PhD Candidate: Counter-UAS Drone Detection & Interception

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

Job summary

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology invites applications for a PhD Candidate position in the UAV-lab and the project “Managing drone threats to critical infrastructure” within the Department of Engineering Cybernetics. The project aims to advance counter-UAS concepts and address Norwegian needs through theory, simulation and practical testing.

Successful candidates will complete a doctoral degree (PhD) while contributing to research, publications and collaboration with

Qualifications

• You must have a relevant Master’s degree in control engineering, cybernetics, aerospace engineering, electronic systems, mechatronics, or equivalent. Your course of study must correspond to a five-year Norwegian course, with 120 credits at master’s level.
• Strong and relevant academic background with average grade B or better (NTNU scale) or documented equivalence.
• Knowledge and skills in at least one core topic: guidance/navigation/control, aerial robotics/UAS systems, or sensor/detection/tracking systems.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate in a team with diverse backgrounds.
• Willingness to contribute to both software and hardware work, potentially outside simulation environments.
• Practical experience with development or use of aerial drone systems, aircraft or air defence systems.
• Security clearance considerations may apply for access to sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate.
• Carry out high-quality research within the project framework.
• Publish academic work and disseminate popular science.
• Participate in project activities and collaborate with other PhD candidates and UAV-lab researchers.
• Participate in international conferences or research stays.
• Collaborate with NTNU UAV-lab colleagues and other researchers.
• Engage in career-enhancing work, potentially including teaching duties.

Education

Master's degree (control engineering, cybernetics, aerospace engineering, electronic systems, mechatronics)

Job description

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology invites applications for a PhD Candidate position in the UAV-lab and the project “Managing drone threats to critical infrastructure” within the Department of Engineering Cybernetics. The project aims to advance counter-UAS concepts and address Norwegian needs through theory, simulation and practical testing.

Successful candidates will complete a doctoral degree (PhD) while contributing to research, publications and collaboration with