Advance your career in high voltage engineering with NTNU’s PhD Position in Partial Discharge Ageing in New Insulation Gases. Conduct research under the NEMEGIS project and work in a collaborative, international environment.

Applicants must hold a master’s degree in high voltage or electric power engineering (or equivalent) with a strong academic record, meet the admission requirements for NTNU’s PhD programme, and demonstrate proficiency in English (CEFR B2 or higher). Preferred candidates have experience in high-voltage insulation, ageing studies, numerical simulations, and programming.

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is Norway’s largest university, renowned for its strong focus on technology, engineering, and natural sciences, while also offering programs in humanities, social sciences, and medicine. Headquartered in Trondheim with campuses in Gjøvik and Ålesund, NTNU hosts over 43,000 students and 9,000 employees, fostering innovation, research excellence, and societal impact.

Application Deadline: January 26, 2026

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Norway
• Department: Department of Electric Energy (IEL) – High Voltage Technology (HVT) Research Group
• Course Level: PhD (Doctoral Degree)
• Award: Fully funded PhD position with a gross annual salary of NOK 550,800, including pension benefits and research funding
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: 1
• Nationality: Domestic and international
• The Award Can Be Taken In: Norway (Trondheim)

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: All countries
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in Electric Power Engineering / High Voltage Engineering, within the PhD programme in Electric Power Engineering at NTNU.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Hold a Master’s degree in high voltage engineering, electric power engineering, or a closely related field (equivalent to a 5-year Norwegian degree, with 120 ECTS at Master’s level)

• Have a strong academic record, normally equivalent to Grade B or better on the NTNU scale

• Meet the admission requirements for NTNU’s PhD programme in Electric Power Engineering

• Demonstrate English language proficiency at CEFR B2 level or higher (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent)

• Show strong motivation, research potential, independence, and the ability to collaborate effectively.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online via Jobbnorge.no before the deadline. Applicants must include:

• Cover letter (motivation and research fit)

• Project outline (research questions, methodology, and progress plan)

• CV

• Academic transcripts and diplomas

• Master’s thesis (or draft, if recently submitted)

• Documentation of English proficiency (if applicable)

• Publications (if any)

• Contact details of three referees

Benefits

• Competitive, fully funded PhD salary

• Access to a strong international research environment

• Dedicated supervision and mentoring

• Research funding and conference participation

• Pension scheme under the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund

• Free Norwegian language courses (A2 level)

• Inclusive work culture with strong social and academic support

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