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About the position
The Department of Architecture and Planning is looking for a PhD student for the project Live Projects as Drivers for Sustainable Urbanism, a project funded by NTNU. This research will be implemented as practice-based research, following the study program for PhD in Architecture or the study program for PhD in Artistic Research.
The aim of the project is to investigate how through Live studio projects sustainable urban development can be ensured and contemporaneously gain practical insight to ensure sustainable urban development as defined through the New European Bauhaus (NEB): Building frameworks for a “sustainable, inclusive future that is beautiful to our eyes, minds and souls.”
Live Projects can be explored as rapid approach to crisis response and furthermore as triggers of long-term sustainable development.
The position will focus on the interaction between aesthetics, sustainability and technology in the context of spatial form and urbanism, with an objective to strengthen the NEB (New European Bauhaus) principles and value basis in knowledge production at the department, faculty and NTNU.
One objective of the physical interventions is to investigate how interventions with a small ecological footprint and circularity can develop social and spatial constellations as a basis for more radical sustainable urban development as well as sustainable quality of life. The projects will be carried out in close cooperation with public authorities, NGOs and the population affected by the initiative. The measures require a connection to teaching and research by connecting students to the projects by model from NTNU Live Studio.
The candidate will organize, lead and carry out intervention-based urban development projects. The PhD project will increase insight and knowledge about how pilots, experiments and moderate measures with the involvement of a multitude of actors – including students – can contribute to the development of existing and new city structures. The candidate is encouraged to use a broad variety of theories and methods to plan, implement and evaluate the temporary interventions.
The position is planned as a three yeas PhD period with optional one additional year of working duties at the department. An extension of the study period when e.g. combining it with other practice might be considered by the department. In particular case the position might be open for postdoc.
You will report to the Head of Department.
Duties of the position
- Develop a methodological approach for pilot projects, architectural experiments and urban interventions as a platform for sustainable development.
- Develop and implement Live projects in cooperation with project partners from academia, public and private sector.
- Contribute to the further development of the framework and infrastructure for practice based research at NTNU.
- Contribute to the academic environment at department, faculty and NTNU.
Required selection criteria
- You must have a master degree in architecture or similar.
- Your education must correspond to a five-year Norwegian degree program, where 120 credits are obtained at master’s level.
- You must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and an average grade from the master’s degree program, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared with NTNU’s grading scale. If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic basis. If you have a weaker grade background, you may be assessed if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD education.
- You must meet the requirements for admission to the Doctoral Programme of the Faculty of Architecture and Design (https://www.ntnu.edu/studies/phaar/admission) or the Phd program in artistic research of the Faculty of Architecure and Design (https://www.ntnu.edu/studies/phkunst/admission).
- Good written and oral English language skills.
The appointment is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants and Regulations concerning the degrees of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) and Philosodophiae Doctor (PhD) in artistic research national guidelines for appointment as PhD, post doctor and research assistant
Preferred selection criteria
- Good communication skills
- Experience with building design and/or construction.
- Experience with urban planning / urban design
- Good written and oral Scandinavian language skills
- Willingness to add an additional year of teaching activity/duty work
Personal characteristics
- Confidence in working independently
- Ability and willingness to work and lead inter- and transdisciplinary teams
- Creativity
- Critical thinking
We offer
Salary and conditions
As a PhD candidate (code 1017) you are normally paid from gross NOK 491.200 per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
The period of employment is 3 or 4 years.
Appointment to a PhD position requires that you are admitted to the Doctoral Programme of the Faculty of Architecture and Design or the Phd program in artistic research of the Faculty of Architecure and Design within three months of employment, and that you participate in an organized PhD programme during the employment period.
The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU. After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.
It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution daily.
About the application
The application and supporting documentation to be used as the basis for the assessment can be optional in English or a Scandinavian language
Publications and other scientific work must follow the application. Please note that applications are only evaluated based on the information available on the application deadline. You should ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the criteria which are set out above.
The application must include:
- CV, certificates and diplomas
- transcripts and diplomas for bachelor’s and master’s degrees. If you have not completed the master’s degree, you must submit a confirmation that the master’s thesis has been submitted.
- A copy of the master’s thesis. If you recently have submitted your master’s thesis, you can attach a draft of the thesis. Documentation of a completed master’s degree must be presented before taking up the position.
- Project proposal
- Research plan
- Name and address of three referees
- Project portfolio and publications or other relevant research work
If all, or parts, of your education has been taken abroad, we also ask you to attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education, both bachelor’s and master’s education, in addition to other higher education. Description of the documentation required can be found here. If you already have a statement from NOKUT, please attach this as well.
Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint works, you must attach a brief description of your participation.
In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal and interpersonal qualities. Motivation, ambitions, and potential will also count in the assessment of the candidates.
NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment – DORA.
General information
A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional capacity or cultural background.
The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the innovation capital of Norway with a population of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.
As an employee at NTNU, you must at all times adhere to the changes that the development in the subject entails and the organizational changes that are adopted.
In accordance with The Public Information Act (Offentleglova), your name, age, position and municipality may be made public even if you have requested not to have your name entered on the list of applicants.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Steffen Wellinger, telephone +47 996 30 136, email steffen.wellinger@ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Astrid S. Lyngby, e-mail: astrid.s.lyngby@ntnu.no
Please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Diploma Supplement is required to attach for European Master Diplomas outside Norway. Chinese applicants are required to provide confirmation of Master Diploma from China Credentials Verification (CHSI).
If you are invited for interview you must include certified copies of transcripts and reference letters.
Application deadline: 22.05.2022
NTNU – knowledge for a better world
The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) creates knowledge for a better world and solutions that can change everyday life.
Department of Architecture and Planning
Our fields of expertise are architecture, urban design, physical and urban ecological planning, Smart Cities as well as real estate development and facilities management. We also work with ambient aesthetics, land use and transport planning, urban renewal, densification and urban redevelopment, as well as urban ecological planning in lower income countries. The Department of Architecture and Planning is one of four departments in the Faculty of Architecture and Design
Deadline 22nd May 2022
Employer NTNU – Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Municipality Trondheim
Scope Fulltime
Duration Temporary
Place of service
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