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## PhD Fellow in Railway Resilience and Operational Decision Support The Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology ## The position A PhD position is available at the Department of Building, Energy and Material Technology (IBEM), Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology (IVT). The candidate will work in Building, Energy and Material Technology (BEaM) research group. The research group conducts applied research in fields such as sustainable buildings, renewable energy technologies, material technology, environmental sustainability, resilience and vulnerability and decision support systems. The position is for a period of four years. The nominal length of the PhD programme is three years. The fourth year is distributed as 25 % each year and will consist of teaching and other duties. 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 workplace is at UiT in Narvik. You must be able to start in the position within a reasonable time after receiving the offer. ## Qualifications Required qualifications & educational background - Master’s degree (or equivalent) in civil engineering, industrial engineering, transport/railway engineering, mechanical engineering, systems engineering, or other relevant disciplines. - Strong academic record and demonstrated ability for independent research and analytical work. - Solid foundation in quantitative methods (e.g. statistics, modelling, optimisation, or system analysis). - Background in one or more of the following areas: - Infrastructure or transport systems - Risk, reliability, or resilience analysis - Data analysis and computational modelling / programming (e.g. Python, MATLAB, R or similar) - Ability to develop and apply models of complex systems, simulation and stochastic modelling, optimisation under constraints Desirable skills and training in one or more will be advantageous - Knowledge of transport or railway systems. - Familiarity with risk-informed decision-making frameworks and ability to translate analytical results into practical decision-support insights. - Ability to apply system-level thinking, linking infrastructure performance, environmental conditions, and operations. - Experience with data-driven modelling or machine learning. - Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, including engagement with external stakeholders. - Previous publication(s) on a relevant topic is meritorious. The application must include documentation of all training, knowledge, skills and GPA (grade point average). If the documents are not in English, translation rules for the European Standardized Character System must be followed. Applicants must document fluency 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 will be preferred. We are looking for candidates who has good communication skills and contributes to a team and working environment. 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. ## 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 580 000 NOK/year with a 3% yearly increase 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 Please note that the application will only be assessed based on the information submitted by the application deadline via Jobbnorge. It is therefore important that you include all necessary documents demonstrating your qualifications for the position. Your application must include: - Cover letter explaining your motivation and research interests (max 1 page). - CV. - Official diplomas for Bachelor's and Master's degree in the original language. - Official transcripts of grades/academic record for Bachelor's and Master's degree in the original language. - Official translation of diplomas and transcripts of records (ToR) to English or a Scandinavian language, if applicable. - Explanation of the grading system for foreign education (Diploma Supplement if available). - Documentation of English proficiency - References with contact information - Master’s thesis, and any other academic works - Project description (max 2 pages) Qualification with a master’s degree is required before commencement in the position. If you are near completion of your master’s degree, you may still apply and submit a draft version of the thesis and a statement from your supervisor or institution indicating when the degree will be obtained. You must still submit your transcript of grades for the master’s degree with your application. All documentation to be considered must be in a Scandinavian language or English. If English proficiency is not documented in the application, it must be documented before starting in the position. ## Assessment The applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. The committee's mandate is to undertake an assessment of the applicants' qualifications based on the written material presented by the applicants, and the detailed description draw up for the position. A copy of the assessment report will be sent to all applicants. The applicants who are assessed as best qualified will be called to an interview. The interview should among other things, aim to clarify the applicant’s motivation and personal suitability for the position.
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