Date: December 18, 2023
As it is known, the 3rd round call for scholarship application to doctoral study was cancelled due to the fact that the proposed research topics submitted to INDMET project office lacked diversity and focused only on 3D printing. Since the objective of NORAD’s funding is to contribute to local development, we also encourage researches focusing on solving local problems. Therefore, Wallagga University, College of Engineering and Technology invites again applicants for PhD in Manufacturing Engineering. The program is funded by NORHED II from NORAD through the INDMET (Institutional Network for Design and Manufacturing Education & Training) project. One position is vacant from January 2024 for Doctoral Study and the candidates are fully funded for a three years period.
The applicants must be employees of Wallaga University and must satisfy the admission requirements of doctoral programs of University of Stavanger and Wallaga University. The candidate must sign a Cotutelle Agreement that entitles the candidate to get a diploma from University of Stavanger and home institution (Wallaga University). In addition, the candidate must also sign a written agreement to complete the research within three years and a written service agreement with Wallaga University for a period of twice the period funded by the project.
The doctoral study includes relevant course loads to about six months of study, a dissertation based on independent research, participation in national and international research environments, relevant academic communication, a trial lecture and public defense. Provided that the requirements of the Cotutelle Agreement are fulfilled, the appointed candidate spend one year of the study time at University of Stavanger, Norway.
Qualification Requirements:
To be eligible for admission to the doctoral study, the applicant must have strong and relevant backgrounds in the Mechanical Engineering discipline. Moreover, the eligible candidate must have attended at least a two-years MSc degree program and scored at least B average grade in course works and Excellent or Very Good grade in the MSc thesis work assessment.
Submission of application:
In addition to an updated CV, transcripts and diplomas from MSc and BSc studies, you must submit a cover letter explaining your interest in the project and the relevance of your background and experience as well as a research proposal of maximum 10 pages. The research proposal must contain a concise title, brief review of relevant literature, planned research methodology, significance of the research and expected outputs.
Evaluation of applications:
The applicants’ academic achievements are evaluated by common evaluation criteria of partner institutions. Moreover, the applicants are expected to submit and present feasibility of their research proposal, service year and relevance of background. During assessment of the applications, emphasis will be given on:
- Motivation and potential for research within the field;
- Professional and personal skills for completing the doctoral degree within the timeframe;
- Having a good command of both oral and written English
Moreover, to succeed in the research work, the potential candidate must possess, among others:
- Ability to work independently and in a team, be innovative and creative;
- Ability to work structured and handle a heavy workload;
The doctoral candidate is salaried according to the PhD scale in Ethiopia for part of study spent at Wallaga University in Ethiopia, and according to the Norwegian Research Council’s mobility rates for PhD fellows while on mobility to University of Stavanger, Norway. In addition, the candidate’s travel costs for two trips to/from Stavanger, publication fees and local travel to approved conferences including conference fees are covered by the project.
Application deadline: January 15, 2024
Synopsis Presentation: January 26, 2024
N.B. Female candidates are encouraged to apply, and candidates who succeeded in all the recruitment processes should submit the official transcript of his/her BSc and MSc degree to Wallaga University, Main Registrar Office. If you have further questions about the position and the content of the Cotutelle Agreement, please contact the project leader Dr. Endalkachew Mosisa (endalkem5@gmail.com) at Wallagga University.
