PhD Candidate: Interdependent Multi-Hazards in Transport

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

Benefits offered by this job

Norwegian language training (A2)

Job summary

NTNU’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering invites applications for a PhD Candidate position focusing on impacts of interdependent multi-hazards on transport systems. The project combines physics-based simulations with data-driven methods to model spatiotemporal fragility in critical transport corridors.

The successful candidate will pursue a doctoral degree while contributing to teaching and international collaboration, with strong emphasis on geotechnical engineering, landslide

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent with a major independent project (min 30 ECTS)
• Average grade on master’s study equal to B or better on NTNU scale; equivalent evidence accepted
• Strong written and oral English skills
• Proven background in geotechnical engineering or related field

Responsibilities

• Complete the doctoral education until the doctorate is obtained
• Carry out high-quality research within the STRIDE project framework
• Publish in academic journals and disseminate results to a broader audience
• Participate in international activities such as conferences or research stays
• Teach for 25% of the time during the 4-year period
• Contribute to supervision activities when required

Skills

English communication

Education

Master's degree in civil engineering

Tools

GIS

Scientific programming

Job description

NTNU’s Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering invites applications for a PhD Candidate position focusing on impacts of interdependent multi-hazards on transport systems. The project combines physics-based simulations with data-driven methods to model spatiotemporal fragility in critical transport corridors.

The successful candidate will pursue a doctoral degree while contributing to teaching and international collaboration, with strong emphasis on geotechnical engineering, landslide