PhD Research Fellow, STS: Resilience of Infrastructure

NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology; Trondheim; On-site; NOK 522,000 - 638,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor programme

SPK pension benefits

Norwegian language training (A2)

Career guidance during PhD

Job summary

NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim seeks a PhD Research Fellow in Science and Technology Studies (STS) at the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture (KULT). You will work at the crossroads of infrastructures, security, resilience, and interdisciplinary collaboration across civil engineering, AI, operations research, and STS.

You will complete the doctoral education while conducting high-quality research, publishing scholarly work, and engaging in

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant subject area.
• Degree must include a major independent project (≥30 ECTS).
• Strong and relevant academic background with average grade equal to B or better on NTNU's grading scale.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and oral.
• Affinity for qualitative and interpretive research.
• Master's degree must be obtained before August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate.
• Carry out high-quality research within the framework described above.
• Produce academic publications and popular science dissemination.
• Participate in several research groups at KULT, notably the Security Studies group and the university-wide Security Narratives group, and the Center for Climate, Energy and the Environment (CLEEN).
• Participate in international activities such as conferences and/or research stays at foreign institutions.
• Teaching (dependent on department needs).
• Other career-promoting work, such as project support and grant acquisition.

Skills

Interdisciplinary experience

English proficiency

Academic excellence

Oral and written presentation

Education

Master's degree in STS/related

Job description

NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim seeks a PhD Research Fellow in Science and Technology Studies (STS) at the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture (KULT). You will work at the crossroads of infrastructures, security, resilience, and interdisciplinary collaboration across civil engineering, AI, operations research, and STS.

You will complete the doctoral education while conducting high-quality research, publishing scholarly work, and engaging in