The Department of Chemical Engineering has a vacancy for a
Post Doc position for developing Computer Vision methods for real-timedetection and classification
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About the positionThe postdoctoral fellowship position is a temporary position where the main goal is to qualify for work in senior academic positions.
Ugelstad Laboratory (https: // www. ntnu.edu/chemeng/research/ugelstad) at Department of Chemical Engineering (https: // www. ntnu.edu/chemeng) has a vacant Post.Doc. position within development of Computer Vision methods for real-time detection and classification of microfluidic generated droplets, bubbles and solids.
Ugelstad Laboratory covers a range of fundamental and applied research within surface, colloid and polymer chemistry. The group is active within topics such as characterisation of complex fluids and interfaces, surfactants and biopolymers, particle synthesis, gas flotation and multiphase flow in porous media. In recent years microfluidic platforms have been used to prepare and characterise dispersed systems, and image-based analyses have provided information about coalescence in emulsions (https: // doi.org/10.1016/j.colsurfa.2019.124265), drop-bubble attachments (10.1021/acs.energyfuels.8b02236), transport of emulsions in porous media (https: // doi.org/10.1016/j.ces.2021.117152) and synthesis of nanoparticles (https: // doi.org/10.1021/acsaem.9b00952).
In parallel, deep neural networks have been shown to be even more effective at feature extraction than widely used tools within Matlab/Python libraries and ImageJ for the detection and classification of droplets (https: // doi.org/10.1016/j.mlwa.2021.100222).
The Project
We are now looking for a Post.doc. fellow that can continue to develop the synergies between machine-/deep learning methods and high-throughput imaging on microfluidic platforms. The goal is to develop real-time computer vision tools for detection, classification and tracking of drops, bubbles and solids.
The candidate will work in close collaboration with other researchers in the group that will carry out experimental microfluidic work related to i) controlling interfacial properties to optimise drop/bubble stability/separation, ii) controlling synthetic conditions to optimise nanoparticle properties, and iii) following transport and retention of drops and particles flowing in porous media. Hence, we primarily want a post.doc candidate with strong programming skills and good understanding of experimental work that can collaborate with one or more of these researchers and utilise their data for the development of analytical tools.
You will report to Professor Gisle Øye.
The latest startup of the project should be 01.08.2023 due to collaboration with other research projects in the group.
Duties of the positionThe appointment is to be made in accordance with Regulations on terms of employment for positions such as postdoctoral fellow, Ph.D Candidate, research assistant and specialist candidate.
Preferred selection criteriaEmphasis will be placed on personal and interpersonal qualities.
We offerAs a Postdoctoral Fellow (code 1352) you are normally paid from gross NOK 553 500 per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
The period of employment is 32 months.
The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU. After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.
It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution on a daily basis.
About the applicationThe application and supporting documentation to be used as the basis for the assessment must be in English
Publications and other scientific work must follow the application. Please note that applications are only evaluated based on the information available on the application deadline. You should ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the criteria which are set out above.
If, for any reason, you have taken a career break or have had an atypical career and wish to disclose this in your application, the selection committee will take this into account, recognizing that the quantity of your research may be reduced as a result.
The application must include:
If all, or parts, of your education has been taken abroad, we also ask you to attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education. Description of the documentation required can be found here. If you already have a statement from NOKUT, please attach this as well.
Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint works, you must attach a brief description of your participation.
In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal and interpersonal qualities. Motivation, ambitions, and potential will also count in the assessment of the candidates.
NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment - DORA.
General informationWorking at NTNU
A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional capacity or cultural background.
The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the innovation capital of Norway with a population of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.
As an employee at NTNU, you must at all times adhere to the changes that the development in the subject entails and the organizational changes that are adopted.
A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you want to reserve yourself from entry on the public applicant list, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with current legislation. You will be notified if the reservation is not accepted.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Profesor Gisle Øye, email [email protected] If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Andrea Sommervold, e-mail: [email protected]
Please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Diploma Supplement is required to attach for European Master Diplomas outside Norway. Chinese applicants are required to provide confirmation of Master Diploma from China Credentials Verification (CHSI).
Please refer to the application number 238442 when applying.
Application deadline: 28.02.2023
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Deadline28th February 2023
EmployerNTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology
MunicipalityTrondheim
ScopeFulltime (1 positions) Fulltime (%)
DurationTemporary
Place of serviceNTNU, Gløshaugen