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At the Faculty of Engineering and Science, AAU Energy, a position as PhD stipend is available within the general study program. The stipend is open for appointment from 1. March or soon hereafter. The duration of the position is three years.
Your work tasks
The PhD project is centred around advanced CFD modelling of liquid green fuel (methanol and ammonia) combustion under engine-like conditions, i.e., in a constant-volume combustion chamber (CVCC). The detailed tasks are to:
- Quantify the contribution and effects of radiative heat transfer under engine-like conditions, and propose an accurate, computationally efficient gas radiation models suitable for CFD
implementation - Perform accurate CFD simulations of green fuel combustion in a CVCC and validate the CFD by detailed experimental data to be provided by a collaboration partner
- Perform a comprehensive CFD-based sensitivity study to reliably assess the impacts of key sub-models (e.g., green fuel combustion mechanisms, radiative heat transfer, turbulence mixing models) and to evaluate the effects of key operation conditions during flame-wall interaction (e.g., wall distance and injection pressure) on combustion, heat transfer and emission characteristics in the CVCC.
The position is offered in relation to the research group "Hydrogen and Electrofuels" and the PhD Student will be positioned to the Section for Thermal Engineering.
Your competencies
The candidate must have a Master degree in the relevant area (e.g., Mechanical or Chemical Engineering), with documented knowledge within liquid fuel combustion and advanced CFD modelling of turbulent reacting multiphase flows. The candidate is also expected to effectively communicate and collaborate with various partners across the EU and in Australia in the project.
Qualification requirements
PhD stipends are allocated to individuals who hold a Master's degree. PhD stipends are normally for a period of 3 years. It is a prerequisite for allocation of the stipend that the candidate will be enrolled as a PhD student at the Doctoral School of Engineering and Science in accordance with the regulations of Ministerial Order No. 1124 of September 19, 2025 on the PhD Programme at the Universities and Certain Higher Artistic Educational Institutions. According to the Ministerial Order, the progress of the PhD student shall be assessed at regular points in time.
Who we are
AAU Energy is a dynamic and internationally oriented research department at Aalborg University, dedicated to developing clean and sustainable energy systems. Our research spans electrical, thermal, and mechatronic energy technologies, and we work closely with industry and academic partners to address real-world energy challenges.
The department is located in both Aalborg and Esbjerg, and this position is based at the Aalborg campus. AAU Energy employs approximately 300 staff members from diverse national backgrounds, including 25 administrative staff, and regularly hosts 30–40 guest researchers from around the world.
We offer advanced laboratory and workshop facilities, and a collaborative environment that supports innovation, knowledge sharing, and professional development.
Learn more about AAU Energy at www.energy.aau.dk.
How to apply
Your application must include the following:
- Application, stating reasons for applying and qualifications in relation to the position
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Diplomas (bachelor and master's degree diploma)
- Project description (4-5 pages), that describes the applicant’s initial thoughts and ideas related to the specific project applied for. This includes a brief state-of-the-art (including short list of references), a time schedule and how the applicant intends to shed light on the project objectives.
- Other relevant documents
The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University's website.
Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position.
Do you have any questions?
If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact persons at the bottom of the jobpost.
For professional questions, please contact Chungen Yin, chy@energy.aau.dk, (+45) 99409279
Further information
Read more about our recruitment process here.
The assessment of candidates for the position will be carried out by qualified experts.
Shortlisting will be applied. This means that after the application deadline, the head of the department, with the assistance of the hiring committee, will select the applicants to be assessed. All applicants will be informed whether they have been shortlisted for assessment or not.
The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace.
Read more about The Doctoral School of Engineering and Science
Salary and terms of employment
When pursuing a PhD at Aalborg University, you'll receive a stipend which includes both salary
and pension benefits. The base salary starts at a minimum of 31.242,75 DKK before taxes, with an
additional 18,01% added for pension contributions. However, the final salary can be negotiated
based on your qualifications and experience, with seniority playing a key role in determining the
main salary.
Read more about pension options here.
At Aalborg University's Doctoral School, engineering PhD students enjoy unique career
development opportunities. These include personalized DISC profile assessments with feedback,
career-focused courses, and networking events with trade unions, employers, and other relevant
parties. Learn more about these initiatives at our Career Hub.
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish).
Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (in Danish)
Aalborg University - Knowledge for the world
Aalborg University is an international workplace with more than 3,700 employees. We offer real-world-oriented education and create world-class research results through collaboration between researchers, students, and public and private companies. This is how we achieve insights, new solutions to societal problems, and knowledge that changes the world. Our main campus is in Aalborg, but we also have campuses in Esbjerg and Copenhagen.
This is NTNU
NTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus in professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim.
At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world.
You will find more information about working at NTNU and the application process here.
Video: https://youtu.be/Xt-yHCN5QS0
About the position
As a PhD Candidate with us, you will work to achieve your doctorate and, at the same time, gain valuable experience that qualifies you for a further career in higher education and research, in and outside academia.
Department of Chemical Engineering at NTNU seeks a PhD candidate to investigate the impact of solvent degradation on the performance of amine-based CO2 capture plants.
Carbon dioxide is the primary greenhouse gas emitted by human activities, and the development and implementation of technologies to reduce emissions are of great importance. Among the various methods for separating CO2 from industrial gases, absorption-based CO2 capture using aqueous alkanolamine solutions has reached the commercial stage. One of the remaining challenges is solvent degradation, the irreversible transformation of an absorbent solution into other compounds, which impacts the process performance in various ways.
This position focuses on chemical absorption and, more specifically, on the impact of solvent degradation on process performance. In this position, properties like vapour-liquid equilibrium between solvents and CO2, absorption kinetics, solvent volatility, physical properties and heat of absorption will be experimentally measured. The measured data will be used to build process models describing the performance and impact of degradation. The overall aim is to increase our understanding of how to design cost-effective CO2 capture plants through a better understanding of how solvent degradation impacts process performance.
Your immediate leader will be the Head of Department.
Duties of the position
Conduct independent research in collaboration with the project team. The activities include:
- Literature review
- Experimental and analytical work to investigate and characterise the selected solvents
- Critically assess results and uncertainties
- Develop new or improved methods on how to include the impact of degradation in models and process simulations
- Assessment of the results, including evaluation of simplifications and uncertainties and their impact on the results
- Present the performed work and progress internally and externally
- Publish the results in recognised scientific journals
- Take part in the mandatory PhD research education program to complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate
The candidate is further expected to:
- Participate actively in group and institute activities.
- Collaborate with other PhD candidates and research partners
- Contribute to the supervision of master's students
Be prepared for changes to your work duties after employment.
Required selection criteria
- You have experience with absorption processes
- You must have an academically relevant background in Chemical Engineering or equivalent
- You must have a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering or equivalent. Your course of study must correspond to a five-year Norwegian course, where 120 credits have been obtained at master's level. Master's students can apply, but the master's degree must be obtained and documented within 3 months after the start of the position
- You must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and have an average grade from your Master's degree study, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared to NTNU's grading scale. If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic foundation. If you have a weaker grade background, you may be considered if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD education
- The position requires spoken and written fluency in English
- You must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty's doctoral program
PLEASE NOTE: For detailed information about what the application must contain, see paragraph “About the application”.
The appointment is to be made in accordance with NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions and Regulations for the degrees philosophiae doctor (ph.d.) and philosophiae doctor (ph.d.) in artistic development work at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)for general criteria for the position.
Preferred selection criteria
- Experience in laboratory work, preferably related to chemical absorption
- Experience in modelling using Matlab or Python
- You have knowledge of the chemistry of ionic solutions and are interested in learning more
- Experience using process simulator AspenPlus or Hysys, and you have used them to simulate absorption processes
- Experience in fitting and validation of models
- Experience in evaluating model accuracy and weaknesses
Personal characteristics
To complete a doctoral degree (PhD), it is important that you are able to:
- Work independently and be self-driven and persistent
- Work in a structured way, set goals and make plans to achieve them
- Present and discuss your research with other professionals
- Get involved and contribute constructively with feedback
- Work constructively under pressure or in the face of adversity
- Show curiosity and a strong motivation for the subject
- Question and reflect on one's own and others' work
- Analyze data, assess different perspectives and draw well-founded conclusions
- Be flexible and open to adjusting the plan for the project as needed
Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.
We offer
- An exciting job with an important mission in society
- Developing tasks in a strong and international professional environment
- Regular supervision meetings and guidance
- Possibility to collaborate with others internally and externally
- Possibility to present your work in conferences
- Open and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues
- training during working hours and company sports at NTNU
- As a public employee, you have favourable benefits as a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK)
You will be employed as a PhD Candidate at NTNU and will have access to employee benefits and discounts.
Diversity
Diversity is a strength, and at NTNU we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity in society and that makes use of the potential of the population's collective skills. Our vision is Knowledge for a better world and our values are creative, critical, constructive and respectful. We believe that an organization that is equal, diverse and gender-balanced is essential for us to achieve our goals.
We strive to attract employees with different skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving of our societal mission in research and education.
If you think this position is relevant and interesting, we encourage you to apply, regardless of gender, functional ability and cultural background, or whether you have been out of work for a period of time.
At NTNU we want to increase the proportion of women in scientific positions. We have a number of measures to promote equality.
Salary and conditions
In the position of PhD Candidate, code 1017, your gross salary will normally be NOK 550 800,-per annum depending on qualifications and seniority. A 2% statutory contribution to the State Pension Fund is deducted from the salary.
The employment period is 3 years.
For employment as a PhD Candidate, it is a prerequisite that you gain admission to the PhD programme in (https://www.ntnu.edu/studies/phkjpros) within three months of your employment contract start date, and that you participate in an organized doctoral programme through out the period of employment.
The position is conditional on external funding
As an employee at NTNU, it is important that you keep yourself up to date with academic and organizational changes and adapt to them.
About the application
The attachments (including a description of your scientific work) must accompany the application as these documents form the basis of the application assessment.
Please note: the application will only be assessed on the basis of the information we have received by the application deadline. Therefore, make sure that your application clearly shows how your skills and experience meet the criteria described above. The application and all attachments must be sent electronically via Jobbnorge.no. If you are invited to an interview, you must bring certified copies of certificates and diplomas upon request.
The application must include:
- Transcripts and diplomas for Bachelor's and Master's degrees
- CV
- Copy of Master's thesis. If you have recently submitted your Master's thesis, you can attach a draft of the thesis. Documentation of a completed Master's degree must be presented before taking up the position.
- Short letter of motivation (400 words/1 page)
- Possibly publications etc. other relevant research work
- Possibly certificates
- Names and contact information of three relevant referees
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, both Bachelor's and Master's education, in addition to other higher education. If your institution uses “diploma supplement” (normal for most European institutions), you must attach this. A description of the documentation required can also be found here. If you already have a statement from Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir), please attach this as well.
Joint work will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint work, you must attach a brief description of your participation.
When assessing the best qualified, we emphasize necessary qualifications such as education, experience and personal suitability. Motivation for the position, ambitions, and potential for research will also count when assessing the candidates.
NTNU recognizes a wide range of academic contributions and has committed itself to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment and CoARA (responsible assessment of research and recognition of a greater breadth of academic contributions in accordance with NTNU's social mission).
General information
A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you wish to be exempt 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 exemption is not granted.
If you think this position looks interesting and in line with your qualifications, you are welcome to apply.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Hanna Knuutila (professor), +47 735 94119, hanna.knuutila@ntnu.no.
Application deadline: 11.01.2025
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For practical information about working at NTNU, please visit this webpage.
The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the tech 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.
Om arbeidsgiveren:
NTNU - knowledge for a better world
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) creates knowledge for a better world and solutions that can change everyday life.
Department of Chemical Engineering
We take chemistry from laboratory scale to industrial production. This demands a wide range of knowledge, from molecular processes and nanotechnology to building and operation of large processing plants. We educate graduates for some of Norway's most important industries. The Department of Chemical Engineering is one of eight departments in the Faculty of Natural Sciences.
This is NTNU
NTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus in professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim.
At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world.
You will find more information about working at NTNU and the application process here.
Video: https://youtu.be/Xt-yHCN5QS0
About the position
Would you like to contribute to safe human-autonomy interaction in complex robotic operations?
For a position as a PhD Candidate, the goal is a completed doctoral education up to an obtained doctoral degree.
The Department of Marine Technology has a vacant 3-year PhD position at the Faculty of Engineering in fundamental research on risk assessment and decision support for autonomous systems. The position is funded by the ERC AdG Breach, and will focus both on researching theory and performing experiments. The goal of Breach is to realize risk-based rationality in autonomous systems to achieve more proactive and intelligent behaviours, improve system safety, and leave the human supervisor with enough time to react and intervene efficiently when needed.
Close cooperation is expected with the other Post Doc and PhDs in the interdisciplinary project.
Your immediate leader is the supervising Professor, and your Line Manager is Head of Department.
Duties of the position
- To develop methodology for risk assessment and modeling providing early warnings on the risk level and risk-based recommendations on LoA for a specific time horizon or phase of operation to human supervisors of autonomous systems, providing sufficient response time and safe take-over control when needed.
- To develop methodology for improved HMI and risk-based decision support for autonomous systems.
- The position will be responsible for developing scientific journal and conference publications related to the above-mentioned topics.
Be prepared for changes to your work duties after employment.
Required selection criteria
- You must have a professionally relevant background in Marine Technology; Reliability, Availability, Maintenance, Safety (RAMS), Human factors, Human-Robotics collaboration or similar.
- You must have documented knowledge through courses, projects, or former professional experience in two or more of the listed subjects: control engineering, systems engineering, marine technology, statistics, system modelling and simulation, safety/risk science, human factors.
- Your education must correspond to a five-year Norwegian degree program, where 120 credits are obtained at master's level
- You must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and an average grade from the master's degree program, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared with NTNU's grading scale. If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic basis. If you have a weaker grade background, you may be assessed if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD education.
- You must meet the requirements for admission to the Faculty of Engineering´s Doctoral Programme
- Master's students can apply, but the master's degree must be obtained and documented by October 2025.
- Very good English skills, written and spoken.
- Experience in scientific computing within development environments such as Matlab and/or Python
- This position is restricted by acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. This means that candidates from countries subject to export restrictions or listed in threat assessments from national security authorities will normally not be eligible. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with these criteria will be removed from recruitment to this position.
PLEASE NOTE: For detailed information about what the application must contain, see paragraph “About the application”.
The appointment is to be made in accordance with NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions and Regulations for the degrees philosophiae doctor (ph.d.) and philosophiae doctor (ph.d.) in artistic development work at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)for general criteria for the position.
Preferred selection criteria
- Experience with risk analysis, human reliability, and risk modeling (any sector)
- Experience with experimental work
- Experience with robotics/autonomous systems
- Knowledge about marine technology
- Norwegian oral and written language skills
Personal characteristics
- Structured
- Thourough
- Trustworthy
- Innovative, creative and open minded
Emphasis will be placed on motivation, personal and interpersonal qualities.
We offer
- An exciting job with an important mission in society
- Developing tasks in a strong and international professional environment
- Career guidance and follow-up during the PhD period
- Open and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues
- Favorable terms as a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK)
As a PhD Candidate at NTNU, you will have access to employee benefits.
Diversity
Diversity is a strength, and at NTNU we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity in society and that makes use of the potential of the population's collective skills. Our vision is Knowledge for a better world and our values are creative, critical, constructive and respectful. We believe that an organization that is equal, diverse and gender-balanced is essential for us to achieve our goals.
We strive to attract employees with different skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving of our societal mission in research and education.
If you think this position is relevant and interesting, we encourage you to apply, regardless of gender, functional ability and cultural background, or whether you have been out of work for a period of time.
At NTNU we want to increase the proportion of women in scientific positions. We have a number of measures to promote equality.
Salary and conditions
As a PhD candidate (code 1017) you are normally paid from gross NOK 550 800 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 3 years.
Appointment to a PhD position requires that you are admitted to the PhD programme in Engineering within three months of employment, and that you participate in an organized PhD programme during the employment period.
The appointment is carried out in accordance with the principles of the State Employees Act, and Export control (legislation that regulates the export of knowledge, technology and services). Candidates who, after assessment of the application and attachments, are considered to bein conflict with the criteria in the latter act, will not be able to be employed.
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 application
The 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 your application will be considered based solely on information submitted by the application deadline. You must therefore ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how your skills and experience fulfil the criteria specified above.
The application must include:
- CV and certificates
- transcripts and diplomas for bachelor's and master's degrees. If you have not completed the master's degree, you must submit a confirmation that the master's thesis has been submitted.
- A copy of the master's thesis. If you recently have submitted your master's thesis, you can attach a draft of the thesis. Documentation of a completed master's degree must be presented before taking up the position.
- PhD project proposal (1 page)
- Name and contact information of three referees (including email addresses and telephone number)
- If you have publications or other relevant research work (published or unpublished)
- A cover letter (0.5-2 pages), indicating
- Your motivation for a PhD study
- How you envisage your contribution within the specified position
- Why you are suited for the position
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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, both Bachelor's and Master's education, in addition to other higher education. If your institution uses “diploma supplement” (normal for most European institutions), you must attach this. A description of the documentation required can also be found here. If you already have a statement from Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir), please attach this as well.
Joint work will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint work, you must attach a brief description of your participation.
When assessing the best qualified, we emphasize necessary qualifications such as education, experience and personal suitability. Motivation for the position, ambitions, and potential for research will also count when assessing the candidates.
NTNU recognizes a wide range of academic contributions and has committed itself to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment and CoARA (responsible assessment of research and recognition of a greater breadth of academic contributions in accordance with NTNU's social mission).
General information
A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you wish to be exempt 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 exemption is not granted.
If you think this position looks interesting and in line with your qualifications, you are welcome to apply.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Ingrid Bouwer Utne, telephone +47 982 22 465, email: Ingrid.b.utne@ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Marit Gjersvold, e-mail: marit.gjersvold@ntnu.no.
Application deadline: 22.01.2026
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For practical information about working at NTNU, please visit this webpage.
The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the tech 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.
Om arbeidsgiveren:
NTNU - knowledge for a better world
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) creates knowledge for a better world and solutions that can change everyday life.
Department of Marine Technology
We develop methods and technology related to the blue economy: oil and gas extraction at sea, ship technology and the equipment industry, fisheries and aquaculture. We also have a strong commitment to the development of sustainable solutions for offshore renewable energy, coastal infrastructure, and marine robotics. Marine technology helps to solve major global challenges related to the environment, climate, energy, food and efficient transport. The Department of Marine Technology is one of eight departments in the Faculty of Engineering.
This is NTNU
NTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus in professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim.
At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world.
You will find more information about working at NTNU and the application process here.
Video: https://youtu.be/Xt-yHCN5QS0
About the position
For a position as a PhD Candidate, the goal is a completed doctoral education up to an obtained doctoral degree.
This is a unique opportunity to join an international and interdisciplinary team in the forefront of sustainable blue economy innovation. You will be pioneering the development of next-generation, cement-free materials for marine infrastructure and cold-water coral reef restoration, directly addressing climate change impacts and circular economy goals in Norway and globally.
The position is for a period of 3 years.
Your immediate leader is the Research Group Leader.
Are you motivated to take a step towards a doctorate and open up exciting career opportunities? As a PhD Candidate with us, you will work to achieve your doctorate, and at the same time gain valuable experience that qualifies you for a further career in higher education and research, in and outside academia.
About the project
The HAPMarine project aims to address coastal ecosystem collapse and reduce reliance on carbon-intensive, concrete-based marine infrastructure. It pioneers circular-economy solutions by upcycling Norway's abundant calcium-rich waste streams—aquaculture shells and demolition concrete—into bioreceptive, low-carbon, and high-strength materials. The project involves key partnerships, including experts from the University of Tokyo and NIVA (Norwegian Institute for Water Research), working together to achieve the project's objectives.
Duties of the position
The successful candidate will be expected to complete their doctoral education and perform fundamental research, primarily within:
- Develop and optimize eco-friendly shell-based materials.
- Optimize the forming conditions to achieve the expected high mechanical performance and high bio-receptive characteristics.
- Conduct comprehensive assessment of the material properties.
- Perform numerical simulation to get insight of process.
- Develop hybrid shell–concrete (geopolymer) composites.
- Investigate carbonation routes to enhance CO₂ capture.
- Cooperate with other researchers to perform field testing, leaching analysis, and ecological assessment of the developed materials in lab and field environments.
- Collaborate with project and industry partners, and contribute to the interdisciplinary project goals.
- In understanding with the supervisors provide a detailed plan for PhD study that includes the mandatory courses, research activities, dissemination and milestones
- Report progress on a regular basis and in agreement with the supervisors
- Completion of coursework during the initial part of the employment period.
Be prepared for changes to your work duties after employment.
Required selection criteria
- You must have a relevant Master's degree in [subject area] or equivalent. Your course of study must correspond to a five-year Norwegian course, where 120 credits have been obtained at master's level.
- You must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and have an average grade from your Master's degree study, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared to NTNU's grading scale. If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic foundation. If you have a weaker grade background, you maybe considered if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD education.
- You must have a professionally relevant background in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or similar.
- You must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty's Doctoral Programme https://www.ntnu.edu/iv/doctoral-programme
- Excellent written and oral English language skills.
PLEASE NOTE: For detailed information about what the application must contain, see paragraph “About the application”.
The appointment is to be made in accordance with NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions and Regulations for the degrees philosophiae doctor (ph.d.) and philosophiae doctor (ph.d.) in artistic development work at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)for general criteria for the position.
Preferred selection criteria
- Strong theory and experimental background in materials (such as cement or geopolymer) development and optimization
- Experience with publishing in high-impact factor SCI journals
- Extensive material characterization experience (XRD, SEM, FTIR, Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry (MIP))
- Experience with numerical modelling (e.g., COMSOL/ANSYS) for material or structural performance
Background in green/bio-concrete or waste valorization
Personal characteristics
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills
- Enthusiastic, able to adapt and learn
- Highly motivated and scientifically curious
- Positive attitude and interested in teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration
- Ability to take initiative and to work independently
Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.
We offer
- An exciting job with an important mission in society
- Developing tasks in a strong and international professional environment
- Career guidance and follow-up during the PhD period
- Open and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues
- Favorable terms as a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK)
- Free Norwegian language training at a basic level (A2) (one course)
As a PhD Candidate at NTNU, you will have access to employee benefits.
Diversity
Diversity is a strength, and at NTNU we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity in society and that makes use of the potential of the population's collective skills. Our vision is Knowledge for a better world and our values are creative, critical, constructive and respectful. We believe that an organization that is equal, diverse and gender-balanced is essential for us to achieve our goals.
We strive to attract employees with different skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving of our societal mission in research and education.
If you think this position is relevant and interesting, we encourage you to apply, regardless of gender, functional ability and cultural background, or whether you have been out of work for a period of time.
At NTNU we want to increase the proportion of women in scientific positions. We have a number of measures to promote equality.
Salary and conditions
In the position of PhD Candidate, code 1017, your gross salary will normally be NOK 550 800,-per annum depending on qualifications and seniority. A 2% statutory contribution to the State Pension Fund is deducted from the salary.
The employment period is 3 years. If learning Norwegian (level A2 corresponding to at least 15 credits) is to be completed before the end of the employment period, the employment period can be extended by 10 weeks after completed and documented the Norwegian course.
For employment as a PhD Candidate, it is a prerequisite that you gain admission to the PhD programme in Engineering https://www.ntnu.edu/iv/doctoral-programme within three months of your employment contract start date, and that you participate in an organized doctoral programme through out the period of employment.
The position is conditional on external funding.
As an employee at NTNU, it is important that you keep yourself up to date with academic and organizational changes and adapt to them.
For the necessary professional and social interaction, it is a prerequisite that you are physically present and available to the institution on a daily basis.
The appointment is carried out in accordance with the principles of the State Employees Act, and Export control (legislation that regulates the export of knowledge, technology and services). Candidates who, after assessment of the application and attachments, are considered to bein conflict with the criteria in the latter act, will not be able to be employed.
About the application
The 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 your application will be considered based solely on information submitted by the application deadline. You must therefore ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how your skills and experience fulfil the criteria specified above.
Application must be in English and include:
- CV and certificates.
- Transcripts and diplomas for bachelor's and master's degrees. If you have not completed the master's degree, you must submit a confirmation that the master's thesis has been submitted.
- A copy of the master's thesis. If you recently have submitted your master's thesis, you can attach a draft of the thesis. Documentation of a completed master's degree must be presented before taking up the position.
- A 2-page project proposal on a topic related to green sustainable materials for ocean or building materials. The proposal should reflect your innovative thinking and professional competence in material development and optimization.
- Names and contact details of three referees.
- Publications or other relevant research work
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, both bachelor's and master's education, in addition to other higher education. Description of the documentation required can be found here. If you already have a statement from NOKUT, please attach this as well.
We will take joint work into account. If it is difficult to identify your efforts in the joint work, you must enclose a short 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 recognizes a wide range of academic contributions and has committed itself to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment and CoARA (responsible assessment of research and recognition of a greater breadth of academic contributions in accordance with NTNU's social mission).
General information
A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you wish to be exempt 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 exemption is not granted.
If you think this position looks interesting and in line with your qualifications, you are welcome to apply.
If you have any questions about the position,
please contact Associate Professor Guomin Ji, email guomin.ji@ntnu.no.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process,
please contact Kristine Rognlid Hagaseth, e-mail: kristine.r.hagaseth@ntnu.no.
Application deadline: 15.02.2026
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Om arbeidsgiveren:
NTNU - knowledge for a better world
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) creates knowledge for a better world and solutions that can change everyday life.
Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering
Our profile of expertise can help to solve the world’s most important societal challenge: the development of sustainable solutions in industry and society. This profile includes research on modern industrial processes, use of new and recycled materials, new technological solutions and the application of new forms of organization and business models. The Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering is one of eight departments in the Faculty of Engineering.