PhD Researcher: Self-Organising Maritime Autonomy

Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (NTNU); Trondheim; On-site; NOK 496,000 - 606,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor programme

Open and inclusive working environment

SPK pension

Free Norwegian language training

Job summary

NTNU, located in Trondheim, invites applications for a PhD research fellow to develop resilient coordination for networks of autonomous maritime robots. The role includes conducting high‑quality research, publishing results, and collaborating with international partners and industry stakeholders.

The successful candidate will complete doctoral education while contributing to the project’s experimental validation and field campaigns, with access to state‑of‑the‑art maritime robotic systems and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with a major independent project (min 30 ECTS)
• Strong academic background with average grade equal to or better than NTNU scale B
• Excellent English proficiency if not mother tongue

Responsibilities

• Complete doctoral education and obtain a doctorate
• Carry out high-quality research within the described framework
• Publish Academic papers and disseminate popular science
• Participate in the AUR‑Lab group
• Engage in field work when required
• Participate in international conferences and research stays

Skills

Independent work

Structured work habits

Discipline integration

Team collaboration

Critical thinking

Education

Master degree in Marine Cybernetics / robotics / related

Job description

NTNU, located in Trondheim, invites applications for a PhD research fellow to develop resilient coordination for networks of autonomous maritime robots. The role includes conducting high‑quality research, publishing results, and collaborating with international partners and industry stakeholders.

The successful candidate will complete doctoral education while contributing to the project’s experimental validation and field campaigns, with access to state‑of‑the‑art maritime robotic systems and