Vocal Biomarkers Scholarship 2026 in Norway | Fully Funded

Vocal Biomarkers Scholarship 2026 deadline is September 1, 2026. Applications and all attachments must be sent electronically via Jobbnorge.no. The application will only be assessed on the basis of information received by the deadline, so applicants should ensure all required documents clearly demonstrate how their skills and experience meet the criteria.

Yes, Vocal Biomarkers Scholarship 2026 is fully funded. The gross salary for PhD Candidate code 1017 is normally NOK 550,800 per annum depending on qualifications and seniority, with a 2% statutory contribution to the State Pension Fund deducted. Additional benefits include career guidance, working capital, a mentor program, and favorable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

Applicants must have a relevant Master’s degree in acoustics, signal processing, physics, mathematics, computer science, or another relevant technical/quantitative discipline. Master’s students can apply, but the degree must be obtained and documented before starting. The education must correspond to a five-year Norwegian degree programme with 120 credits at master’s level, and the applicant must meet admission requirements for the Faculty’s PhD program in Electronics and Telecommunication.

Vocal Biomarkers Scholarship 2026 must include transcripts and diplomas for Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees, a resume, a copy of the Master’s thesis (or draft if recently submitted), a short letter of motivation of 400 words/1 page, possibly publications and certificates, and names and contact information of at least two relevant referees. If education was taken abroad, documentation of scope and quality including diploma supplement must also be attached.

Vocal Biomarkers Scholarship 2026 is located at NTNU – Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim, Norway. The place of service is Høgskoleringen 1, 7491 Trondheim. Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene, a population of 200,000, low crime rates, clean air quality, and easy access to nature, culture, and family life.

The employment period is 3 years with up to 1 additional year (3+1) for career promoting work in the Acoustics group. The candidate must complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate, carry out research of good quality, publish results in international journals and conferences, and participate actively in the Acoustics group and international activities such as conferences or research stays abroad.

The research focuses on vocal biomarkers: measurable features of the voice that can help detect, monitor, and follow up health conditions non-invasively. The project works at the interface of acoustics and signal processing, with emphasis on interpretable and transferable methods across speakers, recording conditions, and clinical settings. The candidate will record, analyze, and process voice and speech signals for health applications, develop physical and numerical models of voice production, and link acoustic features to underlying physiology and physics.

Applicants must have good programming skills, with examples including Python or MATLAB. Preferred selection criteria also emphasize experience with acoustics, speech or voice signal processing, and experience with physical or numerical modeling and simulation such as finite-element or acoustic modelling, vocal-tract or voice-production models. Interest in biomedical/health applications and clinical data is also valued.

Good oral and written English skills are required. The application documents must be in Norwegian, a Scandinavian language, or English. If invited to an interview, candidates must bring certified copies of certificates and diplomas upon request. English proficiency is essential for participating in international conferences, publishing in journals, and collaborating with international partners in voice, speech, and health.

The application and all attachments must be sent electronically via Jobbnorge.no. The official application page for this position is available at the Jobbnorge website. Applications are assessed only on information received by the deadline. After the deadline, a public list of applicants with name, age, job title, and municipality of residence is prepared, and applicants may request exemption from the public list with justification.