PhD Fellow: DAS-Based Arctic Rail Monitoring

Knut Ola Dølven; Narvik; On-site; NOK 522,000 - 638,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic research environment

Flexible working hours

State pension scheme

Job summary

UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Narvik invites applications for a four-year PhD position in distributed fibre-optic sensing for railway infrastructure monitoring, with emphasis on Distributed Acoustic Sensing along the Ofoten Line.

The project will develop and validate DAS-based methods, including physics-based modelling, signal processing, and large-scale data analysis, with opportunities for field work and collaboration across engineering and geosciences.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Excellent English and ability to work in an international environment.
• Experience with data analysis and coding is advantageous.
• Knowledge in signal processing, geohazards, or related topics is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate DAS-based monitoring methods for railway infrastructure.
• Model wave propagation and signal processing for DAS data.
• Handle large datasets and perform algorithm development.
• Possibly conduct field work along Ofoten Line.

Skills

Data analysis

Programming

Signal processing

Geophysics

Computer science

Geohazards

Waves and fields

Material science

Education

Master's degree

Job description

UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Narvik invites applications for a four-year PhD position in distributed fibre-optic sensing for railway infrastructure monitoring, with emphasis on Distributed Acoustic Sensing along the Ofoten Line.

The project will develop and validate DAS-based methods, including physics-based modelling, signal processing, and large-scale data analysis, with opportunities for field work and collaboration across engineering and geosciences.