项目介绍

2025年3月2日

About the position

Do you have a Master’s degree (or are in the process of completing one) in Business Administration with strong academic results? Are you eager to delve into research and contribute to the development of knowledge in the field? If so, you might be the candidate we are looking for!

We are seeking up to two highly motivated PhD candidates who wish to pursue a doctorate in Business Administration. 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 academic community at NTNU Business School produces a significant amount of research both in terms of basic research, applied research and dissemination. Relevant subjects for the PhD candidates are management accounting and control, financial accounting, finance, business analytics, marketing, organization, strategy, and management. Technology and sustainability are also key strategic priorities for NTNU Business School, ensuring that our research remains relevant and forward-thinking.

As a PhD candidate, you will have the opportunity to become part of one of our four research centers:

• Center for Accounting and Innovation in the Public Sector
• Center for Real Estate and Environmental Economics
• Centre for Banking and Finance
• NTNU Centre for Sport Management Research

More information about the research centers, their focus areas, and ongoing projects can be found on the centers’ websites.

PhD candidates are given the opportunity to travel to build networks with other researchers in the field and to participate in international research conferences and PhD courses.

NTNU Business School offers a supportive and inclusive work environment and is located in modern facilities in the Adolf Øien Building at Campus Elgeseter in Trondheim.

Your immediate leader will be the Head of the Department.

Duties of the position

As a PhD candidate, you will develop research questions relevant to the field of Business Administration in consultation with your supervisor. During the first three months of your employment, you will work with your supervisor to develop a detailed project description.

An approved project description is a prerequisite for admission to the PhD program, which provides academic and methodological training at the doctoral level.

Your final dissertation should contribute to the development of new academic knowledge and meet international standards within the field. We expect you to present your research at national and international scientific conferences and publish articles in peer-reviewed international journals.

Be prepared for changes to your work duties after employment.

Required selection criteria

The primary goal of the PhD position is to qualify for research positions. To be eligible for this position, you must:

• have completed (or be in the process of completing) a Master’s degree (M.Sc.) in business and economics (120 ECTS) or an equivalent program
• 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 
• submit a short project proposal outlining the proposed topic, research questions, theory, methods, and data (see further details under “About the Application”)
• have strong oral and written communication skills in English
• meet the admission requirements for the faculty’s PhD program

For some research projects, proficiency in a Scandinavian language is required, particularly when data collection depends on Scandinavian sources.

Master’s students are welcome to apply, but the Master’s degree must be completed and documented before the start of the position.

As a result of the new Act relating to universities and university colleges with associated regulations of 01.08.2024, NTNU has, during a transitional period (for decisions on employment in recruitment positions before 1 August 2025), chosen to use the terms of employment in the old regulations of 31 January 2006 no. 102 on terms of employment for positions such as postdoctoral fellow, research fellow, scientific assistant and specialist candidate

Preferred selection criteria

It is an advantage if you

• have good oral and written skills in Norwegian, Swedish or Danish

Personal characteristics

Completing a PhD is demanding. Therefore, you ought to be able to: 

• work independently 
• set goals, make plans to reach these goals, and work hard to achieve them 
• show strong motivation and passion for research 
• inventive and creative

A good and inclusive working environment is important to us. We are looking for a person who:

• works from campus and actively participates in department activities 
• constructively engages in academic discussions with colleagues 
• contribute positively to the work environment 
   

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
• an open and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues
• to participate in international research conferences and build international networks
• access to employee benefits and discounts
• as a public employee, you have favourable benefits as a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK)

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. 

Salary and conditions

In the position of PhD Candidate, code 1017, your gross salary will be NOK  536 200,-  per annum depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2 % is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund and NOK 400 for funds for organizational development initiatives.

The employment period is 3 years in a 100% position.

For employment as a PhD Candidate, it is a prerequisite that you gain admission to the PhD programme in Economics and Management 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 academic 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 bein 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. (decide on this – remove if not applicable)

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 

The application must include: 

• transcripts and diplomas for Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees
• CV 
• certificates
• a short project proposal which describes the proposed theme, thesis question, theory, methods, and data. For project proposals requiring primary data, the proposal must explain how the data will be collected if the candidate does not speak Norwegian, Swedish, or Danish. The proposed data collection approach will be included in the evaluation of candidates
• short letter of motivation (400 words/1 page)
• academic works – published or unpublished – that you would like to be considered in the assessment (not your master’s thesis). For collaborative works, you must include a brief description of your contribution
• names and contact information of three relevant references

Documentation of a completed Master’s degree must be presented before taking up the position.

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. 

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 Are Oust, telephone +47 48 01 40 81, e-mail are.oust@ntnu.no.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process,  please contact HR consultant Randi Holvik, email: randi.holvik@ntnu.no.

Application deadline: 16.03.2025
 

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.