The PhD programme in Science and Technology at the University of Stavanger offers five specialisations: Energy Engineering and Geoscience, Offshore Technology, Mechanical and Structural Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics and Physics, Risk Management and Societal Safety, and Chemistry and Biological Science.
About the programme
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The PhD programme consists of mainly active research work under supervision, where the doctoral candidate normally collaborates with supervisors and other researchers. The programme has a training component where the candidate through courses, seminars and colloquia will get the professional and methodical training that is necessary, both for working on the thesis, but also to be able to convey and present own research. The standardised study period for the programme is 3 years.
The PhD programme in Science and Technology is structured with a training component of 30 credits and a research component of 150 credits. The training component is divided into three parts: programme courses, study courses and project courses.
All specialisations include two mandatory programme courses worth 5 credits each:
TN900 Theory of Science and Ethics
TN910 Innovation in Research Projects
Study and project courses are selected based on PhD specialisation. The study course is a taught course with a fixed curriculum. The project course is organised by the supervisor team and tailored to the individual PhD project for which the candidate has been admitted.
For a more detailed description of the content and structure, see the description for each specialisation.
- Energy Engineering and Geoscience includes the disciplines reservoir engineering, drilling and well technology, energy and natural gas technology, and petroleum geology
- Offshore Technology, Mechanical and Structural Engineering includes the disciplines structural and offshore construction, mechanical engineering, materials technology, marine and subsea technology, industrial technology and operations management
- Information Technology, Mathematics and Physics includes the disciplines mathematics and physics, computer science and signal processing / cybernetics
- Risk Management and Societal Safety covers the disciplines urban development and design, industrial economics, risk management and societal safety
- Chemistry and Biological Science cover the disciplines biological chemistry, biomedicine, chemistry and environmental technology
| Name | Function | Responsibility |
|---|---|---|
| Helge Bøvik Larsen | Vice Dean of Research | Overall |
| Mona Wetrhus Minde | Head of Department IMBM | Department of Mechanical and Structural Engineering and Materials Science |
| Alejandro Escalona | Head of Department IER | Department of Energy Resources |
| Øystein Arild | Head of Department IEP | Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering |
| Tore Markeset | Head of Department ISØP | Department of Safety, Economics and Planning |
| Ingunn Westvik Jolma | Head of Department IKBM | Department of Chemistry, Bioscience and Environmental Engineering |
| Bjørn Auestad | Head of Department IMF | Department of Mathematics and Physics |
| Tom Ryen | Head of Department IDE | Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science |
| Mohamed Omran | PhD Candidate | Student representative |
| Ph.d.-administration | Administrative Coordinator | Secretariat |
Specialisations
Energy Engineering and Geoscience
3 years - Full time
Information Technology, Mathematics and Physics
3 years - Full time
Offshore Technology, Mechanical and Structural Engineering
3 years - Full time
Risk Management and Societal Safety
3 years - Full time
Chemistry and Biological Science
3 years - Full time
International applicant information:
All PhD applications are processed through Jobbnorge. Click the button below to view all available PhD vacancies and to send an application.
At UiS, a PhD candidate is generally a paid fulltime employee for 3 or 4 years. In order to apply for the PhD programme, you must apply for an available PhD vacancy. All available PhD vacancies are announced on our website and are filled according to employment procedures. Vacancies are updated continuously throughout the year. We do not accept self-funded PhD candidates.
A good proficiency in English is required for anyone attending the PhD programme at the Faculty of Science and Technology. International applicants must document this by taking one of the following tests with the subsequent 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 or USA
• Applicants with an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma
• Applicants with completed bachelor's and / or master's degrees taught in English in one of the Nordic countries or the Netherlands
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