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PhD Candidate in Cybersecurity Challenges in Maritime AI at NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
PhD candidate position with gross salary normally NOK 580,000 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority; employment period is 3 years. The position is conditional on external funding and includes working capital for the project.
Deadline
Nov 19, 2026
Country
Norway
University
Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology
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PhD opportunity at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Cybersecurity Challenges in Maritime AI.
This project sits at the intersection of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, information security, maritime operations, and data engineering. The research will examine security risks in maritime AI systems, including threats to training data and AI models, data poisoning and manipulation, privacy and confidentiality, secure data sharing, and methods for assessing the security and trustworthiness of AI technology used in maritime applications.
The position is part of the Norwegian Maritime AI Center, a research initiative involving NTNU and several academic and industry partners. The work will be carried out in a multidisciplinary environment linked to the Cyber-Physical Systems Laboratory (CPS Lab) and the maritime AI center, with opportunities for collaboration with academic and industrial partners and participation in conferences and research stays abroad.
Location: Ålesund, Norway, at NTNU’s Department of ICT and Natural Sciences.
Funding: PhD candidate position, normally paid at NOK 580,000 gross per year depending on qualifications and seniority. The appointment is for 3 years and is conditional on external funding.
Eligibility highlights: Applicants should hold a relevant master’s degree in cybersecurity, AI, information security, maritime studies, marine technology, risk/safety management, human factors, engineering, or a related field. A strong academic record is required, typically B or better on NTNU’s scale. English fluency is required; applicants with MSc degrees from outside Europe are expected to document language proficiency unless waived in extraordinary circumstances. The successful candidate must be eligible for security clearance at CONFIDENTIAL level or higher.
Preferred background: Knowledge of the maritime industry, interest in AI, and Norwegian/Scandinavian language skills at B2 level.
Application deadline: 19 November 2026.
How to apply: Submit the application electronically via Jobbnorge.no with transcripts and diplomas, CV, master’s thesis (or draft), a project outline, motivation letter, relevant publications/certificates, and three referees. If your education was completed abroad, include documentation of scope/quality and any diploma supplement or HK-dir statement.
Funding details
PhD candidate position with gross salary normally NOK 580,000 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority; employment period is 3 years. The position is conditional on external funding and includes working capital for the project.
What's required
Relevant master's degree in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, information security, maritime studies, marine technology, risk or safety management, human factors, engineering, or another relevant discipline, or equivalent; the degree must correspond to a five-year Norwegian course with 120 master's credits. Strong academic background with average grade B or better on NTNU's scale, or equivalent; weaker grades may be offset by exceptional suitability for PhD education. Must meet admission requirements for the faculty's Doctoral Programme. Written and oral fluency in English is required, and applicants with MSc degrees from outside Europe are expected to document language proficiency unless waived in extraordinary circumstances. The hired person must be eligible for security clearance at CONFIDENTIAL level or higher. Preferred: knowledge of the maritime industry, interest in AI, and Norwegian/Scandinavian language skills at B2 level.
How to apply
Apply electronically via Jobbnorge.no. Include transcripts and diplomas for bachelor's and master's degrees, CV, copy or draft of master's thesis, a project outline (max 1500 words/4 pages), a short motivation letter, any relevant publications or certificates, and names/contact information for three referees. If education was taken abroad, attach documentation of scope and quality and any diploma supplement or HK-dir statement.
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