Overview
Molde University College is recruiting a full-time PhD candidate in logistics to research petroleum-sector debottlenecking, energy-efficient production and transmission, supply-chain coordination and related energy-transition challenges.
Complete research opportunity details
The doctoral project examines how existing oil and gas facilities can expand output while maintaining energy efficiency under operational, economic and process uncertainty, with possible related topics such as carbon capture and storage, platform electrification and renewable-energy integration. The appointment is 3-4 years; a four-year appointment includes 25% teaching, supervision or administrative duties. The position is salaried from NOK 550,800 gross per year, with a 2% Norwegian State Pension Fund deduction. A higher salary may be considered for especially qualified candidates.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants should have a strong quantitative background in energy logistics or energy engineering; applied mathematics is beneficial. The university expects proficiency in a high-level programming language such as Python or software such as MATLAB. Higher education must equate to five years of full-time study above Norwegian first-cycle entry requirements. The master's degree or equivalent must represent at least 60 ECTS and include an individual piece of work, normally a thesis. The minimum master's average should be B or better on the ECTS scale or equivalent. Excellent written and spoken English is required.
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