Faculty of Information Technology, Mathematics, and Electrical Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) invites applicants for 6 PhD research fellowships, from July ‘07.

The fellowships are intended for PhD studies and are open to applicants in all areas of research covered by the 6 different Faculty departments:

• Department of Computer and Information Science
• Department of Cybernetic Engineering
• Department of Electronics and Telecommunications
• Department of Mathematical Sciences
• Department of Electric Power Engineering
• Department of Telematics

The 6 research fellowships are awarded on a competitive basis, to help recruit talented candidates for the PhD study programs administered by IME. These programs comprise the following fields of research; communication technology, computer science, cybernetics, electronics, information science, mathematics, power engineering and statistics. Collaboration with researchers from other areas of science and engineering at NTNU, as well as with external partners from industry, research institutes, and other universities (Norway and abroad) is commonplace. Further information on IME and its 6 departments is available at http://www.ime.ntnu.no.

The Faculty is keen to attract the best candidates available and puts few restrictions on training background and fields of research. Applicants must however contact a relevant research group at IME and name a prospective thesis supervisor prior to submitting their application. The final selection of candidates will be subject to considerations of thematic spread across the departments at IME.

Applicants must have completed a master degree (MSc, MEng) or provide documentation of equivalent training in a field relevant to research pursued at one of IME’s departments, and must satisfy the formal grades requirements for admission to the PhD studies at NTNU. See http://www.ime.ntnu.no/Dr.gradsstudier/ for detailed information on the PhD programs administered by IME.

PhD fellowships at NTNU are normally awarded for a total of 4 years, incl. 25% (1 man-year) of teaching assistance at the bachelor and master’s degree level. These duties are commonly distributed over the 4 years, with a larger proportion in the first two years.

Further information on these fellowships can be obtained from:

• Head of Department Kjell Bratbergsengen, e-mail Kjell.Bratbergsengen@idi.ntnu.no phone +47 73 59 34 39, Department of Computer and Information Science
• Head of Department Ragnar Hergum, e-mail Ragnar.Hergum@iet.ntnu.no phone +47 73 59 20 23, Department of Electronics and Telecommunications
• Head of Department Erling Ildstad, e-mail Erling.Ildstad@elkraft.ntnu.no, phone +47 73 59 42 26, Department of Electric Power Engineering
• Head of Department Trond Digernes, e-mail Digernes@math.ntnu.no phone +47 73 59 35 17, Department of Mathematical Sciences
• Head of Department Morten Hovd, e-mail Morten.Hovd@itk.ntnu.no phone +47 73 59 14 26, Department of Cybernetic Engineering
• Head of Department Norvald Stol, e-mail Norvald.Stol@item.ntnu.no phone +47 73 59 21 33, Department of Telematics

The position is remunerated according to wage levels 41 to 58 on the Norwegian State salary scale, with gross salary from NOK 310.500 to NOK 418.200 a year, of which 2% is deducted for the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. Wage will be decided in agreement with the employer.

The appointment will be made in accordance with current regulations with supplementary rules with guidelines for research fellowship appointments in universities and polytechnics. Applicants must agree to participate in organized doctoral study programs within the period of the appointment. The successful applicant must agree to the conditions laid down for public employees. A contract will be drawn up regarding the period of appointment and work-related duties for award holders.

NTNU is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from both EU/EEA and non-EU candidates. The university is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from members of ethnic minorities and women.

The application must include curriculum vitae with information on the candidate’s prior training, exams, and work experience. Moreover, we request that the candidate contact a relevant research group at IME to define a thesis project. A brief outline of the project, signed by both the applicant and his/her prospective thesis supervisor (faculty member in that research group) should follow the application. It is requested that research publications and other written material submitted for the evaluation of academic credentials, should be provided in 3 copies.

Applications should be submitted to the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Information Technology, Mathematics and Electrical Engineering, Gamle fysikk, Sem Sælands vei 5, N-7491 Trondheim, Norway. Mark your application with journal no. IME 001/2007. Application deadline is April 1st 2007

Via: Official Announcement