PhD Candidates in Compiler Technologies

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Job summary

NTNU is offering PhD positions in Computer Engineering to motivated candidates. The successful applicant will engage in innovative research focusing on wearable computing systems, participate in an international team, and contribute to significant scientific advancements. Ideal candidates should possess a strong academic background and relevant skills in programming and optimization.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace with committed colleagues

International professional environment

Meaningful societal contribution

Qualifications

• Relevant background in Computer Engineering or related fields.
• Strong academic record with a B grade or higher.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and maintain knowledge of the field.
• Participate in European research collaborations.
• Write and publish scientific papers in English.

Skills

C++ programming

Code optimization

Communication in English

Understanding of hardware/software co-design

Education

Master's degree equivalent to a five-year Norwegian degree

Job description

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Organisation/Company: NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Department: Department of Computer Science

Research Field: Computer science, Engineering » Computer engineering

Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions: PhD Positions

Country: Norway

Application Deadline: 31 Aug 2025 - 23:59 (Europe/Oslo)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? No

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

This is NTNU

NTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus on professional education. The university is located in Trondheim, Gjøvik, and Ålesund.

At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world.

More information about working at NTNU and the application process can be found on their website.

About the position

Are you motivated to pursue a doctorate and explore exciting career opportunities? As a PhD Candidate, you will work towards your doctorate while gaining valuable research experience. Your project will focus on leveraging, analyzing, and exploiting wearable computing systems for harsh deployment conditions via code optimization and simulation technologies. You will join an international research team addressing current challenges and advancing the state-of-the-art.

You will engage in discussions with your supervision team, research group, and other departments.

Your immediate supervisor will be the Head of the Computing Group.

Duties of the position

• Acquire and maintain knowledge of the field
• Coordinate with your supervision team
• Participate in European research collaborations
• Write and publish scientific papers in English
• Attend international conferences to present research
• Perform administrative and teaching duties as applicable

Be prepared for potential changes in your work duties.

Required selection criteria

• Relevant background in Computer Engineering or related fields
• Compliance with Norwegian export control regulations
• Eligibility to work on a European Defense Fund project
• Admission to NTNU's doctoral program in IT and Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of C++ programming
• Experience in code optimization
• Understanding of hardware/software co-design and computer architectures
• Proficiency in English communication
• Education equivalent to a five-year Norwegian degree (master's level with 120 credits)
• Strong academic record with a B grade or higher
• Master's degree must be obtained by 01.10.2025, if currently a student

Additional preferred experience includes MLIR/LLVM frameworks, approximate computing, heterogeneity-aware code acceleration, open-source contributions, and independent research skills.

Personal characteristics

• Problem anticipation and logical solutions
• Effective and practical problem-solving
• Big-picture thinking
• Quick acquisition of new knowledge
• Strong interpersonal skills

We offer

• Meaningful societal contribution
• International professional environment
• Inclusive workplace with committed colleagues

NTNU values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds.

Salary and conditions

The gross salary is approximately NOK 536,200 per annum, with a 2% pension contribution. The employment is for 3 years, contingent on admission to the PhD program and external funding.

Applicants must be available for daily presence at NTNU and stay updated with organizational changes.

About the application

Applications should include CV, certificates, transcripts, a project outline, publications, and references. All documents must be in Norwegian, Scandinavian, or English. Applications are submitted online via Jobbnorge.no and must be complete by the deadline.

For questions, contact Stefano Cherubin at [e-mail] or HR at [e-mail].

The city of Trondheim

Trondheim is a vibrant European city known for its cultural scene, technology sector, and quality of life.

NTNU - knowledge for a better world

NTNU aims to generate knowledge for societal benefit and innovative solutions.

Department of Computer Science

The department offers a wide range of IT programs and is a leading academic environment in Norway, with groups in Trondheim and Gjøvik.