Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.
Description
he demands on shipping to be more efficient and environmentally friendly can be studied in numerous ways. Within this project the problem of biofouling (growth of marine organisms) on ship hulls is targeted. The method of hull cleaning, already in use by shipoperators today is to be optimized considering frequence and force. The required knowledge about the biology present on the ship hull will be reached by characterization of biofouling communities and their attachment strength. Further will friction on the vessel created by biofouling be measured and modelled. The project will also work towards a reduction in impact of hull cleaning on the wear of antifouling paint. The purpose of this PhD position is to create knowledge that can be utilized to achieve a more energy efficient and environmentally benign operation of the ship. The new knowledge achieved within the project will be used in development of hull cleaning technology. The project is a transdisciplinary work between natural science and technology and performed in cooperation with a shipping company.
Major responsibilities
Your major responsibility as a PhD student is to pursue your own doctoral studies, which include both work in the research project but also to undertake doctoral courses. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research both verbally and written. The position generally includes teaching or performing other administrative duties corresponding to maximum 20 per cent of program of study.
Nr of positions available : 1
Research Fields
Architecture - Naval architecture
Career Stage
Early stage researcher or 0-4 yrs (Post graduate)
Research Profiles
First Stage Researcher (R1)