Industrial PhD student engine tribology
Volvo Car Corporation / Logistikjobb / Göteborg
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hela Sverige Everything we do at Volvo Cars, starts with people. We design, engineer and build Scandinavian luxury cars that understand people - cars with an exceptional personality in both design and engineering. The challenges ahead are huge. In strong competition, our vision is to be the world's most progressive and desired luxury car brand. We shall double our sales within eight years. And we aim to be a leader in developing innovative human-centric technology for the next generation intelligent and sustainable luxury cars. To make this happen we need more talented people on-board. People with passion, energy, business sense and the drive to innovate. People that want to work across the borders in a global organisation that values individual differences and gives you outstanding career opportunities. We believe in the power of people and will support you to reach your full potential. Sounds like you? Join us in creating the next generation luxury cars.
Industrial Ph.D. Student - Engine Tribology
At RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT you will be a key contributor to the next generation outstanding luxury cars from Volvo. Together with other engineers over the world, you and your team will create innovative human-centric car technology that makes life less complicated and more enjoyable for people. Are you interested in development of design and connected car technology? Do you share our passion for people, the environment and our urge to create a superior driving experience? Research and Development is the place for you to prosper.
As INDUSTRIAL Ph.D. STUDENT within the area of Engine Tribology you will be a part of our Ph.D. student program. The intention is to develop technical specialists, secure competence supply by networking with academies and contribute to Volvo products by highly educated personnel. The close connection between research, advanced engineering and car projects contribute to Volvos reputation as high-tech and research oriented company. The target is to develop important contacts and build an international network. Furthermore, you will acquire expert knowledge within the area that has great potential to influence fuel economy of cars in a positive direction and therefore contribute to a better global environment.
The aim of the research project is to develop practical useful calculation methods for dimensioning of bearings and prediction of friction losses. Your work will include studies of hydrodynamic bearings in combustion engines considering both full hydrodynamic lubrication and mixed friction with an advanced model of the lubrication and elastic deformation. The models should be verified with experimental results.
The employment includes approximately 3.5 years as Ph.D. student at Imperial College in London. After graduation you will return to Volvo Cars in Gothenburg and take an important role as an analyst within Engine Development. You will be working with analysis of engine friction with focus on minimizing fuel consumption and further strengthen our ability to develop fuel efficient engines.
To successfully accomplish the project, you should have strong analytical skills, a passion for seeking new knowledge and you are driven by going deep into the area of engine tribology. University degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Physics is a must, as well as an excellent English language level, verbally and in writing. You should also be a good listener and have great communication skills. Meritorious is previous professional or educational experience in the area of tribology.
In this recruitment process we are collaborating with Randstad Professionals. If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact the responsible recruitment consultant Elin Jurjaks at +46 (0)704 317491 or by e-mail:
elin.jurjaks@randstad.se or Recruitment Manager, Anders Thorell at Volvo Cars at +46 (0)31 3256320 or by e-mail:
athorell@volvocars.comInterviews will be held continuously, please register your application as soon as possible but no later than September 21st, 2012.
Publiceringsdatum2012-08-31Arbetstider och omfattningHeltid
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2012-09-17
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Klicka på denna länk för att göra din ansökanKontaktElin Jurjaks, +46 70 431 74 91
FöretagVolvo Car Corporation
AdressVolvo Car Corporation
Dept. 62320/HA1N
40531 Göteborg
Jobbnummer 1328980
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