Job Description
About the position
A 100 % position is available at the University of Agder, Faculty of Engineering and Science as a PhD Research Fellow in Ground Mounted PV power plants focusing on Nordic conditions, affiliated to the Department of Engineering Sciences, for a period of three years. The position is located at Campus Grimstad.
The starting date is negotiable with the Faculty.
**Responsibilities**:
This PhD project is part of the national research centre FME-SOLAR. FME SOLAR is a national research center for solar power, focusing on photovoltaics (PV). It is jointly funded by the Research Council of Norway and our partners. FME SOLAR is dedicated to supporting the broad PV industry, the public sector and society in Norway by providing competence and cutting edge R&D in this very important field.
The PhD-project will contribute to knowledge about ground-mounted photovoltaic power plants in the Nordics, where two key challenges are to be investigated during the PhD; the impact of (1) ground type and (2) terrain on PV system design, performance and reliability.The end goal is to enable cost reduction of ground mounted PV power plants.
Required qualifications
Documented knowledge of photovoltaic systems through specific courses or thesis/publications.
TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language with a minimum score of 600 for the Paperbased Test (PBT), or 92 for the Internet-based Test (iBT)
IELTS - International English Language Testing System, with the result of 6.5
Criteria for positions as PhD Research Fellow (in Norwegian).
Desired qualifications
Experience with terrain modelling with use relevant modelling tools
Experience with construction of ground mounted PV power plants
Demonstrated authorship or co-authorship of scientific articles / scientific presentations
Personal qualities
Scientific curiosity and able to be a fast learner
Good communication skills with other scientists, but also able to communicate orally and written with FME-SOLAR partners (e.g. industry)
Personal qualities and suitability for the position will be emphasised.
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We offer
professional development in a large, exciting and socially influential organisation
a positive, inclusive and diverse working environment
modern facilities and a comprehensive set of welfare offers
membership of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
More about working at UiA.
The position is remunerated according to the State Salary Scale, salary plan 17.515, code 1017 PhD Research Fellow, NOK 550 800 gross salary per year. A compulsory pension contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund is deducted from the pay according to current statutory provisions.
General information
The successful applicant will have rights and obligations in accordance with the current regulations for the position, and organisational changes and changes in the duties and responsibilities of the position must be expected. The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning the acts relating to Control of Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Appointment is made by the University of Agder’s Appointments Committee for Teaching and Research Positions.
A background check may be conducted to verify information that appears in available documents. Background checks are always done with the applicant's consent, and employment in the position requires an approved background check. Relevant applicants will receive further information.
Short-listed applicants will be invited for interview. With the applicant’s permission, UiA will also conduct a reference check before appointment. Read more about the employment process.
In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act - 25 (2), applicants may request that they are not identified in the open list of applicants. The University, however, reserves the right to publish the names of applicants. Applicants will be advised of the University’s intention to exercise this right.
Application
**The following documentation must be uploaded electronically**:
Certificates with grades
Master’s thesis
References
Academic work and R&D projects, as well as a list of these
Project description with a maximum scope of 2 pages, including reference list. The outline should present and discuss possible research questions, theory perspectives, material, a progress plan, and methods relevant to the position advertisment
Any other relevant documentation
The applicant is fully responsible for submitting complete digital documentation before the closing date. All documentation must be available in a Scandinavian language or English.
**Application deadline**:
Contact
**For questions about the position**:
Creating knowledge together
When people who are committed come together to further knowledge, anything is possible.
The University of Agder combines the unique warmth and charm of Southern Norway with first-class scientific, technological and artistic e
A 100 % position is available at the University of Agder, Faculty of Engineering and Science as a PhD Research Fellow in Ground Mounted PV power plants focusing on Nordic conditions, affiliated to the Department of Engineering Sciences, for a period of three years. The position is located at Campus Grimstad.
The starting date is negotiable with the Faculty.
**Responsibilities**:
This PhD project is part of the national research centre FME-SOLAR. FME SOLAR is a national research center for solar power, focusing on photovoltaics (PV). It is jointly funded by the Research Council of Norway and our partners. FME SOLAR is dedicated to supporting the broad PV industry, the public sector and society in Norway by providing competence and cutting edge R&D in this very important field.
The PhD-project will contribute to knowledge about ground-mounted photovoltaic power plants in the Nordics, where two key challenges are to be investigated during the PhD; the impact of (1) ground type and (2) terrain on PV system design, performance and reliability.The end goal is to enable cost reduction of ground mounted PV power plants.
Required qualifications
Documented knowledge of photovoltaic systems through specific courses or thesis/publications.
TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language with a minimum score of 600 for the Paperbased Test (PBT), or 92 for the Internet-based Test (iBT)
IELTS - International English Language Testing System, with the result of 6.5
Criteria for positions as PhD Research Fellow (in Norwegian).
Desired qualifications
Experience with terrain modelling with use relevant modelling tools
Experience with construction of ground mounted PV power plants
Demonstrated authorship or co-authorship of scientific articles / scientific presentations
Personal qualities
Scientific curiosity and able to be a fast learner
Good communication skills with other scientists, but also able to communicate orally and written with FME-SOLAR partners (e.g. industry)
Personal qualities and suitability for the position will be emphasised.
via Unsplash
We offer
professional development in a large, exciting and socially influential organisation
a positive, inclusive and diverse working environment
modern facilities and a comprehensive set of welfare offers
membership of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
More about working at UiA.
The position is remunerated according to the State Salary Scale, salary plan 17.515, code 1017 PhD Research Fellow, NOK 550 800 gross salary per year. A compulsory pension contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund is deducted from the pay according to current statutory provisions.
General information
The successful applicant will have rights and obligations in accordance with the current regulations for the position, and organisational changes and changes in the duties and responsibilities of the position must be expected. The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning the acts relating to Control of Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Appointment is made by the University of Agder’s Appointments Committee for Teaching and Research Positions.
A background check may be conducted to verify information that appears in available documents. Background checks are always done with the applicant's consent, and employment in the position requires an approved background check. Relevant applicants will receive further information.
Short-listed applicants will be invited for interview. With the applicant’s permission, UiA will also conduct a reference check before appointment. Read more about the employment process.
In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act - 25 (2), applicants may request that they are not identified in the open list of applicants. The University, however, reserves the right to publish the names of applicants. Applicants will be advised of the University’s intention to exercise this right.
Application
**The following documentation must be uploaded electronically**:
Certificates with grades
Master’s thesis
References
Academic work and R&D projects, as well as a list of these
Project description with a maximum scope of 2 pages, including reference list. The outline should present and discuss possible research questions, theory perspectives, material, a progress plan, and methods relevant to the position advertisment
Any other relevant documentation
The applicant is fully responsible for submitting complete digital documentation before the closing date. All documentation must be available in a Scandinavian language or English.
**Application deadline**:
Contact
**For questions about the position**:
Creating knowledge together
When people who are committed come together to further knowledge, anything is possible.
The University of Agder combines the unique warmth and charm of Southern Norway with first-class scientific, technological and artistic e
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