Education Level: PhD, Country: Norway

Have you ever dreamed of doing doctoral studies in the United Kingdom? Do you want to focus on Computer Science? If yes, the chances are that you may be a suitable candidate for the fellowship programme known as the PhD Fellowship in Computer Science (Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems) which is awarded at the University of Stavanger.

The University of Stavanger invites qualified candidates for a PhD Fellowship in Computer Science at the Faculty of Science and Technology, Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. This is a trainee position that will give promising researchers an opportunity for academic development through a PhD education leading to a doctoral degree. The appointment is for three years with research duties exclusively, or four years with both research and 25% compulsory duties. This will be clarified in the recruitment process.

The PhD student will be affiliated to the “Capacity Boost Tunnel Safety” (KATS) project and will undertake the project within ICT-based Tunnel Safety (iTSRG) research group at the department.

The KATS project is for increasing the capacity of the industry for research-based innovation to improve the safety of road tunnels domestically as well as internationally. The goal is for raising the multidisciplinary research, collaboration and competence capacity amongst authorities, companies, the research environment, and enterprises.

Who Should Apply?

Eligible candidates for the PhD Fellowship in Computer Science (Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems) at the University of Stavanger are those meeting following requirements:

Qualification requirements

We are looking for applicants with a strong academic background who have completed a five-year master degree (3+2) within a relevant field (e.g. Computer Science, ICT, telecom, C-ITS, transportation) , preferably acquired recently; or possess corresponding qualifications that could provide a basis for successfully completing a doctorate.

You should also have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• one or more programming languages and collaborative software development tools (e.g. C/C++, Python, git)
• C-ITS and CCAM concepts, protocols, standards, and applications
• risk assessment and modelling, decision support system and vehicular networking

To be eligible for admission to the doctoral programmes at the University of Stavanger both the grade for your master’s thesis and the weighted average grade of your master’s degree must individually be equivalent to or better than a B grade. If you finish your education (masters degree) in the spring of 2022, you are also welcome to apply.

Applicants with an education from an institution with a different grade scale than A-F, and/or with other types of credits than sp/ECTS, must attach a confirmed conversion scale that shows how the grades can be compared with the Norwegian A-F scale and a Diploma Supplement or similar that explains the scope of the subject that are included in the education. You can use these conversion scales  to calculate your points for admission.

It is important to note that the emphasis is also placed on your:

• motivation and potential for research within the field
• professional and personal skills for completing the doctoral degree within the timeframe
• ability to work independently and in a team, be innovative and creative
• ability to work structured and handle a heavy workload
• having a good command of both oral and written English

You have to attach a cover letter (as a separate attachment, not to be mistaken with the application text) which explains your interest in the project and the relevance of your background and experience.

English Requirements 

A good proficiency in English is required for anyone attending the PhD program. International applicants must document this by taking one of the following tests with the following results:

• TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based Test (IBT). Minimum result: 90
• IELTS – International English Language Testing Service. Minimum result: 6.5
• Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) og Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) from the University of Cambridge
• PTE Academic – Pearson Test of English Academic. Minimum result: 62

The following applicants are exempt from the above requirements:

• Applicants with one year of completed university studies in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, USA
• Applicants with an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma
• Applicants with a completed bachelor’s and / or master’s degrees taught in English in a EU/EEA country

Important Dates

The position is vacant for appointment as soon as possible.

Further Information and Before Applying

If you are interested in the PhD Fellowship in Computer Science (Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems) at the University of Stavanger, please read details here for learning more about the research project (the KATS project), the eligibility criteria, scholarship period and the application process and the terms and conditions of the scholarship program among others. You can also learn a lot about the PhD education at the University of Stavanger (UiS) on the official website.