PhD Candidate: Trustworthy Agentic AI for Maritime Systems

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 in Ålesund invites applications for a PhD Candidate in trustworthy agentic artificial intelligence. The PhD project is part of the Norwegian Maritime AI Center led by NTNU and focuses on open-weight foundation models for safe, transparent AI in maritime applications.

The position offers cutting-edge research at the intersection of AI, autonomy and maritime technology, with access to maritime data, industry partners and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Master's degree in computer science, AI, data science, engineering cybernetics, or equivalent (5-year Norwegian program)
• Strong programming skills, in particular Python, and practical experience with modern ML frameworks
• Applicants from non-English speaking countries outside Europe must present an official language test report

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on trustworthy agentic AI built on open-weight foundation models, including agent architectures, reasoning, planning and tool use
• Develop and evaluate methods for reliable and accountable agent behavior (uncertainty quantification, interpretability, alignment, monitoring)
• Validate methods on maritime and safety-relevant case studies with industry partners
• Publish research findings and contribute to CPS Lab and Norwegian Maritime AI Centre activities
• Take courses totaling at least 30 ECTS

Skills

Python

ML frameworks

Education

Master's degree in CS/AI/related field

Job description

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Ålesund invites applications for a PhD Candidate in trustworthy agentic artificial intelligence. The PhD project is part of the Norwegian Maritime AI Center led by NTNU and focuses on open-weight foundation models for safe, transparent AI in maritime applications.

The position offers cutting-edge research at the intersection of AI, autonomy and maritime technology, with access to maritime data, industry partners and opportunities for