UiT The Arctic University of Norway
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PhD Fellow in Distributed Acoustic Sensing for Arctic Railway Infrastructure Monitoring UiT The Arctic University of Norway in Norway
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
PhD Fellow position for four years; the nominal PhD programme length is three years, with the fourth year allocated 25% each year for teaching and other duties. Salary is normally 580,000 NOK per year with a 3% yearly increase. Standard state pension and employee benefits apply.
Deadline
Oct 8, 2026
Country
Norway
University
UiT The Arctic University of Norway
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PhD Fellow in Distributed Acoustic Sensing for Arctic Railway Infrastructure Monitoring at UiT The Arctic University of Norway (Narvik, Norway).
This PhD project sits in the Department of Electrical Engineering within the Faculty of Engineering Sciences and Technology and is part of a broader research initiative on intelligent monitoring and resilience of railway and transport infrastructure in Arctic environments. The research focuses on distributed fibre-optic sensing, especially Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS), for continuous monitoring of railway infrastructure and surrounding terrain along the Ofoten Line.
The project is highly interdisciplinary and may involve signal processing, physics-based modelling, large-scale data analysis, algorithm development, and potentially field work. The broader initiative also connects with environmental observations, drone- and satellite-based data, operational infrastructure datasets, and machine learning for real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, geohazard detection, and safer railway operations.
Eligibility: applicants should have a master’s degree or equivalent in applied mathematics, signal processing, physics, geophysics, civil engineering, electrical/geotechnical/structural/environmental/transportation/construction/computer engineering, data/computer science, or a related field. Near-completion candidates may apply. Good English skills are required, and applicants must be able to work in an international environment. Experience in data analysis and programming is expected; knowledge of signal processing, geophysical modelling, computer science, geohazards, waves and fields, or materials science is advantageous.
Funding: this is a salaried PhD Fellow position for four years. The normal salary is 580,000 NOK/year with a 3% annual increase, plus standard Norwegian public-sector pension and employee benefits.
Application: submit via Jobbnorge by 2026-10-08. Required documents include a cover letter, CV, diplomas and transcripts, translations if needed, grading explanation for foreign education, English proficiency documentation, 2–3 references, master’s thesis, and a 2-page project description. Admission to the PhD programme is required for employment.
Funding details
PhD Fellow position for four years; the nominal PhD programme length is three years, with the fourth year allocated 25% each year for teaching and other duties. Salary is normally 580,000 NOK per year with a 3% yearly increase. Standard state pension and employee benefits apply.
What's required
Applicants need a master's degree or equivalent in applied mathematics, signal processing, physics, geophysics, civil engineering, electrical/geotechnical/structural/environmental/transportation/construction/computer engineering, data/computer science, or a similar field; candidates near completion of the master's degree may apply. Good English skills are required, and applicants must be able to work in an international environment. The candidate should have expertise in data analysis and be able to implement data analysis tools in a suitable programming language. Advantageous experience includes signal processing, physical/geophysical modelling, computer science, geohazards, waves and fields, and materials science. Admission to the PhD programme is required, with a bachelor's degree plus a master's degree or integrated master's degree, and a master's thesis meeting the stated ECTS requirements. Motivation, personal suitability, communication, teamwork, work ethic, and relevant experience such as teaching or railway-related practical work will be considered.
How to apply
Apply through Jobbnorge by the deadline and include all required documents. Submit a cover letter, CV, diplomas and transcripts, translations if needed, grading explanation, English proficiency documentation, 2-3 references, master's thesis, and a 2-page project description. If your master's degree is not yet completed, include a draft thesis and a statement from your supervisor or institution.
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