PhD Candidate in Radar-Based Arctic Sea Ice Monitoring

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free Norwegian language training at a1

Open and inclusive working environment

Job summary

NTNU invites applications for a PhD Candidate position in Arctic Ocean studies within the Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering in Ålesund. The project focuses on radar-based methods to monitor ice drift and develop live Egg Code inputs for decision-making onboard vessels in Arctic conditions.

The appointment leads to a doctorate over three years, with a gross salary of NOK 580,000 per year, and requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field plus strong background in signal and

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with a major independent project (min. 30 ECTS) and documented before starting.
• Strong academic background with average grade equal to B or better on NTNU scale or documented equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate.
• Carry out high-quality research within the described framework.
• Publish academically and disseminate popular science.

Skills

Signal processing

Image processing

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Cybernetics / Electrical Engineering / Remote Sensing / Geo-Physics / Applied Mathematics / Marine Technology / Civil Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Mechatronics

Job description

NTNU invites applications for a PhD Candidate position in Arctic Ocean studies within the Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering in Ålesund. The project focuses on radar-based methods to monitor ice drift and develop live Egg Code inputs for decision-making onboard vessels in Arctic conditions.

The appointment leads to a doctorate over three years, with a gross salary of NOK 580,000 per year, and requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field plus strong background in signal and