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PhD Candidate in Consequences of Drone Attacks Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Mechanical Engineering
Funding
PhD candidate position with gross salary normally NOK 580,000 per annum; 3 years for doctoral work with possible up to 1 additional year for career promotion work; project working capital available.
Deadline
Nov 20, 2026
Country
Norway
University
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
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About this position
The Department of Structural Engineering at NTNU is offering a PhD position focused on the consequences of drone attacks on people, buildings, and critical infrastructure. The project addresses malicious drone use in conflict, especially contact charges, near-field explosions, and fragmentation effects from detonating drones.
The doctoral research combines testing, modelling, and simulation of detonating drones. The work aims to improve the accuracy of advanced numerical models by combining representative datasets, systematic sensitivity analyses, and calibration against controlled reference data. Both the detonation process and the fragmentation of the drone must be described with efficient mathematical models, making this a challenging project at the intersection of structural response and extreme-load analysis.
The PhD candidate will be part of the project “Managing drone threats to critical infrastructure”, one of four PhD candidates within a larger NTNU effort on A More Resilient Society. The project is framed by the need to better understand, manage, and respond to drone threats in a world where low-cost technology can be used deliberately against vital infrastructure. The work is connected to the research group SIMLab, and the immediate leader is Professor Tore Børvik.
The position offers a research environment with international activities, opportunities for publication and dissemination, and involvement in a strong professional setting at NTNU. The advertised work is centered on structural and computational mechanics for resilience against drone-related threats.
Funding details
PhD candidate position with gross salary normally NOK 580,000 per annum; 3 years for doctoral work with possible up to 1 additional year for career promotion work; project working capital available.
What's required
Applicants must meet admission requirements for the faculty's Doctoral Programme. A relevant Master's degree in structural engineering, mechanical engineering, or computational mechanics is required, including a major independent project of at least 30 ECTS equivalent to a master's thesis. Master students may apply if the degree is completed and documented before starting and no later than 2027-07-01. Applicants must have a strong and relevant academic background with an average grade of B or better on NTNU's scale, or an equally good academic foundation if grades are not letter-graded; exceptionally suitable candidates with relevant work experience and/or peer-reviewed publications may be considered with a weaker background. Fluent spoken and written English is required. Preferred experience includes solid mechanics, nonlinear finite element analysis, optical measurements, extreme loads, programming (Python, Fortran, CUDA or similar), and fluid mechanics. Candidates may be subject to security clearance under the Norwegian Security Act, and non-EEA/non-NATO citizens cannot expect clearance.
How to apply
Apply electronically via Jobbnorge.no. Include transcripts and diplomas for bachelor's and master's degrees, CV, copy or draft of your master's thesis, a short motivation letter, any relevant publications or certificates, and names and contact details of three referees. If your education was taken abroad, also attach documentation of the scope and quality of your education and any HK-dir statement if available.
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Research Interests
Structural Engineering
Solid Mechanics
Mechanical Engineering
Finite Element Analysis
Civil Engineering
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