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PhD Candidate in Consequences of Drone Attacks, Structural Engineering and Computational Mechanics Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Mechanical Engineering
Funding
The position is a salaried, full-time temporary PhD Candidate appointment for three years of doctoral work, with the possibility of up to one additional year of career-promoting work for a suitable candidate. The gross annual salary is normally NOK 580,000, depending on qualifications and seniority, with a mandatory 2% contribution to the State Pension Fund deducted. Benefits include participation in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, employee benefits, working capital for the project, a
Deadline
Nov 20, 2026
Country
Norway
University
Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology
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About this position
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) invites applications for a full-time PhD Candidate position in Consequences of Drone Attacks at the Department of Structural Engineering in Trondheim, Norway. The project is part of “Managing drone threats to critical infrastructure” and the wider NTNU initiative A More Resilient Society.
The research will investigate contact charges, near-field explosions, and fragmentation from detonating drones, with the aim of understanding damage to people, buildings, and critical infrastructure. The PhD candidate will develop and validate advanced numerical models through testing, modelling, simulation, representative datasets, sensitivity analysis, and calibration against controlled reference data. The work will be conducted within the SIMLab research group and may involve solid mechanics, non-linear finite element analysis, optical measurements, extreme-load modelling, fluid mechanics, and programming using Python, Fortran, CUDA, or similar tools.
Applicants should hold, or be completing, a relevant master's degree in structural engineering, mechanical engineering, or computational mechanics. The degree must include an independent project of at least 30 ECTS equivalent to a master's thesis. A master's degree must be completed and documented before starting and no later than 1 July 2027. A master's average of B or better, or equivalent academic performance, is normally required, along with fluent spoken and written English. Security clearance and compliance with Norwegian security and export-control requirements may be necessary.
The appointment lasts three years for doctoral work, with the possibility of up to one additional year of career-promoting work. The normal gross annual salary is NOK 580,000, subject to qualifications and seniority, with a 2% pension contribution. Applicants must gain admission to NTNU’s PhD programme in Engineering within three months of starting employment.
Applications must be submitted electronically through Jobbnorge by 20 November 2026. Required documents include Bachelor's and Master's transcripts and diplomas, CV, Master's thesis or draft, a 400-word motivation letter, relevant publications or research work, certificates where applicable, and contact details for three referees.
Funding details
The position is a salaried, full-time temporary PhD Candidate appointment for three years of doctoral work, with the possibility of up to one additional year of career-promoting work for a suitable candidate. The gross annual salary is normally NOK 580,000, depending on qualifications and seniority, with a mandatory 2% contribution to the State Pension Fund deducted. Benefits include participation in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, employee benefits, working capital for the project, a
What's required
Applicants must meet the admission requirements for NTNU's doctoral programme and hold a relevant master's degree in structural engineering, mechanical engineering, or computational mechanics, including a major independent project of at least 30 ECTS equivalent to a master's thesis. Master's students may apply, but the degree must be completed and documented before employment and no later than 1 July 2027. Applicants should normally have a master's average grade of B or better on the NTNU scale, or an equivalent academic foundation; candidates with weaker grades may be considered if they demonstrate exceptional suitability through relevant work experience or peer-reviewed publications. Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Preferred qualifications include experience in solid mechanics, non-linear finite element analysis, optical measurements, extreme-load modelling, programming in Python, Fortran, CUDA or similar, and fluid mechanics. Candidates must be able to obtain any required security clearance and comply with Norwegian security and export-control legislation. Personal qualities include independence, structured working habits, communication skills, constructive collaboration, resilience, curiosity, motivation, analytical ability, flexibility, and openness to adapting the project plan.
How to apply
Apply electronically through Jobbnorge using the direct application link. Submit Bachelor's and Master's transcripts and diplomas, CV, Master's thesis or draft, a short motivation letter of up to 400 words/one page, relevant publications or research work and certificates if applicable, and contact details for three referees. Include documentation of foreign education and diploma supplements where relevant.
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