Drone Operations: Organizing & Decision-Making

Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (NTNU); Trondheim; On-site; NOK 522,000 - 638,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Research stays abroad

Collaboration with industry partners

Pension benefits

Job summary

NTNU invites applications for a PhD Candidate position in organizing and decision‑making in drone operations, based in Trondheim. The role sits within a multidisciplinary research environment spanning economics, engineering cybernetics and structural engineering with strong collaboration across departments.

The PhD project investigates how sociotechnical factors shape decision‑making under uncertainty, and how organizational design enables coordination and safety in data‑driven drone operations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Competence in social research methods and organizational studies.
• Good Scandinavian oral and writing skills for teaching purposes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct original scientific research related to the project topic.
• Publish research results in leading international journals and conferences.
• Collaborate with academic and industry partners.
• Participate in project activities, research meetings and PhD network.
• Complete the required coursework as part of the PhD programme.
• Contribute to dissemination and communication of research results.

Skills

Humanities and social sciences

Engineering disciplines

Social research methods

Education

Master's degree in a relevant field

Job description

NTNU invites applications for a PhD Candidate position in organizing and decision‑making in drone operations, based in Trondheim. The role sits within a multidisciplinary research environment spanning economics, engineering cybernetics and structural engineering with strong collaboration across departments.

The PhD project investigates how sociotechnical factors shape decision‑making under uncertainty, and how organizational design enables coordination and safety in data‑driven drone operations.