PhD: AI-Driven Marine Concept Design & Tender Acceleration

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology; Norway; On-site; NOK 522,000 - 638,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Norwegian language training

Job summary

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology invites applications for a PhD position focused on developing AI methods for early-stage concept exploration in marine engineering and ship design. The project aims to accelerate concept evaluation, feasibility studies, and tender preparation using rapid estimation and AI-driven data flows.

The work spans ships to USVs in a Nordic research setting. You will join the Norwegian Maritime AI Centre, collaborate with industry partners, and pursue

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering, product design, marine engineering, naval architecture or closely related field with a major independent project (min 30 ECTS).
• Strong academic background and an average grade of B or better, or equivalent.
• Affinity with programming, AI tools and applied computational methods; English proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Take part in mandatory PhD research education to obtain a doctorate.
• Develop AI methods applied to the maritime domain in collaboration with industrial partners.
• Collaborate within the research team and with the Norwegian Maritime AI Centre.
• Carry out high-quality research and publish results in journals and conferences.
• Engage in dissemination activities for academia and industry.

Skills

Affinity with programming AI tools

English communication

AI in engineering design

CAD and parametric modelling

Simulation sensors data acquisition

Experience with marine vessels USVs

Design methodology thinking

Education

Master's degree in mechanical engineering naval architecture marine engineering

Tools

CAD

Python

MATLAB

Machine learning frameworks

Job description

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology invites applications for a PhD position focused on developing AI methods for early-stage concept exploration in marine engineering and ship design. The project aims to accelerate concept evaluation, feasibility studies, and tender preparation using rapid estimation and AI-driven data flows.

The work spans ships to USVs in a Nordic research setting. You will join the Norwegian Maritime AI Centre, collaborate with industry partners, and pursue