Call for Application to a Doctoral Study (First Round)
Wollega University, College of Engineering and Technology invite applicants for PhD in Manufacturing Engineering. The program is funded by the NORHED II from NORAD through the INDMET (lnstitutional Network for Design and Manufacturing Education & Training) project, which is a collaboration project between University of Stavanger (UiS) in Norway, Wollega University and Jimma University in Ethiopia.
For first round, one position is vacant from September 1st 2021 for Doctoral Study and the candidates are fully funded for a three years period. The applicants must be employees of Wollega University and must satisfy the admission requirements of the doctoral programs of Stavanger, Wollega and Jim ma University. Partner institutions (Stavanger, Wollega and Jimma University) co-operate in the doctoral degree training for the candidate and upon admission. The candidate must sign a Cotutelle Agreement that entitles the candidate to get diploma from University of Stavanger and home institution (Wollega University). To get permission to pursue the doctoral study under this project, the candidate must also sign a written agreement to complete the research within three years and a written service agreement with Wollega 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 defence. The appointed candidate must 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 and both the grade for the master’s the sis and the weighted average grade of the master’s degree course exams must individually be equivalent to or better than a B grade.
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
Applying candidates’ academic achievements are evaluated by common evaluation criteria at both Universities. Moreover, the candidates are expected to submit and present feasibility of their research proposal, service year and relevance of background .
In addition, 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
- Ability to work independently and in a team, be innovative and creative
- Ability to work structured and handle a heavy workload
- Having a good command of both oral and written English
For the same qualifications and equal evaluation results, female candidates and candidates from other dis advanta ged groups will be given priority.
The doctoral candidate is salaried according to the PhD scale in Ethiopia for part of study spent at Wollega University in Ethiopia, and according to the Norwegian Research Council’s rates for PhD fellows’ research stays while on mobility to Stavanger University, Norway. In addition, the candidate’s travel costs for two trips to/from Stavanger and travel to approved conferences including conference fees are covered by the project.
Application Deadline: August 1, 2021.
N.B.
Candidate who succeeded all the recruitment processes should submit the official transcript of his/her BSc and MSc degree to Wollega University, Engineering and Technology College registrar office.
If you have further question about the position, please contact the project leader Dr. Endalkachew Mosisa (endalkem5@gmail.com) at Wollega University.
