PhD Candidate in Multi-Robot Informative Planning for Coastal Monitoring Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway

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The position is a full-time, temporary three-year PhD appointment with the possibility of up to 12 additional months for career-enhancing activities. The gross salary is normally NOK 580,000 per year, depending on qualifications and seniority, with a mandatory 2% deduction for the State Pension Fund. The position includes working capital for project implementation and membership benefits in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

What's required

Applicants must hold a relevant Master's degree in engineering cybernetics, robotics, control engineering, marine technology, mechatronics, or a closely related field. Strong candidates with backgrounds in computer science, applied mathematics, or data science plus relevant robotics, optimization, or machine-learning experience may also be considered. The degree must correspond to a five-year Norwegian course with 120 master's-level credits, and Master's students must complete and document the degree before starting. Applicants normally need a Master's average equivalent to B or better at NTNU, although candidates with weaker grades may be considered if they demonstrate particular suitability for PhD education. Good programming skills, such as Python or C++, and eligibility for admission to NTNU's PhD programme in Engineering Cybernetics are required. Applicants from non-English-speaking countries outside Europe must provide an approved TOEFL, IELTS Academic, CAE, or CPE result meeting the stated minimum scores. Preferred qualifications include multi-agent or multi-robot systems, distributed optimization or estimation, informative path planning, model predictive control, sampling-based planning, probabilistic mapping, ROS/ROS2, robotics simulation, GPU computing, field work, marine vehicles, drones, relevant publications or open-source contributions, and applied research or industry experience. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, communicate effectively, and adapt to changing project needs is also important.

How to apply

Apply electronically through Jobbnorge.no using the direct advert application portal. Submit a CV, certificates, Bachelor's and Master's transcripts and diplomas, Master's thesis or draft, a motivation letter, a project outline, relevant publications or research work, and contact details for three referees. Foreign education requires documentation of its scope and quality, including a diploma supplement where applicable.