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

About the job

With the European Union setting the ambitious goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2050, and many other countries embracing similar policies to decarbonize electricity, supporting a more sustainable society, there is a significant need for technological advances and increased competitiveness to drive the growth of offshore renewable energies, and energy storage in the coming years.

Within this context, this PhD project will focus specifically on investigating how to ensure that large amounts of offshore wind energy can be integrated into the electric grid without jeopardizing its stability due to resonance phenomena and harmonic interactions.

The PhD Candidate will be employed at Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and the workplace will be in Trondheim, Norway, but the PhD-project is of both academic and industrial relevance, and it will therefore be developed in close cooperation between NTNU in Trondheim and the company Petronas, which is a global Malaysian energy group.

Your immediate leader is the Head of Department.

Duties of the position

The objective of the PhD education is to qualify for scientific research of high international standard. The PhD education has a nominal duration of three years of full-time study and includes required coursework or similar academic training comprising a minimum of 30 credits. The most important component of the PhD education is an independent scientific research project carried out under academic supervision, which results in the PhD thesis. The PhD degree is conferred based on these two elements and the doctoral examination, which consists of a trial lecture and a public defense of the scientific thesis.

In the scientific research project, the PhD candidate will investigate the risks in terms of harmonic resonances/harmonic instability which may arise from the increase in power level and distance from shore of wind turbines (as well as PV farms) with ac collection systems, and how they depend on the operating conditions of the farm.

Among the specific objectives of the PhD project there are:

• To identify a realistic use-case (baseline case) for a large offshore wind park (or possibly PV plant) with ac collection grid.
• To model the identified test case in MATLAB or DIgSILENT to replicate the problem, in such a way that it is possible to parameterize turbine type (Type 3 or Type 4) or PV, network with varying grid strength, short circuit ratio, etc.
• Validate various operating modes of the wind farm (e.g., constant PQ mode, voltage/frequency support mode or grid forming mode) against the baseline test case.
• Capture harmonic resonance and stability issues depending on number of wind turbines (or PV panels) in operation, wind speed (or solar irradiation), cable length, converter topology and control, etc. both theoretically and by simulations.
• Identify critical parameters for resonance/instability.

Required selection criteria

Applicants must hold an M.Sc. degree (or equivalent) within electrical engineering with a specialization or solid competence in dynamic modeling of electric power systems.

• Good knowledge of the basics of power electronics and power systems is needed.
• Your education must correspond to a five-year Norwegian degree program, where 120 credits are obtained at master's level.
• You must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and an average grade from the master's degree program, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared with NTNU's grading scale. If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic basis. If you have a weaker grade background, you may be assessed if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD education.
• Master's students can apply, but the master's degree must be obtained and documented by autumn 2023.
• You must meet the requirements for admission to the faculty's doctoral program.
• Applicants must have good English language skills, written and spoken. Applicants from non-English speaking countries outside the EU/EEA/Switzerland must provide preliminary documentation of English language proficiency in terms of an approved test. The following tests can be used: TOEFL, IELTS and Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE). Minimum scores are:
  • TOEFL: 600 (paper-based test), 92 (Internet-based test)
  • IELTS: 6.5, with no section lower than 5.5 (only Academic IELTS test accepted)
  • CAE/CPE: grade B or A

Further assessment of both written and oral English language skills and the ability to communicate fluently will be conducted in the continued selection process and during any interviews for the shortlisted applicants.

The appointment is to be made in accordance with Regulations on terms of employment for positions such as postdoctoral fellow, Phd candidate, research assistant and specialist candidate and Regulations concerning the degrees of Philosophiae Doctor (PhD) and Philosodophiae Doctor (PhD) in artistic research national guidelines for appointment as PhD, post doctor and research assistant 

Preferred selection criteria

• Experience with offshore renewable energy systems will be an advantage.

Personal characteristics

• Communicates information with clarity and ease, both orally and in writing.
• Self-driven with a strong ability to work both independently, and in cooperation with others when required.
• Shares information and expertise to achieve the desired results.
• Structured, targeted and solution-oriented.

A good working environment is important to us at the Department of Electric Energy. Our working environment is characterized by an informal and friendly tone and good cooperation between employees. We therefore want you to be a person who

• works from campus and participates in joint activities such as lunch, and takes the initiative in academic and social activities in the scholarship group
• participates in professional discussions with colleagues
• has a friendly and positive attitude

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 PhD candidate (code 1017) you are normally paid from gross NOK 532 200 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 three years, with the possibility of a fourth year.

The option of 4-year employment would imply 1 year of duties as teaching assistant for the department and may be offered to a candidate with clear motivation and ability for such work, if the department sees the need. This will be clarified during and after any interview.

Appointment to a PhD position requires that you are admitted to the PhD programme in Electric Power Engineering within three months of employment, and that you participate in an organized PhD programme during the employment period.

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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.

The position is subject to external funding.

It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution at Campus Trondheim 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 be attached to 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.

The application must include:

• A cover letter where the applicant describes the personal motivation, summarizing scientific work, and how the applicant sees her/his background as suitable
• CV and certificates
• Transcripts and diplomas for bachelor's and master's degrees. Applicants from universities outside Norway are kindly requested to send a diploma supplement or a similar document, which describes in detail the study programme and grading system.
• A copy of the master's thesis. If you recently have submitted your master's thesis, you can attach a draft of the thesis. Documentation of a completed master's degree must be presented before taking up the position.
• A draft research proposal (1 or 2 pages) for the PhD study, where the candidate presents her/his own ideas for the PhD-work and how they can be applied, based on the project description given in this advertisement. This proposal will be neither final nor binding for the project.
• English language proficiency documentation
• Name and contact information of three referees
• If you have publications or other relevant research work, please submit them

Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.

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, both bachelor's and master's education, in addition to other higher education. Description of the documentation required can be found here. If you already have a statement from NOKUT, please attach this as well.

We will take joint work into account. If it is difficult to identify your efforts in the joint work, you must enclose a short 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 our strength. We want to recruit people with different competencies, educational backgrounds, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to solving our social responsibilities within education and research. We will facilitate for our employees’ needs.

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

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The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the innovation capital of Norway with a population of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.

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As an employee at NTNU, you must at all times adhere to the changes that the development in the subject entails and the organizational changes that are adopted.

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 professor Elisabetta Tedeschi, email elisabetta.tedeschi@ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR consultant Sven Robert Storø, e-mail: sven.r.storo@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: 22.10.23

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 Electric Energy

The Department of Electric Energy is one of the seven departments at the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering. Our department is Norway’s leading in the field, and our vision is to be at the centre of the digital, green shift. We have excellent collaboration with business and industry as well as other universities and research organizations internationally. This gives us outstanding opportunities for interdisciplinary research with high relevance for the society, addressing industrial needs and global challenges.

The Faculty of Natural Sciences at the Chemnitz University of Technology offers an employment for a Research Assistant/PhD candidate at the professorship Inorganic Chemistry. The Kretschmer Lab utilizes main-group chemistry for the design and understanding of catalytic reactions and novel materials.

The advertised position will be involved in the development of new concepts that combine main-group element and transition-metal chemistry aiming to acccess new catalysts and photoactive materials. The work includes organometallic synthesis, reactivity and catalysis studies as well as kinetic method aiming to understand the reaction mechanisms. Furthermore, the position is associated with teaching dueties (2 hours/week).

The position (50 %, E 13 TV-L) is available for a three-year period and should be filled between January 1st and March 1st 2024. The successfull applicant should meet the requirements listed below. Please send your full application electronically as a single PDF file by e-mail before October 2nd, 2023 using the reference number AC-WM-5 to the address shown below. In your application, please include the usual documents including a cover letter elaborating your fit to the job requirements, a CV, copies of university certificates, and contact details for two academic referees.

All relevant information on this job offer are found on the following website: https://www.tu-chemnitz.de/verwaltung/personal/stellen/211031_17_LH.php

Offer Description

The Centre NanoSYD at The Mads Clausen Institute invites applications for a 3-year Assistant Professor position in the field of stretchable organic electronics and advanced X-ray characterization. The position is in Sønderborg, and the starting date is 1st of December 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter.

About the position The research focus of the Assistant Professor position is to develop advanced in-operando microstructural and electrical characterization methods, and on the basis of this to develop improved stretchable organic electronics. In particular, this includes synchrotron X-ray investigations of organic thin films combined with complementary microstructural as well as electrical device characterization. Moreover, the position includes teaching and supervision activities at bachelor and master level, primarily within the engineering programmes at SDU in Sønderborg.

About the candidate We are looking for a highly motivated and ambitious candidate with a PhD degree in a field related to the topic, such as engineering, physics or chemistry, and with relevant postdoc experience. The preferred candidate has expertise in synchrotron X-ray scattering experiments preferably combined with experience in thin-film deposition, scanning probe microscopy, and electrical device characterization. Previous teaching experience is preferred but not a requirement, as the position will include participation in a lecturer training programme. Moreover, the preferred candidate has strong communication skills in English (written and spoken), can work well in a team as well as independently, and can quickly acquire new knowledge.

Research environment  The successful candidate will be affiliated with the nanoscience centre NanoSYD at the Mads Clausen Institute, University of Southern Denmark, which is located at the Faculty of Engineering on the international campus in Sønderborg, Denmark. We offer a modern, inclusive, international and interdisciplinary working environment with state-of-the-art facilities as well as a strong tradition of international collaboration. See also www.sdu.dk/nanosyd.

Contact information For further information, please contact associate Professor Jakob Kjelstrup-Hansen, e-mail: jkh@mci.sdu.dk

Read more and apply at https://www.sdu.dk/en/service/ledige_stillinger/vip

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Southern Denmark invites applications for a 1 year positions as PostDoc in the area of Power Electronics and their applications. The position is located at the Centre for Industrial Electronics (CIE) in Sønderborg within the. Starting date is November 1st, 2023.

Sønderborg is an international campus with students from more than 60 nationalities. The Faculty of Engineering is represented by the Department of mechanical and electrical engineering (DME). CIE is embedded in a powerhouse in electronics, which includes researchers and developers at universities and industries on both sides of the Danish-German border. CIE is a initiative striving for high quality and great impact of its research, innovation and education. Central to achieving this objective is access to state-of-the-art facilities and close collaborations with industries.

The task portfolio of the PostDoc will be linked to one main project and several smaller projects within CIE.

The aim of the position is to build strong knowledge and competencies within the field of condition monitoring in power electronics especially in the field of machine learning and AI.

Job description

• You will conduct research in the field of power electronics. The focus will be on applying machine learning and AI to empower condition monitoring, predictive maintenance, and real-time optimization within power electronics.
• You will participate in planning, execution and documentation of projects with industrial partner.
• You will be involved in the daily supervision of PhD, Master and Bachelor students that perform research on similar topic.
• You will publish and present your work both at international conferences and in scientific journals with high impact.
• You will assist in teaching activities.

Profile and requirements

• You have a PhD degree in Electric Engineering or related fields.
• You have experience in machine learning and AI
• You have published in high-impact conferences and journals in the field of power electronic devices, reliability, and simulation.
• You are a team player and have strong communication skills.
• You are interested in a longer-term commitment in a growing research group and you are willing to work in close cooperation with industry.
• You are fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• A track record in participating in national and/or European research projects is a plus.

The position is limited in time for 1 year.

For information about the Department of Mechanical and Electrical engineering, which encompasses SDU Electrical Engineering please see https://www.sdu.dk/en/om_sdu/institutter_centre/ime-mekanik-elektronik

For specific information on section and centre, please visit www.sdu.dk/ee and www.sdu.dk/cie. You are also welcomed to contact the Head of the CIE, Associate Professor Thomas Ebel (ebel@sdu.dk,  +45 93 50 72 05) for further information.

Please read more and apply at https://www.sdu.dk/en/service/ledige_stillinger/vip

The cross-border region Denmark-Germany is turning into a powerhouse in industrial electronics. Very recently, the Centre for Industrial Electronics (CIE) at University of Southern Denmark (SDU) was established by a strong partnership between industry, academia and regional authorities. CIE is located at the campus of SDU Sønderborg and surrounded by a vibrant industrial environment. CIE is part of Department of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering.

Job description We are seeking an innovative multidisciplinary postdoctoral researcher for the Centre for Industrial Electronics in Sønderborg. The position will initially be for two years with the possibility of extending to up to three years and will focus on the development of thin-film polymer capacitors with advanced high-temperature self-healing capabilities. The position will start 1 December 2023 at the earliest.

The Centre for Industrial Electronics currently has 40 staff including senior (full and associate professors) and junior (assistant professors and Postdocs) academic staff, PhDs and support staff. This is expected to grow significantly in the coming years. The financial foundation for this growth as well as for the development of new research and test laboratories in key disciplines for Industrial Electronics has been secured. On this basis, we strive for unique and excellent value in research, innovation and education. It is our vision that Electrical Engineering at SDU will excel in areas of key relevance for companies in the region of Southern Denmark and beyond.

Candidates are required to have a proven research record in at least one of the following fields:

- Materials science

- Thin-film electronic device fabrication

- Ink formulation chemistry

- Capacitor materials development

- Polymer science

- Electrostatic modelling/high voltage physics

Qualifications

The candidates must have a PhD in engineering or natural sciences. We also expect:

- Direct experience with spin coating, slot-die coating, or similar

- Experience with electronic device design, fabrication, and characterisation

- Familiarity with capacitor materials and their design

- A track-record of interdisciplinary research

- An outstanding research and publication track record

Workplace description The position is limited in time for 17 month. Starting date 1.3.2024

For information about the Department of Mechanical and Electrical engineering, which encompasses SDU Electrical Engineering please see https://www.sdu.dk/en/om_sdu/institutter_centre/ime-mekanik-elektronik

For specific information on section and centre, please visit www.sdu.dk/ee and www.sdu.dk/cie. You are also welcome to contact the Head of the CIE, Associate Professor Thomas Ebel (ebel@sdu.dk,  +45 93 50 72 05) for further information.

Read more and apply at https://www.sdu.dk/en/service/ledige_stillinger/vip

Are you passionate about the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and artificial intelligence? We're on the hunt for a talented predoctoral researcher to join our dynamic team and contribute to our groundbreaking research project, "Deep Learning Approaches for Speech Restoration from Brain Biosignals."

What We're Offering:

• Exciting Research: Dive into the world of brain-computer interfaces and deep learning techniques to decode speech from intracranial EEG recordings. Be at the forefront of innovation!
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate with a diverse team of engineers, psychologists, and medical doctors who share your passion for cutting-edge research.
• Hands-On Experience: Take charge of setting up experiments, recruiting participants, running experiments, and analyzing data. Your work will directly impact our research outcomes.
• Stable Contract: Secure a 3-year contract, starting in November-December 2023, providing you with a stable foundation to grow your career.
• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a gross annual salary of €26,700, inclusive of the employer's contribution.

How to Get Involved:

If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey into the future of speech restoration and brain-computer interfaces, we'd love to hear from you! Contact Jose A. Gonzalez at joseangl@ugr.es to express your interest.

Learn More:

• About the University of Granada: Discover why the University of Granada is a sensational place to learn and grow: Explore Here.
• About the Principal Investigator: Get to know Jose A. Gonzalez: Learn More.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of something extraordinary. Join us in pushing the boundaries of science and technology!

The Department of Animal- and Aquacultural Sciences (IHA), Faculty of Biosciences at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) has a vacant 3-year PhD - position related to cattle genomics and bioinformatics.

The main objective of the PhD project is to create haplotype-separated reference genomes in the Norwegian Red breed. These reference genomes will serve as basis for mapping structural variants in this population. Additionally, the project aims to compile comprehensive catalogs of structural variants, represented as genome graphs. These resources will allow us to examine functional consequences of structural variants and create opportunities for developing SV genotyping approaches.

The successful candidate will join CIGENE (https://cigene.no/), a multidisciplinary genome biology research group possessing expertise in

genetics, functional and comparative genomics, bioinformatics and evolutionary biology. CIGENE has excellent wet and dry lab facilities for automated high-throughput omics, and bioinformatics.

Main tasks

The main tasks in the PhD-project are to make haplotype-separated reference genomes in Norwegian Red cattle and use these for mapping structural variants in this population.

The PhD-work is planned with the following sub-goals:

• Establish two haplotype-separated reference genomes in the Norwegian Red breed by trio-sequencing.
• Use long read sequencing data from additional individuals to identify structural variants in the NR-population.
• Examine functional consequences of structural variants and explore SV genotyping approaches.

Competence

The successful applicant must meet the conditions defined for admission to a PhD programme at NMBU. The applicant must have an academically relevant education corresponding to a five-year master’s degree or a cand.med.vet. degree, with a learning outcome corresponding to the descriptions in the Norwegian Qualification Framework, second cycle. The applicant must have a documented strong academic background from previous studies and be able to document proficiency in both written and oral English. For more detailed information on the admission criteria please see the PhD Regulations and the relevant PhD programme description. The applicant must document expertise and interest in the research subject.

Required Academic qualifications:

• Master’s degree in genetics, genomics, bioinformatics, or similar field

The following experiences and skills will be emphasized:

• Experience with analysing omics data
• Experience with command-line-based operation of the High-Performance Computing (HPC) system
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (R, python, etc)
• Ability for independent work displaying initiative and creativity
• Analytical and academic approach to research questions

You need to:

• have good collaborative skills
• a high proficiency in English, both written and spoken

Remuneration and further information

The position is placed in government pay scale position code 1017 PhD. Fellow. PhD. Fellows are normally placed in pay grade 54 (NOK 532.200,-) on the Norwegian Government salary scale upon employment and follow ordinary meriting regulations.

Employment is conducted according to national guidelines for University and Technical College PhD scholars.

For further information, please contact Prof. Dag Inge Våge,

• E-mail: daginge.vage@nmbu.no
• phone +47 993 24 993

Information for PhD applicants and general information to applicants

Application

To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the 'Apply for this job' button above. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.

Application deadline: 15.10.2023

Your CV must be entered in JobbNorge's CV form and not just included as an attachment. This is to be able to comply with the regulations of §15 of the Public Administration Act.

In the application, the candidate must confirm that information and documentation (in the form of attachments) submitted via the job application can also be used by NMBU in a possible admission process.

Applicants invited for an interview are expected to present original diplomas and certificates.

The following documents must be attached to the application:

• Motivation letter (maximum 1 page)
• Complete CV
• Certified copies of academic diplomas and certificates. (i.e. Diploma transcript. Diploma supplement for both bachelor and master). Diplomas, transcripts and diploma supplements that are not in Norwegian or English must be uploaded in the original language. An English translation of these documents must also be attached.
• 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.
• Documentation of proficiency in written and oral English in accordance with NMBU PhD regulation section 5-2 (3).
• Names and contact details for two references
• Additional relevant documentation of professional knowledge (for example, list of scientific works). If it is difficult to judge the applicant’s contribution for publications with multiple authors, a short description of the applicant’s contribution must be included.

About The Faculty of Biosciences

The Faculty of Biosciences (BIOVIT) aims to help shape the future food- and bio-production through teaching and research within biology and sustainable production and use of plants, livestock and fish. The faculty has an annual turnover of approx. 250 million kroner. The faculty is organized into nine research sections: Genome Biology, Breeding and

Quantitative Genetics, Ruminant Nutrition and Physiology, Ethology and Animal Environment, Animal Nutrition and Physiology, Agroecology, Genetics and Plant Breeding, Plant Protection and Food Crops, Plant Biology and Biotechnology. The faculty has seven large and small research centers and laboratories, including a Center for Outstanding Innovation  - Foods of Norway. The faculty is responsible for bachelor's and master's degrees in Aquaculture, Biology, Animal Science and Plant science as well as English-language master's degrees in Agroecology, Plant Sciences, Feed Manufacturing Technology and Genome Sciences.

The faculty is responsible for PhD degrees in animal science and plant science. The faculty currently has about 690 bachelor and master students and 90 PhD students. The faculty has about 240 employees and its own faculty administration.

The Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)

NMBU will contribute to securing the future of life through outstanding research, education, communication and innovation. We have the country's most satisfied university students, who receive research-based education in a unique student environment. Our graduates gain a high level of competence in interdisciplinary collaboration and are popular in the labor market. NMBU has internationally leading research environments in several subjects. Together with our partners in society and business, we contribute to solving some of the biggest societal challenges of our time.

We focus on innovation, communication and entrepreneurship because we believe these challenges are best solved with joint efforts. We believe that a good working environment is characterized by diversity.If necessary, workplace adaptations will be made for persons with disabilities. More information about NMBU is available at www.nmbu.no/en

Through robust and close interaction with the world around us – globally, nationally and locally – we shall be instrumental in building a society based on knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Do you want to take part in shaping the future?

Associate Professor in British Literature and Culture

The Faculty of Humanities at the University of Bergen (Norway) invites applications for a permanent position as Associate Professor in British Literature and Culture at the Department of Foreign Languages. The starting date for the position is 1 August 2024, or as soon as possible thereafter.

The Department of Foreign Languages (IF) employs an academic staff of around sixty, eleven administrative staff members, and around 20 postdocs and PhD candidates. The Department offers programs in Arabic, English, French, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, Russian, German, and Spanish Language and Latin America studies. The English program is the largest of the programs, and currently has 15 permanent staff members, distributed among different disciplines (linguistics, literature and teacher education). The English program offers teaching on all levels in the three disciplines. The literature discipline offers courses in British and American literature and culture at undergraduate and graduate levels and may also offer specialized courses in World Literatures.

The Department and the Faculty of Humanities host several research groups and have formal agreements of exchange and collaboration with countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, North and Latin America, as well as collaboration with other Norwegian universities and university colleges.

Teaching and research:

The responsibilities of an Associate Professor in British Literature and Culture include research, supervision, teaching, course development, and student assessment on all levels in the English literature program, as well as administrative duties related to the English program and the Department. The successful applicant will also be expected to contribute to and participate in the teacher education program.

Candidates must be able to teach a wide range of courses in British literature and culture on undergraduate and graduate levels, including survey courses, more specialized and advanced courses on BA and MA levels, as well as supervise students at all levels, including PhD. We are looking for candidates whose areas of expertise include literature after the Second World War and can supplement the program’s existing research areas.

The successful candidate is expected to participate in the continued development of the research environment, and is expected to assume an active role in project development, attraction of external funding and dissemination. The successful candidate is expected to maintain and develop research collaboration between the English program at the University of Bergen and other relevant national and international research communities.

While the language of instruction is English, the appointee is required to master Norwegian, or another Scandinavian language, at B2 level (The Common European Framework) within three years of appointment. The University offers courses in Norwegian for foreign employees.

One may apply for promotion to full professor after a competency assessment based on scholarly merit according to the guidelines from The Norwegian Association of Higher Education Institutions.

Qualifications and personal qualities:

• To be considered for the position, the candidate must have relevant research competence in British literature and culture corresponding to the level of a Norwegian doctoral degree.
• Teaching and supervision experience on undergraduate and graduate levels in British literature and culture is a requirement.
• Documented competency in project leadership, coordination of researc activities and strategic research planning will also be given weight.
• Experience with initiating research projects and securing external research funding is a plus.
• Basic teaching training and experience in the supervision of students at university level is a requirement for the position as associate professor. This implies completed formal pedagogical training, as well as basic skills in planning, implementation, evaluation and development of teaching and supervision. Relevant courses in combination with actual teaching experience could replace a university pedagogy program. Should the successful applicant not have such competence at the time of appointment, they will be required to document such training within two years of the date of appointment. Pedagogical training must be documented in a pedagogical portfolio which should include a documented overview of practical experience and competence as well as a brief reflection statement. The statement should primarily describe the applicant’s own teaching philosophy and an evaluation of their own teaching in relation to their knowledge of students’ learning at a higher education level. For further information on how to document pedagogical training, please click here.

Evaluation of candidates:

In the evaluation of the applications weight will be given to:

• The quality and relevance of the applicant’s research and publishing record relative to career stage.
• Teaching experience on undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Record of grants, awards and/or research projects.
• Background relevant to the position’s profile described above.

Applicants for the position will be evaluated and ranked by an expert committee. The best qualified candidates will be invited to an interview and asked to give a trial lecture. The final selection process includes an assessment of this, as well as the candidate’s personal suitability for the position.

The University of Bergen emphasizes educational qualifications when appointing to academic positions.

Additional requirements:

All employees must generally, and irrespective of academic specialization, take on a shared responsibility for the development of subjects and course offerings. All employees must also be willing to take on administrative tasks such as for instance serving on committees and boards for the program, the department, or the faculty.

As part of their regular work duties employees may be required to teach, supervise, or carry out exam-related work within their field of competence outside of the Department to which the position is connected.

The appointee will be required to carry out their duties at the University of Bergen campus and participate in the day-to-day running of the Department.

We can offer:

• Salary in accordance with pay grade 71-75 (code 1011) on the State Salary Scale. This currently amounts to an annual salary of NOK 708.000-759.100 before taxes. Further increase in salary will depend on seniority. From the gross salary a statutory 2 % deduction for membership in the State Pension Fund (Statens Pensjonskasse) is deducted. A higher salary may be considered for particularly well-qualified applicants.
• A thriving and professionally stimulating working environment.
• Attractive research conditions, including approximately 46 per cent research time.
• Enrolment in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.
• Excellent career opportunities, including the opportunity to apply for personal promotion to full professor at a later stage.
• Employment in an inclusive workplace (IA enterprise).
• Good welfare benefits.

Your application must include:

The application must be sent electronically within the deadline by using the link “APPLY FOR THIS JOB”. The applicant must fill in the electronical CV form, and the application must include:

• Cover letter.
• CV including a complete list of academic publications.
• Diplomas and transcripts verifying completion of the degrees (scanned versions of originals or certified copies of all Higher Education diplomas).
• Information and documentation of pedagogical qualifications.
• Pedagogical portfolio and reflection statement (more information here).
• Information regarding administrative experience and other relevant qualifications.
• Up to five academic works (may include theses, monographs and articles/chapters).
• Names and contact information of 3 referees.

The application and attachments, with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language, must be uploaded to Jobbnorge by the deadline. Attachments may be uploaded as Word or PDF files. If necessary, the committee may ask for additional documentation.

NB: Please note that applicants will be evaluated based on the information available on Jobbnorge after the closing deadline for applications. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all information is uploaded by the deadline.

General information:

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting the Program Coordinator for English literature, Professor Randi Koppen, e-mail randi.koppen@uib.no, phone + 47 55 58 23 68 or Head of Department, Martin Paulsen, e-mail m.paulsen@uib.no, phone + 47 55 58 23 86.

The public sector shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

The University of Bergen applies the principle of public access to information when recruiting staff for academic positions. Information about applicants may be made public even if the applicant has asked to have their name withheld from the list of applicants. Applicants must be notified if their request is not met.

For further information about the recruitment process, click here.

Guide for applicants here. For questions regarding the online application process, please contact fakadm@hf.uib.no.

About The University of Bergen

The University of Bergen is a renowned educational and research institution, organised into seven faculties and approximately 54 institutes and academic centres. Campus is located in the centre of Bergen with university areas at Nygårdshøyden, Haukeland, Marineholmen, Møllendalsveien and Årstad.

There are four departments and four centres at Faculty of Humanities. Read more about the faculty and departments.

NTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus on 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.

About the position

The ERC starting grant project ATLANTIS is developing models to quantify the impacts of plastic pollution and invasive species on marine species diversity and marine ecosystem services. These are topics of utmost emerging relevance and developing models to quantify these impacts represents therefore cutting-edge research. We have developed global, spatially-differentiated life cycle impact assessment models for species losses from entanglement and ingestion.

We now seek to fortify our team with a research assistant to model the transport from land-based plastic to the ocean as part of the fate model.

IndEcol is a pioneer in the development and application of industrial ecology methods, as well as the use of large data sets and scientific computing in industrial ecology. We focus on understanding resource use and environmental pollution associated with human activities, assessing the environmental aspects of different technologies and modeling society’s use of materials. IndEcol combines world-class competence in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), Input-Output analysis (I/O), and Material Flow Analysis (MFA) with scientists’ contribution to IPCC and IPBES assessment reports, the International Resource Panel, active participation to the Life-Cycle Initiative hosted by UN Environment, and numerous publications featured in high-ranked journals. IndEcol hosts its own International MSc program and contributes to NTNU’s engineering education. The research team consisting of eight faculty members, the Industrial Ecology Digital Laboratory, and about 70 researchers, Postdoctoral Fellows and PhD students. More information can be found here.

Your immediate leader is Professor Francesca Verones. Dr. Martin Dorber is co-supervisor of the research assistant.

Duties of the position

• Designing and setting up models for quantifying the fate of marine plastics
• Application of the model in case studies
• Dissemination of results in scholarly journals, at international conferences and for the general public

Required selection criteria

The position as Research Assistant should give you the opportunity to gain insight into scientific or artistic work and method. The assignments are at an academic level and must consist of scientific or artistic assistance.

The appointment is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants and national guidelines for appointment as PhD, post doctor and research assistant.

• You must have a professionally relevant background in in industrial ecology, environmental science/engineering or similar. Bachelor’s and master’s degrees in other disciplines will be considered on a case-by-case basis. In particular we are also open for applicants with a social or natural science master’s with strong computational or statistical competence.
• Your education must correspond to a five-year Norwegian degree program, where 120 credits are obtained at master's level.
• Master's students can apply, but the master's degree must be obtained and documented by the starting date.
• Motivation to get proficient in Python and to learn basics of R/MatLab.
• Interest in sustainability science and strong incentive to learn Industrial Ecology methods like LCA analysis.
• Proven analytical and computational capabilities, in courses and or/thesis deliverables.
• Proven written and oral English communication skills.

Preferred selection criteria

• Completed courses in life cycle assessment and life cycle impact assessment
• Experience in geographical information systems (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS or within Python, R)
• Documented competence in using the Python scientific computing stack (Numpy, Pandas, Jupyter Notebooks) or of another programming language used for environmental data analysis
• Experience with data visualization

Personal characteristics

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and dedicated
• Motivated to solve environmental problems and advance sustainability
• Ambitious and goal-oriented
• Team player
• Excellent communication skills

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

Research assistants 1020 are remunerated at gross NOK 448 900 per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority.

The duration for the position is up to 17 months.

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.

The position is subject to external funding.

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 applications are only evaluated based on the information available on the application deadline. You should ensure that your application shows clearly how your skills and experience meet the criteria which are set out above.

The application must include:

• CV, certificates and diplomas
• Academic works - published or unpublished - that you would like to be considered in the assessment
• In addition to the cover letter, a document outlining your motivation for the position and how you meet the required/preferred criteria for the position
• Name and address of three referees

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, both bachelor's and master's education, in addition to other higher education. Description of the documentation required can be found here. If you already have a statement from NOKUT, please attach this as well. We will take joint work into account. If it is difficult to identify your efforts in the joint work, you must enclose a short description of your participation.

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal suitability.

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. EPT has established EPT Women in Science. The group is focused on supporting female PhD Candidates, Postdoctoral Fellows, Research Assistants and permanent academic employees within the Department. This support aims to help develop the careers of female PhD Candidates, Postdocs and Research Assistants, and is also made visible to our student body to encourage them to consider an academic path. As part of the EPT Women in Science initiative we are building an international network, inviting prominent female academics within and beyond the field of Engineering to speak at our events.

The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the innovation capital of Norway with a population of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.

As an employee at NTNU, you must at all times adhere to the changes that the development in the subject entails and the organizational changes that are adopted.

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 Professor Francesca Verones, email francesca.verones@ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR consultant Renate Fjellheim, e-mail: renate.fjellheim@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: 29.10.2023

Further information

This position is funded by the European Union. EU Grant Agreement Number: 850717

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 Energy and Process Engineering

We conduct research and teaching covering the entire energy chain, from resources to the end-user. We look at how energy is produced and used by humans and machines in a sustainable way with regard to health, climate change and the resource base. The Department of Energy and Process Engineering is one of eight departments in the Faculty of Engineering.

Questions about the position

Francesca Verones Professor francesca.verones@ntnu.no

Renate Fjellheim HR renate.fjellheim@ntnu.no

Postdoc in Digital Society and Trust-Project with Emphasis on Trust Relations on Travel Platforms such as Airbnb and Couchsurfer

The Department of Communication and Arts (DCA), Roskilde University, invites applications for a position as postdoc from February 1. 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. The position as postdoc is full-time and limited until October 15, 2025. The purpose of the postdoc is to study citizens’ trust in relation to digitalization of governmental services within the auspices of the research project Digital Society and Trust (DIS-TRUST) funded by the Velux Foundation.

The Project

The DIS-TRUST project investigates how conditions for interpersonal trust and trust in institutions change in the digital society, how new forms of trust are formed, and what challenges digitalization poses to trust. The project originates in philosophy’s conceptual work with trust and digitalization. The constant digital transformations of social life worlds are studied conceptually and by confronting the conceptual analyses with concrete context embedded case studies. Consequently, DIS-TRUST advances and matures its analyses of trust oscillating within the poles of qualitative empirical research and philosophical conceptual theories. A short description of the project can be found here: https://veluxfoundations.dk/da/kernegruppebevillinger-2023.

The specific research project of the postdoc concerns building of trust relations on travel platforms such as Airbnb and Couchsurfer. Online marketplaces for accommodation are dependent on trust being established to secure a commercially viable platform. The successful exchange between homeowners and visitors rests on trust emerging in this human-technology exchange shaping encounters and interactions in a manner that users and the media technologies themselves become mutually constitutive. The postdoc is expected to analyze how the affordances of the platforms facilitate some trust relations and complicate others. How are features such as personal profile and ratings, pictures and digital as well as analogue communication building trust? What role do the platforms play in mediating trust between homeowners and visitors?

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a PhD or the equivalent thereof within social media studies, science and technology studies, information technology, philosophy or an adjacent field in the humanities, social sciences or data sciences.

The ideal candidate is an excellent scholar with expertise in digital platforms, information technology, modern philosophies of trust or digital media studies. The ideal candidate has familiarized her/himself with the intersection between philosophy’s conceptual approach and qualitative empirical research and is enthusiastic about doing research in the methodological meeting of theoretical and empirical qualitative analysis. While prior experience with empirical studies such as digital multimedia studies, fieldwork or qualitative interviews is an asset, it is not required. Candidates without prior experience with qualitative empirical work must describe how the candidate would conceive and carry out the empirical studies. Knowledge of contemporary philosophical research in trust and digitalization, platform economies and digital mediation is an asset. Candidates without such knowledge are expected to describe how they will acquaint themselves with these perspectives.

Applicants must master spoken and written English at an advanced academic level. Experience of publishing in English will be an asset. For this position fluency in Danish is an asset but not a requirement.

The applicant is furthermore expected to demonstrate:

• Experience with/willingness to organize and conduct research seminars including follow-up evaluations.
• An international research-profile including experience of international publication and research dissemination.
• Plans for public dissemination of the conducted research.

Responsibilities and tasks

The ideal candidate shall be enterprising and possess good communication skills, be visible and involved in the department’s daily activities, in addition to being willing to engage in disciplinary and interdisciplinary collaboration with researchers from the DIS-TRUST-project and across the department.

The candidate is expected to:

• Be an active collaborative partner in the research project.
• Conduct and complete an independent research project in collaboration with the group.
• Plan and undertake a shorter international research stay.
• Publish independently and in collaboration with the research PI and core group in relevant peer reviewed journals and contribute to the planned co-authored monography Trust in the Digital Age.
• Plan and contribute to panels at relevant international conferences.
• Plan and participate in research seminars and network meetings.
• Contribute to popular dissemination of research findings.
• Be an active and present colleague in the Department of Communication and Arts.

Application

To apply for the position go to www.ruc.dk/en/job/

Only applications in English are accepted.

Applications must include:

1. Cover letter
2. CV
3. Documentation of education
4. Teaching portfolio (read more about teaching portfolio at Roskilde University here)
5. A complete list of publications
6. A maximum of 5 relevant scientific works that you want included in the assessment

Please submit your application no later than October 24, 2023.

Material received after this date will not be taken into consideration.

Read the full posting and apply at our website.

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