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Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology

PhD in Creating Inclusive Climate Risk Scenarios in Urban Planning using AI Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

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Norway

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Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology

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Keywords

Computer Science
Environmental Science
Sociology
Geography
Artificial Intelligence
Urban Planning
Spatial Analysis
Architecture
Social Justice
Extended Reality
Climate Risk
Informatic
ML
vulnerablity

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NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) is advertising a fully funded 4-year PhD position in Creating Inclusive Climate Risk Scenarios in Urban Planning using AI. The project sits at the intersection of urban planning, architecture, GIS, spatial data analysis, machine learning, generative AI, extended reality (XR), and social justice / intersectionality.

The PhD is hosted by the Department of Architecture and Planning at NTNU in Trondheim, in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science and external partners in Norwegian municipalities. The research focuses on how emerging technologies can support societal preparedness planning for climate risks, while integrating “thick description” of vulnerability with quantitative climate-risk data. The role is anchored in the CREST-GLOBAL research team and linked to the Software Engineering group.

Funding: fully funded position, 4 years total, with a gross salary of NOK 550,800 per year depending on qualifications and seniority. The appointment includes 3 years of doctoral work and 1 year of career-promoting/departmental duties. Working capital is also provided.

Eligibility highlights: a relevant master’s degree in urban planning or architecture is required; related fields may be considered. Applicants must have strong academic results (B or better on NTNU’s scale or equivalent), meet admission requirements for the PhD programme in Architecture, and have excellent English. Preferred experience includes GIS, spatial and mixed-method data analysis, AI-based modelling, urban analytics/informatics, social justice frameworks, GDPR, and the EU AI Act. Norwegian language skills are preferred.

Supervision team: Professor Rolee Aranya, Professor Letizia Jaccheri, Associate Professor Mrudhula Koshy, and Senior Researcher Ryan Eddings at NTNU.

How to apply: submit the application electronically via Jobbnorge.no with transcripts and diplomas, CV, master’s thesis, a project outline (max 1500 words / 4 pages), a motivation letter (max 400 words), and contact details for three referees. If your education was taken abroad, include the required documentation and any HK-dir statement. Deadline: 5 October 2026.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

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