PhD Position in Nautical Sciences

Organisation/Company

Tallinn University of Technology

Research Field

Computer science » Other
Economics » Industrial economics
Engineering » Other

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Application Deadline

28 Feb 2026 - 21:59 (UTC)

Country

Estonia

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Supervisor:

• Assistant Professor Amit Sharma, Estonian Maritime Academy: Estonian Maritime Academy: Nautical Sciences Research Group

PhD Position Description

Estonian Maritime Academy (EMERA) at the Tallinn University of Technology (Taltech) invites applications for 1-2 open PhD position(s) on the topics related to the field of Nautical Sciences. The position is related to the Nautical Sciences Research Group at EMERA.

The candidate(s) will be conducting research on an identified topic related to nautical sciences. The candidates are expected to follow a detailed and outlined research plan leading to clear knowledge outcomes and the award of the PhD degree. The tasks could include conducting simulator-based experiments, collecting and analyzing human performance and psychophysiological data, and developing models of human–machine collaboration for safe and efficient navigation. The candidate will present findings at international conferences, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and actively contribute to the research group’s collaborative projects with industry and academic partners.

Requirements

We are looking for highly motivated candidate(s) with:

• A Master’s degree in nautical sciences, maritime studies/operations, human factors/ergonomics, or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of and interest in the international maritime industry.
• Experience with academic publishing (advantageous but not mandatory).
• Good qualitative and/or quantitative research skills, with the ability to analyze and interpret complex data. This can be demonstrated by submitted certifications, academic papers or transcripts.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

The candidate(s) should submit a research plan for the topic (5 pages maximum, including references), detailing the overall research and data collection strategy.

We offer:

• 4-years PhD degree programme at Tallinn University of Technology (One of the top ranked public university in Europe according to the QS Rankings 2026).
• PhD/early-stage researcher position at a dynamic, fast growing environment.
• Opportunities for conference visits, research stays and interdisciplinary networking with partners both locally and internationally.
• Specific career trainings taking into account the core skills of the candidate.
• Starting salary of 2300 €/month gross, with a possibility to increase.
• Position comes with full social and medical benefits in Estonia.

About the University and the department

Estonian Maritime Academy (EMERA), a structural unit of Tallinn University of Technology (TalTech), provides multi-level education and does professional research in marine sciences and fields related to them, making it the only competence center of its kind in Estonia.

TalTech Estonian Maritime Academy teaches in 4 higher education programmes and two master's and one doctoral programme. More specifically, it has the doctoral Studies program in Engineering Sciences (main specialty: maritime) in cooperation with the Faculty of Engineering. It has established research groups in areas such as – Blue economy & aquatic resources, waterways safety management, nautical sciences, green maritime technology, maritime transport, and a center of maritime cybersecurity.

The Nautical Sciences Research Group at the TalTech Estonian Maritime Academy, investigates the human, operational, and technological dimensions of maritime navigation in an era shaped by automation, digitalization, and artificial intelligence. Their work emphasizes the human element in maritime operations, focusing on simulation-based training, policy and regulatory frameworks, human–machine collaboration on ship bridges, and psychophysiological performance measurements of navigators.

For detailed information on the PhD program and opportunities for career development, prospective students can visit the TalTech Estonian Maritime Academy´s official website or LinkedIn page.

How to apply

The information for the PhD admission is available at TalTech´s web-page: https://taltech.ee/en/phd-admission . The deadline to submit the application is: 28.02.2026

The following documents should be enclosed with the application:

• Applicant CV 
• Motivation letter
• Research plan
• Master’s degree certificate(s) and transcript(s)
• Bachelor’s degree certificate(s) and transcript(s)
• Any other professional certification related to research position
• Writing samples or published papers (Maximum 5)
• Contact details of professional references (At least 2)

Top candidates who enter the second round of recruitment will be notified and invited for interviews.

Send your application to: Dr. Amit Sharma (amit.sharma@taltech.ee ), Leader of the research group and main supervisor.

Website

https://academicpositions.com/ad/tallinn-university-of-technology/2026/phd-posi…

Research Field

Computer science

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Research Field

Economics

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Research Field

Engineering

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Website for additional job details

https://academicpositions.com

Number of offers available

2

Company/Institute

Tallinn University of Technology

Country

Estonia

City

Tallinn

Postal Code

19086

Street

Ehitajate tee 5

Geofield

City

Tallinn

Website

http://www.ttu.ee/en

Postal Code

19086

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