The aim of this PhD project is to develop tailorable field grading materials based on polymer-inorganic composites. The project is in close collaboration with SINTEF Energy Research and funded by The Research Council of Norway as a strategic initiative to strengthen SINTEFs involvement in PhD training. The candidate is likely to participate in scientific discussions with NTNUs and SINTEFs industry partners during the course of the work. Upon completion of the PhD degree, the candidate is expected to be well qualified for a career in both academic and industrial research.

The candidate should hold a university degree (Master of Science or equivalent) in materials chemistry or physics, materials science and engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent. We search for candidates with background in synthesis and development of polymeric- inorganic or hybrid materials and materials characterization and testing (i.e. X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, electrical measurements including dielectric permittivity and dielectric breakdown strength as well as ageing phenomena). We search a person that is creative, innovative, can work independently and in a cross-disciplinary environment. The person we are searching for has good communication skills and is able to collaborate with other PhD candidates and researchers in the fields of high voltage engineering as well as composite materials.

For more information about the position please contact: Professor Mari-Ann Einarsrud, e-

mail: mari-ann.einarsrud@ntnu.no, Dr. Julia Glaum, e-mail: Julia.Glaum@ntnu.no or

Research Scientist Dr. Jostein Bø Fløystad, e-mail: jostein.floystad@sintef.no.

Applications must be submitted electronically through www.jobbnorge.no. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered.

The application should contain:

• CV including certificates from Bachelor and Master as well as Reference letters.

• List of publications with bibliographical references.

• Documentation of English language proficiency (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS, etc.) if English or a

Scandinavian language is not the applicant's mother tongue.

• A statement on when the applicant can start in the position if selected.