Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology
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PhD Candidate in International Business and Leadership at NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Business
Funding
PhD Candidate position at NTNU with a gross salary normally NOK 580,000 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority. Employment period is 3 years. The post is a paid doctoral employment, not a scholarship, and includes employee benefits and career guidance.
Deadline
Oct 25, 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 International Business at the School of International Business in Ålesund, Norway. The project sits at the intersection of international business, international management, leadership, cross-cultural management, and technology-driven organizational change.
The research topic examines how digital technologies such as artificial intelligence, automation, and remote operations reshape work organization, authority, trust, role clarity, and coordination. A particular emphasis is placed on how leadership and culture jointly influence responses to distributed, technology-mediated work, especially in culturally diverse teams. The project may use remote maritime operations as an empirical context, making it especially relevant for students interested in marine and maritime industries, organizational behavior, and leadership in complex environments.
The successful candidate will develop a research proposal within the project scope and will have room to shape the theoretical framework, research questions, and methodology. The position includes doctoral research, academic publications, dissemination, participation in the research group on international business and innovation, and opportunities for conferences and research stays abroad.
Eligibility highlights: a relevant master's degree in international business, international management, business administration, or a closely related business/management field; strong academic results; and good oral and written English and/or Norwegian. Applicants must also satisfy NTNU doctoral admission requirements. Master’s students may apply if the degree will be completed before starting.
Funding and conditions: this is a salaried PhD employment at NTNU, normally NOK 580,000 per year gross, for a 3-year period. The post includes employee benefits and access to a supportive international academic environment.
Application deadline: 25 October 2026. Applications must be submitted electronically via Jobbnorge.no with transcripts, diplomas, CV, thesis, project outline, motivation letter, and referee details.
Funding details
PhD Candidate position at NTNU with a gross salary normally NOK 580,000 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority. Employment period is 3 years. The post is a paid doctoral employment, not a scholarship, and includes employee benefits and career guidance.
What's required
Applicants must have an academically relevant background, preferably in international business or international management, though other business and management degrees such as technology management, innovation management, organizational leadership and behavior, or human resource management may also be considered. A master's degree in international business, international management, business administration, or equivalent is required, with 120 master's-level credits in a five-year Norwegian-equivalent program. Applicants must have a strong academic background, normally a master's average of B or better on NTNU's scale, or an equally strong foundation if grades are weaker. Admission requirements for the Faculty of Economics and Management doctoral programme must be met. Good oral and written presentation skills in English and/or Norwegian are required. A proposal within the project scope, motivation letter, transcripts, CV, thesis copy, and referees are required.
How to apply
Apply electronically via Jobbnorge.no. Submit transcripts and diplomas for bachelor's and master's degrees, CV, master's thesis or draft, a project outline (max 2000 words/5 pages), a short motivation letter, any relevant publications or certificates, possible recommendation letters, and contact details for three referees. Ensure all documents are in Norwegian or English and are uploaded before the deadline.
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