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The translational pharmacology research group at Clinical Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Environmental Medicine (CPPEM), Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Southern Denmark, invites applications for a fully funded 18 months postdoctoral position. The position is to be filled from September 1st, 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The position is part of a newly funded project from Novo Nordisk Foundation, led by Professor Tina Kold Jensen, aiming to study the association between early life exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and neuropsychological and pubertal development in children from the Odense Child Cohort.
About the Research Environment
The research areas of CPPEM span from pharmacoepidemiology to clinical studies, and cell-based basic pharmacology and environmental medicine. Collectively, CPPEM has a strong background in exposure to environmental chemicals, pharmacoepidemiology, pharmacogenetics, pharmacokinetics, drug-drug interactions, and therapeutic drug monitoring. Specifically, the translational pharmacology group aims to understand variability in drug toxicity, drug metabolism and drug transport. Examples of this include cell-based models such as induced-pluripotent stem cells, primary human hepatocytes, and clinical studies. The pharmacoepidemiological research group utilizes the world-class Danish registries as well as international data sources to assess pharmacological questions in large populations. The environmental medicine group studies the impact of early life exposures to environmental chemicals. In particular PFAS is a focus area, with studies of the adverse health effects of exposure, biomonitoring and advising national and international authorities. The analytical chemistry laboratory analyzes concentrations of drugs or environmental chemicals in various matrices.
In the Environmental Medicine group we are looking for a post doc funded by Novo Nordic Foundation and ERC advanced grant. The projects focus on the Odense Child Cohort and study the impact of early life exposures to environmental chemicals. Especially PFAS and their adverse effects on maternal and child health (e.g. the brain, immune, metabolic and reproductive system). In addition, we aim to identify toxicity of short PFAS including trifluoroacetic acid, widely used but considered less toxic due to their short half-life.
We are seeking a candidate with a PhD in medicine, pharmacology, public health, or a related discipline. Work within environmental medicine is an advance, and epidemiological and statistical skills are essential. Motivation, curiosity, and a strong drive to excel in environmental research are very important. Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English is a requirement. The position includes independent scientific writing, clinical project leading, and supervision of students. You should be interested in contributing both to the scientific armamentarium in our department and to our collegial culture. It is also expected that the post doc contributes to additional fundraising for the projects as well as research collaborations and the continuation of the Odense Child Cohort, and takes on teaching responsibilities within the department. You will, in your daily work, refer to Professor Tina Kold Jensen, but also engage in a very active collaboration with the full research group.
Further information
Interviews can be performed online if needed. If you will need to relocate to Denmark for the position, both the University and the research group will provide ample support.
Additional information about the position can be obtained from Tina Kold Jensen (tkjensen@health.sdu.dk; 0045 29464350).
Salary and terms of employment
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).
Application
Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply now".
We strongly recommend that you read How to apply for a position at SDU before you apply.
The application must include (as PDF files) (please note that the application (the motivation letter) and CV must not exceed 10 MB in total):
a motivational letter
a detailed CV
degree certificates (including documentation of Master’s and PhD degree)
a complete and numbered list of publications
Up to 3 scientific peer-reviewed publications considered by the candidate as most important for this position.
a teaching portfolio detailing the candidate’s prior teaching experience, teaching skills, and teaching philosophy
a description of research experience
For technical issues, please contact: hcm-support@sdu.dk
Please note that all the above-mentioned information must be included in the application.
Applications received after the deadline and/or incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application deadline
June 23, 2026, at 23.59 hrs. (CETS).
Assessment
Shortlisting will be used as part of the initial selection process.
Assessment of shortlisted applications will be done under the existing Appointment Order for universities. Shortlisted applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. The committee may request additional information, and, if so, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the necessary material.
References will be obtained for the preferred candidate from their current and previous employers.
Living and working in Denmark
Foreign applicants will be offered Danish language training as part of the employment.
The International Staff Office (ISO) at SDU provides a variety of services for new employees, guests and people who consider applying for a job at the University of Southern Denmark.
The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
The University of Southern Denmark wishes to reflect the surrounding society and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background.
The University of Southern Denmark wishes to reflect the surrounding society and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background.
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? 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, research and technology, in and outside academia.
You will be supervised by Associate Professor Hendrik Bentmann. Your immediate leader will be the Head of Department.
The PhD position will be located at the QuSpin center of excellence/Quantum Condensed Matter section at the Department of Physics, NTNU. The candidate will join and become part of an international research environment in quantum condensed matter theory and experiments.
The successful candidate will become part of a motivated research team in experimental condensed matter physics. Our team is conducting research on electronic and magnetic properties of novel quantum materials using world-leading experimental equipment for spin- and angle-resolved photoelectron spectroscopy (spin-ARPES).
About the project
The PhD position is part of the Research Council of Norway (RCN) - funded research project Polar momentum textures in chiral and magnetic matter. The goal of the PhD project is to investigate the spin-resolved electronic structure of materials exhibiting electronic and magnetic chirality, with a particular focus on understanding how broken symmetries and chiral ordering influence the electronic states of solids. The project will employ spin- and angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (spin-ARPES) to directly probe the momentum-dependent spin texture of quantum materials. The main part of the experiments will be conducted in our laboratory at NTNU, while complementary experiments will be performed at international synchrotron radiation facilities. Through a combination of advanced experiments and close interaction with theory, the project aims to establish new insights into the relationship between crystal structure, magnetism, and spin-polarized electronic properties in emerging functional materials.
Duties of the position
- Complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate
- Carry out research of good quality within the framework described above
- Academic publications and popular science dissemination
- Participate in the research group ARPES
- Participate in international activities such as conferences and/or research stays at foreign educational institutions
- Potentially teaching duties in agreement with the Department
- Other career-promoting work
Be prepared for changes to your work duties after employment.
Required selection criteria
- You must have a relevant Master's degree in Physics, Material Science 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 students can apply, but the master's degree must be obtained and documented before starting the position and no later than 30.09.2026.
- 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
- Fluent oral and written 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 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
- Educational background in condensed matter physics, electronic properties and magnetism
- Competence in experimental research
- Good numerical skills for analyzing large data sets
Personal characteristics
To complete a doctoral degree (PhD), it is important that you:
- Have a strong interest in condensed matter physics
- Show curiosity and strong motivation for the subject
- Are able to work in a team and establish positive relationships with other students and staff
- Work in a structured way, set goals and make plans to achieve them, in collaboration with the supervisor
- 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
- 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. A 2% statutory contribution to the State Pension Fund is deducted from the salary.
The employment period is 3 years, with potential for extension for teaching duties / career promotion work in agreement with the Department.
For employment as a PhD Candidate, it is a prerequisite that you gain admission to the PhD programme in Physics within three months of your employment contract start date, and that you participate in an organized doctoral programme 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:
- CV
- Transcripts and diplomas for Bachelor's and Master's degrees
- Copy of Master's thesis. If you have recently submitted, or are in the process of submitting 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.
- Certificates (if applicable)
- Publications and other research work (if applicable)
- 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 Associate professor, Hendrik Bentmann, email: hendrik.bentmann@ntnu.no.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR Consultant Anja Isaksen, e-mail: anja.t.isaksen@ntnu.no.
Application deadline: 12.07.2026
Interviews are planned to be held in the beginning of August. The starting date for the position is flexible during autumn 2026, preferably no later than November 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 Physics
Our research and teaching are both experimental and theoretical, covering a wide range of disciplines. Our activities contribute to development of new medical technology and to finding solutions for the next generation’s communication technology, energy utilization and development of materials. The Department of Physics is one of seven 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
A PhD position in the field of functional materials for future quantum technology is available at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology.
The project aims to fabricate novel quantum materials that unify topological and magnetic properties, enabling completely new interface functionalities in future spintronics.
The project combines elements from physics (magnetic and topological properties), chemistry/material technology (fabrication of nanomaterials) and electronics (quantum devices). This project is interdisciplinary, and the PhD candidate will be part of a larger group using pulsed laser deposition as a tool to engineer new quantum materials. The group is within the Functional Materials and Materials Chemistry Research Group (FACET – http://www.ntnu.edu/ima/research/facet).
Your immediate leader will be the Head of Department.
Duties of the position
We are seeking a PhD candidate to perform experimental research using pulsed laser deposition of thin films, combining Van der Waals materials (topological insulators) with Perovskite oxides (magnetic oxides) to fabricate emerging interface properties.
The position will focus on the electronic reconstruction of the interface, developing ways to characterize the topological features of the material.
- To fabricate heterostructures using pulsed laser deposition
- To fabricate electronic devices with lithography
- To actively take part in the multidisciplinary activity of the research group (project meetings, workshops, etc.).
- To characterize electronic and magnetic functionality
- To actively apply for beamtime at international synchrotron/neutron facilities and take part in such measurement
- To actively take part in the guidance of master students in the group.
- To develop and disseminate research results on the subject through scientific publications.
Required selection criteria
- The candidate must have a completed master’s degree (or equivalent), and your course of study must correspond to a five-year Norwegian course, where 120 credits have been obtained at master's level
- The candidate must have a strong academic background in the field of solid-state physics, materials science, materials chemistry, electronics engineering, nanotechnology or equivalent, 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.
- You must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty's Doctoral Programme https://www.ntnu.edu/nv/phd
- The applicants are required to justify their candidateship by explicitly explaining their personal motivation and academic aptitude for pursuing a doctoral degree within this research field.
- We require excellent written and oral communication skills. For candidates who are neither native English speakers nor from Scandinavia the following tests can be used as documentation for English skills: TOEFL, Academic IELTS, and Cambridge CAE or CPE. Minimum scores are:
- TOEFL: 600 (paper-based test), 92 (internet-based test)
- IELTS: 6.5 with no section lower than 5.5
- CAE/CPE: grade B or A
- For optional teaching duties we require Scandinavian 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 for general criteria for the position.
Preferred selection criteria
- Experience with physical deposition methods for deposition of thin films or equivalent
- Experience with functional materials
- Experience with electronic transport measurement
- Experience with nanofabrication
Personal characteristics
- The successful candidates can take responsibility for progress and work independently
- The candidate has good communication skills and can collaborate closely with other members of the group
- The candidate is creative and innovative
- The candidates must be diligent and able to show initiative on behalf of their own work
- Enjoy interdisciplinary research
Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.
We offer
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- 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 period of employment is 3 years for the doctoral work with the possibility of extending to four years with teaching duties.
For employment as a PhD Candidate, it is a prerequisite that you gain admission to the PhD programme in Materials Science and Engineering (https://www.ntnu.edu/studies/phmt ) 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 application and supporting documentation to be used as the basis for the assessment must be in 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 and certificates
- Letter of motivation for a PhD study within this topic
- Academic works - published or unpublished - that you would like to be considered in the assessment.
- Documentation for English skills: TOEFL, Academic IELTS, and Cambridge CAE or CPE.
- Name and contact information of three 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 Ingrid Hallsteinsen, e-mail: Ingrid.hallsteinsen@ntnu.no.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR Advisor Marie Kristiansen, e-mail: marie.kristiansen@ntnu.no.
Application deadline: 02.08.2026
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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 Materials Science and Engineering
We are Norway's leading educational and research environment in materials engineering, materials chemistry and materials science. In collaboration with business and industry, we are a driving force for the development of innovative materials as well as new applications and manufacturing processes. Activities in our disciplines are vital for the green shift. The Department of Materials Science and Engineering is one of seven 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
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.
The successful candidate will be supervised by Associate Professor Ashkan Jahanbani Ghahfarokhi (IGV) and co-supervised by Professor Thomas A. Adams II (EPT) and Assistant Professor Even Solbraa (EPT). The project should start no later than September 2026.
Your immediate leader will be the Head of Department.
About the project
The position is a part of the AI-Powered integrated Reservoir, flow, and process Optimization (AI-PRO) project. The goal of the project is to produce generalizable methods at the intersection of scientific machine learning, reservoir/production engineering, and process systems engineering. This position will focus on the research of physics-informed AI-based models of reservoir and flow, and their subsequent use in simulations, design, optimization, and enviro-technoeconomic assessments. The research will be collaborative with other project participants, including researchers and industrial collaborators, toward integrated asset modeling and optimization.
Duties of the position
- Complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate
- Carry out research of good quality within the framework described above
- Academic publications and popular science dissemination
- Participate in the research group Well and Reservoir
- Participate in international activities such as conferences and/or research stays at foreign educational institutions
- Other career-promoting work
Be prepared for changes to your work duties after employment.
Required selection criteria
- You must have a relevant Master's degree in applied and computational mathematics, physics, geophysics, computer science, petroleum/chemical/mechanical 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 students can apply, but the master's degree must be obtained and documented before starting the position and no later than August 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 maybe considered 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 Doctoral Programme
- Excellent oral and written presentation skills in English (documented through English language tests such as TOEFL or IELTS).
- Documented coding proficiency in at least one language (e.g., Python, Matlab, C++, etc.)
- Documented competence in at least two of these areas: numerical modelling, artificial intelligence/machine learning, optimization
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
- We prefer candidates with documented research experience and high-quality publications within: reservoir simulation, optimization, and scientific machine learning.
- Proficiency with machine learning frameworks (e.g., in Python or other language) and familiarity with different deep learning architectures.
- Good oral and written presentation skills in Norwegian
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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
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. (delete if not applicable)
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 Engineering 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)
- Relevant publications (peer-reviewed papers published, in press, in review, or in progress), conference papers, and other relevant research work in which you are the first author.
- Any relevant certificates.
- Names and contact information of three relevant referees (one of these should be the main supervisor for the master's thesis or equivalent).
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 Ashkan Jahanbani Ghahfarokhi, e-mail ashkan.jahanbani@ntnu.no.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Senior Adviser HR Eli Meistad, email: eli.meistad@ntnu.no.
Application deadline: 26.06.2026
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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 Geosciences
We conduct teaching and research related to management of Earth’s geological resources. Norway’s rich resources of wind, water, oil, gas and minerals have been and are essential to the country’s prosperity, and will continue to be in the future. The Department plays a key role in the development of technology and the education of graduates who enable value creation based on our natural resources. The Department of Geosciences is one of eight departments in the Faculty of Engineering.