QS Rank:

264

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Trondheim
,Norway

Program Name
PhD in Marine Control/Cybernetics

Deadline
March 03rd, 2026
Overview
Would you like to work at the interface between research and industry to advance the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the maritime domain? We are offering a PhD position in Agentic AI for Smart Testing of Autonomous Maritime Systems at the Department of Marine Technology, as part of the Norwegian Maritime AI Center (MAI) at NTNU./nAs a PhD candidate, you will conduct research to develop AI-driven methods for efficient methods for simulation-based testing and continuous assurance (continuously monitoring and testing frequently updated systems) of primarily autonomous navigation systems (ANS) and secondary external situation awareness (ESA). This will contribute to a multidisciplinary research environment with strong industrial collaboration. You will work to achieve your doctorate to gain formal qualifications as researcher in engineering science. This opens up for high-impact career paths in research and higher education, within academia, research institutes, or industry./nLocation: Trondheim, Norway

Duration
3 Months
Ranking
#281
US World and News Report
#264
QS World University Rankings
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