The Institute of Biology of the Faculty of Life Sciences invites applications for a   Full Professorship for ‘Plant Physiology’ (W3)   starting 1 April 2025.   We are looking for an internationally renowned personality with a strong research profile and excellent potential in the field of plant physiology, who is involved in national and International research collaborations in the field of modern plant physiology.   Possible research fields in accordance with the announcement are: photobiology; research at the interface of developmental biology and physiology; synthetic plant biology; topology of physiological adaptations (e. g., phase separation phenomena, compartmentalization); plant-environment interactions with a focus on abiotic factors.   The research priorities of the Institute of Biology, "Optogenetics" and/or "Quantitative Biology in Space and Time," are to be strengthened and expanded. The Institute of Biology and the Faculty of Life Sciences offer a stimulating and highly interdisciplinary research environment. Interactions with other natural sciences and non-university Institutes, as well as within the BUA (Berlin University Alliance) network, are explicitly desired.   The responsibilities include teaching in all relevant degree programs (Bachelor's programs in Biology, Master of Education in Biology, Master of Quantitative Biology) and engagement in academic self-administration. The position also involves the management of the greenhouse.   The applicants must meet the legal requirements for professorial appointments in accordance with § 100 of the `Berliner Hochschulgesetz`.   HU is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourages qualified female scholars to apply. Researchers from abroad are welcome to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration. People with an immigration background are specifically encouraged to apply.   Your application must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research statement including summaries of past, present, and prospective projects, teaching philosophy and experience, copies of certificates and documents, and a list of publications, highlighting the five most relevant ones.   Please send your application quoting the reference number PR/015/23, to Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Dean of Faculty Life Sciences, Prof. Dr. Dr. Christian Ulrichs, Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin, Germany or preferably via e-mail in pdf file to berufungen.lewi@hu-berlin.de. Since we will not return your documents, please submit copies in the application only. Further information is available at https://hu.berlin/lewi_berufung.   Information pursuant to Art. 12, 13 DSGVO on the processing of personal data at Humboldt- Universität within the framework of job advertisements can be found on our Website: https://hu.berlin/DSGVO.   Please visit our website www.hu-berlin.de/stellenangebote, which gives you access to the legally binding German version.

Applications are invited from suitable candidates for two full-time, fixed-term, 18-month contract positions as postdoctoral researchers with the Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics at the University of Galway.

The position is part-funded through the Insight Centre for Data Analytics, Adra-e, and DSSC projects funded by the European Union. This position is highly interdisciplinary as it supports the advancement of Data Spaces and AI in Europe on an unprecedented scale with a European approach to data sharing and AI that optimizes economic benefits combined with European values.

Job Description:

The postdoctoral researchers will be expected to perform research and development in the area of data sharing, data space, and AI within an established group of researchers and PhD students with expertise in data and knowledge engineering, data analytics and large-scale data processing, as well as a long tradition of applying this expertise in various domains, including healthcare, education, sustainability, smart cities, privacy and digital humanities.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to shape the data and AI landscape within Europe, establish principles for and develop tools to support best practices for data spaces, AI and support stakeholder awareness and education. You will participate in cross-consortium meetings with academic and industry project partners and engage within external events with stakeholders in the European Data and AI Ecosystems.

The successful candidates will be based in the Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics at the University of Galway. The candidates will be supported in their professional development, be able to avail of a range of career level focussed training opportunities, have the potential to publish research findings in leading journals and international events.

Duties:

The successful candidates will be expected to:

• Conduct a programme of research at the intersection of data spaces and AI.
• Establish principles and tools to support best practices for data spaces and AI in collaboration with the European data and AI communities.
• Working with the team/independently to develop a proof of concept for validating research ideas/outcomes.
• Bring fresh ideas and creative approaches to solving complex research challenges.
• The project will involve international travel to consortium meetings and presentations of research at international conferences.
• Produce top-quality journal and conference publications in collaboration with students and PIs.
• Assist in the attraction of funding.
• Provide support and advice to PhD students working on similar topics.
• Assist the Principal Investigator in overseeing software and system development for various projects in the area of data spaces and AI.
• Design and implementation of industrial prototype demonstrators.
• Participate in Centre activities, including industry showcases, annual reviews and industry and agency visits.

Qualifications/Skills required:

Essential Requirements:

• PhD Degree in computer science, information systems, or a closely related discipline.
• A proven track record of research performance, including publication and dissemination of results and collaborations.
• Expertise in technical aspects related to data spaces and AI.
• Hands-on experience in developing proof of concept (PoC) using an advanced programming language such as Python or Java.
• Excellent communication and analytical skill.
• Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post.

Desirable Requirements:

• Experience in research projects and academic-Industrial research collaborations.
• Expertise in related areas including data platforms, architectures, data ecosystem, artificial intelligence, deep learning, knowledge graphs, linked data, or event processing.
• Previous experience working on European Union (EU) projects will be an advantage.

Salary: Postdoctoral Researcher Pay scale €42,032 - €54,153 per annum, (subject to the project’s funding limitations), and pro rata for shorter and/or part-time contracts. Default position for all new public sector appointments is the 1st point of the salary scale. This may be reviewed, and consideration afforded to appointment at a higher point on the payscale, where evidence of prior years’ equivalent experience is accepted in determining placement on the scale above point 1, subject to the maximum of the scale.

Research Salary Scales - University of Galway).

Start date: The position is available immediately.

Continuing Professional Development/Training:

Researchers at University of Galway are encouraged to avail of a range of training and development opportunities designed to support their personal career development plans. University of Galway provides continuing professional development supports for all researchers seeking to build their own career pathways either within or beyond academia.  Researchers are encouraged to engage with our Researcher Development Centre (RDC) upon commencing employment - see HERE for further information.

Further information on research and working at University of Galway is available on Research at University of Galway

In the Department of Validation Intelligence of Autonomous Systems at Simula, we are seeking Postdoctoral researchers to work on explainable machine learning for the software certification process. The positions will last for 2 years with a possibility of extension for another year.

The positions are funded by an EU project that is developing a machine-learning-based solution for the continuous certification and recertification of software. To this end, the Postdoctoral researchers will work on explainable models for increasing the transparency of (re-)certification process, including explainable traceability support linking requirements and all relevant certification artifacts such as test case results, formal proofs, and other evidence, to build the understanding of which artifacts contribute to the need for recertification. Today there exist no tools that can provide transparent automated software re-certification with the goal to enable the user to understand the causes of non-compliance between certified software and compliance requirements. The focus of the Postdoctoral researchers will be to develop open-source tools for this purpose, therefore hands-on experience with explainable ML is needed. 

Keywords

Machine learning (ML), deep learning

Explainable ML, Interpretable ML

Software certification, software testing, vulnerability detection, non-compliance detection 

Candidate Profile

We are looking for interested candidates who have:

• Completed (before the position starts) PhD degree in Artificial Intelligence, or Software Engineering, or Computer Science with excellent grades. 
• Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks, such as PyTorch, Keras, or TensorFlow or others.
• Solid experience with Explainable ML techniques
• Understanding and experience with software testing and certification process
• Experience with software vulnerability testing
• Excellent level of spoken and written English, good interpersonal and communication skills, curiosity and creativity, and willingness to learn and work as part of an international team. 

Simula is an equal opportunity employer and women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Simula Offers

• Excellent opportunities for performing high quality research, as part of a highly competent and motivated team of international researchers and engineers.
• An informal and inclusive international working environment.
• Generous support for travel and opportunities to build international networks, through established collaboration with industry, exchange programs and research visits with other universities, and funding to attend conferences.
• Modern office facilities located in Oslo.
• A competitive salary. Starting salary from NOK 575.400. Numerous benefits: access to company cabin, BabyBonus arrangements, sponsored social events, generous equipment budgets (e.g., computer, phone and subscription), subsidized canteen meals and monthly bus pass, comprehensive travel/health insurance policy, etc.
• Relocation assistance: accommodation, visas, complimentary Norwegian language courses, etc.
• Wellness and work-life balance. Our employees’ health and well-being is a priority and we encourage them to make use of our flexible work arrangements to help balance their work and home lives efficiently.

Application Requirements

Interested applicants are requested to submit the following:

• Curriculum vitae: summarize your educational background, working experience (in particular, any relevant academic or industrial work), list of scientific publications, etc.
• Cover letter: outline your motivation for applying, relevant experience and qualifications, research interests and how/why you are qualified for the position.
• Contact information of two references, including the PhD supervisor(s).

Application deadline

1 October 2023. Applications will be continuously screened and the position will be filled as soon as the suitable candidate has been found.

Contact

Additional enquiries regarding the position can be addressed to dusica@simula.no

About Simula and Norway

Simula Research Laboratory AS is a publicly owned research lab located in Oslo, Norway. Simula conducts Information and Communication Technology (ICT) research in the fields of scientific computing, software engineering, communication systems, machine learning and cybersecurity.

Simula's main objective is to create knowledge about fundamental scientific challenges that are of genuine value for society. This is achieved through high-quality research, education of graduate students, industry collaboration, technology transfer, and commercialization. Since 2001, scientific evaluations conducted by the Research Council of Norway has repeatedly placed Simula at the forefront of international research in ICT. The most recent in-depth evaluation was published in 2017, grading the full range of research at Simula as “excellent”.

Simula appreciates diversity. We currently employ approximately 200 individuals from 35 countries and strive to create a family-friendly working environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage women to apply.

Simula has a close collaboration with leading universities in Norway and abroad, both in terms of research and education, and facilitates extended research stays abroad. Our Master's and PhD students conduct their research at Simula, and attend courses and receive their degrees from university partners.

Norway is famous for its outdoor scenery, with gorgeous fjords, waterfalls and mountain ranges. Moreover, Norway is a safe and peaceful country with a thriving economy, offering a high standard of living and all the benefits of a social-democratic welfare state, such as social security and universal public healthcare.

Learn more about Norway: Official travel guide to Norway

Simula Research Laboratory uses Semac´s background check in our recruitment process.

According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

We seek a creative, collaborative and motivated candidate with an interest in medical ultrasound research with a focus on ultrasound elastography techniques. The candidate identified for this fellowship will work on projects related to ultrasound imaging and ultrasound-based characterization of tissues using elastographic techniques. Our goal is to transform medical ultrasound diagnosis through work that spans hardware and algorithm development focused on image and data analysis. The right candidate will have background in medical ultrasound with an excellent understanding of ultrasound physics and signal and image processing. Our laboratory has extensive experience in non-invasive ultrasound techniques used in both medical applications and mechanical structures. The Principal Investigator has extensive experience towards developing techniques that can be used in the evaluation of tissue mechanical properties for the purposes of disease diagnosis. Elastography methods are available on machines produced by every major ultrasound vendor, and these techniques are used worldwide for assessing various conditions. The potential for impacting many patients is highly possible due to the widespread dissemination of ultrasound scanners. A Research Fellow at AGH University is a temporary position intended to provide training and education in research. Individuals will train in the research program of an AGH UST Principal Investigator. Qualified individuals will demonstrate the potential for research as evidenced by their training and peer-reviewed publications and should become competitive for national research grants. The successful applicant will: The successful candidate will be appointed at the AGH University and will be expected to proactively develop research interests and to work effectively with others. Candidates who seek creative academic careers will have excellent growth opportunities, access to committed mentors, assistance with defining an early career trajectory, and mentored opportunities to apply for career development and research grants. Candidates will gain a deep understanding of key problems in medical imaging. Across a wide range of projects, our laboratory has developed specific expertise in advanced signal processing and there will be opportunities to gain exposure to these techniques. Requirements:

• The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or a related discipline obtained not later than 7 years before taking up this position.
• A demonstrated record of scientific achievements, in particular publications in renowned international journals, post-conference reports of leading conferences and previously involved in the implementation of national and international scientific and research projects.
• Experience in the analysis of spatio-temporal signals and images.
• Strong knowledge of ultrasound wave propagation physics, signal processing, and experience with medical ultrasound instrumentation is required.
• Proficiency in one or more programming language, especially MATLAB or Python is required.
• Knowledge of FD, FE or other numerical methods will be a plus.

Strong communication skills in written and verbal English at least at B-2 level are required.

The position

At the Faculty of Law, a position is available for a Postdoctoral research fellow in the Crime Control and Security Law Research Group (CCSL).

The Faculty of Law has about 950 law students, 25 PhD students, 35 members of the academic staff and 16 members of the administrative staff. The Faculty may award the degrees of Master and PhD in Law as well as the degrees of Master of Laws (LL.M.) in the Law of the Sea and Joint Nordic Master`s Programme in Environmental Law. For more information about the faculty, see our website The Faculty of Law.

The position is a fixed term position for a duration of three years. Appointment to the position of Postdoctoral Research Fellow is mainly intended to provide qualification for work in top academic positions. The applicant must be able to carry out the project over the full course of the employment period. No person may hold more than one fixed term position as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the same institution.

The position will additionally be assigned to teaching and related work for UiT in an amount equivalent to a maximum 20 % of a full-time employment.

The workplace is at UiT in Tromsø. You must be able to start in the position within a reasonable time after receiving the offer.

The position's affiliation and field of research

The project – with the title “Monitoring and investigating large-scale maritime environmental and fishery crimes by the use of new technologies” to be undertaken by the postdoc (postdoctoral project) will be part of the Network for the Investigation and Prosecution of Crimes against Ecosystems (ECO-CRIM-NET) – an UIT-CCSL-project funded by the Norwegian Research Council, which is located at UIT Law faculty in Tromsø, Norway.

The starting point of the ECO-CRIM-NET is that environmental crimes in combination with large-scale corruption have a hugely destructive impact on ecosystems and the climate and undermine the rights of communities, local populations, and indigenous peoples. Crimes like illegal unreported and unregulated fishing (IUU fishing), illegal mining, waste trafficking, and climate and pollution crimes are causing great harm to the environment, the climate, and the people. New forms of criminality are getting increasingly complex by leaving the purely national nature and involve a network of different actors interconnected into a net of deviant behaviour. Maritime environmental and fishery crimes are considered a global problem with a serious impact on the global climate and for a healthy and sustainable development of one of mankind’s important sources of food. These crimes are committed by a plurality of national and international actors that overcome the current system of crime control by circumventing the system of control. In a plurality of cases those crimes are committed by networks of criminal groups with the assistant of new technologies.

One of the core presumptions of the CCSL research group is that it is important and necessary to also utilize the current technologies to combat the new threats and forms of criminality within the system of crimes control. A current development in numerous legal orders is witnessable: National but also international legal systems are using Artificial Intelligence technology with the goal of strengthening the efficiency and effectiveness of crime control and criminal justice systems. In an era of multiple novel challenges in the fight against crime – such as fishery crimes - a plethora of AI applications has emerged in parallel to traditional enforcement and judicial practices, set to serve a variety of purposes: from predictive control, crime prevention, and crime detection to risk and recidivism assessment, the processing of evidence, and the determination of criminal and administrative sanctioning. But this development comes with a certain price to pay.

The Postdoc project shall examine and analyse the compatibility of the new technological surveillance and control solutions with fundamental human rights minimum standards. These mechanisms and tools introduced in the fight against large-scale maritime environmental and fishery crimes are emerging as remedies to combat criminal activities, but they might also come with impractical and negative side-effects and challenges. The concept and design of a surveillance system in lieu of current surveillance trends striking a delicate balance between privacy of legal actors while simultaneously capturing evidence-based footage, sensory data, and forensic proofs of illicit activities. Against this backdrop the project of the postdoc will be part the activities of the CCSL research group with a specific focus on new mechanisms for the creation and production of evidence and intelligence to combat largescale fishery crimes.

Furthermore, the postdoc project shall on the basis of these analyses, develop new models of environmental and fishery crime control mechanisms that are in accordance with international human rights minimum standards.

In general, the  postdoc project aims at analyzing not only the opportunities but also the challenges of incorporating AI and Satellite Technologies into the large scale maritime environmental and fishery crime control system in a way that is congruent with core human-rights standards and rule-of-law principles.

The outcome of the postdoc project will be part of the foundation of the aim of ECO-CRIM-NET: to develop novel approaches and mechanisms of large-scale maritime crime control by the usage of new technologies with a strong focus on Artificial Intelligence and Satellite systems to collect data, evidence, and intelligence.

Contact

For further information about the position, please contact Associate Professor Nandor Knust:

• phone: +47 92976535
• email: nandor.knust@uit.no

Qualifications

The applicant is required to hold a Norwegian doctoral degree in law, or a corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree.

When applying for a Postdoctoral Fellowship, the applicant shall submit a project proposal for the qualifying work. The proposal shall include a progress plan. The applicant must complete the project during the period of appointment.

In addition, he/she must be able to document proficiency in English equivalent to Norwegian Higher Education Entrance Qualification. The applicant must understand Norwegian or commit himself/herself to participate in the Norwegian Language Courses held by the University of Tromsø at the outset of the employment. Nordic applicants can document their capabilities by attaching their high school diploma.

In the assessment the main emphasis will be attached to the submitted works and the project proposal for the qualifying work. Emphasis shall also be attached to experience from popularization/dissemination and academic policy and administrative activity.

During the assessment emphasis will be put on the candidate’s motivation, potential for research, and personal suitability for the position.

As teaching duties or equivalent work is attached to the position, emphasis will also be attached to teaching experience and qualifications.

During the assessment emphasis will be put on the candidate’s motivation, potential for research, and personal suitability for the position.

At UiT we put emphasis on the quality, relevance and significance of the research work and not on where the work is published, in accordance with the principles of The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).

Inclusion and diversity

UiT The Arctic University i Norway is working actively to promote equality, gender balance and diversity among employees and students, and to create an inclusive and safe working environment. We believe that inclusion and diversity is a strength, and we want employees with different competencies, professional experience, life experience and perspectives.

If you have a disability, a gap in your CV or immigrant background, we encourage you to tick the box for this in your application. If there are qualified applicants, we invite least one in each group for an interview. If you get the job, we will adapt the working conditions if you need it. Apart from selecting the right candidates, we will only use the information for anonymous statistics.

We offer

• Involvement in an interesting research project
• Good career opportunities
• A good academic environment with dedicated colleagues
• Flexible working hours and a state collective pay agreement
• Pension scheme through the state pension fund

Norwegian health policy aims to ensure that everyone, irrespective of their personal finances and where they live, has access to good health and care services of equal standard. As an employee you will become member of the National Insurance Scheme which also include health care services.

More practical information for working and living in Norway can be found here: https://uit.no/staffmobility

Application

Your application must include:

• Application letter
• Project proposal
• CV
• Diplomas and transcripts (all degrees)
• Documentation of English proficiency
• Contact information to 2-3 references
• Hvis pliktarbeid: Documentation of teaching experience and qualifications, if applicable
• A list of your academic production
• Description of your academic production, stating which works you consider most important
• Academic works, up to ten. The doctoral thesis is regarded as one work.

All documentation to be considered must be in a Scandinavian language or English. We only accept applications and documentation sent via Jobbnorge within the application deadline.

Assessment

The applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. The committee's mandate is to undertake an assessment of the applicants' qualifications based on the written material presented by the applicants, and the detailed description draw up for the position.

The applicants who are assessed as best qualified will be called to an interview. The interview should among other things, aim to clarify the applicant’s motivation and personal suitability for the position. A trial lecture may also be held.

General information

The appointment is made in accordance with State regulations and guidelines at UiT. At our website, you will find more information for applicants.

The remuneration for Postdoctoral research fellow is in accordance with the State salary scale code 1352. A compulsory contribution of 2 % to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund will be deducted. You will become a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, which gives you many benefits in addition to a lifelong pension: You may be entitled to financial support if you become ill or disabled, your family may be entitled to financial support when you die, you become insured against occupational injury or occupational disease, and you can get good terms on a mortgage. Read more about your employee benefits at: spk.no.

The successful candidate must be willing to get involved in the ongoing development of their department and the university as a whole.

According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

Eallju - Developing the High North

UiT The Arctic University of Norway is a multi-campus comprehensive university at the international forefront. Our vision is to be a driving force for developing the High North. The Northern Sami notion eallju, which means eagerness to work, sets the tone for this motive power at UiT. Along with students, staff and the wider community, we aim to utilise our location in Northern Norway and Sápmi, our broad and diverse research and study portfolio and interdisciplinary advantage to shape the future.

Our social mission is to provide research-based education of high quality, perform artistic development and carry out research of the highest international quality standards in the entire range from basic to applied. We will convey knowledge about disciplines and contribute to innovation. Our social mission unites UiT across various studies, research fields and large geographical distances. This demands good cooperation with trade and industry and civil society as well as with international partners. We will strengthen knowledge-based and sustainable development at a regional, national and international level.

Academic freedom and scientific and ethical principles form the basis for all UiT’s activities. Participation, co-determination, transparency and good processes will provide the decision-making basis we need to make wise and far-sighted priorities. Our students and staff will have the opportunity to develop their abilities and potential. Founded on academic integrity, we will be courageous, committed and generous in close contact with disciplines, people and contemporary developments.

We will demonstrate adaptability and seek good and purposeful utilisation of resources, so we are ready to meet the expectations and opportunities of the future. We will strengthen the quality and impact of our disciplines and core tasks through the following three strategic priority areas.

[Background of the recruitment and description of the project] * Background of the recruitment and description of the project The International Center for Quantum-field Measurement Systems for Studies of the Universe and Particles (QUP) solicits applications for its Postdoctoral Fellowship program. QUP was established on December 16, 2021, at High Energy Accelerator Research Organization (KEK) as one of the research centers under the World Premier International Research Center Initiative (WPI) of the Japanese government. QUP’s main laboratories are located on the Tsukuba campus of KEK in Tsukuba science city, 60 km northeast of Tokyo, Japan. In addition, QUP is opening up three satellite laboratories at the University of California Berkeley, the Institute of Space and Astronautical Sciences (ISAS) at Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), and Toyota Central R&D Labs. https://www2.kek.jp/qup/en/ [Work content and job description] The successful candidates will work with QUP Senior Scientist and project manager of QUP's LiteBIRD activity, Hiroki Akamatsu, whose research focuses on developing CMB instrumentation for JAXA's L-class mission LiteBIRD aiming for primordial gravitational-wave search. * Assigned department Existing departments [Work location] * Address 305-0801 Ibaraki 1-1 Oho, Tsukuba-shi [Number of hired] Number of hired:2 person(s) Number of hired description:A few

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 can find more information about working at NTNU and the application process here.

About the job

The postdoctoral fellowship position is a temporary position where the main goal is to qualify for work in senior academic positions.

The position is focused on enabling technologies of the human–computer Interactions for leaning, such as extended reality, model construction, data analysis, and user interactions.

Your immediate leader is the Head of ISA group.

Duties of the position

• Conduct cutting-edge research to enable supporting technologies for Metaverse and publish research results in top forums.
• Lead/support research project initiatives.
• Teaching (25% of mandatory teaching services).
• Participate in the general activities of the research team.
• Participate in the general activities of the department.
• Participate in international activities, such as conference attendance, International collaborations and mobility, contribute to organizing conferences/workshops and serving as TPC.

Required selection criteria

• You must have completed a Norwegian doctoral degree or corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian PhD in computer science, data science, communications, information systems, etc. Preferably, the candidate should have a competence in distributed computing, mobile computing, data science or networking areas.
• If you can document that the PhD thesis has been submitted, your application can be assessed even if you have not yet defended your dissertation. Documentation of the obtained doctoral degree must be presented before you can take up the position.
• Demonstrated research capability via a good publication record in the relevant areas.
• A well-documented understanding of the relevant research fields and experience.
• Software and system development skills.
• The ability and willingness to conduct research independently as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent written and oral English language skills.

The appointment is to be made in accordance with Regulations on terms of employment for positions such as postdoctoral fellow, Ph.D Candidate, research assistant and specialist candidate.

Preferred selection criteria

• Prior knowledge and experience in one or more of the following: human-computer interactions, augmented reality/virtual reality/mixed reality, data analysis;
• A clear and well-developed strategy for outstanding future research that has the potential to result in world-leading publications,
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce work of a consistently high standard.

Personal characteristics

• Enthusiasm for research, teamwork, and capability of independent problem-solving.
• High motivation for research work.
• Ability to work both individually and in a team environment and a high level of personal responsibility.

Emphasis will be placed on personal and interpersonal qualities.

We offer

• exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment
• an open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues
• favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund 
• employee benefits 

Salary and conditions

As a Postdoctoral Fellow (code 1352) you are normally paid from gross NOK  594 500 per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The period of employment is 3.5 years (with teaching duty 25%).

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU.

After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.

It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution on a daily basis.

About the application

The application and supporting documentation to be used as the basis for the assessment must be in English.

Publications and other scientific work must follow the application. Please note that your application will be considered based solely on information submitted by the application deadline. You must therefore ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how your skills and experience fulfil the criteria specified above.

If, for any reason, you have taken a career break or have had an atypical career and wish to disclose this in your application, the selection committee will take this into account, recognizing that the quantity of your research may be reduced as a result.

The application must include:

• A cover letter where the applicant describes his/her personal motivation and relevance with respect to the requirements of the advertisement.
• Curriculum vitae (CV) which includes information about the candidate’s prior education, work experience, academic merits and any scientific publications.
• A draft research proposal (maximum three pages), where the candidate presents her/his own ideas for the postdoc and how it can be applied.
• Transcripts and diplomas for bachelor's-, master's- and PhD degrees. Applicants from universities outside Norway are kindly requested to send a diploma supplement, or a similar document, which describes in detail the study program and grading system. If you have not yet completed your Ph.D, you must provide confirmation on your estimated date for the doctoral dissertation, or that your PhD thesis has been submitted
• A copy of the doctoral thesis. If you are close to submitting, or have recently submitted your thesis, you can attach a draft of the thesis. Documentation of a completed doctoral degree must be presented before taking up the position.
• Academic works - published or unpublished - that you would like to be considered in the assessment (up to 3 items)
• Names and contact information of three references.

If all, or parts, of your education has been taken abroad, we also ask you to attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education. Description of the documentation required can be found here. If you already have a statement from NOKUT, please attach this as well.

 Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint works, you must attach a brief description of your participation.

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal and interpersonal qualities. Motivation, ambitions, and potential will also count in the assessment of the candidates.

NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment - DORA. 

General information

Working at NTNU 

NTNU believes that inclusion and diversity is a strength. We want our faculty and staff to reflect Norway’s culturally diverse population and we continuously seek to hire the best minds. This enables NTNU to increase productivity and innovation, improve decision making processes, raise employee satisfaction, compete academically with global top-ranking institutions and carry out our social responsibilities within education and research. NTNU emphasizes accessibility and encourages qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender identity, ability status, periods of unemployment or ethnic and cultural background.

NTNU is working actively to increase the number of women employed in scientific positions and has a number of resources to promote equality.

The city of Gjøvik has a population of 30 000 and is a town known for its rich music and cultural life. The beautiful nature surrounding the city is ideal for an active outdoor life! The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world.

As an employee at NTNU, you must continually maintain and improve your professional development and be flexible regarding any organizational changes.

A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you want to reserve yourself from entry on the public applicant list, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with current legislation. You will be notified if the reservation is not accepted.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Associate Professor Xiang Su, email: xiang.su@ntnu.no . If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR at IDI: hr@idi.ntnu.no .

If you think this looks interesting and in line with your qualifications, please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates attached. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Upon request, you must be able to obtain certified copies of your documentation.

Application deadline: 20.09.2023.

NTNU - knowledge for a better world

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) creates knowledge for a better world and solutions that can change everyday life.

Department of Computer Science 

We are the leading academic IT environment in Norway, and offer a wide range of theoretical and applied IT programmes of study at all levels. Our subject areas include hardware, algorithms, visual computing, AI, databases, software engineering, information systems, learning technology, HCI, CSCW, IT operations and applied data processing. The Department has groups in both Trondheim and Gjøvik. The Department of Computer Science is one of seven departments in the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering .