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PhD Candidate in Agentic AI for Intelligent Control of Floating Multi-modular Structures Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
PhD candidate position at NTNU with gross salary normally NOK 550,800 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority. Employment period is 3 years for doctoral work plus 4 months per year of teaching assistance. Working capital is provided for the project.
Deadline
Sep 8, 2026
Country
Norway
University
Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology

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NTNU’s Department of Marine Technology is advertising a PhD Candidate position in Agentic AI for Intelligent Control of Floating Multi-modular Structures. The project sits in the AIMOS initiative (Artificial Intelligence for Multiscale Offshore Structures) and focuses on developing AI-enabled, physics-aware control strategies for large floating offshore systems such as floating solar systems and very large floating platforms.
The research combines computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and civil engineering themes, with strong emphasis on agentic AI, multi-agent learning, control engineering, structural dynamics, and offshore/marine applications. The candidate will work on scalable and distributed control for interconnected modules, including reasoning, decision-making, load redistribution, resonance effects, inter-module coupling, and response under varying sea states.
Work will involve engineering modelling, simulation data, machine learning, numerical simulations, experiments, and field measurements. The position also includes collaboration with other PhD candidates in AIMOS, participation in the Marine Cybernetics research group, and teaching assistance for a course on modelling, simulation, and analysis of dynamic systems.
Eligibility highlights: a relevant Master’s degree in marine technology, engineering cybernetics, mechanical engineering, computer science, or equivalent; strong academic results (normally B or better); admission eligibility for NTNU’s doctoral programme; and very good English skills. Applicants from non-English speaking countries outside Europe must provide an accepted language test report (TOEFL, IELTS, CAE, or CPE) meeting the stated minimum scores.
Funding and conditions: the position is a salaried PhD appointment at NTNU, normally NOK 550,800 per year depending on qualifications and seniority. The employment period is 3 years for doctoral work plus 4 months per year of teaching assistance, and project working capital is provided.
Application window: deadline is 2026-09-08. Applications must be submitted electronically via Jobbnorge.no with CV, certificates, transcripts, diplomas, master’s thesis or draft, a project outline, motivation letter, relevant publications, and three referees.
Contact: Professor Dong Trong Nguyen is listed as the academic contact, and Maria Hjertner is the HR contact.
Funding details
PhD candidate position at NTNU with gross salary normally NOK 550,800 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority. Employment period is 3 years for doctoral work plus 4 months per year of teaching assistance. Working capital is provided for the project.
What's required
Relevant Master's degree in marine technology, engineering cybernetics, mechanical engineering, computer science, or equivalent; the degree must correspond to a five-year Norwegian course with 120 credits at master's level. Master students may apply only if the master's degree is completed and documented before starting. Applicants must have a strong academic background, normally an average grade of B or better on NTNU's scale, meet admission requirements for the doctoral programme, and have very good written and spoken English. Applicants from non-English speaking countries outside Europe must provide an accepted language test report (TOEFL, IELTS, CAE, or CPE) with the stated minimum scores. Preferred: strong background in marine/offshore/structural engineering, control theory, Python/MATLAB, AI and data-driven methods, experimental/data analysis, and relevant research or industry experience.
How to apply
Apply electronically via Jobbnorge.no and include all required attachments. Submit CV, certificates, transcripts and diplomas, master's thesis or draft, a project outline, motivation letter, relevant publications, and contact information for three referees. If applicable, include documentation of foreign education and any HK-dir statement.
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