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Thursday, January 24, 2008

PhD Vacancy in Fluids Engineering

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim represents academic eminence in technology and the natural sciences as well as in other academic disciplines ranging from the social sciences, the arts, medicine, architecture to fine art. Cross-disciplinary cooperation results in innovative breakthroughs and creative solutions with far-reaching social and economic impact.

Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology Department of Energy and Process Engineering

PhD research fellowship within the project «Multiscale Method for the Numerical Simulation of Drop-Surface Impact» at the Department of Energy and Process Engineering (IVT-95/07)

At the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, a PhD scholarship is available in the Computational Fluid Dynamics Research Group at the Division of Fluids Engineering,

Department of Energy and Process Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology. We have been active in multiphase flow simulations and have had close collaboration with SINTEF, The Foundation for Scientific and Industrial Research at the Norwegian Institute of Technology.

The objective of the current PhD project «Multiscale Method for the Numerical Simulation of Drop-Surface Impact» is to develop, analyze and apply multiscale methods for the numerical simulation of the impact of a drop on a surface. Molecular dynamics describing microscopic effects during the impact will be incorporated into a macroscopic multiphase flow solver. The micro- and macroscopic scales will be coupled by the heterogeneous multiscale method. After implementation and validation for benchmark test cases, the multiscale method will be applied to study the interaction of a drop with a dry solid surface in detail.


The PhD candidate is expected to hold a master's degree in a subject relevant for the PhD project and to have

good knowledge of fluid dynamics / fluid physics, good knowledge of scientific computing, and good programming skills.Some acquaintance with multiscale methods, multiphase flow or molecular dynamics will be useful.

The PhD scholarship is limited to 4 years. It is required that the person employed satisfies the requirements for PhD students, participates in the course program of the PhD studies and finishes the PhD degree within 4 years. For 25 % of the time, the candidate will assist the Division of Fluid Dynamics in teaching obligations.

Further information about the position may be obtained from Professor Bernhard Müller (bernhard.muller@ ntnu.no), Professor Tor Ytrehus (tor.ytrehus@ ntnu.no), and Associate Professor Maria Fernandino (maria.fernandino@ ntnu.no).

Conditions of appointment:
PhD students follow code 1017, grade 43 - 47, gross NOK 325 600 to NOK 348 900 per year (before tax). PhD students are normally remunerated at wage level 43. There will be a 2 % deduction to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund from gross salary.

Engagement as a PhD candidate is done in accordance with current appointment regulations with supplementary rules in force giving guidelines for scholarship appointments in universities and university colleges. The goal of each of the announced positions is to obtain a PhD degree. Applicants are obliged to engage in an organized PhD training program, and appointment requires approval of the applicant's plan for a PhD study within three months from the date of commencement. A contract of employment will be set up for the engagement period regulating the rights and duties of the PhD student.


The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants.

The positions adhere to the Norwegian Government's policy of balanced ethnicity, age and gender. Persons with immigrant background and women are encouraged to apply.

The application must contain information of educational background and work experience. Copies of transcripts and reference letters should be enclosed.


An application inclusive CV, grade transcripts and other enclosures should be sent electronically through this page (Apply for this position), ref.no. IVT-95/07. Application deadline: 25 January 2008.

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The way to AMINEF in Gedung Balai Pustaka

American Indonesian Exchange Foundation
Balai Pustaka Building, 6th. Floor
Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya No. 4
Jakarta 10720, Indonesia

1. The buses which goes to Senen Bus Station all of them pass through Gedung Balai Pustaka. Especially which route is through Pasar Baru .

2. Bus Transjakarta, from Blok M you have to change the bus 2-3 times.
Way 1 : from Blok M change the bus in Dukuh Atas bus stop to the bus towards Pulogadung, then take a bus in Pramuka bus stop towards Ancol, this bus pass through Gedung Balai Pustaka. The closest bus stop (Budi Utomo) is about 800 meters from Gedung Balai .
Way 2 : From Blok M take the bus in the Harmoni Bus Stop, the bus towards Pulogadung, get down in Senen Bus Stop and walk about 800 meters, or from this bus stop take the bus towards Ancol and get down as mentioned in way 1. About the distance, this two bus stops is about the same. (It is better if you take ojek or bajaj from this bus stop to Gedung Balai Pustaka)

3. If you take taxi with old tariff (TL=Tarif Lama) from blok M with no traffic jam is about Rp. 30.000,00.

4. From Blok M use bus Patas AC 76. Gedung Balai Pustaka is in the right side, after you pass through Depag, and say to conductor "Balai Pustaka"

5. Use a busway from Blok M towards Kota, get down in Sawah Besar bus stop. From here take a Mikrolet M12 towards Senen. After cross road Wahidin and before senen get down and cross the street.

Living Cost in Germany

Living Cost in Germany is vary from city to city, but this is th case if you stay in Aachen, Germany
Student accommodation or private sharing : 180 - 230 euros per month
Food : 10 - 12 euros per day (if eating outside)
Transport for students : free within Aachen and until Koln and Dusseldorf in regional trains)

Living Cost In Austria

Living Cost in Austria is depending on the city, for example the Capital of Austria, Vienna:
- Dormitory is about 250-400 euro per month.
- Living Cost 200-400 euro per month.
- Transportation 128 euro per 4 months (student and age < 26), or 49 euro per month (ordinary)

For visa, it has to be a letter from the University/Scholl in Austria. It takes about 2-3 months.

Where to do GMAT Test

GMAT Tests are held in Jakarta, Indonesia :
1. EEC Slipi +62-21 5320044 or +62-215323176
2. Kaplan GMAT Preparation +62-81388908450, +62-21 5211588, +62-215211701 (Information abaout this test can be asked in that number)
3. Or this number +62-213159225

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