Mechanical Engineering at http://www.mek.dtu.dk. ;

Application procedure
Please submit your online application no later than 26 March 2019 (local time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include: 

• Application (cover letter)
• CV
• Research statement, with a focus on the “Assessment” bullets points listed above
• Documentation of previous research, as related to the “Assessment” bullet points listed above
• List of publications
• H-index, and ORCID (see e.g. http://orcid.org/)
• Diploma (MSc/PhD)

Applications and enclosures received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. 

DTU Mechanical Engineering covers the fundamental engineering disciplines within Solid mechanics, Fluid mechanics, Coastal and Maritime Engineering, Energy systems and energy conversion, Materials and Surface Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering design and Product development. The department has a scientific staff of about 150 persons, 95 PhD students and a technical/administrative support staff of about 80 persons.

DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and scientific advice. Our staff of 6,000 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society, and our 11,200 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government and public agencies.

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