PhD Positions in Systems Engineering and Product Development
Two 3-year PhD positions focusing on digital tools, knowledge flows, and design for manufacturing in complex systems.
Best for:Best for engineering graduates with a background in mechanical, industrial, or systems engineering interested in digital tools and product development.
Overview
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) invites applications for up to two PhD positions within systems engineering and new product development. Funded through the SFI-CELECT research center, these three-year doctoral fellowships involve close collaboration with academic partners and leading industrial organizations. Successful candidates will investigate cross-functional knowledge flows in digitally supported environments or optimize product design for efficient manufacturing using advanced digital tools. The positions require active participation in interdisciplinary research teams, empirical industrial case studies, and academic dissemination.
What you'll do
- Complete an independent doctoral research project within a three-year timeframe.
- Conduct high-quality research combining theoretical frameworks with empirical industrial case studies.
- Publish research findings in peer-reviewed academic journals and international conferences.
- Engage actively with industrial partners within an industry-as-a-laboratory research environment.
- Participate in the SFI-CELECT doctoral research school, workshops, and joint training events.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Management, or equivalent
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; good written and oral proficiency required
Instruction: English
- Strong academic background relevant to systems engineering or new product development
- Master's degree including a major independent project or thesis of at least 30 ECTS
- Academic grades equivalent to B or better on NTNU's grading scale
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Ability to meet requirements for NATO security clearance for partner company access
- Must meet admission requirements for the faculty's doctoral programme
- Final-year master's students may apply provided the degree is completed before starting
Funding & terms
How to apply
Applicants must submit their application materials through the university's online recruitment portal by following the official vacancy link. Ensure all required academic transcripts, project documentation, and supporting statements are attached before the closing date.
- CV
- Master's thesis or equivalent major project report
- Academic transcripts
- Cover letter
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