PhD Candidate in Counter-Drone Systems (C-UAS)

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This is NTNU NTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus in professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim. At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world. You will find more information about working at NTNU and the application process here. About the position Drones are increasingly considered as a security threat to society, including civilian critical infrastructure. Counter-drone systems must monitor the airspace as an integral part of a multi-layered air defense system, with functionality for detection, tracking and mitigating drone threats. Defending critical infrastructure such as railroads, bridges, power plants, power lines, airports, harbors, water supplies and more is challenging in a large country with complex geography and harsh climate. The PhD project will therefore study C-UAS concepts and contribute to develop and test solutions that are specially targeting Norwegian needs. The UAV-lab at NTNU has been one of the prime research environments for advanced aerial drone operations with 15 years of experience developing technology for drone autonomy and beyond-line-of-sight operations. The project will give you an opportunity to do conceptual and practical research using drone detection systems, interceptor drones and other technologies driven by advanced sensors, data communication systems, and artificial intelligence. Are you motivated to take a step towards a doctorate and open up exciting career opportunities? As a PhD Candidate with us, you will work to achieve your doctorate, and at the same time gain valuable experience that qualifies you for a further career in higher education and research, in and outside academia. Your immediate leader will be the Head of Department. About the project The PhD position is internally funded by NTNU. The research will exploit collaboration with governmental agencies and industry. Duties of the position Complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate Carry out research of good quality within the framework described above Academic publications and popular science dissemination Participate in international activities such as conferences and/or research stays at foreign educational institutions Required selection criteria You must have a relevant Master's degree in control engineering, cybernetics, aerospace engineering, electronic systems, mechatronics, or equivalent. Your course of study must correspond to a five-year Norwegian course, where 120 credits have been obtained at master's level. Master students can apply, but the master's degree must be obtained and documented before starting the position and no later than 1. September 2027. You must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and have an average grade from your Master's degree study, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared to NTNU's grading scale . If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic foundation. If you have a weaker grade background, you may be considered if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD education. You must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty's Doctoral Program. You are expected to qualify for security clearance at level CONFIDENTIAL or higher. https://lovdata.no/dokument/NLE/lov/2018-06-01-24/KAPITTEL_8#KAPITTEL_8 The appointment is to be made in accordance with NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions for general criteria for the position. Preferred selection criteria Practical experience with development or use of aerial drone systems, aircraft or air defense systems. Expertise in one or more of the following areas: systems engineering, systems simulation, relevant electronic systems, guidance, navigation and control systems. Good oral and written presentation skills in Norwegian/Scandinavian equivalent level A2. Personal cha