PhD in Maritime AI for Safer Ship Traffic

Euraxess; Trondheim; Hybrid; NOK 522,000 - 638,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exciting mission

Open and inclusive environment

International collaboration

Job summary

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology is seeking a PhD candidate to join the Norwegian Maritime AI Centre within the Department of Engineering Cybernetics (ITK). The project focuses on integrating AI into maritime operations, modeling ship trajectories and AI-driven anomaly detection using AIS and related data sources.

The PhD candidate will be supervised by Professor Tor Arne Johansen and collaborate with national and international partners.

Qualifications

• Background in engineering cybernetics, control engineering, ML, statistics or informatics.
• Strong academic results from Master’s studies with B or better grade.
• Ability to document English language proficiency if non-native.
• Admission to NTNU's Doctoral Program is required.
• Knowledge of maritime AI or related areas is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Complete doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate.
• Carry out high-quality research within the described framework.
• Publish academic work and disseminate results.
• Participate in the Norwegian Maritime AI Centre activities.
• Engage in international conferences and research stays if applicable.
• Contribute to teaching or research infrastructure as discussed.

Skills

Engineering Cybernetics

Control engineering

Machine learning

Statistics

Informatics

Maritime technology

Education

Master's degree in engineering or informatics

Job description

NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology is seeking a PhD candidate to join the Norwegian Maritime AI Centre within the Department of Engineering Cybernetics (ITK). The project focuses on integrating AI into maritime operations, modeling ship trajectories and AI-driven anomaly detection using AIS and related data sources.

The PhD candidate will be supervised by Professor Tor Arne Johansen and collaborate with national and international partners.