Postdoctoral Fellow in Environmental and Industrial Biotechnology

PhD Candidate in prospective sustainability assessment of novel marine natural products

NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology

This is NTNU​ 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.     Video: https://youtu.be/Xt-yHCN5QS0About the position​ For a position as a PhD Candidate, the goal is a completed doctoral education up to an obtained doctoral degree.  The PhD Candidate position is part of AIMARIA - Accelerating Innovation in Marine AI-powered Bioprospecting. AIMARIA is a large European research project focused on the discovery and demonstration of sustainable production routes for high-value marine bioactive compounds. The project involves several universities, research institutes, and companies across Europe and New Zealand, and is coordinated by NTNU, Department of Biotechnology and Food Science. The PhD position shall deliver actionable recommendations for sustainability, circularity and social acceptance of synthesis pathways, enzymes and compounds. The work shall embed environmental, economic and societal life-cycle performance to design and decision-making for production marine bioactives through prospective life cycle assessment and techno-economic analysis. The candidate shall also contribute to address societal expectations and ethical use of marine resources through engagement with indigenous, regulatory and societal stakeholder perspectives.  Are you motivated to take a step towards a doctorate and open up exciting career opportunities? As a PhD Candidate with us, you will work to achieve your doctorate, and at the same time gain valuable experience that qualifies you for a further career in higher education and research, in and outside academia. IndEcol is a pioneer in the development and application of industrial ecology methods, as well as the use of large data sets and scientific computing in industrial ecology. We focus on understanding resource use and environmental pollution associated with human activities, assessing the environmental aspects of different technologies and modeling society’s use of materials. IndEcol combines world-class competence in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Input-Output analysis (I/O), and Material Flow Analysis (MFA) with scientists’ contribution to IPCC and IPBES assessment reports, the International Resource Panel, active participation to the Life-Cycle Initiative hosted by UN Environment, and numerous publications featured in high-ranked journals. IndEcol hosts its own International MSc program and contributes to NTNU’s engineering education. The research team consisting of eight faculty members, the Industrial Ecology Digital Laboratory, and about 70 researchers, Post Docs. and PhD students. More information can be found at https://www.ntnu.edu/indecol. Your immediate leader is Associate Professor Johan Berg Pettersen at Dept. of energy and process engineering and Industrial Ecology Programme. Duties of the position​ • Conduct prospective life cycle assessment and techno-economic analysis of selected biosynthesis routes. • Contribute to mapping of societal expectations and socio-economic implications of technologies, including engagement with indigenous, regulatory, and societal stakeholders. • Actively communicate findings and collaborate with partners in AIMARIA.  • Disseminate research findings in scholarly journals and international conferences. Be prepared for changes to your work duties after employment. Required selection criteria​ • You must have a relevant Master's degree in engineering, biotechnology, industrial ecology, or equivalent. Your course of study must correspond to a five-year Norwegian course, where 120 credits have been obtained at master's level. Master students can 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 study, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared to NTNU's grading scale. If you do not have letter grades from 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 education. • You must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty's Doctoral Programme • You must prove good analytical and computational capabilities, through course information or thesis deliverables in the application. • You must document good oral and written presentation skills in English. PLEASE NOTE: For detailed information about what the application must contain, see paragraph “About the application”.​ The appointment is to be made in accordance with NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions for general criteria for the position. Preferred selection criteria​ • Experience or course(s) in life cycle assessment and prospective LCA. • Experience or courses in other methods from industrial ecology or relevant fields, such as material flow analysis, ecological risk assessment, social impact assessment. • Competences in python programming. Personal characteristics​ To complete a doctoral degree (PhD), it is important that you are able to:  • Self-motivated and curious about science • Able to work in detail, while also see the big picture.  • Interest in sharing and discussing findings with others • Be flexible and open to adjusting the plan for the project as needed Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities. We offer​ • An exciting job with an important mission in society • Developing tasks in a strong and international professional environment • Career guidance and follow-up during the PhD period • Open and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues • Mentor programme as a new employee at NTNU • Favorable terms as a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK)   • Free Norwegian language training at a basic level (A2) As a PhD Candidate at NTNU, you will have access to employee benefits. Diversity​ 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. The Department of Energy and Process Engineering (EPT) has established EPT Women in Science. The group is focused on supporting female Research Assistants, PhD Candidates, Postdoctoral Fellows and permanent academic employees within the Department. This support aims to help develop the academic careers of female employees, and is also made visible to our student body, to encourage them to consider an academic path. As part of the EPT Women in Science initiative we continue to build on our international network, inviting prominent female academics within and beyond the field of Engineering to speak at our events. Salary and conditions​ In the position of PhD Candidate, code 1017, your gross salary will normally be NOK 550 800,- 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 3 years for the doctoral work. For employment as a PhD Candidate, it is a prerequisite that you gain admission to the PhD programme in engineering within three months of your employment contract start date, and that you participate in an organized doctoral programme throughout the period of employment. The position is conditional on external funding. 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. About the application​ The attachments (including a description of your scientific work) must accompany the application as these documents form the basis of the application assessment. The documents must be in Norwegian/a 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. The application and all attachments must be sent 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 include: • 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 a completed Master's degree must be presented before taking up the position. • Short letter of motivation (400 words/1 page) • Possibly publications etc. other relevant research work • Possibly certificates • Names and contact information of three relevant referees If all, or parts, of your education have 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 uses “diploma supplement” (normal for most European institutions), you must attach this. A description of the documentation required can also be found here. If you already have a statement from Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir), please attach this as well.  Joint work will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint work, you must attach a brief description of your participation. 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). General information​ 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 think this position looks interesting and in line with your qualifications, you are welcome to apply. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Associate Professor Johan Berg Pettersen, email: johan.pettersen@ntnu.no.  If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR Consultant Martha Aftret Karlsvik, e-mail: hr@ept.ntnu.no.   Application deadline: 15.08.2025​ ------------------------------------------------------------------------​ For practical information about working at NTNU, please visit this webpage.  The city of Trondheim is located on the Trondheim Fjord in mid-Norway. It is a modern Scandinavian city with a unique cultural scene. Trondheim has a growing and increasingly diverse population, currently of around 200 000, and is known as the tech capital of Norway. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools and kindergartens, is among the best of its kind in the world. Professional, subsidized wrap-around care for school children in grades 1-4 is easily available. There are two International Schools, and the public school system offers language support to international children whose families have relocated to Trondheim. Trondheim has low crime rates, clean air and water, and offers great opportunities for enjoying nature and culture.   Further information​ The positions are funded by the EU project AIMARIA (Grant agreement number 101291450).

PhD research fellow in STS and sustainability transitions

NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology

This is NTNU​ 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.     Video: https://youtu.be/Xt-yHCN5QS0About the position​ The Department of Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture (KULT) has two vacancies for PhD research fellows in Science and Technology Studies (STS), with a focus on knowledge, expertise, valuation and feasibility in sustainability transitions. This entails a focus on decarbonization and digitalization. As a PhD research fellow at KULT, you will become part of an active and supportive interdisciplinary research environment working on among other things technology, science, sustainability, democracy and social change. The position will be affiliated with the Centre for Technology and Society and the research group Climate, Energy and the Environment (CLEEN), one of Europe’s leading social science research groups on energy, climate and sustainability transitions. The research fellows will join a larger project team and a cohort of PhD research fellows and postdoctoral researchers across NTNU, the Fridtjof Nansen Institute and the University of Oslo. The position offers excellent opportunities for academic development, international publication, conference participation, research collaboration and engagement with societal actors working on the green and digital transitions. Your immediate leader will be the Head of Department. About the project​ This PhD position is part of the Research Council of Norway TOPPFORSK project FEASIBILITY: The socio-political and techno-economic craft of enabling twin transitions. TOPPFORSK is among Norway’s most prestigious funding schemes for ground-breaking research, supporting projects with the potential to advance international research frontiers. FEASIBILITY investigates how societies make large-scale transformations towards climate neutrality and digitalization appear feasible, legitimate and actionable. The project focuses on the intersection of decarbonization and digital transitions, often referred to as the twin transitions. Across Europe, governments, industries and public institutions increasingly rely on scenarios, models, indicators, roadmaps and assessments to guide decisions about energy systems, infrastructure, industry, digital technologies and climate policy. The project starts from the observation that such tools do not simply describe possible futures. They actively participate in shaping what is considered realistic, desirable and achievable. FEASIBILITY therefore studies how knowledge, values and governance arrangements influence which transition pathways gain credibility and political traction, and which are marginalized or dismissed.  Bringing together perspectives from Science and Technology Studies, sustainability transitions research, political science, geography and techno-economic analysis, FEASIBILITY includes comparative empirical studies across several European countries (Norway, Germany, Portugal, and the United Kingdom). The successful candidate will contribute to a growing international research frontier concerned with the role of expertise, knowledge production, valuation and future-making in societal transformations, primarily through qualitative methods. The two positions available are:  PhD Project 1: The epistemic politics of Twin Transitions​ How do societies decide which futures are possible, desirable, and achievable? This PhD project explores the role of knowledge, expertise, and future-oriented analysis in shaping societal responses to climate change and digitalization. Governments, industries, and public institutions increasingly rely on scenarios, models, forecasts, roadmaps, and other forms of anticipatory knowledge when making decisions about energy systems, infrastructure, industrial development, and technological change. The successful candidate will investigate how such forms of knowledge influence political and societal decision-making, and how ideas about feasible futures are produced, negotiated, and contested. The project may engage with topics such as modelling, foresight, scenarios, expertise, policy advice, innovation, or governance in the context of the twin transitions.   PhD Project 2: Valuation and Decision-Making in Twin Transitions​ How do societies decide what matters in processes of transformation? This PhD project explores how values become embedded in governance, policy, and decision-making in the context of climate and digital transitions. As societies seek to balance concerns such as competitiveness, sustainability, biodiversity, justice, security, and economic development, different actors promote different ways of evaluating progress and success. The successful candidate will investigate how values are translated into indicators, metrics, assessments, policy frameworks, and governance practices, and how these shape societal priorities and transition pathways. The project may engage with topics such as sustainability metrics, biodiversity, justice, industrial policy, energy transitions, or emerging approaches to evaluating societal change. Duties of the position​ As a PhD research fellow, you will complete doctoral education leading to a PhD degree. This includes: • Conducting high-quality research within the framework of the FEASIBILITY project and the selected PhD topic • Developing and carrying out an independent research project, including data collection, analysis, and academic writing. • Publishing and disseminating research through international peer-reviewed journals, conferences, and relevant public and policy-oriented venues. • Participating actively in the activities of the Climate, Energy and Environment (CLEEN) research group, the Centre for Technology and Society, and the FEASIBILITY project team. • Contributing to collaborative research activities with project partners at NTNU, the Fridtjof Nansen Institute (FNI), and the University of Oslo (UiO). • Participating in international activities, including conferences, workshops, and research stays abroad. • Completing the required coursework as part of the PhD programme in Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture. Required selection criteria​ • You must have a relevant Master's degree in Science and Technology Studies (STS), or from adjacent fields. Examples include Sustainability Transitions, Sociology, Political Science, Human Geography, Environmental Social Science, or Anthropology,. Your course of study must correspond to a five-year Norwegian degree programme, where 120 credits have been obtained at Master's level. The Master's degree must include an independent research project equivalent to a Master's thesis of at least 30 ECTS credits. Master's students may apply, provided that the Master's degree is completed and documented before commencement of the position. • You must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and an average grade from your Master's degree, or equivalent education, equal to B or better according to NTNU's grading scale. Applicants without letter grades must document an equivalent academic foundation. Applicants with weaker grade backgrounds may be considered if they can demonstrate particular suitability for doctoral studies. • You must meet the requirements for admission to the PhD programme in Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture at NTNU. • You must have excellent oral and written communication skills in English. • You must demonstrate a strong interest in social scientific studies of societal transformation, sustainability transitions, climate and environmental governance, digitalization, innovation, public policy, or related fields. • You must have experience with, or a strong interest in, qualitative social science research methods. • You must be able to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary research team. PLEASE NOTE: For detailed information about what the application must contain, see paragraph “About the application”.​ The appointment is to be made in accordance with NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions for general criteria for the position. Preferred selection criteria​ • Knowledge of Science and Technology Studies (STS) and related fields such as sustainability transitions research, innovation studies, valuation studies, political sociology, or environmental governance. • Experience with qualitative research methods such as interviews, document analysis, ethnographic approaches, participant observation, or case study research. • Demonstrated interest in one or more of the following topics: climate and energy transitions, digitalization, governance, expertise, modelling, futures, anticipation, valuation, innovation, or public policy. • Experience working in interdisciplinary research environments or collaborating across disciplinary boundaries. • Experience with academic writing, publication, conference presentations, or other scholarly dissemination activities. • Good oral and written communication skills in Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish. Personal characteristics​ To complete a doctoral degree successfully, we expect that you: • Are intellectually curious and motivated to explore complex societal challenges through independent research. • Are able to work independently, take initiative, and drive a long-term research project forward. • Have strong analytical skills and enjoy engaging with theoretical and conceptual questions. • Are able to collaborate constructively with colleagues from different disciplinary backgrounds and contribute positively to a shared research environment. • Are open to feedback and willing to develop your ideas through discussion, reflection, and collaboration. Emphasis will be placed on personal suitability, motivation, and potential for research. We offer​ • An exciting job with an important mission in society • Developing tasks in a strong and international professional environment • Career guidance and follow-up during the PhD period • Open and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues • Working capital that can be used to implement the project • Mentor programme as a new employee at NTNU • Favorable terms as a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK) • Norwegian language training at a basic level (A2) As a PhD research fellow at NTNU, you will have access to employee benefits. Diversity​ 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. Salary and conditions​ In the position of PhD research fellow, code 1017, your gross salary will normally be NOK 550 800,- 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 3 years. Employment as a PhD research fellow will give you conditional admission to the PhD programme in Interdisciplinary Studies of Culture. It is a prerequisite that the admission requirements are fulfilled within three months of your employment contract start date, and that you participate in an organized doctoral programme throughout the period of employment. 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. About the application​ The required attachments must accompany the application as these documents form the basis of the assessment. 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. The application and all attachments must be sent 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 include:  • CV. • Transcripts and diplomas for Bachelor's and Master's degrees. • A copy of the Master's thesis. Applicants who have recently submitted their Master's thesis may attach a draft version. Documentation of a completed Master's degree must be presented before taking up the position. • A letter of motivation (maximum 2 pages) describing: • your academic background and research interests • your motivation for pursuing a PhD • your interest in the FEASIBILITY project and the selected PhD topic • A maximum 3-page reflection note on how you would approach the proposed research project. • Relevant publications, academic manuscripts, or other scholarly work (if applicable). • Names and contact information for three referees.   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 uses “diploma supplement” (normal for most European institutions), you must attach this. A description of the documentation required can also be found here. If you already have a statement from Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir), please attach this as well.  Joint work will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint work, you must attach a brief description of your participation. 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). General information​  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 think this position looks interesting and in line with your qualifications, you are welcome to apply. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Tomas Moe Skjølsvold (tomas.skjolsvold@ntnu.no +4793634270). If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR Adviser Elisabeth Leite, e-mail: elisabeth.leite@ntnu.no. Application deadline: 20.08.2025​ For practical information about working at NTNU, please visit this webpage.  The city of Trondheim​ is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the tech 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.

PhD Candidate in Plastics Pollution Modelling and Life Cycle Assessment

NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology

This is NTNU​ 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.     Video: https://youtu.be/Xt-yHCN5QS0About the position​ Are you motivated to take a step towards a doctorate and open up exciting career opportunities? As a PhD Candidate with us, you will work to achieve your doctorate, and at the same time gain valuable experience that qualifies you for a further career in higher education, and research in and outside academia. The PhD candidate will contribute to the development of novel modelling approaches to understand the environmental fate and impacts of plastic pollution in Norway. IndEcol is a pioneer in the development and application of industrial ecology methods, as well as the use of large data sets and scientific computing in industrial ecology. We focus on understanding resource use and environmental pollution associated with human activities, assessing the environmental aspects of different technologies and modeling society’s use of materials. IndEcol combines world-class competence in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Input-Output analysis (I/O), and Material Flow Analysis (MFA) with scientists’ contribution to IPCC and IPBES assessment reports, the International Resource Panel, active participation to the Life-Cycle Initiative hosted by UN Environment, and numerous publications featured in high-ranked journals. IndEcol hosts its own International MSc program and contributes to NTNU’s engineering education. The research team consisting of eight faculty members, the Industrial Ecology Digital Laboratory, and about 70 researchers, Post Docs. and PhD students. More information can be found at https://www.ntnu.edu/indecol. Your immediate leader is Dr. Martin Dorber. Prof. Francesca Verones, Assoc. Prof. Johan Berg Pettersen and Assoc. Prof. Tora Bonnevie are co-supervisors of the candidate. About the project​ Plastic pollution is escalating across all environments and is recognized as a major One Health challenge. However, impacts on freshwater and terrestrial biodiversity are still largely unassessed in a life cycle assessment (LCA) context. At the same time, micro- and nanoplastic exposure in humans is confirmed, but the health implications remain poorly understood and no metrics exist to represent these effects in LCA. This project addresses both gaps in parallel by developing the first integrated One Health modelling framework for plastics. We will build a multi-compartment fate model for terrestrial and freshwater systems, derive the first Characterization Factors for plastic impacts on biodiversity beyond the ocean, and translate biomedical evidence into responsible early-stage human health indicators compatible with LCA. The PhD`s work will focus on both environmental transport modelling and biodiversity impact assessment, in close collaboration with interdisciplinary project partners. The project is funded through NTNU and is an interdisciplinary project between the Industrial Ecology Programme at the Department of Energy and Process Engineering and the Department of Neuromedicine and Movement Science. Duties of the position​ • Complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate • Building and calibrating a multi-compartment environmental fate model​ to simulate transport, retention and accumulation of plastics • Deriving exposure–response relationships​ and contributing to the development of characterization factors (CFs)​ for biodiversity impacts in Life Cycle Assessment • Write academic publications of good quality and contribute to popular science dissemination • Participate actively in Industrial Ecology Programme • Participate in international activities such as conferences and/or research stays at foreign educational institutions • Participate in building interdisciplinary collaboration between industrial ecology and the health field Be prepared for changes to your work duties after employment. Required selection criteria​ • You must have a relevant Master's degree in industrial ecology, environmental science/engineering or equivalent. Your course of study must correspond to a five-year Norwegian course, where 120 credits have been obtained at master's level. Master students can 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 study, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared to NTNU's grading scale. If you do not have letter grades from 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 education • You must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty's Doctoral Programme • Motivation to get proficient in Python and Brightway • Interest in sustainability science and strong incentive to learn Industrial Ecology methods like LCA analysis • Proven analytical and computational capabilities, in courses and or/thesis deliverables  • Proven written and oral English communication skills PLEASE NOTE: For detailed information about what the application must contain, see paragraph “About the application”.​ The appointment is to be made in accordance with NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions for general criteria for the position. Preferred selection criteria​ • Completed courses in life cycle assessment and life cycle impact assessment  • Experience in geographical information systems (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS or within Python, R)  • Documented competence in using the Python scientific computing stack (Numpy, Pandas, Jupyter Notebooks) or of another programming language used for environmental data analysis  • Knowledge of ecotoxicological concepts, preferably proven through completed courses • Experience with data visualization • Good oral and written presentation skills in Norwegian/Scandinavian equivalent level  Personal characteristics​ To complete a doctoral degree (PhD), it is important that you are able to:  • Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated • Motivated to solve environmental problems and advance sustainability • Ambitious and goal-oriented • Team player • Excellent communication skills Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities. We offer​ • An exciting job with an important mission in society • Career guidance and follow-up during the PhD period • Open and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues • Support as a new employee at NTNU • Favorable terms as a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK)   • Free Norwegian language training at a basic level (A2) • Exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment As a PhD Candidate at NTNU, you will have access to employee benefits. Diversity​ 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. The Department of Energy and Process Engineering (EPT) has established EPT Women in Science. The group is focused on supporting female Research Assistants, PhD Candidates, Postdoctoral Fellows and permanent academic employees within the Department. This support aims to help develop the academic careers of female employees, and is also made visible to our student body, to encourage them to consider an academic path. As part of the EPT Women in Science initiative we continue to build on our international network, inviting prominent female academics within and beyond the field of Engineering to speak at our events. Salary and conditions​ In the position of PhD Candidate, code 1017, your gross salary will normally be NOK 550 800,- 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 3 years for the doctoral work. For employment as a PhD Candidate, it is a prerequisite that you gain admission to the PhD programme in Engineering within three months of your employment contract start date, and that you participate in an organized doctoral programme throughout the period of employment. 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. About the application​ The attachments (including a description of your scientific work) must accompany the application as these documents form the basis of the application assessment. The documents must be in 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. The application and all attachments must be sent 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 include: • 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 a completed Master's degree must be presented before taking up the position. • Short letter of motivation (400 words/1 page) • Possibly publications etc. other relevant research work • Possibly certificates • Names and contact information of three relevant referees 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 uses “diploma supplement” (normal for most European institutions), you must attach this. A description of the documentation required can also be found here. If you already have a statement from Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir), please attach this as well.  Joint work will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint work, you must attach a brief description of your participation. 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). General information​ 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 think this position looks interesting and in line with your qualifications, you are welcome to apply. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Prof. Francesca Verones, e-mail: francesca.verones@ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR Consultant Martha Aftret Karlsvik, e-mail: hr@ept.ntnu.no. Application deadline: 01.08.2026​ For practical information about working at NTNU, please visit this webpage.  The city of Trondheim has a population of 200 000. It is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene and is known as the tech capital of Norway. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is among the best of its kind in the world. Professional, subsidized day-care for children is easily available, as is children`s education (including two international schools). Trondheim has low crime rates, clean air quality, and offers great opportunities for enjoying nature, culture and family-life.