The position

A PhD position is available at the Department of Technology and Safety (ITS), UiT The Arctic University of Norway for candidates interested in the human factors associated with remotely operated and autonomous maritime vessels. This position offers the opportunity for a candidate to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in this rapidly advancing domain.

ITS is organized under the Faculty of Science and Technology and is located at three campuses: Tromsø, Bardufoss and Harstad. The department has approximately 90 employees and approximately 500 students. It offers undergraduate, master, and PhD programs as well as research in the areas of nautical science, aviation, societal safety, environment, and international preparedness.

The position is for a period of three years. The objective of the position is to complete research training to the level of a doctoral degree. Admission to the PhD programme is a prerequisite for employment, and the programme period starts on commencement of the position. The candidate, once employed, is required to obtain admission into the National Joint PhD Program in Nautical Operations, and complete all the necessary components and requirements to obtain a PhD degree.

The workplace is at UiT in Tromsø. You must be able to start in the position within a reasonable time after receiving the offer.

The position’s field of research

This PhD position is funded by the Research Council of Norway (RCN) through the research project titled “Reframing Education and Competence Model for Remote Maritime Operations (REFRAME)”. The project explores the effects of digitalization and remotely controlled ship operations on maritime competence. It also aims to assess emerging skill needs, define aligned training paradigms, and conceptualize pedagogical frameworks tailored to meet the evolving competence prerequisites engendered by advancements in remote and autonomous maritime operations.

As a PhD candidate on this research project, you are expected to conduct research aligned with the project’s objectives and tasks. This could involve investigating Human-Machine Interaction (HMI), examining the implications of high-degree autonomy in maritime operations, and analyzing the evolving roles and skill prerequisites for maritime professionals within the context of remotely controlled autonomous ships. The candidate, as a part of the project team, is expected to collaborate on research design, data collection and analysis, co-author scientific papers, and represent the project at relevant conferences and workshops.

The applicants must present a description outlining the academic basis of the PhD project. The project description shall not exceed 5 pages, literature references included. It must include a description of the topic, research question(s) and a reasoning of the choices. It should also indicate the methodologies to be used. The final project description will be developed in cooperation with the supervisor.

Contact

For further information about the position, please contact:

project manager Tae-eun Kim, email: tae.e.kim@uit.no

Qualifications

This position requires a master’s degree or equivalent in one of the following fields:

Master’s degree in maritime operations, nautical science, or a related maritime field
Master’s degree in human factors, ergonomics, cognitive psychology, or a related human factors field

Essential qualification requirements include:

Knowledge of maritime operation and bridge equipment
Effective written and verbal communication abilities
Capability to communicate and work effectively within a multicultural team
Candidates should typically have a grade of B or better for their master’s degree and thesis. Those with lower grades may be considered if they demonstrate particular suitability for PhD education

Applicants must document fluency of in English and be able to work in an international environment. Nordic applicants can document their English capabilities by attaching their high school diploma. Working knowledge of Norwegian or a Scandinavian language is also beneficial.

In addition, it would be advantageous for the candidate to possess navigation experience, preferably accompanied by deck officer Certificate of Competency (CoC), as this competence can be highly beneficial for comprehending the human factor challenges involved in maritime navigation and operations.

We will also emphasize motivation and personal suitability for the position. We are looking for candidates who:

Have good collaboration skills
Have good communication and interaction with colleagues and students
Wants to contribute to a good working environment

In the assessment, the emphasis is on the applicant's estimated academic and technical abilities to complete the PhD project within the given timeframe and contribute to the objectives and tasks of the REFRAME project. The project description will also be considered. In addition, other experience of significance for the completion of the doctoral programme may be given consideration.

As many people as possible should have the opportunity to undertake organized research training. If you already hold a PhD or have equivalent competence, we will not appoint you to this position.

Admission to the PhD programme

For employment in the PhD position, you must be qualified for admission to the PhD programme National Joint PhD Program in Nautical Operations and participate in organized doctoral studies within the employment period.

Admission normally requires:

A bachelor's degree of 180 ECTS and a relevant master's degree, or an integrated master's degree.

UiT normally accepts higher education from countries that are part of the Lisbon Recognition Convention.

A weighted grade average for the master's degree equal to B (3,5) or better is normally required for admission. Exceptions to these admission rules can be considered if the candidate has a minimum grade average of C (3.0) and can document particular suitability for a PhD education. The Master’s degree must contain an independent work.

A more detailed description of admission requirements can be found here.

If you are employed in the position, you will be provisionally admitted to the PhD program. Application for final admission must be submitted no later than three months after taking up the position.

Applicants with a foreign education will be subjected to an evaluation of whether the educational background is equal to Norwegian higher education, following national guidelines from Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills . Depending on which country the education is from, one or two additional years of university education may be required to fulfil admission requirements, e.g. a 4-year bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Inclusion and diversity

UiT The Arctic University of Norway is working actively to promote equality, gender balance and diversity among employees and students, and to create an inclusive and safe working environment. We believe that inclusion and diversity are a strength, and we want employees with different competencies, professional experience, life experience and perspectives.

If you have a disability, a gap in your CV or immigrant background, we encourage you to tick the box for this in your application. If there are qualified applicants, we invite at least one in each group for an interview. If you get the job, we will adapt the working conditions if you need it. Apart from selecting the right candidates, we will only use the information for anonymous statistics.

We offer

Involvement in an interesting research project
Good career opportunities
A good academic environment with dedicated colleagues 
Flexible working hours and a state collective pay agreement 
Pension scheme through the state pension fund 
PhD Fellows are normally given a salary of 550 000 NOK/year with a 3% yearly increase
If you have to relocate to Tromsø then the Faculty of Science and Technology may reimburse your moving costs. Further details regarding this matter will be made available if you receive an offer from us.

Norwegian health policy aims to ensure that everyone, irrespective of their personal finances and where they live, has access to good health and care services of equal standard. As an employee you will become member of the National Insurance Scheme which also include health care services.

More practical information about working and living in Norway can be found here: https://uit.no/staffmobility

Application 

Your application must include:

Cover letter explaining your motivation and research interests
CV
Diploma for bachelor's and master's degree
Official transcript of grades/academic record for bachelor's and master's degree
Explanation of the grading system for foreign education (Diploma Supplement if available)
Documentation of English proficiency
Documentation of proficiency in Norwegian (or a Scandinavian language)
References with contact information, from at least 2 references
Master’s thesis, and any other academic works
Project description (maximum 5 pages)

All documentation to be considered must be in a Scandinavian language or English. Diplomas and transcripts must also be submitted in the original language, if not in English or Scandinavian. If English proficiency is not documented in the application, it must be documented before starting in the position. We only accept applications and documentation sent via Jobbnorge within the application deadline.

General information

The appointment is made in accordance with State regulations and guidelines at UiT. At our website, you will find more information for applicants.

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment.

After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.

Remuneration for the position of PhD Fellow is in accordance with the State salary scale code 1017. A compulsory contribution of 2 % to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund will be deducted. You will become a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, which gives you many benefits in addition to a lifelong pension: You may be entitled to financial support if you become ill or disabled, your family may be entitled to financial support when you die, you become insured against occupational injury or occupational disease, and you can get good terms on a mortgage. Read more about your employee benefits at: spk.no.

A shorter period of appointment may be decided when the PhD Fellow has already completed parts of their research training programme or when the appointment is based on a previous qualifying position PhD Fellow, research assistant, or the like in such a way that the total time used for research training amounts to three years.

We process personal data given in an application or CV in accordance with the Personal Data Act (Offentleglova). According to the Personal Data Act information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure. You will receive advance notification in the event of such publication, if you have requested non-disclosure.

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