about work
For doctoral candidate positions, the goal is to complete a doctoral course and obtain a Ph.D.
Seeking an exciting PhD? Opportunity to combine cutting-edge research with real-world impact? Passionate about privacy-preserving machine learning and recommender systems? We offer you the best opportunities. We are looking for talented and motivated PhDs. Students will join a research team in the Privacy@Edge project to tackle the problem of privacy preference recommender systems using federated learning at the network edge. The project is funded by the Norwegian Research Council and is being pursued in collaboration with leading Norwegian research organizations SINTEF Digital, NTNU and several industrial partners.
As PhDs, our team of students will work to develop innovative federated learning techniques at the edge of the network to address the problem of recommendation systems regarding privacy settings for individual users. This is an important area of research as users increasingly demand personalized recommendations while demanding respect for their privacy. Work on cutting-edge machine learning and privacy research and have the opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers in the field. You will be part of a dynamic and collaborative team committed to pushing the boundaries of research and making an impact in the real world. Join us to change the future of privacy-preserving machine learning.
PhD candidates will be affiliated with IoT@NTNU and the Open AI Lab in Norway and will have the opportunity to collaborate with research scientists from international partner institutions.
Your direct leader is the department head.
duty of office
- Submit an application for admission and a research plan within three months of joining the company.
- You will take the required courses (30 ECTS) as part of your doctoral programme.
- We conduct high-quality research and regularly report progress in agreement with our supervisors.
Required selection criteria
- Must have a professional background in electrical engineering, computer science, applied mathematics, or other related field.
- Your education should be equivalent to a 5-year Norwegian degree program with 120 credits at master’s level.
- A high academic background from previous academic work and an average grade (B or above on the NTNU grading scale) from a master’s degree or equivalent education is required. If you haven’t done well in previous studies, you need an equally good academic foundation. If you are less educated, you may be assessed if you can document that you are particularly suitable for doctoral education.
- You should have a strong mathematical background and a research-oriented master’s thesis in a related field (signal processing, statistical machine learning, applied mathematics, etc.).
- Good experience in programming (preferably Matlab and/or Python) is required.
Appointments are made in accordance with the Regulations Concerning the Term of Posts of Postdoctoral Fellows, Doctoral Candidates, Research Assistants, Professional Candidates, etc., and the Regulations Concerning Doctor of Philosophy (Doctor of Philosophy) and Doctor of Philosophy (Doctor of Philosophy) Degrees in National Art Studies.Guidelines for Appointments as PhDs, Postdoctoral Fellows and Research Assistants
Preferred selection criteria
- Experience with machine learning at the edge, IoT, and recommender systems.
- Publication activities on the aforementioned topics.
- Excellent written and oral English skills.
personal characteristics
- Scientifically curious and open to new research questions.
- Be independent, persistent and self-motivated in dealing with technical issues.
- Flexible, reliable, and capable of working independently and effectively as part of a team.
- Strictly adhere to deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communication in English.
Emphasis is placed on personal and interpersonal qualities.
we offer
salary and conditions
PhD candidates (code 1017) are normally paid from a gross annual salary of NOK 532,200 before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. 2% is deducted from your salary as a contribution to the Norwegian Civil Service Pension Fund.
Employment period is 4 years (teaching rate 25%).
PhD Appointment This position requires a PhD. Must complete a program in electronic telecommunications within three months of employment and participate in an organized doctoral program during the period of employment.
This agreement is subject to current regulations relating to national civil servants and civil servants, as well as laws relating to export control of strategic goods, services and technology. Candidates who, upon examination of the application and supporting documentation, are found to be in conflict with the criteria of the latter law, will be barred from being recruited by NTNU.
After appointment, it should be assumed that there may be changes in the field of work.
Daily attendance and access to the facility is a prerequisite.
About the application
Application forms and supporting documents used as the basis for evaluation must be in English.
Publications and other scientific work must comply with this application. Please note that applications will only be considered based on information submitted by the application deadline. Therefore, your application must clearly demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the above criteria.
Your application should include:
- A cover letter (one page) explaining your motivation.
- Curriculum vitae (including information about your education and work experience) and certificates.
- Bachelor’s and Master’s Transcripts and Diplomas.
- A brief research vision for the position (maximum 2 pages).
- Names and contact details of the three judges.
- List of publications or other relevant research output, if any.
- Documentation of English fluency (if any).
- Copy of master’s thesis, if already submitted (completed master’s degree documents must be submitted before arrival).
If all or part of your education was received abroad, you will also be required to attach documentation on the scope and quality of your overall education, including both bachelor’s and master’s education, in addition to other tertiary education. A description of the required documents can be found here. If you already have a statement from NOKUT, please attach it as well.
We will consider working together. If it is difficult to identify your commitment to collaboration, you should enclose a short description of your participation.
Emphasis is placed on education, experience, and personal and interpersonal qualities when evaluating which candidates are most qualified. Motivation, ambition and potential are also taken into account when evaluating candidates.
NTNU is committed to complying with research quality criteria under the San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).
general information
Working at NTNU
NTNU believes inclusivity and diversity are our strengths. We want to recruit people with diverse abilities, educational backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to solving social responsibility in education and research. We will respond according to the needs of our employees.
NTNU is actively working to increase the number of women employed in scientific jobs and has many resources to promote equality.
The city of Trondheim It is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is Norway’s center of innovation with a population of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including health care, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is perhaps the best in the world. Professionally subsidized childcare is readily available. In addition, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and the possibility of enjoying nature, culture and family life, has a low crime rate and clean air.
As an employee of NTNU, you must at all times comply with changes accompanying subject development and organizational changes adopted.
After the application deadline, a public list of applicants will be created stating their name, age, job title and municipality of residence. If you wish to withhold your registration on the general applicant list, it must be justified. The evaluation is carried out in accordance with current law. You will be notified if your reservation is not accepted.
If you have any questions about this position, please contact Professor Stefan Werner (email stefan.werner@ntnu.no). If you have any questions about the hiring process, please contact Lars Arne Hassel at email: lars.arne.hassel@ntnu.no.
If this is of interest to you and you believe it matches your qualifications, please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no, attaching your resume, diploma and certificates. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. A certified copy of the document should be available upon request.
Application deadline: 02.06.23
NTNU – Knowledge for a Better World
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) creates knowledge for a better world and solutions that transform everyday life.
Department of Electronic Systems
Digitization in Norway is not possible without electronic systems. We are Norway’s leading academic environment in this field, contributing expertise in areas ranging from nanoelectronics, photonics, signal processing, radio technology and acoustics to satellite technology and autonomous systems. Knowledge of electronic systems is also essential to address important challenges in transportation, energy, the environment and health. The Department of Electronic Systems is one of his seven departments in the Faculty of Information Engineering.
deadline June 5, 2023
Employer NTNU – Norwegian University of Science and Technology
municipality Trondheim
range full time
interval temporary
location of service Grosshaugen Campus
