PhD Candidate position on the optimal transition towards a zero-emission fishing and aquaculture...

There is a PhD position available at the Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management  – Section of Managerial Economics, Finance and Operations Research. The position is resident at NTNUs campus in Trondheim. This is an educational position, which will provide promising research recruits the opportunity for professional development through studies towards a PhD-degree. The position is connected to the PhD program at the Faculty of Economics and Management and the faculty will be your employer.

The department endeavors to promote research that meets high international standards. Subsequently, contact with international institutions is important. Therefore, the department encourages the successful PhD Candidate to spend one to two semesters of the contract period at a foreign university. The department offers support in the planning of such scholarly visits.

This PhD Candidate position is part of the recently started research project: “ZeroKyst KSP  – Decarbonising the fisheries and aquaculture industry through hydrogen-electric propulsion” (ZeroKyst KSP) that aims at accelerating the transition towards a climate neutral fisheries and aquaculture industry. The development of technologies and competence will enable the large-scale introduction of zero-emission fishing and utility vessels along the Norwegian coastline.

ZeroKyst KSP is part of the industry-led Green Platform main project ZeroKyst that has the primary objective of accelerating the decarbonization of the fisheries and aquaculture industry through developing accessible zero-emission vessel concepts and associated infrastructure. ZeroKyst KSP supports the main project by feeding competence, models and technologies into the demonstration activities of the main project and by analyzing the potential impact of upscaling the technologies.

Replacing the existing fleet in the fisheries and aquaculture industries with zero-emission vessels will require considerable investments in the new fleet and associated infrastructure. In addition, zero-emission fuels may affect the future operations of the vessels. The PhD position will actively develop a quantitative framework for determining and analyzing the optimal strategy for phasing in zero-emission technology to ensure that national emission reduction goals are achieved.

The framework will combine methods and models from mathematical optimization, e.g. for optimal fleet renewal, with economic methods and concepts, e.g. incentive schemes, to create managerial insights for both private and public decision makers regarding which technologies to invest in and when as well as which policies and regulations might be needed to enable and accelerate the transition.

• Conduct original scientific research relevant to the research topic above
• Publish and disseminate research results obtained in a suitable and timely manner
• The candidate must engage in the ZeroKyst KSP project activities as required
• Complete mandatory coursework during the initial part of the employment period
• Meet with and plan research tasks in collaboration with relevant research and industrial partners from the ZeroKyst projects.

• A relevant master’s degree in Industrial Economics/Engineering, Operations Research, or Applied Mathematics, preferably with knowledge in Economics. A master’s degree in Marine Technology could also be relevant if the candidate has additional competence in Operations Research and/or Economics.  The qualification requirement is completion of a master’s degree or second degree (equivalent to 120 credits) with a strong academic background with a grade of B or better in terms of NTNU’s grading scale . Applicants with no letter grades from previous studies must have an equally good academic foundation. Applicants who are unable to meet these criteria may be considered only if they can document that they are particularly suitable candidates for education leading to a PhD-degree.
• The position requires excellent English oral and writing skills.

In addition, the following qualifications will contribute positively to the evaluation of the applicant:

• Documented knowledge of using optimization models for economic analysis.
• Basic understanding of maritime operations and marine technology. Knowledge regarding the use of hydrogen as fuel is an advantage.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language, e.g. C++, Python, Java, or Julia.
• Ability to understand and speak a Scandinavian language.

Applicants who are in the final stage of their Master’s program are encouraged to apply. Such an applicant may be offered the position under the condition that the diploma will show satisfactory final term results.

The appointment is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants  and Regulations concerning the degrees of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) and Philosodophiae Doctor (PhD) in artistic research national guidelines for appointment as PhD, post doctor and research assistant  

Incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Personal qualifications which we see contributing positively to the research team are independence, work capacity and enthusiasm. We are also looking for candidates with social skills benefiting the work environment for the PhD candidates and in general.

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal suitability, in terms of the qualification requirements specified in the advertisement.

Information about Working and living in Norway can be found at the following link: http://www.nyinorge.no/en/Ny-i-Norge-velg-sprak/New-in-Norway/

PhD candidates are remunerated in code 1017, and are normally remunerated at gross from NOK 491 200 per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The period of employment is 3 years without required teaching duties. The position is connected to the PhD programme at the Faculty of Economics and Management. Appointment to a PhD position requires admission to the PhD programme in Faculty of Economics and Management, Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management (https://www.ntnu.no/iot).

As a PhD candidate, you undertake to participate in an organized PhD programme during the employment period. A condition of appointment is that you are in fact qualified for admission to the PhD programme within three months.

Appointment takes place on the terms that apply to State employees at any time, and after the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.

Primary residency in Trondheim is a prerequisite.

The application must include:

1)      Application letter concerning your motivation for completing a PhD

2)      A CV with information on education, previous research experience, together with authorized documentation of certificates and study records.

3)      Academic work (not master thesis). Joint work will be evaluated. If it is difficult to identify the contributions from individuals in a joint piece of work, applicants should enclose a short descriptive summary of what she/he contributed to the work.

4)      Names and contact details for 3 references

Publications and other academic works that the applicant would like to be considered in the evaluation must accompany the application.

Please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates.

Working at NTNU

A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional capacity or cultural background. 

The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the innovation capital of Norway with a population of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.

As an employee at NTNU, you must at all times adhere to the changes that the development in the subject entails and the organizational changes that are adopted.

In accordance with The Public Information Act (Offentleglova), your name, age, position and municipality may be made public even if you have requested not to have your name entered on the list of applicants.

Questions about the position can be directed to Associate Professor Peter Schütz .

For questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR Consultant Hilde Selli Egelie on [email protected] .

Please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge .no with your CV, diplomas and certificates. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Diploma Supplement is required to attach for European Master Diplomas outside Norway. Chinese applicants are required to provide confirmation of Master Diploma from China Credentials Verification (CHSI) .

Application deadline: 15.05.2022

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Department of Industrial Economics and Technology Management

The department (IØT) has as its mission to carry out educational and research activities at a high international level. IØT’s core activity lies in the intersection between technology/natural sciences, business economics, management, and HSE, aiming to promote sustainable value creation in technology-based areas in industry, business and the public sector in Norway.

We recruit new employees who are passionate about contributing to the department’s vision “More research, interaction and cooperation which increases our value creation at the interface between technology/natural sciences and business economics, management, and HSE”. We are looking for you who have experience with and potential for continuous innovation at this interface.