PhD Candidate: AI-Driven Early Ship Design & Tendering

Ntnu; Ålesund; Hybrid; NOK 522,000 - 638,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Norwegian language training

Open and inclusive working environment

Job summary

NTNU invites applications for a PhD Candidate in AI for Accelerated Concept and Tender-Phase Ship Design. The position is in Ålesund under the Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering.

You will develop AI methods to speed up concept evaluation in marine engineering. The successful candidate holds a relevant Master’s degree and will join the Norwegian Maritime AI Centre at NTNU, with a 3-year contract and doctoral education requirements, including international publication and

Qualifications

• Master's degree with a strong independent project (30 ECTS) or master thesis.
• Strong background in programming, AI and design methodologies.
• Excellent English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Take part in the PhD education program and complete doctorate.
• Develop AI methods for maritime design and concept exploration.
• Collaborate with industry partners and research team.
• Publish research in international journals and present at conferences.

Skills

Programming affinity

AI experience

Engineering design

English proficiency

Education

Master's degree in mechanical engineering, marine engineering, naval architecture or related field

Tools

CAD

Parametric modelling

Job description

NTNU invites applications for a PhD Candidate in AI for Accelerated Concept and Tender-Phase Ship Design. The position is in Ålesund under the Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering.

You will develop AI methods to speed up concept evaluation in marine engineering. The successful candidate holds a relevant Master’s degree and will join the Norwegian Maritime AI Centre at NTNU, with a 3-year contract and doctoral education requirements, including international publication and