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.

   

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About the position

The voice carries subtle acoustic indicators of our health - in some conditions, changes appear years before clinical diagnosis. Can we learn to extract them reliably?

We are looking for a PhD candidate to join the Acoustics group at the Department of Electronic Systems, NTNU, and contribute to the emerging field of vocal biomarkers: measurable features of the voice that can help detect, monitor and follow up health conditions in a non-invasive way.

You will be part of a leading acoustics environment, and of Connection, an interdisciplinary research group under NTNU's strategic research area NTNU Community, joining an international network of researchers working at the intersection of acoustics, physical modeling, voice and health. During the PhD you will build a sought-after profile spanning acoustics, signal processing and clinical application, in strong demand in both research and industry.

Your immediate leader will be the Head of the Acoustics group. The main supervisor for the position is Associate Professor Sara R. Martín.

About the project

The voice carries rich information about a person's physiological state, and subtle changes in voice production can be early signs of disease — Parkinson's disease being a well-known example. Turning such observations into reliable, non-invasive tools is the goal of the emerging field of vocal biomarkers.

In this project you will work at the interface of acoustics and signal processing, with an emphasis on methods that are interpretable and transferable across speakers, recording conditions and clinical settings. The research will be carried out in the Acoustics group at NTNU.

Duties of the position

• Complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate
• Carry out research of good quality within the framework described above: record, analyse and process voice and speech signals for health applications; develop physical and numerical models of voice production; link acoustic features to the underlying physiology and physics
• Publish results in international scientific journals and conferences, and contribute to popular science dissemination
• Participate actively in the Acoustics group, and collaborate with national and international partners in voice, speech and health
• Participate in international activities such as conferences and/or research stays at foreign educational institutions
• Up to one extra year (3+1) for career promoting work in the Acoustics group
   

Be prepared for changes to your work duties after employment.

Required selection criteria

• You must have a relevant Master's degree in acoustics, signal processing, physics, mathematics, computer science, or another relevant technical/quantitative discipline. Master's students can apply, but the degree must be obtained and documented before starting the position.
• Your education must correspond to a five-year Norwegian degree program, where 120 credits are obtained at master's level.
• You must have a solid background in mathematics or physics, and good programming skills (e.g. Python or MATLAB).
• You must meet the requirements for admission to the Faculty's PhD programme in Electronics and Telecommunication.
• 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.
• Good oral and written English 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 for general criteria for the position.

Preferred selection criteria

• Experience with acoustics, speech or voice signal processing
• Experience with physical or numerical modelling and simulation (e.g. finite-element or acoustic modelling, vocal-tract or voice-production models)
• Good programming skills (e.g. MATLAB, Python)
• Interest or experience in biomedical/health applications and in working with clinical data
• Interest in interdisciplinary and international collaboration

Personal characteristics

To complete a doctoral degree (PhD), it is important that you are able to: 

• Show curiosity and a strong motivation for the subject
• Work independently and in a structured way, setting goals and making plans to achieve them
• Be a creative problem-solver, able to use existing knowledge in new ways
• Communicate well and contribute constructively in a collaborative environment
• 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
• Career guidance and follow-up during the PhD period
• Open and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues
• Working capital that can be used to implement the project
• Mentor programme as a new employee at NTNU
• 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

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 with up to 1 additional year for career promoting work in the Acoustics group at IES.  

For employment as a PhD Candidate, it is a prerequisite that you gain admission to the PhD programme in Electronics and Telecommunications  within three months of your employment contract start date, and that you participate in an organized doctoral programme throughout the period of employment.

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 attachments (including a description of your scientific work) must accompany the application as these documents form the basis of the application assessment. The documents must be in Norwegian/a Scandinavian language or English.

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 minimum two 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 Sara R. Martin (Associate Professor) sara.martin@ntnu.no . 

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR, e-mail: hr@ies.ntnu.no

Application deadline: 01.09.2026

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 Electronic Systems

The digitalization of Norway is impossible without electronic systems. We are Norway’s leading academic environment in this field, and contribute with our expertise in areas ranging from nanoelectronics, phototonics, signal processing, radio technology and acoustics to satellite technology and autonomous systems. Knowledge of electronic systems is also vital for addressing important challenges in transport, energy, the environment, and health. The Department of Electronic Systems is one of seven departments in the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical 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

We invite applications for a PhD Candidate position focused on the development of hybrid artificial intelligence and optimization methods for dynamic and stochastic transport operations. The position is based at the Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management, located at NTNU’s campus in Trondheim.

This is an educational position, which will provide promising research recruits the opportunity for professional development through studies towards a PhD-degree. The position is connected to the PhD program at the Faculty of Economics and Management, and the faculty will be your employer.

Transport and logistics systems are becoming increasingly complex, data-rich, and dynamic. Public transport operators, freight carriers, and logistics providers must make decisions under uncertainty while responding to disruptions, fluctuating demand, and changing operating conditions.

This PhD project focuses on developing AI-supported decision methods for routing and scheduling in transport and logistics systems. The research investigates how operations research and artificial intelligence can be combined to improve planning and operational decision making under uncertainty.

The project addresses challenges that arise when traditional optimization models are applied in real-world settings characterized by large-scale networks, stochastic demand, operational disruptions, and complex constraints. A central research question is how machine learning can be integrated with optimization algorithms to support faster, more robust, and more adaptive decision making.

The project addresses research questions like:

• How can learning-based models be integrated with optimization methods to improve the robustness and performance of transport planning decisions?
• How can hybrid AI–optimization methods scale to large real-world transport and logistics systems while handling the many constraints encountered in practice?
• How can routes and schedules be evaluated efficiently across many possible future scenarios to support both tactical planning and real-time adaptation?

To address these questions, the PhD candidate will develop and evaluate new decision-support methods that combine optimization and machine learning. Particular attention will be given to methods that can rapidly assess the consequences of routing and scheduling decisions under uncertainty, enabling both robust planning and adaptive operational decision making.

The research will be developed and validated using real-world transport and logistics applications. The primary application domain is public transport planning in collaboration with AtB, the public transport authority in the Trondheim region. Additional case studies may be conducted together with other logistics partners, including Posten Bring (Norway's national postal and logistics operator), Bama (Norway's largest fruit and vegetables distributor), and Oda (Norway's leading online grocery retailer).

The position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, optimization, and transport systems while contributing both fundamental methodological advances and practical decision-support tools.

Research environment

The PhD position is part of the Norwegian Centre on AI for Decisions (aiD), https://aid-centre.no/, a national research initiative led by NTNU and SINTEF. The centre brings together around 60 partners[MS1]  from academia, research institutes, industry, and the public sector. 

Through aiD, the PhD project will be connected to a larger research environment working on hybrid AI–optimization methods for planning and operations under uncertainty, as well as applications in logistics, healthcare, energy systems, and infrastructure planning.

The PhD candidate will be hosted at the Managerial Economics, Finance and Operations Research (BEDØK) group at the Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management. The group is one of Norway's leading academic environments in operations research, logistics, optimization, and quantitative decision support. In addition, the PhD candidate will work in close collaboration with researchers from SINTEF Digital’s Optimization group, a leading research environment in applied optimization and artificial intelligence.

The department endeavors to promote research that meets high international standards. Consequently, collaboration with international institutions is considered important. The department therefore encourages the successful PhD candidate to spend one or two semesters of the contract period at a foreign educational institution. The department offers support in planning such research visits.

The mission of Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management (IØT) is to carry out education, research, and innovation activities at an international level at the intersection between technology/natural sciences and business economics, management, and HSE. The department’s activities aim to contribute to sustainable value creation within technology-based areas in industry, business, and the public sector in Norway.

Your role in the project

The PhD candidate will:

• Conduct original scientific research related to the project topic
• Develop new algorithms and methods combining AI and optimization
• Publish research results in leading international journals and conferences
• Collaborate with academic and industry partners
• Participate in aiD centre activities and research meetings
• Complete the required coursework as part of the PhD programme
• Contribute to dissemination and communication of research results

Required selection criteria

Applicants must hold a master’s degree in a relevant field with strong academic results (B or better according to NTNU’s grading scale). Relevant academic backgrounds include:

• Operations research
• Computer science
• Artificial intelligence or machine learning
• Applied mathematics
• Engineering disciplines with strong quantitative and algorithmic content

Applicants must document competence in optimization, operations research or machine learning.

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 for general criteria for the position.

Preferred selection criteria

The following qualifications will be considered an advantage:

• Good knowledge of mathematical optimization (e.g., mixed-integer linear programming, stochastic programming, meta-heuristics)
• Knowledge of machine learning and/or AI methods
• Experience with algorithm development 
• Proficiency in at least one programming language, e.g, Python, Julia, C++, or similar
• Interest in applications in transport, logistics, or operations planning

Applicants in the final phase of their master’s studies are encouraged to apply

Personal characteristics

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Is intellectually curious and motivated to conduct high-quality research
• Works independently and in a structured manner
• Has strong communication and collaboration skills
• Thrives in interdisciplinary research environments
• Is interested in developing research with practical relevance and societal impact

Emphasis will be placed on scientific quality, research potential, and personal suitability.

We offer

• An exciting and international academic environment with opportunities for competence development 
• Opportunities to collaborate with leading researchers in optimization and AI
• Close interaction with industry partners and public sector stakeholders
• Participation in a national centre of excellence on AI for decision making
• Opportunities for research stays at international universities
• An open and inclusive workplace  with engaged colleagues 
• Favorable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• Employee benefits
• Good loan, insurance, and pension schemes in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund 
• Norwegian language training at a basic level (A2)
• Working at NTNU
  
   

Information about working and living in Norway can be found at the following link: https://www.workinnorway.no/en/Home

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.

Salary and conditions

PhD candidates are remunerated in code 1017, currently NOK 550.800,- per year before tax. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The period of employment is 3 years without required teaching duties.

Appointment requires admission to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Economics and Management at NTNU.

Trondheim is the workplace. For 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 be in conflict with the criteria in the latter act, will not be able to be employed.

Any statutory leave will be added to the employment period.

As an employee at NTNU, it is important to stay updated on professional and organizational changes and adapt to these.

About the application

Please note that the application will only be assessed based on the information we have at the application deadline. Therefore, ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how your skills and experiences meet the criteria described above.

The application must contain the following: 

• Motivation letter – The motivation letter must clearly state how the candidate meets the qualification requirements.
• Research plan (maximum one page) – Applicants should provide a brief research plan describing how they would approach one or more of the research questions outlined in the description of the position. The plan should reflect the applicant’s research interests and provide an outline of how they envision contributing to the project objectives.
• CV, diplomas, and certificates 
• Scientific works, including the master thesis. 
• Names and contact information of three potential references

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).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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.

Questions about the position can be directed to Associate Professor Steffen Jaap Skotvoll Bakker (steffen.bakker@ntnu.no), Professor Magnus Stålhane (magnus.staalhane@ntnu.no), and Research Manager Torkel Haufmann (torkel.haufmann@sintef.no).

If you have any questions regarding the employment process, please contact HR Advisor Hilde Selli Egelie at hilde.s.egelie@ntnu.no.

Application deadline: 16.08.2026

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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 Industrial Economics and Technology Management

We conduct research and teaching at an international level in the interface between technology/natural sciences and economics, management, and HSE (health, safety and the environment). Our goal is sustainable creation of value within technology-based areas in industry, business and the public sector in Norway. We have academic groups in Trondheim and Gjøvik. The Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management is one of four departments in the Faculty of Economics and Management. 

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

Robotic autonomy still lacks a universal architectural blueprint capable of operating across the wide diversity of robot configurations found in aerial, ground, and aquatic domains. Today’s autonomy stacks remain highly specialized to each morphology, in sharp contrast to the conserved neural organization of the mammalian brain, which provides a common computational blueprint across species despite profound differences in body plan and ecological niche. Motivated by this analogy – and building on recent advances in foundation models, neural model predictive control, and robotic world models – this PhD project will investigate principles and mechanisms for a shared autonomy architecture that generalizes across embodiments. The overarching ambition is to advance the foundations of a universal science of embodied AI, where perception, action, and learning are co-designed to support intelligent behavior in robots of fundamentally different forms. 

The PhD candidate will be supervised by Kostas Alexis, head of the Autonomous Robots Lab (ARL), and the position is part of the recently-funded Norwegian Centre for Embodied AI. 

About the project

Join a nation-wide team: The Norwegian Centre for Embodied AI (NCEI), one of Norway’s six national AI centers, is recruiting outstanding researchers to advance a universal science of embodied intelligence. NCEI brings together leading robotics and AI groups with key partners from industry and the public sector to study how intelligence emerges from the interaction between body, computation, and environment, across flying, ground, and aquatic robot configurations. Our mission is to chart a generalizable path for physical AI and transform how robot morphology and autonomy are co-designed, enabling new generations of systems tailored to their operational environments and missions. Successful candidates will join an international community with world-class facilities and strong collaborations across Norwegian universities, research institutes, industry, public agencies, and leading global institutions. We welcome motivated applicants in robotics, control, AI, machine learning, physics, and related fields, including early-stage researchers eager to contribute to this emerging scientific frontier.

Duties of the position

• Fundamental contributions in embodied AI – unified autonomy architectures, foundation models and robot world models.
• Focus on implementable methods for onboard robotic autonomy.
• Experimental deployments and field evaluation of the conducted research. 
• Complete your doctoral education leading to the PhD degree.
• Conduct and publish research of high-quality within the framework described above.
• Participate in international activities such as conferences and/or research stays abroad.
• Collaborate with other researchers within the department, and across departments at NTNU.
• Supervise master’s thesis students related to the project.

Be prepared for changes to your work duties after employment.

Required selection criteria

• You must have a Master's degree in cybernetics, control systems, or equivalent, with a strong training in robotics or computer vision or machine learning. 
• 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's doctoral program (see: https://www.ntnu.edu/ie/research/phd). 
• You must meet the requirements for admission to the IE Faculty.

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

• Solid theoretical background in robot perception and navigation.
• Deep foundation in modern machine learning.
• Solid programming skills in C++ and Python. Experience with ROS is a plus.
• Experience with simulators for robotic systems.
• Experience with implementation of real-life robotic systems. 
• Strong skills in mathematics, excellent capacity for mathematical formalism, and ability to grasp new concepts quickly.

Personal characteristics

To complete a doctoral degree (PhD), it is important that you are able to: 

• Be scientifically curious and open to new research challenges. 
• Demonstrate independence and persistence in addressing technical problems. 
• Be flexible and reliable, with ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team. 

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
• Working capital that can be used to implement the project
• Mentor programme as a new employee at NTNU
• 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

In the position of PhD Candidate, code 1017, your gross salary will normally be from 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 program in Engineering Cybernetics within three months of your employment contract start date, and that you participate in an organized doctoral program throughout 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 be in conflict with the criteria in the latter act, will not be able to be employed.

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. The documents must be in Norwegian/a Scandinavian language or English. 

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. Documentation of a completed Master's degree must be presented before taking up the position.
• CV 
• Short letter of motivation (400 words/1 page)
• Names and contact information of minimum 2 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 Professor Konstantinos Alexis, email: konstantinos.alexis@ntnu.no . If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR Consultant Berit Dahl, e-mail: berit.dahl@ntnu.no .

Application deadline: 25.08.2026. 

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 Engineering Cybernetics (ITK)

Engineering cybernetics is the study of automatic control and monitoring of dynamic systems. We develop the technologies of tomorrow through close cooperation with industry and academia, both in Norway and internationally. The Department contributes to the digitalization, automation and robotization of society. The Department of Engineering Cybernetics is one of seven departments in the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical 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

Aerial robotics have scored significant successes yet – interestingly – they have long employed body morphologies that merely represent miniaturizations of manned aviation concepts or have resorted to biomimicry. However, novel missions and environments require that we look into new designs and concepts both for the robot’s morphology as well as its control and autonomy. 

To that end, soft bodies offer the possibility to create flying robots with unique capabilities. By exploiting advanced materials, we can achieve anisotropic compliance – offering softness only in the desired directions of interaction – while maintaining light weight and high control authority. Importantly, body softness can be exploited by appropriately designed control in order to achieve enhanced safety and the ability to navigate particularly cluttered and high-risk environments. In turn, deriving such control laws represents its own challenge calling for the utilization of advanced techniques including but not limited to deep reinforcement learning and model predictive control. 

The position is part of the Autonomous Robots Lab activities in resilient robotic autonomy across diverse operational conditions and environments. The Autonomous Robots Lab has leading research in robotic autonomy and demonstrated performance in a collection of world-class projects funded by both European and US sources. For more details about our team and our publication track record, see: https://www.autonomousrobotslab.com/publications.html. Recent examples of our work can be seen in the following videos of our robotic experimentation: https://youtu.be/l8Su8OXsM-E & https://youtu.be/nS2WgZldIv4 & https://youtu.be/OO2P4N0drGc & https://youtu.be/C6l7Vklbc9k & https://youtu.be/o56wAkelRzU

For a position as a PhD Candidate, the goal is a completed doctoral education up to an obtained doctoral degree. 

Your immediate leader is Professor Kostas Alexis as the main scientific supervisor of the research.

About the project

The activity will be part of the funded Horizon Europe project “RESSORT: Resilient Efficient Soft and Sustainable Optimized Robotics Technology” in which NTNU is partner (Coordinator: VUA, Brussels). Research collaboration with the consortium partners is also expected. 

Duties of the position

• Complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate
• Carry out research of good quality within the framework described above
• Fundamental contributions in soft aerial robot design
• Fundamental contributions in control for flying robots 
• Contributions in robot learning, model predictive control or other key method 
• Focus on robust sim2real transfer, robot realization and testing 

Be prepared for changes to your work duties after employment.

Required selection criteria

• You must have a professionally relevant background in any or all of the domains of machine learning, evolutionary algorithms, optimization, robotics and other synergistic domains. 
• 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's doctoral program (see: https://www.ntnu.edu/ie/research/phd) 

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 for general criteria for the position.

Preferred selection criteria

• Knowledge and skills in software engineering including strong background in C++ and/or Python. 
• Experience with robot modeling and design in CAD
• Experience with reinforcement learning or model predictive control. 
• Experience with the Robot Operating System (ROS).
• Experience with simulators for robotic systems.
• Experience with implementation of real-life robotic systems.
• Good written and oral English skills.

Personal characteristics

To complete a doctoral degree (PhD), it is important that you are able to:

• Be scientifically curious and open to new research challenges.
• Demonstrate independence and persistence in addressing technical problems.
• Be flexible and reliable, with ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team. 

We offer

• Exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment
• An open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues
• Career guidance and follow-up during the PhD period
• Working capital that can be used to implement the project
• Mentor programme as a new employee at NTNU
• 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

In the position of PhD Candidate, code 1017, your gross salary will normally be from 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 program in Engineering Cybernetics  within three months of your employment contract start date, and that you participate in an organized doctoral program 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 be in conflict with the criteria in the latter act, will not be able to be employed.

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. The documents must be in Norwegian/a Scandinavian language or English.

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:(decide on what must be included - remove what does not fit):

• 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.
• Name and contact information of mimimum two referees
• If you have publications, software that you have developed or other relevant research work please include it (or a summary for it)

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 Konstantinos Alexis, email konstantinos.alexis@ntnu.no 

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR Consultant Berit Dahl, e-mail: berit.dahl@ntnu.no 

Application deadline: 25.08.2026. 

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. 

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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 Engineering Cybernetics (ITK)

Engineering cybernetics is the study of automatic control and monitoring of dynamic systems. We develop the technologies of tomorrow through close cooperation with industry and academia, both in Norway and internationally. The Department contributes to the digitalization, automation and robotization of society. The Department of Engineering Cybernetics is one of seven departments in the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical 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

Are you motivated to take a step towards a doctorate and open up exciting career opportunities in an interdisciplinary project between environmental psychology and artificial intelligence (AI)? 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. You will work from a psychological perspective with cutting-edge AI solutions to reduce the environmental footprint of households.

Your immediate leader will be the Deputy Head of Research. 

About the project

The PhD position builds on previous work of researchers from the group “Citizens, Environment and Saftey”. In the EU project ENCHANT, we collected electricity use data of 2400 European households for five weeks and provided psychologically informed interventions to reduce energy consumption through a web-based app. Using machine learning, we then collaborated with a software company and trained an algorithm that can suggest the combination of interventions to households that are expected to result in the best electricity savings, given the socio-psychological profile of the households. The targeted algorithm-suggested interventions were (based on the data from the project) about 50 % more successful in energy saving than the best possible general intervention strategy. In this PhD project, we want to take the next step in this development and use generative AI to tailor the intervention messages and visuals dynamically to user preferences to increase the effect even more and integrate these solutions with smart steering and measurements in pilot households. The task of the PhD will be to work in an interdisciplinary team between psychology and AI experts to help train the tailoring engine, feed it with scientifically solid input and define the boundaries of the space it can operate in. When the prototype is developed, the second part of the PhD will be to test it on households and assess its appeal and effect both qualitatively and quantitatively.

Duties of the position

• Complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate
• Carry out research of good quality within the framework described above in an interdisciplinary project with a solid base in psychology
• Academic publications and popular science dissemination
• Participate in the research group Citizens, Environment, and Safety
• Participate in international activities such as conferences and/or research stays at foreign educational institutions

Be prepared for changes to your work duties after employment.

Required selection criteria

• You must have a relevant Master's degree in Psychology or equivalent. Your education must correspond to a five-year Norwegian course, where normally 120 ECTS credits have been obtained at master's level included a master’s thesis or equivalent work with a scope of at least 30 ECTS credits. Master students can apply, but the master's degree must be obtained and documented before starting the position, and no later than 31.08.2026.
• 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.
• You must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty's Doctoral Programme 
• Solid methodological background in both qualitative and quantitative research
• Interest and ability to collaborate with computer science and cybernetics
• Good oral and written presentation skills in English

The appointment is to be made in accordance with NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions for general criteria for the position.

Preferred selection criteria

• A solid background in environmental psychology, behaviour change theory, intervention design or similar
• Experience with generative AI
• Experience with empirical field work
• Experience with interdisciplinary teamwork
• Scandinavian language abilities

Personal characteristics

To complete a doctoral degree (PhD), it is important that you are able to:

• Work independently
• Work in a structured way, set goals and make plans to achieve them
• Present and discuss your research with other professionals also from other disciplines
• Show curiosity and a strong motivation for the subject and the perspectives of other disciplines on this subject
• Be flexible and open to adjusting the plan for the project as needed

Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.

We offer

Evaluate and remove/add what is relevant for the position.

• 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
• Working capital that can be used to implement the project
• Mentor programme as a new employee at NTNU
• Favorable terms as a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK)
• Free Norwegian language training at a basic level (A2)

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.

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 the doctoral work.

For employment as a PhD Candidate, it is a prerequisite that you gain admission to the PhD programme in Social Science within three months of your employment contract start date, and that you participate in an organized doctoral programme throughout the period of employment.
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 attachments (including a description of your scientific work) must accompany the application as these documents form the basis of the application assessment. The documents must be in a Scandinavian language or English.
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.
• Project outline containing proposals for an overall description of research questions, theoretical perspectives, methodological design for the project and progress plan (maximum 1500 words/4 pages)
• Short letter of motivation (400 words/1 page)
• Publications or other relevant research work
• 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 Professor Christian A. Klöckner, +47 735 91977, email Christian.klockner@ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Ina Halvorsen, email: Ina.g.halvorsen@ntnu.no

Application deadline: 31.08.2026

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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. 

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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 Psychology

Our research and teaching are based on five perspectives: biological, cognitive, social, personality and developmental psychology. We offer a clinical programme in psychology as well as study programmes in the psychology of learning and in work and organizational psychology. We have also three outpatient clinics in which we treat patients as part of the clinical programme. The Department of Psychology is one of six departments in the Faculty of Social and Educational 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

Are you motivated to pursue a doctorate while working on real-world challenges in public asset management and decision-making? As a PhD Candidate in this position, you will work towards your doctoral degree while gaining valuable experience in applying artificial intelligence and data-driven methods to complex decision-support processes.

The project focuses on developing AI-supported approaches to improve how large public building portfolios are evaluated and managed. You will work with real use cases and contribute to research that aims to make decision processes more consistent, transparent, and evidence-based.

You will collaborate with a broad network of internal and external partners, including practitioners, domain experts, and researchers. This provides a unique opportunity to combine academic research with practical application in a highly relevant societal context.

Your immediate leader will be the Head of Department.

About the project

The PhD project is part of a broader effort to develop AI-supported decision frameworks for public asset management, with a focus on improving evaluation, prioritization, and long-term planning of building portfolios. The work will explore how AI can support more consistent and data-informed assessments while maintaining a human-in-the-loop approach where expert judgment remains central.

The project is a collaboration between the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at NTNU, SINTEF Digital, and the Department of Engineering Cybernetics. It is conducted in close collaboration with Statsbygg and other relevant public building owners and authorities.

The research is embedded in the Norwegian Center on AI for Decisions (aiD), ensuring strong interdisciplinary collaboration between academia, research institutes, and public sector partners.

Duties of the position

• Complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate
• Carry out high-quality research within AI-supported decision-making for asset management
• Academic publications and popular science dissemination
• Participate in the aiD research network and relevant national research and applied practice environments
• Contribute to research and knowledge exchange activities in the research group Building Process at the department
• Participate in international activities such as conferences and/or research stays abroad
• Contribute to teaching and supervision activities if required

Be prepared for changes to your work duties after employment.

Required selection criteria

• You must have a relevant master’s degree in facility or asset management, property and real estate, engineering, economics, computer science, data science, or a related field. 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 may be considered if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD education.
• You must meet the requirements for admission to the Doctoral Programme - PhD - Faculty of Engineering Science - NTNU
• Good written and oral communication skills in English 

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 for general criteria for the position.

Preferred selection criteria

• Experience or strong interest in artificial intelligence, machine learning, or data-driven decision support systems
• Knowledge of asset management, infrastructure planning, or public sector decision processes, preferably in a Norwegian or Scandinavian context
• Relevant work experience in asset or facility management, infrastructure planning, or related fields is an advantage. Experience with data-driven methods or analytical tools is a plus
• Familiarity with explainable AI or human-in-the-loop systems is beneficial
• Good oral and written presentation skills in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language equivalent to level B2-C.

Personal characteristics

To complete a doctoral degree (PhD), it is important that you are able to:

• Work independently, take initiative and be proactive
• Are structured and able to plan and execute research tasks
• Are curious and motivated to explore complex problems
• Can analyze data and draw well-founded conclusions
• Communicate research clearly with both academic and non-academic audiences
• Contribute constructively to collaboration with others
• Are flexible and able to adapt research direction when needed
• Work constructively under pressure or in the face of adversity 

Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.

We offer

Evaluate and remove/add what is relevant for the position.

• 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
• Working capital that can be used to implement the project
• Mentor programme as a new employee at NTNU
• Favorable terms as a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK)
• Free Norwegian language training at a basic level (A2)

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 for the doctoral work.

For employment as a PhD Candidate, it is a prerequisite that you gain admission to the PhD programme PhD in Engineering (Doctoral Programme) 3 years - Trondheim - NTNU within three months of your employment contract start date, and that you participate in an organized doctoral programme through out the period of employment.

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 attachments (including a description of your scientific work) must accompany the application as these documents form the basis of the application assessment. The documents must be in Norwegian/a Scandinavian language or English. 

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.
• Project outline containing proposals for an overall description of research questions, theoretical perspectives, methodological design for the project and progress plan (maximum 1500 words/4 pages) 
• 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 Associate Professor Savis Gohari, 94484660, Savis.gohari@ntnu.no. 

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Ragne Matberg (HR Consultant), email: ragne.matberg@ntnu.no

Application deadline: 31.07.2026

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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 Civil and Environmental Engineering

We conduct research and teaching in civil and transportation engineering, technical planning, structural engineering, water and wastewater engineering and hydraulic engineering. Graduates from our programmes become employees – in both the public and private sectors – with a sustainability mindset combined with competitive knowledge and skills. The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is one of eight departments in the Faculty of Engineering.

Vårt recept är enkelt. Hälsa först. För oss betyder det två saker: att säga hej till varandra och att främja hälsa hos alla våra kunder. För att lyckas med det har alla våra medarbetare gedigen kunskap i sitt yrke – kryddat med stor servicekänsla, driv och engagemang. Känner du igen dig? Härligt – då är du en av oss! Din roll som Läkemedelsansvarig Vi söker nu två farmaceuter varav den ena med läkemedelsansvar. Ditt viktigaste uppdrag som läkemedelsansvarig farmaceut är att säkerställa att verksamheten följer de lagar, föreskrifter och förordningar som ställs på öppenvårdsapotek. För att vara framgångsrik i denna roll är kvalitetsfokus och ditt ordningsamma förhållningssätt helt avgörande. Du delar med glädje med dig av dina breda kunskaper inom farmaci, egenvård och hälsa till såväl kunder som kollegor. Vill du dessutom driva verksamheten framåt tillsammans med dina medarbetare är det här platsen för dig! Din roll som Farmaceut Ditt viktigaste uppdrag som farmaceut hos oss är att hjälpa våra kunder till en god läkemedelsanvändning och hälsa. Arbetet är omväxlande och innefattar allt från rådgivning och försäljning av läkemedel och egenvårdsprodukter till att arbeta med lager, kampanjer, administration, kvalitet och utveckling. Du är legitimerad receptarie eller apotekare på jakt efter ett omväxlande arbete där din utpräglade servicekänsla värdesätts. Du arbetar tillsammans i ett team där vi som kollegor tillsammans tar ansvar för apoteket och med ett stort engagemang skapar en kundupplevelse i världsklass. Till er hjälp finns en stark region och serviceorganisation samt kollegor över hela landet. Apoteksgruppen Saltsjöbaden är ett trevligt och nyrenoverat apotek som har goda samarbeten med en vårdcentral, tandläkarmottagning samt veterinär som ligger ett stenkast bort. Här får du en lokal känsla trots att stadens puls inte är långt borta. Det går att ta sig kommunalt till oss eller så väljer du bilen, då vi har gott om kostnadsfri parkering. Vi har trevliga och trogna kunder som vi månar om. Vi söker nu dig som delar vårt stora intresse för hälsa och kundbemötande. Här får du använda din farmaceutiska kompetens och omtanke för att göra skillnad för människors välmående – varje dag. Apoteksgruppen Saltsjöbaden har öppet vardagar 10.00-19.00 samt lördagar 10.00-15.00. Söndagar håller vi stängt.

FUNCIONES: Construcción, Mantenimiento y Operación de líneas eléctricas aéreas de BT/MT. Montaje de apoyos (madera, hormigón, metálicos) de líneas eléctricas aéreas de BT/MT. Tendido de conductor de líneas eléctricas aéreas de BT/MT. Realización de empalmes y derivaciones en redes eléctricas aéreas de BT. Montaje de a paramenta (seccionadores, cortacircuitos XS, pararrayos, cuadros de baja tensión, cajas generales de protección) T en líneas aéreas. Montaje de Centros de Transformación de Intemperie (CTI). Montaje de protecciones avifauna en líneas aéreas de MT. Realización de descargos en redes de distribución eléctrica. Resolución de averías en líneas eléctricas aéreas de BT/MT. Realización de guardias y retenes. REQUISITOS: Conocimiento y experiencia en obras de líneas eléctricas aéreas de distribución eléctrica (BT/MT). Disponer de carnet de conducir tipo B. Conocimiento y experiencia en obras de líneas eléctricas aéreas de transporte y distribución eléctrica (AT/MT). Características Valorables: Formación en PRL nivel básico, formación sobre riesgo eléctrico RD 614/2001, formación en agente de descargo, formación trabajos en altura. Experiencia en realizar trabajos en tensión en baja tensión. Habilidades y actitudes: Capacidad de trabajo en equipo, buena disposición y actitud. CONDICIONES LABORALES: Contrato indefinido. Jornada completa. Horario de 8:00 a 17:00 horas. Salario según convenio del Metal.
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FUNCIONES: Construcción, Mantenimiento de redes eléctricas subterráneas de Distribución en BT/AT, Centros de Transformación. Montaje electromecánico y cableado de centros de transformación. Puesta en marcha de líneas eléctricas subterráneas de baja y media tensión y de centros de transformación. Tendido de líneas eléctricas subterráneas de BT/AT Realización de mantenimiento preventivo/correctivo de líneas eléctricas de subterráneas y Centros de Transformación. Montaje de cuadros de baja tensión. Realización de cableados eléctricos, cableados de media y baja tensión. Interpretación planos y esquemas. Análisis y subsanación de averías. REQUISITOS: Experiencia en: Construcción, Mantenimiento de redes eléctricas subterráneas de Distribución en BT/AT, Centros de Transformación. Montaje electromecánico y cableado de centros de transformación. Puesta en marcha de líneas eléctricas subterráneas de baja y media tensión y de centros de transformación. Tendido de líneas eléctricas subterráneas de BT/AT. Realización de mantenimiento preventivo/correctivo de líneas eléctricas de subterráneas y Centros de Transformación. Montaje de cuadros de baja tensión. Realización de cableados eléctricos, cableados de media y baja tensión. Interpretación planos y esquemas. Análisis y subsanación de averías. VALORABLE NO ESTRICTAMENTE NECESARIO: CICLO FORMATIVO GRADO MEDIO O SUPERIOR EN ELECTRICIDAD. CONDICIONES LABORALES: Contrato indefinido. Jornada completa. Horario de 8:00 a 17:00 horas. Salario según convenio del Metal.
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CÓDIGO DE OFERTA: 032026004978 Las personas interesadas pueden enviar su currículum vitae a la siguiente dirección de correo electrónico:cv.asturias@elecnor.es
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F-unciones: Tareas propias de un conductor de trailer. Supervisar carga y descarga para asegurar un buen transporte. No se participa en la carga y descarga. Revisión del vehículo y avisar de las posibles incidencias en tiempo real. -Requisitos: CAP C+E-AUTOMOVIL CLASE C, CON REMOLQUE>750 KG - Contrato indefinido. Jornada completa. Horario Flexible. Descansos semanales siempre en casa - Salario: 28.000 ¤ Bruto Anual. Con incentivos y dietas se puede llegar a los 40.000 anuales -Condiciones: ÚNICAMENTE SE ENTENDERÁ VÁLIDA LA CANDIDATURA MEDIANTE LA PRESENTACIÓN DE CV.PLAZO DE PRESENTACIÓN DE SOLICITUDES HASTA EL DÍA 24/07/2026 A LAS 23:59.
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