PhD Candidate: Maritime AI Cybersecurity

Ai Facile; Ålesund; Hybrid; NOK 522,000 - 638,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open and inclusive working environment

Mentor programme as a new employee

Favorable pension benefits

Job summary

NTNU in Ålesund invites applications for a PhD Candidate position focusing on cybersecurity challenges in AI for maritime applications. The role blends information security, AI, and maritime operations with collaboration across academia and industry.

The successful candidate will pursue a PhD while gaining valuable research experience, supported by a strong network in NTNU's Maritime AI Center and CPS Lab.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in cybersecurity, AI, information security, maritime studies, or related field or equivalent.
• Average grade at master level equal to B or better, NTNU scale.
• Eligible for admission to the faculty's Doctoral Programme.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Eligible for security clearance at CONFIDENTIAL level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate.
• Carry out high-quality research within the described framework.
• Publish academic work and disseminate knowledge.
• Participate in the Cyber-Physical Systems Laboratory and maritime AI center activities.
• Present research at conferences and in international collaborations.

Skills

AI in maritime

Cybersecurity

English fluency

Security clearance readiness

Education

Master's degree (5-year Norwegian track)

Admission to PhD program

Job description

NTNU in Ålesund invites applications for a PhD Candidate position focusing on cybersecurity challenges in AI for maritime applications. The role blends information security, AI, and maritime operations with collaboration across academia and industry.

The successful candidate will pursue a PhD while gaining valuable research experience, supported by a strong network in NTNU's Maritime AI Center and CPS Lab.