PhD candidate in universal design of pedestrian infrastructure

The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering is looking for a doctoral candidate for a three-year fellowship position related to universal design of pedestrian infrastructure. The doctoral project will focus on the planning, maintenance and operation of universal solutions for pedestrians, as well as on how different user groups experience and use the solutions: Are optimal solutions being chosen today? Are the solutions used as expected by the user groups that are intended to be served by the solutions? Are the quality and functionality of the solutions maintained through different seasons and over time?

Are you motivated to take the step towards a doctorate and open up exciting career opportunities? As a fellow with us, you will work towards achieving your doctorate, while at the same time gaining valuable experience that qualifies you for a further career in higher education and research, in and outside of academia.

The position is affiliated with the Road, Rail and Transport Research Group. As a research fellow in this research group, you will become part of a broadly structured research community that includes approximately 15 other research fellows and is characterized by a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

Your immediate supervisor will be a professor.

• Complete the doctoral education until the doctorate is obtained
• Conducting high-quality research
• Academic publications and popular science dissemination
• Participate in international activities such as attending conferences and/or research stays at foreign educational institutions

Be prepared that there may be changes to your work duties after employment.

• You must have an academic background that is relevant for further study within universal design.
• You must have a master’s degree in engineering, architecture or other relevant field of study. Your education must correspond to a five-year Norwegian study programme, where 120 credits have been obtained at master’s level. Master’s students are welcome to apply, but the master’s degree must be obtained and documented before starting the position.
• You must have a strong academic background from your previous studies, and have an average grade from your master’s degree program, or equivalent education, that is equal to B or better compared to NTNU’s grading scale . If you do not have letter grades from your previous studies, you must have an equally good academic foundation. If you have a weaker grade background, you may be considered if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD program.
• You must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty’s doctoral program .
• You must have good oral and written communication skills in Norwegian/Scandinavian equivalent to level B2.
• You must have good oral and written communication skills in English.

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NOTE: For detailed information on what the application should contain, see the section “About the application”. 

We refer to  the Regulations to the Universities and University Colleges Act (the Universities and University Colleges Regulations) and  the Regulations for the degrees of philosophiae doctor (PhD) and philosophiae doctor (PhD) in artistic research at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)   for general criteria for the position.

• Skills and experience in using quantitative and/or qualitative research methods

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

• Work independently and structured, set goals and make plans to achieve them
• Be outgoing and proactive, enjoy talking to people
• Show curiosity and a strong motivation for the subject
• Analyze data, consider different perspectives, and draw well-founded conclusions
• Be flexible and open to adjusting the project plan as needed

Personal suitability will be emphasized.

• An exciting job with an important social mission
• Developing tasks in a strong and international professional environment
• Career guidance and follow-up during the doctoral period
• Open and  inclusive working environment with committed colleagues
• Operating resources that can be used to carry out the project
• Sponsorship scheme for new employees at NTNU
• Favorable conditions in the Government Pension Fund

You will be employed as a research fellow at NTNU and will have access to employee benefits and perks.

Diversity is a strength, and at NTNU we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity of society and that uses the potential of the population’s combined competencies. 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 crucial for us to achieve our goals together.

We want employees with different competencies, subject combinations, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better task solving of our societal mission in research and education.

If you find this position 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 academic positions, and have a number of  instruments to promote gender equality.

In the position of research fellow code 1017, your salary will normally be gross NOK 536,200 per year depending on qualifications and seniority. A 2% statutory contribution to the Norwegian State Pension Fund will be deducted from your salary.

The employment period is 3 years.

For employment as a research fellow, it is a prerequisite that you are admitted to the PhD program in Engineering Science   within three months of commencement, and that you participate in an organized doctoral study program within the employment period.

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

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

The appointment will be carried out in accordance with the principles of  the Government Employees Act , and  legislation regulating the export of knowledge, technology and services . Candidates who, after assessment of the application and attachments, are deemed to conflict with the criteria in the latter act, will not be able to be employed.

The application and attachments (including a description of your scientific work) must accompany the application as these will be used as the basis for the assessment. The documents must be in Norwegian/Scandinavian or English.

Please note that your application will only be assessed based on the information we have at the application deadline. Therefore, please ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how your skills and experience meet the criteria described above. The application and all attachments must be submitted electronically via Jobbnorge.no. If you are invited to an interview, you must bring certified copies of certificates and diplomas upon request.

The application must contain:

• Transcripts and diplomas for bachelor’s and master’s degrees
• CV
• Copy of master’s thesis. If you have recently submitted your master’s thesis, you can attach a draft of the thesis. Documentation of completed master’s degree must be presented before taking up the position.
• Project outline containing proposals for an overall description of research questions, theoretical perspectives, methodological design for the project and progress plan (maximum 1500 words/4 pages)
• Short motivation letter (400 words/1 page)
• Any publications or other relevant research work
• Any certificates
• Names and contact information of three relevant references

If all or part of your education was taken abroad, we ask you to also attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education, both bachelor’s and master’s education, in addition to any other higher education. If your institution offers a “diploma supplement” (common for most European educational institutions), please attach this. A description of other documentation that is required can be found  here . If you have a statement from  HK-dir , it is a good idea if you attach it as well.

We take into account work you have done together with others. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to the joint work, you must attach a brief account of your participation.

When assessing the best qualified candidate, 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 ourselves  to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment  and the commitments in  CoARA (responsible assessment of research and recognition of a wider range of academic contributions in accordance with NTNU’s social mission).

A public applicant list with name, age, job title and municipality of residence will be prepared after the application deadline. If you wish to reserve yourself from being included on the public applicant list, you must provide reasons for this. Assessment will be made in accordance with  applicable legislation . You will be notified if your reservation is not accepted.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Eirin Ryeng, tel. +47 48 19 80 57, e-mail eirin.ryeng@ntnu.no .

If you have any questions about the hiring process, please contact HR consultant Oda Aune, email: oda.aune@ntnu.no .

If you think the position looks interesting and is in line with your qualifications, you are welcome to apply.

The application and all attachments must be submitted electronically via Jobbnorge.no.

Application deadline: 09.06.2025