PhD in a world leading research environment

The oceans are a key resource for addressing numerous international challenges; sustainable transportation, energy, and food production for the growing global population.

As a PhD candidate at The Department of Marine Technology (IMT) you will contribute to research that makes a real impact. 

IMT has a world-leading research and education environment within within marine technology, areas vital to the Norwegian economy and the world’s future.

As part of our PhD community, you will:

• Work with internationally recognized researchers at the forefront of their fields
• Gain access to modern laboratories and the largest civilian marine research centre in the Western world
• Join an international research community of around 70 PhD candidates from all over the world
• Develop expertise highly valued in academia, industry, and the public sector

The PhD programme normally runs for three years and combines coursework with independent research leading to your doctoral thesis.

Ready to take the next step?

Explore our recent PhD positions and become part of a research environment shaping the sustainable ocean industries of tomorrow.

Contact the Department of Marine Technology directly for more information, or take a look at the faculty webpages.