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PhD opportunities

– Vacancies

2 PhD Positions in Nautical Science/Guidance System Design of Navigation (doc)
(Application deadline: February 20th)

The Department of Marine Technology announces 2 vacant PhD fellowships within the research program "Investigating hydrodynamic aspects and control strategies for ship-to-ship (STS) operations".
More information about 2 PhD Positions in Nautical Science (doc)


6 PhD RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, MATHEMATICS AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING (pdf)
(Application deadline: February 29th)

Faculty of Information Technology, Mathematics, and Electrical Engineering invites applicants for 6 PhD research fellowships, from July ‘08. The fellowships are intended for PhD studies and are open to applicants in all areas of research covered by the 6 different departments at the faculty.
More information about the vacancies in infomation technologym mathematics and electrical engineering. (pdf)


4 PhD fellowships at the Department of Mathematical Sciences (pdf)
(Application deadline: February 29th)

PhD fellowships are research training positions, offering promising students an opportunity of academic development. The Department conducts research within the areas of algebra, geometry/topology, mathematical analysis, numerical analysis and statistics. A sizable part of the research is done in cooperation with other disciplines, both within NTNU and with research facilities in industry and other external institutions.
More information about 4 PhD fellowships at the Department of Mathematical Sciences (pdf)


PhD-position at the Department of Energy and Process Engineering (Mass transfer in transient multiphase flow models)
(Application deadline: March 1st)

The candidate must have a strong interest in computational methods and programming. Suitable background can be within computational physics, fluid mechanics, mechanical or chemical engineering. Applicants for PhD grants should have an MSc or similar degree within relevant engineering or technology areas, and must be qualified for a PhD study at NTNU.
More information about PhD-position at the Department of Energy and Process Engineering


PHD RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP AT NORWEGIAN CENTRE FOR CHILD RESEARCH (doc)
(Application deadline: March 5th)

Thematically, the scholarship is related to childhood as a social, historical and cultural phenomenon, and children’s well being and everyday lives in different cultural contexts. Projects focusing on global change, inter-generational relations and children as social participants (within, for example, the family, educational institutions, local community) in different local contexts (urban/rural), are welcome.
More information about PHD RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP AT NORWEGIAN CENTRE FOR CHILD RESEARCH


PhD research fellowship position at Department of Electric Power Engineering within the area “Electrical systems for offshore wind parks: from the generator to the grid connection onshore (pdf)
(Application deadline: March 12th)

The investigation will be oriented on integrated approaches for the power electronics conversion system with emphasis on improved efficiency and robustness for the conditions of offshore installations.
More information about PhD research fellowship position at Department of Electric Power Engineering, (pdf)


UP TO THREE PhD RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP POSITIONS - STATISTICAL MODELLING OF PETROLEUM RESERVOIRS (pdf)
(Application deadline March 14th)

Department of Mathematical Sciences has available up to three PhD Research Fellowship Positions for a three year period each. NTNU may offer a six to twelve months extension as a teaching assistant. The candidates will study spatial statistical models for inversion of well log observation, seismic data and production history. Mathematical modelling and parameter estimation in complex models will be major subjects of study.
More information about "UP TO THREE PhD RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP POSITIONS - STATISTICAL MODELLING OF PETROLEUM RESERVOIRS (pdf)"


2 PhD positions in design, control and optimal operation of energy-efficient integrated distillation arrangements (BEEDIST)
(Application deadline: March 15th)

Applicants should be theoretically strong and have a MSc degree in chemical engineering, automatic control or related fields and some background in process systems engineering.
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PhD-position within the field of Underwater Acoustic Communication at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications (pdf)
(Application deadline: March 15th)

We seek highly motivated individuals holding a master’s degree in physics, telecommunications or other relevant disciplines. A previous experience in underwater acoustic communication system and/or instrumentation is preferred.
More information about PhD-position within the field of Underwater Acoustic Communication (pdf)


PhD research fellowship positions at Department of Electric Power Engineering within the area “System impacts from large scale wind power” (pdf)
(Application deadline: March 15th)

The PhD positions are available for well qualified candidates working in the area of electrical power engineering, energy planning and system operation areas.
More information about PhD research fellowship positions at Department of Electric Power Engineering (pdf)


Two Researcher Positions at NTNU Social Research (doc)
(Application deadline April 1st)

NTNU Social Research Ltd. Trondheim invites applications for two four years research positions as PhD fellows.
More information about these Researcher Positions at NTNU Social Research (doc)


PhD research fellowship in rock mechanics at the Department of Geology and Mineral Resources Engineering
(Application deadline: April 1st)

One PhD research fellowship is offered in the field of rock mechanics.The PhD position is available for well qualified candidates working in the area of civil and mining engineering related to underground excavations.
More information about this PhD research fellowship in rock mechanics

Doctoral studies (organized research training) at NTNU

There are extensive programmes for doctoral research and organized research training in most disciplines at NTNU. This page provides links to information about the doctoral degrees awarded by NTNU as well as research and doctoral studies at faculty level.

The PhD degree (Philosophiae Doctor) replaced the degrees of dr.art., dr.ing., dr.med., dr.polit., dr.psychol. og dr.scient. in 2003.

* Regulations concerning the philosophiae doctor degree (PhD) at NTNU

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