Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology
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PhD Candidate in Sustainable and Cement-Free Marine Materials Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
This is a full-time, three-year salaried PhD Candidate position, code 1017, with a gross salary normally of NOK 580,000 per year depending on qualifications and seniority. A statutory 2% contribution is deducted for the State Pension Fund. The position is conditional on external funding. The role includes employee benefits, membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, and free basic Norwegian language training. The employment period may be extended by 10 weeks if completion of the re
Deadline
Nov 17, 2026
Country
Norway
University
Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology
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The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is offering a three-year PhD Candidate position in sustainable and cement-free marine materials at the Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering in Gjøvik, Norway.
The successful candidate will join the HAPMarine project, an interdisciplinary initiative developing low-carbon, bioreceptive, and high-strength materials for marine infrastructure and cold-water coral reef restoration. The research will upcycle calcium-rich waste streams, including aquaculture shells and demolition concrete, into sustainable shell-based materials and hybrid shell–concrete geopolymer composites.
Research activities include optimizing forming conditions and material performance, comprehensive characterization, numerical simulation, carbonation routes for CO2 capture, and collaboration on field testing, leaching analysis, and ecological assessment. Project partners include researchers from the University of Tokyo and the Norwegian Institute for Water Research.
Applicants should have a relevant master's degree in materials science, chemical engineering, civil or structural engineering, ocean engineering, or an equivalent discipline, together with experience in concrete, geopolymer, or other building materials. A master's grade equivalent to B or better, eligibility for NTNU's Engineering PhD programme, and excellent written and oral English are required. Experience with XRD, SEM, FTIR, MIP, COMSOL or ANSYS, SCI publications, green or bio-concrete, and waste valorization is advantageous.
The position offers a gross annual salary normally of NOK 580,000, subject to qualifications and seniority, plus employee benefits and Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund membership. Apply in English with the required academic documents, a two-page project proposal, three referees, and relevant publications by 17 November 2026.
Funding details
This is a full-time, three-year salaried PhD Candidate position, code 1017, with a gross salary normally of NOK 580,000 per year depending on qualifications and seniority. A statutory 2% contribution is deducted for the State Pension Fund. The position is conditional on external funding. The role includes employee benefits, membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, and free basic Norwegian language training. The employment period may be extended by 10 weeks if completion of the re
What's required
Applicants must hold a relevant master's degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Civil or Structural Engineering, Ocean Engineering, or an equivalent field, corresponding to a five-year Norwegian degree with 120 master's-level credits. Applicants need theory and experimental experience with building materials such as concrete or geopolymer, a strong academic record normally equivalent to a B grade or better on NTNU's scale, and eligibility for admission to NTNU's Engineering PhD programme. Excellent written and oral English is required. Preferred qualifications include publications in high-impact SCI journals, experience with XRD, SEM, FTIR, and Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry, numerical modelling using tools such as COMSOL or ANSYS, and experience with green or bio-concrete or waste valorization. Applicants should demonstrate strong analytical and mathematical skills, motivation, adaptability, scientific curiosity, teamwork, initiative, and independence. The application must include a CV, certificates, bachelor's and master's transcripts and diplomas, the master's thesis or draft, a two-page project proposal, three referees' contact details, and relevant publications or research work.
How to apply
Apply online through the Jobbnorge advertisement. Submit the application in English with your CV, certificates, degree transcripts and diplomas, master's thesis or draft, two-page project proposal, three referees' details, and relevant publications or research work by 17 November 2026.
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