PhD: Securing Maritime AI Systems & Cyber Resilience

Rune Volden; Ålesund; On-site; NOK 522,000 - 638,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career guidance and follow-up duringPh

Open and inclusive working environment

Mentor programme as a new employee at

Membership in SPK pension fund

Free Norwegian language training

Job summary

NTNU in Ålesund invites applications for a PhD Candidate position focusing on cybersecurity challenges in AI applied to the maritime domain. The interdisciplinary project combines information security, AI, maritime operations, and data engineering with collaboration across industry and academia.

The appointment is within the Norwegian Maritime AI Center, offering a path to a doctorate and a career in research and higher education, with opportunities for international engagement and dissemination

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with five-year Norwegian course (120 credits) at master level.
• Fluency in English, written and oral, is required.
• Eligibility for security clearance at CONFIDENTIAL or higher.

Responsibilities

• Complete the doctoral education and obtain a phd.
• Carry out high-quality research within cybersecurity, AI and maritime applications.
• Publish academic work and engage in outreach dissemination.
• Collaborate in Cyber-Physical Systems Laboratory (CPS Lab) and maritime AI center activities.
• Engage in international activities such as conferences and research stays.

Skills

Cybersecurity

Artificial intelligence

Maritime knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in cybersecurity, AI, information security, maritime studies or related

Job description

NTNU in Ålesund invites applications for a PhD Candidate position focusing on cybersecurity challenges in AI applied to the maritime domain. The interdisciplinary project combines information security, AI, maritime operations, and data engineering with collaboration across industry and academia.

The appointment is within the Norwegian Maritime AI Center, offering a path to a doctorate and a career in research and higher education, with opportunities for international engagement and dissemination