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Oslo Metropolitan University

PhD Fellowship in Railway Systems and UHPC Railway Sleepers at Oslo Metropolitan University Oslo Metropolitan University in Norway

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Four-year PhD position with 25% career development duties. Salary is stated as 550,800 NOK per year in code 1017, with 2% pension contribution deducted. The project includes the possibility of funding for extended research stays abroad, and a research stay at Iowa State University is expected.

Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

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Norway

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Oslo Metropolitan University

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Materials Engineering

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Oslo Metropolitan University (OsloMet) in Norway is advertising a PhD fellowship in railway systems and railway sleepers made with ultra-high performance concrete (UHPC). The position is hosted by the Department of Built Environment and is linked to a project on the design, fabrication, and full-scale testing of durable UHPC sleeper solutions for railway infrastructure.

The research focus includes civil engineering, structural engineering, materials engineering, concrete technology, durability, numerical modelling, lifecycle/sustainability assessment, and pilot testing under real railway operating conditions in Norway. The project is collaborative, involving OsloMet, Iowa State University, and the Norwegian Railway Directorate. A research stay at Iowa State University is expected as part of the fellowship.

This is a four-year PhD position with 25% career development duties such as teaching and supervision. The salary is stated as 550,800 NOK per year (code 1017), with pension contributions deducted according to Norwegian public sector rules. The post also mentions the possibility of funding for extended research stays abroad.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a master’s degree in civil engineering or a closely related field such as structural engineering, materials engineering, or construction engineering; normally 120 ECTS are required. Strong academic performance is expected, including minimum grade thresholds for master’s subjects, the master’s thesis, and bachelor’s subjects. English proficiency is required, and admission to the PENG PhD programme at OsloMet is a prerequisite for employment.

How to apply: submit the application through OsloMet’s recruitment system by 15 October 2026. Upload a motivation letter, CV, certificates/diplomas, master’s thesis, relevant publications or article links, and references. Incomplete applications or applications not submitted through the electronic system will not be considered.

Funding details

Four-year PhD position with 25% career development duties. Salary is stated as 550,800 NOK per year in code 1017, with 2% pension contribution deducted. The project includes the possibility of funding for extended research stays abroad, and a research stay at Iowa State University is expected.

What's required

Master's degree in civil engineering with specialization in structural engineering, materials engineering, construction engineering, or equivalent relevant disciplines; normally 120 ECTS. Applicants with fewer than 120 ECTS must document eligibility for doctoral studies in the country where the degree was obtained. An academic profile aligned with the research group is required. Normally expected grades are minimum average B in master's subjects, minimum B on the master's thesis, and minimum average C in bachelor's subjects (or equivalent assessment for integrated master's degrees). Written and oral proficiency in English is required. Admission to the PhD programme PENG at OsloMet is a prerequisite for employment.

How to apply

Apply through OsloMet’s electronic recruitment system by the deadline. Upload a motivation letter, CV, reference letters, all diploma/certificate pages, master’s thesis, relevant scientific works or article links, publication/presentation list if relevant, and preferably two references with contact details. Only complete applications submitted in the system will be considered.

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