PhD Candidate — AI-Driven Software & Systems Engineering

EDU Passport LLC; Trondheim; On-site; NOK 522,000 - 638,000; Full time

Job summary

NTNU in Trondheim invites applications for a PhD candidate in Computer Science within the Software Engineering group. The position offers a path to a doctorate while gaining experience that qualifies you for a career in higher education and research.

You will work on generative AI, software engineering topics, and systems engineering, with opportunities to publish and participate in international activities. The role reports to the Leader of the Software Engineering unit.

Qualifications

• Must meet admission requirements for the NTNU Doctoral Programme in Computer Science.
• Master's degree in CS with a major independent project (≥30 ECTS) or equivalent.
• Degree average at least B on NTNU grading scale or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Complete the doctoral education until doctorate.
• Carry out research of good quality within the project framework.
• Author academic publications and dissemination material.
• Participate in the Software Engineering research group.
• Engage in international activities such as conferences or research stays.
• Support education activities in courses within Software Engineering.
• Prepare learning grant materials as needed.
• Be flexible to changes in duties.

Skills

Software Engineering

Systems Engineering

Modeling

Agentic frameworks

AI concepts

Critical systems

Programming skills

English presentation skills

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science

Major independent project (≥30 ECTS)

Job description

NTNU in Trondheim invites applications for a PhD candidate in Computer Science within the Software Engineering group. The position offers a path to a doctorate while gaining experience that qualifies you for a career in higher education and research.

You will work on generative AI, software engineering topics, and systems engineering, with opportunities to publish and participate in international activities. The role reports to the Leader of the Software Engineering unit.