Postdoc Position in NTNU, Norway

Within the research project ‘Fundamental investigations of solute clustering and nucleation of precipitation’ a 2 year’s post doctoral position is offered at the Dept. of Physics, NTNU, Trondheim, Norway, concerning advanced modelling of diffusion, atom ordering and clustering in the solid state.

The position will be part of a project investigating solute ordering and precipitation on the nanoscale in aluminium alloys, by the use of highly advanced experimental techniques (Atom Probe and Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM)). Precipitates constitute the final stage in the ordering of the solute, and are extremely important for material properties in alloys. Through the years, a large body of experimental results has been available, the details on the atomic level of nucleation and precipitation are largely unknown. This concerns for example how the solute condenses into regions (nuclei), how the nuclei dissolve and grow, how some are stabilized relative to the host material, how they interchange atoms, how this influence diffusion, and how the zones may affect the material properties. A main aim is to understand more of the details of Si-Al clustering, and the corresponding interatomic bonding. The ordering of Si-atoms on the Al-sites may be simulated using common ab initio methods such as Density Functional Theory (DFT) and extensions of this such as the Cluster Expansion Method (CEM), which allows for large-scale Monte-Carlo simulations. Complementary modelling techniques, such as Embedded Atom Method (EAM) molecular dynamics may also be used. The postdoc will work closely with the experimental activities.
We seek:
• A highly motivated candidate with a PhD in physics, chemistry or materials science with experience relevant to modelling and computer simulations, nucleation theory or traditional microstructure in alloys and metals.
• A person with a good theoretical background, who has interests in experiments and can communicate with experimentalists.
• An independent person with initiative who can work alone and guide PhD students.
We offer:
• Active and highly motivated research groups internationally recognised in all aspects of materials science and technology related to light metals.
• Close collaboration with Department of Materials Science and Engineering at NTNU, the Norwegian light metals industry and, SINTEF Materials and Chemistry.
• Collaboration with professor Chris Wolverton, Northwestern University
• Participation in the Norwegian high performance computing program NOTUR.
• Good opportunities to be an active partner in the international research community through participation in conferences, summer schools.

http://home.phys.ntnu.no/brukdef/prosjekter/gemini/index.php?mw=main

Denmark Technical University: PhD Position

The Wind Energy Division at Risø National Laboratory, Technical University of Denmark (Risø DTU) is seeking a PhD student for the Wind Energy Systems programme (WES), working in the research theme “Wind Power Integration and Control”.

The PhD project is financially supported by the Sino-Danish Center for Education and Research (SDC), which is a joint center for research between eight Danish universities, the Danish Ministry of Science, Technology &Innovation and the Graduate University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (GUCAS). The overall aim of SDC is to promote and strengthen collaboration between Danish and Chinese research and learning environments for the benefit of both countries. For background information please see here.
The WES programme has well-established research activities in wind power system integration, modeling and control of wind turbines and wind farms concepts, electrical components and grid connection and large-scale wind energy penetration. For background information plese see here.
Project description
The objective of this project is to analyze and assess the possibilities to exploit wind power plants capabilities to support the power system in a similar way as a conventional power plant does. The project focuses on the development and modeling of different technically viable solutions, which increase the ability of wind farms to provide system services.
The research topic of the PhD project is of high relevance for the integration of future large scale wind power into the power system, dealing with the challenges of operation, modeling and control of power systems with significant amounts of wind power. Research on wind farms system services capabilities may reduce the need for running of various conventional power plants in the system, in the future, for shorter or longer periods, when a large share of wind power into the power system is expected.
Qualifications
Applicants to the PhD position must have:

• a  master’s degree in engineering (e.g. Electrical engineering or Power system engineering) or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master’s degree in engineering
• strong control background
• knowledge on wind turbine models
• good mathematical and programming skills for analytical and modeling purposes
• experience in modeling and control of power system is an advantage

Furthermore, fluency in communicating, reading and writing English is required.
We offer
We offer a challenging career with the possibility to play an active role in the development of wind power in one of the largest wind energy research centers worldwide. DTU is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.
Approval and Enrolment
The scholarship for the PhD degree is subject to academic approval and the candidate will be enrolled in the PhD programme at DTU and in parallel at the Graduate University of the Chinese Academy of Science. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.
Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.
The place of employment is at Risø DTU, Frederiksborgvej 399, Roskilde, Denmark. The student will have the obligation to spend minimum 6 months of its study in China during the three years study.
Further information
Further information on the PhD project may be obtained from Senior Researcher Anca D. Hansen, anca@risoe.dtu.dk , phone: +45 21 32 72 85.
Application
Applications should be submitted online no later than 14 August 2011. Please open the link “apply for this job online”, fill in the application form and attach the following documents:

• A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
• Curriculum vitae
• Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
• Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)

Applications received after this time will not be considered.
Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their master’s degree, but cannot begin before having received it.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.

Asian Pacific Intellectual Fellowship Program

The API Fellowships Program aims to:

Create and nurture a community of public intellectuals in Asia;

Promote mutual learning among Asian public intellectuals; and

Contribute to the growth of public spaces in which effective responses to regional needs can be generated.

In selecting Fellows, the API Fellowships Program will favor those whose projects address critical issues in the region, use creative and multidisciplinary approaches, and have some element of advocacy.

Who can apply?

Anyone involved in the production and exchange of knowledge or ideas in line with the goals of the API Fellowships Program can apply. This includes academics, researchers, media professionals, artists, writers, NGO workers, social workers, public servants, and others who work for the betterment of society.
You will need sufficient knowledge of the English language to conduct your project and to share the results with the wider audience afterwards.
General eligibility for both the API Senior and API Fellowships

• Applicants must hold the nationality or proper residence status of one of the five Participating Countries and reside in the country (Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines and Thailand) at the time of the application;
• Applicants must attend the interview at the designated date and place;
• Applicants must propose research projects and/or professional activities which start after July 1, 2012 and should be completed on or by the end of July 2013;
• Applicants must have a basic knowledge of English. An ability to speak a language/s of the country/ies where the proposed research project and/or professional activities are conducted will be an asset; and
• Applicants must be based in the region/country and will continue to be so in the future.
• When selected, they must attend the orientation in February/March 2012. Absence from the orientation may cause the cancellation of the selection.

Eligibility for the API Senior Fellowships
In addition to the general eligibility above, the applicants for the API Senior Fellowships must:

• Be 40 years of age or more as of August 31, 2011 (exceptions may be made);
• Have the ability and experience to conduct research projects and/or professional activities in the Participating Countries (Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand) other than his/her native country or country of residence;
• Undertake the proposed research projects and/or professional activities in up to four of the Participating Countries (Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand), but in a country/ies other than in the applicant’s native country or country of residence;
• Undertake the proposed research projects and/or professional activities for a continuous period of between one to 12 months; and
• Have the ability, influence, and means to disseminate the results of their research projects and/or professional activities.

Eligibility for the API Fellowships:
In addition to the general eligibility above, the applicants for the API Fellowships must:

• Be under the age of 40 as of August 31, 2011 (exceptions may be made);
• Have the ability and desire to engage in research projects and/or professional activities in the Participating Countries (Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand) other than his/her native or country of residence;
• Have a strong potential to contribute to their field in the future;
• Undertake the proposed research projects and/or professional activities for a continuous period of between four to 12 months; and
• Undertake the proposed research projects and/or professional activities in up to two of the Participating Countries (Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand), but in a country/ies other than the applicant’s native country or country of residence.

What is the schedule for the selection process?
# The application period is from July 1, 2011 to August 31, 2011.
# Interviews will take place in September/October 2011*.
*There will be no make-up interview if the applicant is not able to attend the interview on the designated date. Therefore, those who cannot be present on the interview day will be automatically dropped from the selection process.
# The results will be announced in February 2012.
Selected Fellows will be required:
# To attend the orientation in February/March 2012.
# To carry out the project between the time frame of July 1, 2012 and July 31, 2013.
# To attend the annual API Regional Workshop to be held in November 2013.
# To present the results of the project through papers and other materials.
# To disseminate the results of the project to a wider audience, whenever possible.
# To submit a final Workshop Paper for publication after