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Stillingstittel:
PhD Position in the filed Project Management (IV-38/19)

Stillingsbeskrivelse:
Jobbnorge ID: 162493

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About the position

We have a vacancy for a PHD-position in the field Project Management, with main focus on Uncertainty Management in large infrastructure projects.

 

 

The position reports to Associate Professor Olav Torp.

Job abstractJV_description

The purpose of this research is to contribute to improvement of performance in large infrastructure projects through knowledge about how uncertainty affect the projects in real situations. Identifying and responding to risks and opportunities may be the best recipe for reducing the persistent conflict level in the construction industry, and specifically in infrastructure. A lot of research is done on uncertainty analysis in front end of projects- and in the later years also started focusing on uncertainty management during project execution. Through the Concept research programme we have data showing that uncertainty related to organizational issues, market conditions, technical issues, scope management and contract strategies are the most important uncertainties identified through the uncertainty analyses. However, we lack research about what really happens in the projects regarding uncertainties and their impacts. We believe this is where we can find the real benefits of uncertainty management. 

 

Qualification requirements

PhD candidate:

The PhD-position's main objective is to qualify for work in research positions. The qualification requirement is completion of a master's degree or second degree (equivalent to 120 credits) with a strong academic background in [subject area] or equivalent education with a grade of B or better in terms of NTNU's grading scale. Applicants with no letter grades from previous studies must have an equally good academic foundation. Applicants who are unable to meet these criteria may be considered only if they can document that they are particularly suitable candidates for education leading to a PhD degree.

The appointment is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants and national guidelines for appointment as PhD, postdoctor and research assistant

Other qualifications

• Good written and oral English and Norwegian language skills 

 

Personal characteristics

 

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal suitability, as well as motivation, in terms of the qualification requirements specified in the advertisement

We offer

• exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment
• an open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues
• favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• employee benefits

Salary and conditions

PhD candidate:
PhD candidates are remunerated in code 1017, and are normally remunerated at gross from NOK 449 400 before tax per year. From the salary, 2 % is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The period of employment is 3 years. Appointment to a PhD position requires admission to the PhD programme in Engineering Science.

As a PhD candidate, you undertake to participate in an organized PhD programme during the employment period. A condition of appointment is that you are in fact qualified for admission to the PhD programme within three months.

Appointment takes place on the terms that apply to State employees at any time, and after the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.

 

General information

Working at NTNU

A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional capacity or cultural background. Under the Freedom of Information Act (offentleglova), information about the applicant may be made public even if the applicant has requested not to have their name entered on the list of applicants.

Questions about the position can be directed to Associate Professor Olav Torp, phone number +47 93 42 26 73, e-mail olav.torp (at) ntnu.no

About the application:
Publications and other academic works that the applicant would like to be considered in the evaluation must accompany the application. Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify the individual applicant's contribution to joint works, the applicant must include a brief abstractJV_description of his or her contribution.

Please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates. Applicants invited for interview must include certified copies of transcripts and reference letters. Please refer to the application number IV-38/19 when applying.

Application deadline: 23.01.2019

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