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Would you like to collaborate with researchers and industry to create more accurate and efficient computational methods for predicting ship performance in shipping lanes? In this way, you will contribute to safer and more energy-efficient ship operations. This is a huge challenge for the future of sustainable shipping. Are you also interested in ships, first principles physics, artificial intelligence and machine learning? Then this job is for you!
The Department of Marine Technology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has an opening for a full-time Ph. The goal of the PhD student is to work on the collaborative research project FUSE with the Norwegian Institute of Marine Science (SINTEF Ocean) and Norwegian industrial partners while completing their PhD.The vision of the project is to unleash the full potential of operational data by fusing AI and ship hydrodynamics to rapidly reduce the emissions of the global shipping fleet.
Are you motivated to take the step towards a PhD and open up exciting career opportunities? As our PhD candidate, you will work towards your PhD while gaining valuable experience that will qualify you to continue your career in higher education and research both within and outside of academia.
Your immediate leader will be the Department Chair.
offer requirements
The PhD position has two main goals. One, you will learn how to conduct scientific research of high international standards, culminating in a PhD. Secondly, you will achieve results for the FUSE (Fusion of Artificial Intelligence and Ship Hydrodynamics for Next Generation Voyage Optimization) project.
Utilizing complex in-service data from modern ships to study ship performance, correlation and uncertainty.
Improve and/or further develop ship performance models by combining data-driven frameworks with first-principles physics (i.e. traditional methods for predicting required propulsion power and wave motion).
Use the developed ship performance models for route optimization, operator guidance and similar applications.
Participate in academic discussions within the international academic community.
The candidate is expected to disseminate scientific results through journal publications, international conferences, seminars or similar events. As a PhD student, you are required to complete at least 30 ECTS courses of academic training.
The selection criteria require
You must have a professional background in marine technology, shipbuilding, computer science, physics or applied mathematics.
Your academic qualifications must meet the requirements for a five-year degree program in Norway, with 120 credits for a master’s degree.
You must have a good academic background from your previous studies, with an average grade of B or better in the Master’s degree program or its equivalent in the Norwegian National Teachers’ University grading scale. If you do not have a letter grade in your previous studies, you must have an equally good academic background. If your academic background is weak, you may be assessed if you can demonstrate that you are particularly suited to doctoral education.
You must have good written and oral English.
Master’s degree students may also apply, but they must have obtained a master’s degree prior to taking up their position and produce supporting documentation.
You must meet the College’s entry requirements for the PhD program https://www.ntnu.edu/studies/phiv
Please note: For detailed information on what must be included in your application materials, please refer to the paragraph “About application materials”.
If you are unable to demonstrate A2 level proficiency in Norwegian, Swedish or Danish at the time of employment, you must have completed at least 15 credits of Norwegian language courses by the end of the employment period. The Norwegian National University of Technology will facilitate this.
Appointment will be made in accordance with the Regulations of the Universities and Colleges Act (Universities and Colleges Regulations) and the Regulations of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) on the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees for work in arts development in order to get an idea of the general criteria for the position.
Criteria for preference
Knowledge/experience in shipping and ship operations.
Knowledge of marine hydrodynamics.
Knowledge and hands-on experience in machine learning and/or statistical data analysis.
Proficiency in Python programming skills (Python Data Stack, PyTorch, etc.).
Knowledge of Norwegian or other Scandinavian languages.
Personal Characteristics
Curious and eager to learn
Self-motivated
Good collaboration skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Organized and strong problem solving skills
Focus on personal qualities and interpersonal skills.
offer benefits/salary
Exciting and stimulating work in a strong international academic atmosphere
Open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues
Favorable conditions in the Norwegian Civil Service Pension Fund
Employee benefits
Diversity
Diversity is a strength, and at North Division we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity of our society and capitalizes on the potential of people’s collective skills. Our vision is that knowledge makes the world a better place and our values are innovative, critical, constructive and respectful. We believe that an equal, diverse and gender-balanced organization is essential to achieving our goals.
We strive to attract employees with diverse skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to better addressing our social mission in research and education.
If you find this position relevant and interesting, we encourage you to apply regardless of your gender, work ability and cultural background, and whether you have been unemployed for a period of time.
At the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), we want to increase the proportion of women in research positions. We have taken a number of measures to promote equality. (Delete if not applicable)
Wages and conditions
The total annual salary for PhD candidates (code 1017) is normally NOK 536 200, depending on qualifications and seniority. A 2% statutory contribution to the National Pension Fund is deducted from the salary.
The duration of employment is 3 years. If Norwegian language study (level A2, equivalent to at least 15 credits) is to be completed before the end of the employment period, the employment period may be extended by 10 weeks after completion of the Norwegian language course has been documented.
A prerequisite for employment as a PhD student is that you have been accepted into a PhD program in engineering, where you will be engaged in exciting and stimulating work in a strong international academic environment.
Open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues
Favorable conditions at the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
You will receive employee benefits (link to possible website) within three months of your employment contract and participate in an organized PhD program throughout your employment.
The position is conditional on external funding.
As an employee of NLM, you must keep abreast of academic and organizational changes and adapt to them.
In order to have the necessary academic and social interactions, you must be physically present and available to the university on a daily basis.
Appointments are made in accordance with the principles of the State Employees Act and Export Controls (laws governing the export of knowledge, technology and services). After evaluation of the application form and attachments, if it is considered that the candidate does not meet the criteria set out in the latter law, the appointment will not be made.