PhD Candidate in Sustainable Healthcare Project Management

2 months ago


Trondheim, Trøndelag, Norway Norwegian University of Science and Technology Full time
About the Job

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our research team at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). The successful candidate will be part of a research project focused on sustainable healthcare project management, with a specific emphasis on healthcare facilities in Norway.

Research Objectives

The PhD project aims to develop a deeper understanding of the possibilities for project owners to contribute to a sustainable built hospital environment when faced with limited funding. The research will focus on the following objectives:

  • Extend the framework for sustainability knowledge to provide guidance to practice
  • Conduct literature reviews that focus on organizations' room for maneuver
  • Identify relevant themes and concepts for sustainable healthcare project management
  • Develop a system sketch of the different roles' focus and needs
Responsibilities

The PhD candidate will be responsible for:

  • Executing a PhD project within 3 years
  • Taking part in and completing the mandatory PhD courses
  • Preparing scientific journal articles and conference papers under supervision
  • Presenting results from the research at international scientific conferences and in a dissertation
Requirements

To be eligible for this position, the candidate must have:

  • A professionally relevant background in project management, real estate, facilities, service, or construction management, business, or healthcare administration management, information and communication technology
  • A strong academic background from previous studies, with an average grade from the master's degree program equivalent to B or better compared with NTNU's grading scale
  • Good knowledge of engineering, healthcare, and/or innovation fields
  • Good sustainability knowledge
  • Good written and oral English
Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are preferred:

  • Work experience from project-oriented business
  • Good knowledge of the Norwegian AEC/FM industry and Norwegian healthcare industry
  • Good understanding of the connection between technology, process, and human interaction
  • Fluent in a Scandinavian language
Personal Qualities

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Analytical, respectful, and excellent thinking skills
  • Motivation, ambition, and eagerness to 'walk new paths'
  • Collaborative, positive, open-minded, and able to take initiatives, open to feedback and input from others
  • Ability to work independently and in a team, with a high degree of personal responsibility
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and orally
  • Eagerness to disseminate knowledge, both nationally and internationally
About the University

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is a leading university in Norway, with a strong focus on research and innovation. The university has a diverse range of research areas, including sustainable development, healthcare, and project management.

Working Conditions

The PhD candidate will be employed as a full-time researcher at NTNU, with a salary and benefits package in accordance with the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.



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