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PhD Candidate in Human-AI Teaming for Maritime Operations 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 for the doctoral work. Position is conditional on external funding. Working capital is available for the project.
Deadline
Nov 16, 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 Human-AI Teaming for Maritime Operations at the Department of Design in Trondheim, Norway. The position is affiliated with Shore Control Lab and connected to the Norwegian Maritime AI Centre (MAI), a national hub for AI research, innovation, and education in the maritime domain.
The project focuses on human-AI teaming, human-computer interaction, human factors, interaction design, and AI transparency/explainability in safety-critical maritime operations. Research topics include how onboard and remote operators collaborate with AI, when to rely on or override AI recommendations, and how to evaluate outcomes such as situation awareness, workload, trust, and safety-related performance.
Methods mentioned include human-centred design, iterative prototyping, user testing, interviews, observations, usability testing, experiments, and simulation-based evaluation, using both qualitative and quantitative approaches. The role also involves publishing research and contributing to cross-disciplinary MAI activities and collaboration with partners and real-world use cases.
Eligibility highlights: a master’s degree or equivalent in industrial design, design, HCI, human factors, interaction design, cognitive psychology, or another relevant field; a strong academic record; motivation for doctoral research; and documented English proficiency. Preferred experience includes prototyping, designing explanations/visualisations for complex data or uncertainty, evaluating decision-support systems in safety-critical domains, and familiarity with maritime operations.
Funding: the position is a 3-year PhD appointment with a gross salary normally NOK 580,000 per year depending on qualifications and seniority. The post is conditional on external funding, and working capital is available for the project.
Application deadline: 16 November 2026. Applications must be submitted electronically via Jobbnorge.no with transcripts and diplomas, CV, master’s thesis or draft, a project outline (max 1500 words/4 pages), motivation letter, relevant publications/certificates, and three referees.
Funding details
PhD candidate position with gross salary normally NOK 580,000 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority. Employment period is 3 years for the doctoral work. Position is conditional on external funding. Working capital is available for the project.
What's required
Master’s degree or equivalent in industrial design, design, HCI, human factors, interaction design, cognitive psychology, or another relevant field; strong academic record and motivation for doctoral research; documented competence in English (written and spoken). Applicants must meet admission requirements for the Faculty’s Doctoral Programme in Design. Preferred: strong prototyping skills, ability to iterate quickly from user feedback, experience designing explanations/visualisations for complex data/models/uncertainty, experience evaluating decision-support systems in safety-critical domains, familiarity with maritime operations or similar domains, and strong presentation skills in English.
How to apply
Apply electronically via Jobbnorge.no. Include transcripts and diplomas for Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, CV, Master’s thesis or draft, a project outline (max 1500 words/4 pages), a short motivation letter, relevant publications/certificates, and names/contact information for three referees. Ensure all documents are in Norwegian/Scandinavian language or English.
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