PhD Candidate: Wind-Assisted Shipping & Fluid Dynamics

NTNU; Trondheim; On-site; NOK 496,000 - 606,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Norwegian language training

Job summary

NTNU's Department of Marine Technology invites a PhD Candidate to explore practical measurements of wind-assisted propulsion to enable better control and optimization for decarbonizing shipping. You will join a strong, international community with ties to industry and SINTEF Ocean, working toward a doctoral degree while gaining valued research experience.

The position emphasizes independent work, rigorous research, and opportunities to publish and present findings in international venues.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in marine hydrodynamics, aerodynamics, fluid mechanics or equivalent with major independent project (≥30 ECTS).
• Very good oral and written English.
• Knowledge of sensors and measurement techniques; experience with CFD is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate.
• Carry out high-quality research within the project scope.
• Publish academic papers and disseminate results.
• Participate in the Marine structures research group and international activities.
• Engage in conferences and research stays at foreign institutions.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Fluid mechanics

Machine learning

Control theory

Norwegian language

Education

Master's degree in marine hydrodynamics or related

Tools

CFD software

Sensors

Job description

NTNU's Department of Marine Technology invites a PhD Candidate to explore practical measurements of wind-assisted propulsion to enable better control and optimization for decarbonizing shipping. You will join a strong, international community with ties to industry and SINTEF Ocean, working toward a doctoral degree while gaining valued research experience.

The position emphasizes independent work, rigorous research, and opportunities to publish and present findings in international venues.