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2026年11月1日

17th November 2026

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The Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Gjøvik, has a vacancy for a

PhD Candidate in Sustainable and Cement-Free Marine Materials

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About the position

For a position as a PhD Candidate, the goal is a completed doctoral education up to an obtained doctoral degree.

This is a unique opportunity to join an international and interdisciplinary team in the forefront of sustainable blue economy innovation. You will be pioneering the development of next-generation, cement-free materials for marine infrastructure and cold-water coral reef restoration, directly addressing climate change impacts and circular economy goals in Norway and globally.

The position is for a period of 3 years.

Your immediate leader is the Research Group Leader.

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.

About the project

The HAPMarine project aims to address coastal ecosystem collapse and reduce reliance on carbon-intensive, concrete-based marine infrastructure. It pioneers circular-economy solutions by upcycling Norway’s abundant calcium-rich waste streams—aquaculture shells and demolition concrete—into bioreceptive, low-carbon, and high-strength materials. The project involves key partnerships, including experts from the University of Tokyo and NIVA (Norwegian Institute for Water Research), working together to achieve the project’s objectives.

Duties of the position

The successful candidate will be expected to complete their doctoral education and perform fundamental research, primarily within:

Develop and optimize eco-friendly shell-based materials.

Optimize the forming conditions to achieve the expected high mechanical performance and high bio-receptive characteristics.

Conduct comprehensive assessment of the material properties.

Perform numerical simulation to get insight of process.

Develop hybrid shell–concrete (geopolymer) composites.

Investigate carbonation routes to enhance CO₂ capture.

Cooperate with other researchers to perform field testing, leaching analysis, and ecological assessment of the developed materials in lab and field environments.

Collaborate with project and industry partners, and contribute to the interdisciplinary project goals.

In understanding with the supervisors provide a detailed plan for PhD study that includes the mandatory courses, research activities, dissemination and milestones

Report progress on a regular basis and in agreement with the supervisors

Completion of coursework during the initial part of the employment period.

Be prepared for changes to your work duties after employment.

Required selection criteria

You must have a relevant Master’s degree in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Civil/Structural Engineering, Ocean 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.

Theory and experimental background in building materials (such as concrete or geopolymer)

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 maybe 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 https://www.ntnu.edu/iv/doctoral-programme

Excellent written and oral English language 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 and Regulations for the degrees philosophiae doctor (ph.d.) and philosophiae doctor (ph.d.) in artistic development work at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)for general criteria for the position.

Preferred selection criteria

Experience with publishing in high-impact factor SCI journals

Extensive material characterization experience (XRD, SEM, FTIR, Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry (MIP))

Experience with numerical modelling (e.g., COMSOL/ANSYS) for material or structural performance

Background in green/bio-concrete or waste valorization

Personal characteristics

Strong analytical and mathematical skills

Enthusiastic, able to adapt and learn

Highly motivated and scientifically curious

Positive attitude and interested in teamwork and interdisciplinary collaboration

Ability to take initiative and to work independently

Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.

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