PhD Candidate in Cyber Risk Management in Maritime Operational Technology

Location: Ålesund · Employer: NTNU - Norges teknisk- naturvitenskapelige universitet · Scope: Heltid · Duration: Vikariat/Midlertidig · Positions: 1 · Closes: 2026-10-15 · Reference: 308121

15th October 2026

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NTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus in professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim.

At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world.

You will find more information about working at NTNU and the application process here.

Are you motivated to take a step towards a doctorate and open up exciting career opportunities? As a PhD research fellow with us, you will work to achieve your doctorate, and at the same time gain valuable experience that qualifies you for a range of leading positions in business, administration, higher education and research.

This PhD project will investigate cyber risk management in maritime operational systems. Depending on your academic background and research interests, the project may focus on one or more topics such as cyber risk assessment, human–machine interaction, cyber risk communication, cybersecurity training, or organizational and operational resilience.

Your immediate manager will be the Head of Discipline.

Maritime operations increasingly depend on interconnected operational technology, automation, remote access and data-driven services. While these developments create new opportunities, they also introduce cyber risks that may affect safety, security and operational continuity. Managing these risks requires an understanding of the interaction between human operators, technology and operational conditions.

The project must maintain a clear connection to maritime operational technology and operational environments. Candidates may approach the research area from a technological, human factors, organizational, risk management or maritime operational perspective, and are not expected to have prior expertise in all the areas covered by the project. The candidate is expected to collaborate with maritime stakeholders and apply the research to relevant industrial or operational cases.

The candidate will join a research environment working at the intersection of cybersecurity, maritime operations and human–technology interaction. The position offers the opportunity to develop interdisciplinary research expertise and to collaborate closely with maritime industry and public-sector stakeholders.

Some changes to your work duties may occur after employment.

The appointment is to be made in accordance with NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions for general criteria for the position.

To complete a doctoral degree (PhD), it is important that you are able to:

Emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

As a PhD research fellow at NTNU, you will have access to employee benefits.

Diversity is a strength, and at NTNU we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity in society and that makes use of the potential of the population's collective skills. Our vision is Knowledge for a better world and our values ​​are creative, critical, constructive and respectful. We believe that an organization that is equal, diverse, and gender-balanced is essential for us to achieve our goals.

We strive to attract employees with different skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving of our societal mission in research and education.

If you think this position is relevant and interesting, we encourage you to apply, regardless of gender, functional ability, and cultural background, or whether you have been out of work for a period of time.

At NTNU we want to increase the proportion of women in scientific positions. We have a number of measures to promote equality.

In the position of PhD research fellow, code 1017, your gross salary will normally be NOK 580 000,- per annum depending on qualifications and seniority. A 2% statutory contribution to the State Pension Fund is deducted from the salary.

The employment period is 4 years for the doctoral work including 12 months of career promotion work.

The successful candidate will be granted conditional admission to the relevant doctoral programme when employed in the PhD research fellow position. It is a prerequisite for continued employment that the requirements for full admission are met within three months, and that you continue to participate in the organized doctoral programme for the remainder of the employment period. For more information about the requirements for full admission, please see Section 6 of the PhD regulations.

As an employee at NTNU, it is important that you keep yourself up to date with academic and organizational changes and adapt to them.

For the necessary professional and social interaction, it is a prerequisite that you are physically present and available to the institution on a daily basis.

The appointment is carried out in accordance with the principles of the State Employees Act, and Export control (legislation that regulates the export of knowledge, technology and services). Candidates who, after assessment of the application and attachments, are considered to be in conflict with the criteria in the latter act, will not be able to be employed.

The application and all required attachments must be sent electronically via Jobbnorge.no before the deadline. The documents must be in Norwegian, another Scandinavian language or English.

Please note: the application will only be assessed on the basis of the information we have received by the application deadline. Therefore, make sure that your application clearly shows how your skills and experience meet the criteria described above. If you are invited for an interview, you must present certified copies of certificates and diplomas upon request.

The application must include:

If all, or parts of, your education has been taken abroad, we also ask you to attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education, both Bachelor's and Master's education, in addition to other higher education. If your institution does not offer “diploma supplement”, you must attach information about the grading scale from the education institution.

We further recommend that you enclose a statement about your education abroad from the Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir). Follow the link to their web site for more information about how to obtain such a statement: Apply for recognition of foreign higher education. See also NTNU's web site for documentation requirements for education obtained outside Norway.

When assessing the best qualified, we emphasize necessary qualifications such as education, experience and personal suitability. Motivation for the position, ambitions, and potential for research will also count when assessing the candidates.

NTNU recognizes a wide range of academic contributions and has committed itself to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment and CoARA (responsible assessment of research and recognition of a greater breadth of academic contributions in accordance with NTNU's social mission).

A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you wish to be exempt from entry on the public applicant list, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with current legislation. You will be notified if the exemption is not granted.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Associate Professor Marie Haugli-Sandvik [email protected]. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR Katrine Rennan [email protected].

Application deadline: 15.10.2026.

Your work place will be Campus in Ålesund.

For practical information about working at NTNU, please visit this webpage.

Ålesund , known for its unique Art Nouveau architecture and spectacular nature, is a gem on Norway's west coast. The city offers a vibrant cultural life, modern facilities, and a dynamic business environment. With its strategic location by the sea, Ålesund provides a perfect balance between urban living and natural experiences. Here, you will find excellent schools, top-notch healthcare services, and a wide range of recreational activities. Ålesund is an ideal place for both career and family life, with a safe and inclusive community.

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Department of Information Security and Communication Technology

Research is vital to the security of our society. We teach and conduct research in cyber security, information security, communications networks and networked services. Our areas of expertise include biometrics, cyber defence, cryptography, digital forensics, security in e-health and welfare technology, intelligent transportation systems and malware. The Department of Information Security and Communication Technology is one of seven departments in the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering .