Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology
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PhD Candidate in Efficient Search Engines and Information Retrieval Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
The position is funded by the Department of Computer Science at NTNU. Salary is normally NOK 580,000 per year gross depending on qualifications and seniority. Employment is for 3 years for doctoral work, or 4 years including 1 year of career promotion work.
Deadline
Oct 2, 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 position in the Databases and Search group at the Department of Computer Science in Trondheim, Norway.
The project focuses on developing efficient and scalable search engines, including new retrieval models, efficient query processing, and the use of modern hardware capabilities. The role is strongly connected to computer science, information retrieval, databases, and algorithms, with an emphasis on excellent programming skills (preferably Java, C++, or C) and efficient data processing.
The position is funded by the Department of Computer Science. It is a doctoral position with a salary of NOK 580,000 gross per year (depending on qualifications and seniority). The appointment is normally for 3 years of doctoral work, or 4 years including 1 year of career promotion work.
Eligibility highlights include a relevant Master's degree in Computer Science and Mathematics, or equivalent, a major independent project of at least 30 ECTS, a strong academic record (B or better on NTNU's scale), and excellent written and oral English. Master students may apply only if the degree is completed and documented before starting and no later than 2027-01-01. Good Norwegian/Scandinavian presentation skills are preferred or can be acquired during the doctorate.
Applications must be submitted electronically via Jobbnorge.no. Required attachments include transcripts and diplomas, CV, master's thesis or draft, a project outline (max 1500 words / 4 pages), motivation letter, relevant publications or research work, certificates if any, and contact information for three referees. If you studied abroad, additional documentation of degree scope and quality is required.
Deadline: 2026-10-02. Contact the listed supervisor for questions about the position.
Funding details
The position is funded by the Department of Computer Science at NTNU. Salary is normally NOK 580,000 per year gross depending on qualifications and seniority. Employment is for 3 years for doctoral work, or 4 years including 1 year of career promotion work.
What's required
Relevant Master's degree in Computer Science and Mathematics, or equivalent, with a major independent project of at least 30 ECTS equivalent to a master's thesis. Master students may apply only if the degree is completed and documented before starting and no later than 2027-01-01. Applicants must have a strong academic background with average grade B or better on NTNU's scale, professionally relevant background in Computer Science, excellent programming skills, research-oriented thesis in databases, information retrieval, data mining, or algorithms, and excellent written and oral English. Good oral and written presentation skills in Norwegian/Scandinavian equivalent level are preferred or may be acquired during the PhD.
How to apply
Apply electronically via Jobbnorge.no. Include transcripts, diplomas, CV, copy of master's thesis or draft, a project outline, motivation letter, relevant publications or research work, certificates if any, and names/contact information for three referees. If applicable, also attach documentation for foreign education and HK-dir statement.
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