Global challenges regarding energy and climate change, the environment, health, food safety, technology and renewable

solutions, use
and conservation of land and natural resources, and development of the bio-economy, requires greater effort. NMBU is well equipped to
conduct further research in these fields. NMBU's expertise spans entire value chains and includes both basic and applied research.
On 1 January 2014, the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science and the University of Life Sciences merged and became -NMBU, the
Norwegian University of Life Sciences. NMBU has 1700 employees and 5100 students, and is currently located on two campuses - s,
about 30 km south of Oslo, and Adamstuen in Oslo. In 2019, the new research- and education-building for veterinary science will be
completed and all of NMBU will then be located at Campus s.
Further information about NMBU is available on www.nmbu.no

PhDscholarship:ProjectMicroscopicfluiddynamicsandparticle
depositionphenomenainwatertreatmentsystems-ref.no.16/03305
The Department of Mathematical Sciences and Technology at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) has vacant three Phdpositions (non-permanent positions full time for three years) related to the departments strategic priority on scientific computing in
engineering sciences. The PhD scholarships are within the following three research projects;
1 PhD scholarship: Microscopicfluiddynamicsandparticledepositionphenomenainwatertreatment-ref.no16/03305
1 PhD scholarship: Mining Big Geographical Data for Spatial and Spatio-Temporal Patterns - ref.no 16/03328 (see separate
announcement)
1 PhD scholarship: Navigation Systems for Agricultural Robotics - ref.no 16/03325 (see separate announcement)
The Department of Mathematical Science and Technology at the Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Technology, has approximately
130 employees and 1100 students, and offers graduate and post-graduate education (Master of Technology / MSc and PhD) within a
number of engineering fields.
The group in Water and Environmental Technology consists of 5 permanent scientific employees, 2 post docs and 13 PhD students, and
approximately 25-30 MSc graduates annually. The research activities are mainly related to water and wastewater treatment and reuse,
water transport, storm water management and pipe technology. Our group has a well developed international network and is involved in
several international research projects as well as innovation projects.

Researchproject
Transport and retention of particles in porous media play a major role both in the subsurface and in processes for water and wastewater
treatment. However, current mathematical models have limited predictive power and the mechanistic understanding of pore-scale
processes is lacking. A better understanding of the underlying processes in filtration is expected to be an important contribution in the
ongoing work on technology development for improved pathogen removal efficiencies in water treatment processes and in reduction of
the health risks.
The overall objective of the research project is to explore microscopic fluid dynamics and particle deposition phenomena in water
treatment systems by development and application of advanced modeling and simulation techniques. Major scientific challenges include
understanding the effects of colloid aggregation, heterogeneities in the porous media and in colloid populations, colloid attachment
behavior under unfavorable conditions, and relating pore-scale processes to the particle removal that can be observed at macroscopic
scales. The experimental research activities will be carried out in microscopic scale and applied in pilot scale.

Maintasks
Computational fluid dynamics and particle deposition
Water and wastewater treatment and reuse.
The successful candidate is expected to enter a plan for the progress of the work towards a PhD degree during the first months of the
appointment, with a view to completing a doctorate within the PhD scholarship period.

Academicqualifications
The successful applicant must meet the conditions defined for admission to a PhD programme at NMBU. The applicant must have an
academically relevant education corresponding to a five-year Norwegian degree programme, where 120 credits are at master's degree
level. The applicant must have a documented strong academic background from previous studies, and be able to document proficiency
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in both written and oral English. For more detailed information on the admission criteria please see the PhD Regulations and the relevant
PhD programme description.
The applicant must document expertise and interest in the research subject.
RequiredAcademicqualifications
Master degree in Water technology, Environmental Engineering or Civil Engineering.
DesiredAcademicqualifications
Mathematical modeling, Fluid dynamics, Physics.

Personalskills
Requiredpersonalskills
Independent
Motivated
Cooperative

NMBUoffers:
An optimistic academic institution with focus on professional development, dissemination and competence.
An interdisciplinary and inclusive environment that provides exciting research- and development opportunities.
Daily contact with inspiring students and skilled colleagues.
Various welfare schemes.
Beautiful surroundings just outside Oslo.
Remuneration
The salary for PhD-scholarship start at wage grade 50 (equivalent to annual salary NOK 430 200) on the Norwegian Government salary
scale upon employment and follow ordinary meriting regulations.
Employment is conducted according to national guidelines for University and Technical College PhD scholars.

Furtherinformation
For further information, please contact Associate professor Arve Heistad
E-mail: arve.heistad@nmbu.no; phone +47 90 11 55 43

Application
To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the 'Applyforthisjob' button above. This will route you to the University's Web
Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online
application form.
Applicationdeadline:31.08.2016
Applications should include (electronically) a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, full publication list, copies of degree certificates and
transcripts of academic records (all certified), and a list of two persons who may act as references (with phone numbers and e-mail
addresses). Publications should be included electronically within the application deadline. The relevant NMBU Department may require
further documentation, e.g. proof of English profiency.
Printed material which cannot be sent electronically should be sent by surface mail to Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Department
of Mathematical Sciences and Technology, P.O. Box 5003, NO-1432 s, within 31.08.2016.Please quote reference number 16/03305
If it is difficult to judge the applicants contribution for publications with multiple authors, a short description of the applicants contribution
must be included.

A compulsory contribution of 2 % is made to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. A good working environment is characterized
by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, irrespective of gender, physical ability or cultural background. The workplace
will if necessary be facilitated for persons with disabilities.
According to the Freedom of Information Act 25 the list of applicants for this position may be made public irrespective of whether the
applicant has requested that his/her name be withheld.
Jobbnorge-ID: 127483, Sknadsfrist: 31.08.2016

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