Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology
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PhD Candidate in Control Systems for Nuclear Reactors on Ships Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Mechanical Engineering
Funding
PhD Candidate position at NTNU with gross salary normally NOK 580,000 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority, plus standard Norwegian public pension contributions. Employment period is 3 years.
Deadline
Oct 4, 2026
Country
Norway
University
Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology
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NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) is advertising a PhD Candidate in Control Systems for Nuclear Reactors on Ships at the Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering in Ålesund, Norway.
The project is part of SAINT (Sustainable, Applied and Industrialized Nuclear Technology), an interdisciplinary initiative focused on maritime nuclear propulsion and the control of shipboard nuclear reactors. The research will center on control systems, nuclear reactor control, dynamic systems, simulation, and the interface between reactor output and ship power demand. The work will be carried out on a reactor simulator, with possible validation on a physical non-nuclear test system.
The position is embedded in a broader collaboration across nuclear engineering, naval architecture, electrical power systems, and maritime operations, with close links to industry partners such as shipbuilders, reactor vendors, turbine manufacturers, control system developers, classification societies, and maritime operators. The project aims to support the development of demonstration ships in the early 2030s.
Eligibility highlights: applicants need a relevant Master's degree in physics, control engineering, electrical engineering, nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, or a closely related field; strong academic performance; admission eligibility for NTNU's Doctoral Programme in Engineering; and high proficiency in English. Master students may apply if the degree will be completed before start.
Funding: this is a salaried PhD employment at NTNU, normally NOK 580,000 per year gross, for a 3-year period.
Application deadline: 4 October 2026. Applications must be submitted electronically via Jobbnorge.no with transcripts, diplomas, CV, thesis, project outline, motivation letter, and referee contacts.
Funding details
PhD Candidate position at NTNU with gross salary normally NOK 580,000 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority, plus standard Norwegian public pension contributions. Employment period is 3 years.
What's required
Relevant Master's degree in physics, control engineering, electrical engineering, nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering or a closely related field; 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 start. Strong academic background with average grade B or better on NTNU's scale, or equivalent; if weaker grades, exceptional suitability may be considered. Must meet admission requirements for the Faculty's Doctoral Programme in Engineering and have high proficiency in written and oral English. Applicants must also satisfy export-control and security-clearance restrictions, including restrictions related to OFAC/EAR and sanctioned countries.
How to apply
Apply electronically via Jobbnorge.no and include transcripts and diplomas for Bachelor's and Master's degrees, CV, copy/draft of Master's thesis, a project outline, motivation letter, possible publications/other research work, possible certificates, and names/contact information for three referees. Ensure all documents are in English and submitted by the deadline.
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