Norwegian University of Science and Technology Postdoc Positions

1) Postdoctoral Fellow in Intestinal biology and colorectal cancer

About the job

A new postdoctoral position is available in the lab of Dr. Mara Martin-Alonso, Group Leader at CEMIR. Our main scientific goal is to understand how diseases in mucosal surfaces such as the gut and the lung are started and developed in time. This project focuses on how epithelium is reprogrammed in processes such as intestinal repair and tumorigenesis, and how this process is controlled by stromal partners during tumor formation and metastasis. The main goal of the candidate will be to study the mechanisms implicated in tumor formation affecting the intestinal epithelium and the possible partners related to the different phases of cancer development and metastasis. The work will be a combination of ex vivo organoid cultures, in vivo tumor models, combined with RNAseq, histology, flow cytometry, microscopy, bioinformatics and general cell and biochemical work.

The period of employment for the position is 4 years, preferably starting in Spring 2023 (or earlier).

Our laboratory consists of an international team of enthusiastic biologists and biotechnologists, with an exciting and extremely good work atmosphere.

We seek a highly motivated new colleague with preferred experience in cancer and/or intestinal biology. The candidate is expected to spearhead his/her research line. He/She should be able to present the data by writing and publishing in scientific journals, and by orally presenting them at meetings. Thus, oral and written competence of the English language is a must.

We are looking forward to bringing in an excited candidate that will complement our current strengths, who can work independently, but also participate and contribute to the research of others in the group.

Please read our recent publications to have a broad overview of techniques and approaches used in our laboratory.

Duties of the position

Work with intestinal organoids. Isolation, culture and maintenance of normal and tumorigenic organoids.

Mouse work. Models of inflammation, tumor development and organoids isolation. Colony maintenance.

Analysis of organoids/mice models using general cell and molecular biology tools including histology, microscopy, flow cytometry, RNA and protein analysis by RNA-seq and proteomics, western blot, qPCR, etc.

Basic Bioinformatics knowledge (RNA seq analysis, Mass spectrometry analysis).

Data analysis and figures generation to be published in international peer-review journals.

Required selection criteria

You must have a professionally relevant background in cancer research, molecular medicine, or a related field and must have completed a Norwegian doctoral degree or corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian PhD.

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.

Proficiency in oral and written English

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

Emphasis will also be placed on experience with the following areas:

Prior experience in animal model research, preferably in mice

Prior experience in organoids and/or cell culture

Felasa C certification is beneficial

Technical skills in molecular and cellular biology, and genetics

Experience in flow cytometry, histology, immunostaining and imaging (e.g., confocal microscopy)

Ability to do programming to analyze large data sets

Personal characteristics

Ability to work both independently and in a team

Ambitious

Honest and reliable

Open-minded and including

Stamina

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 563 500 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 4 years.

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. 

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:

Cover letter

CV and certificates

transcripts and diplomas for bachelor's-, master's- and PhD degrees. 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)

Name and contact information 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. 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 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 Mara Martin Alonso, email mara.m.alonso@ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Elisabeth Myrvang, e-mail: elisabeth.myrvang@ntnu.no.

Application deadline: 31.12.2022

2) Postdoctoral Fellow in the Role of Nuclear Power in a Renewable Energy System

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About the job

The Department of Electric Power Engineering (IEL) has a vacancy for a two-year postdoctoral position within the field of Electricity Markets and Energy System Planning – “Role of Nuclear Power in a Renewable Energy System”.

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

The position reports to the head of the Electricity Markets and Energy System Planning research group, Professor Hossein Farahmand.

The main supervisor of the postdoctoral researcher will be Professor Magnus Korpås. The project will be co-supervised by Associate Professor Jonas Kristiansen Nøland.

Duties of the position

Project description and duties of the position:

Nuclear power is experiencing a renaissance worldwide. In particular, geopolitical effects on energy prices and the desire to reach net zero emissions by 2050 are among the driving forces. Institutions such as MIT, IPCC, and IEA acknowledge the role of nuclear power in deeply decarbonizing the world. According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), the Net Zero by 2050 scenario (NZE) predicts that the electrical power generation from nuclear power will increase two-fold by 2050, which is a median value of investigated scenarios. Moreover, up to 97 scenarios have been assessed by the IPCC to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. One scenario considers nearly an eight-fold increase in nuclear power.

This project will look at nuclear power generation from a Nordic and a Norwegian viewpoint. Furthermore, the project will analyze the potential impact of nuclear energy on the power system and its industrial applications, such as hydrogen production, district heating, and industrial process heating. The objectives can be divided into the following areas:

Study the potential role of nuclear power to assist integrating renewables in the Nordic power system, and how its expansion affects power prices and power flows. A key research question would be to investigate how increased baseload generation would impact the dispatch of hydropower plants, and whether this could alleviate flexibility that can be used to balance a higher share of variable renewable energy.

Investigate the opportunity to scale up hydrogen production and utilize low-carbon heat. Evaluate the role of nuclear can power for production of clean hydrogen and the benefits of releasing the electric power system for other challenges in the energy transition. Map technology maturity and establish the potential for hydrogen from nuclear energy (“pink hydrogen”). Moreover, thermochemical hydrogen production in advanced reactors with temperatures between 500 and 1000 degrees Celsius can be evaluated as a supplementary solution. In addition, the potential role of nuclear as a contribution to scaling up district heating and industrial heat processes will also be assessed.

Required selection criteria

The successful candidate is expected to work independently, have a solid mathematical background, and have a Ph.D. within electric power engineering with specialization in electricity markets and energy system planning, or another relevant discipline, with a Ph.D. thesis relevant for the project. Good command of the English language (spoken and written) is a prerequisite. An eligible candidate should have submitted the Ph.D. thesis for assessment by the application deadline. In summary:

You must have completed a Norwegian doctoral degree or corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian Ph.D.

You must have a professionally relevant background in electrical engineering or another relevant discipline

Substantial research experience documented with peer-reviewed scientific papers

Excellent with verbal and written communication in English

All of the above-mentioned points are required for the candidate to be eligible for the position.

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

The preferred candidate might demonstrate competence in some of the following:

Experience working with the power generation industry

Proficiency or good knowledge of energy system modeling and power market analysis

In addition, the candidate must master English.

Personal characteristics

The successful candidates should be

creative and innovative, independent and self-motivated, and able to work in a team

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

Salary and conditions

As a Postdoctoral Fellow (code 1352) you are typically paid from NOK 563 500 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 2 years.

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.

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 suitable

A research proposal (3-5 pages) for the postdoctoral career, where the candidate presents her/his ideas for the postdoctoral work and how it can be applied, based on the project description given in this advertisement. This proposal will be neither final nor binding for the project.

CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity).

Copies of educational certificates academic transcript of records (Bachelor-, Masters- and Doctoral degrees), and letters of recommendation. Applicants from universities outside Norway are kindly requested to send a diploma supplement (https://ec.europa.eu/education/diploma-supplement_en) or a similar document, which describes in detail the study program and grading system.

A publication list, including citation rates according to Google Scholar or Web of Science. Highlight up to five of the most significant and relevant publications. The most relevant publications (maximum five) must be attached. 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.

The required documentation of English language proficiency.

Names and contact information of at least two references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number).

Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.

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

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.

Questions about the position can be directed to Professor Magnus Korpås, magnus.korpas@ntnu.no, or to Associate Professor Jonas Kristiansen Nøland, jonas.k.noland@ntnu.no.

Application deadline: 31.12.2022.

3. Postdoctoral Fellow/Researcher in small cell lung cancer

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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 multidisciplinary lung cancer research group at the Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine has a vacancy for a postdoctoral fellowship/researcher position.

We have established an active, ambitious, multidisciplinary research team of, among others, physicians and researchers of oncology, pathology, bioinformatics and molecular biology. Our group collaborates closely with the Departments of Oncology/Pulmonology/Pathology/Thoracic Surgery at St. Olavs hospital and central research infrastructure such as Biobank1 and the Clinical Research Unit.

Our group is one of the most active academic groups when it comes to conducting international, randomized clinical intervention phase II-III trials on lung cancer, especially small-cell lung cancer. Using data and biological material collected through these trials and a regional lung cancer biobank, we are now expanding our translational research aiming at identifying clinically relevant prognostic and predictive biomarkers. Our ambition is to develop a classification system for small-cell lung cancer which enables us to individualize treatment for patients and form a platform for future research on novel, effective therapies.

As part of this expansion, we are now hiring several new PhDs and post-doctors/researcher and are looking for a person with experience and interest in next generation sequencing analyses of human biological samples, including both sample handling and down-stream data analyses.

Your immediate leader will be Professor Bjørn Henning Grønberg

Duties of the position

To some extent the research activity can be adapted to applicants’ qualifications and interests, however the position includes (but is not limited to) the following tasks:

Isolation of DNA and RNA from different kinds of samples, e.g. formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded tissue, fresh frozen tissue, serum, plasma and whole blood - followed by relevant quality assurance procedures

Next-generation sequencing of DNA and RNA

Analyses of next-generation sequencing data

Testing and optimizing new protocols for such analyses

Other related laboratory work

Statistical analyses

Interpretation of results, especially with respect to clinical relevance

Presentation and publication of results

Organize and take responsibility for progress in the group’s projects

Required selection criteria

You must have completed a Norwegian doctoral degree or corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian PhD. 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.

Good written and oral English skills.

Documented experience with relevant laboratory work and research activity listed under tasks.

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

Doctoral degree in molecular biology or medicine in a research field mentioned in this call

Experience with research on tumor biology

Experience with next-generation sequencing

Experience with statistical analyses of large data sets and using R

Experience with clinically relevant cancer research

Experience with planning and conducting own research projects

Experience with applying and being granted research funding

Personal characteristics

Ability to work independently, but also interact well in a team

Critical thinking

A curious nature with ambitions of acquiring new knowledge and skills and pursue and independent research career

Analytical

Structured, able to organize workflow and handle large amounts of data and samples

Emphasis will be placed on personal and interpersonal qualities. It is essential to be able to work well with the rest of the team.

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

The period of employment is 3 years.

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.

The application must include:

CV and certificates

Academic works - published or unpublished - that you would like to be considered in the assessment.

Research plan

Name and contact information of three referees

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.

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

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.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Bjørn Henning Grønberg, telephone +47 47 29 78 78, email bjorn.h.gronberg@ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR-advisor Elisabeth Myrvang, e-mail: elisabeth.myrvang@ntnu.no.

Application deadline: 31.12.2022

4) Postdoctoral position in Electric Power Engineering- “Mechanical Stresses of Transformer Insulation due to Frequent Start-Stop Operations”

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About the job

Applicants are invited for a 2.5-year position as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Electric Power Engineering, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway. The candidate will be part of the High Voltage Technology (HVT) research group.

The position is funded through the KPN-project DynaLoad.

Power transformers are critical components in the power system and failure of such units have a large impact on the society. The emerging power system with intermittent sources, strong market fluctuations and new loading conditions from rapid charging of batteries results in new stresses on power transformers. Frequent starts and stops with heavy temperature variations can cause fatigue and reduced mechanical strength. Transformer windings are made of copper wrapped in paper and supported by high density pressboard. The winding is subjected to a fixed clamping pressure to increase its mechanical strength and ability to withstand the large forces from short circuit currents. The windings are then submerged in oil for further electrical insulation and cooling.

The main objective is to analyse how the clamping pressure will change with the operating conditions, temperature variations, insulation ageing and water content. Experimental testing on a laboratory mock-up model will be combined with plastic and thermal multi-physics modelling for prediction of clamping pressure and investigation of insulation and surface impacts. A full-sized power transformer providing data from several fibre-optic temperature and pressure sensors is also available for testing, modelling and calibration.

The postdoctoral fellow will work alongside researchers as SINTEF Energy covering different aspects of the same topic. The main supervisor is Professor Hans Kr. Høidalen. Co-supervision from Senior Scientist Lars Lundgaard, SINTEF and Professor Sören Östlund, KTH.

The position reports to the Head of the Department. The main workplace will be Trondheim.

Duties of the position

The duties of the postdoctoral fellow position includes

Participate in the DynaLoad project in development of understanding related to mechanical fatigue of transformer insulation from frequent start-stop operations. This will require both experimental and simulation approaches.

The results are expected to be published in scientific journals and conferences and presented to research partners and participants in the DynaLoad consortium.

The candidate may be involved in teaching duties, and supervision of Master and PhD students upon mutual agreement if required.

Contribute to new project proposals related to new operation conditions for power transformers.

Required selection criteria

A postdoctoral research fellowship is a qualification position in which the main objective is the qualification for work in academic positions.

The candidate must have completed a Norwegian doctoral degree, or corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree, in electrical engineering, high voltage engineering or material science with an interest in experimental investigation, and multi-physics modelling and verification. Only applicants with an approved doctoral thesis and public defence are eligible for appointment.

Academic results, publications, relevant specialization, work or research experience, personal qualifications, and motivation and a desire to make an impact on critical societal problems will be considered when evaluating the applicant

Applicants must have excellent English language skills, written and spoken. Applicants from non-English speaking countries outside 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)

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.

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, recognising that the quantity of your research may be reduced as a result.

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

The preferred candidate might demonstrate competence in some of the following:

Research or project experience in one or several of the following domains is appreciated: experimental material science, multi-physic simulations, transformer engineering.

Candidates with a strong publication record will be preferred. A minimum requirement, at least one publication as the first author in reputable venues, such as IEEE Transactions or other high impact factor journals.

Good collaborative skills.

Personal characteristics

In the evaluation of the candidates, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal suitability, as well as personal motivation for the position, in terms of the qualification requirements specified above. We look for candidates who show clear signs of independence, original thinking and scientific mindset.

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

Salary and conditions

As a Postdoctoral Fellow (code 1352) you are normally paid from gross NOK 563 500 per annum, depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund

The employment period is 2.5 years. The starting date is latest January 2023.

The position is fully funded by the Research Council of Norway through the Dynaload KPN-project.

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.

The application must include:

A cover letter where the applicant describes the personal motivation, summarising scientific work, and how the applicant sees her/his background suitable

A draft research proposal (3-5 pages) for the postdoctoral career, where the candidate presents her/his ideas for the postdoctoral work and how it can be applied, based on the project description given in this advertisement. This proposal will be neither final nor binding for the project.

CV (summarising education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity).

Copies of educational certificates, academic transcript of records and letters of recommendation. Applicants from universities outside Norway are kindly requested to send a diploma supplement (https://ec.europa.eu/education/diploma-supplement_en ) or a similar document, which describes in detail the study programme and grading system.

A publication list, including citation rates according to Google Scholar or Web of Science. Highlight up to five of the most significant and relevant publications.

The required documentation of English language proficiency.

Names and contact information of at least two references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number).

Incomplete applications will not be taken into consideration.

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.

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

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.

Questions about the position can be directed to the main supervisor Professor Hans Kr. Høidalen; hans.hoidalen@ntnu.no

Application deadline: 31.12.2022

5) Postdoctoral Fellow in Learning Technology

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About the job

We have a vacancy for a 100% Postdoc position at the Department of Computer Science (IDI) at Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (IE).

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

The successful candidate is expected to be a member of the Learner-Computer Interaction (LCI) lab. LCI provides an interdisciplinary playground for researchers and professionals across all areas of learning technologies, psychology, learning sciences, and interaction design.

The postdoctoral fellow is expected to contribute on the design and develop of an innovative Digital Toolbox that will facilitate the implementation of research activities and expand our understanding of the impact of out-of-school activities on individuals’ learning paths to science proficiency. Those objectives will be achieved collaboratively with international partners participating in the H2020 project “SURROUNDED BY SCIENCE: LEARNING PATHS TOWARDS SCIENCE PROFICIENCY”. The postdoctoral fellow will also be involved to the H2020 project “STE(A)M Learning Ecologies”.

You will report to Head of Department.

Duties of the position

The candidate will be a member of the Information Systems and Software Engineering Unit and the LCI lab, and work with the H2020 projects “SURROUNDED BY SCIENCE: LEARNING PATHS TOWARDS SCIENCE PROFICIENCY” and “STE(A)M Learning Ecologies”.

The successful candidate will work with the following task:

Support with the design and development of the technological components (i.e., the Science, Chaser and the Science Booster).

Lead the design and development of the gamification and visualization functionalities of the data to support users.

Contribute to the relevant objectives and deliverables of the projects.

Participate and contribute to the relevant communication and dissemination activities of the projects.

Author relevant to the project publications and reports.

Assist in the administrative tasks of the projects.

Required selection criteria

The position requires strong English oral and writing skills as the candidate will be interacting with a team of international researcher. The job will include providing several progress reports in English.

If the applicant's degree is not from an English-speaking country, the following tests can be used as documentation: 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

In extraordinary circumstances, formal documentation of language skills can be relinquished. In such cases the candidate’s language skills will be assessed in a personal interview.

You must have completed a Norwegian doctoral degree in interaction design, learning technology, game-based learning, learning analytics or equivalent is required, or corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian PhD.

You must have a professionally relevant background in game technology, interaction design and learning.

Strong publication record in the area of interaction design and learning technology.

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

Experience with participation in research projects (e.g., EU, national).

Experience with science education technologies (e.g., math, physics, coding).

Personal characteristics

Result-oriented

Excellent analytical skills

Proven ability to work independently as well as in teams

Strong motivation to contribute to good working and social environment

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

The period of employment is 2 years.

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.

The application must include:

Academic CV, certificates and diplomas.

Transcripts and diplomas for bachelor's-, master's- and PhD degrees.

The PhD thesis and other publications (Max 5) relevant to the research scope and any other work which the applicant wishes to be taken into account should clearly indicate the applicant's contribution.

1-2 pages (up to 1000 words) letter that includes a description of how your research interests and background would fit the position, and provide your view of the main research challenges in game and learning technology.

Name and address of three referees.

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.

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

A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional capacity or cultural background.

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.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Michail Giannakos, email michailg@ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact the HR-team at the Department of Computer Science, e-mail; hr@idi.ntnu.no.

Please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Diploma Supplement is required to attach for European Master Diplomas outside Norway. Chinese applicants are required to provide confirmation of Master Diploma from China Credentials Verification (CHSI).

If you are invited for interview you must include certified copies of transcripts and reference letters. Please refer to the application number 2022/15234 when applying.

Application deadline: 04.01.2023

6. Postdoctoral fellow within Coherent Structures in Multiphase Turbulent Flows

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About the job

We have a vacancy for a postdoctoral fellow at The Department of Chemical Engineering, NTNU. The position is part of the FRIPRO project “Establishing next-generation pioneering models for interface mass transfer, breakup and coalescence in turbulent flow”, funded by the Norwegian Research Council.

The position provides two-year research time at NTNU and one-year research time abroad (mainly ETH Zürich).

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

The project

In this project, we aim to investigate properties of turbulent coherent structures in multiphase flows. The flow fields are generated by using an interface resolved technique such as the phase field method. The multiphase flow consists of a canonical flow such as the channel in which drops (bubbles) are dispersed. The drops (bubbles) are much larger than the Kolmogorov scale, and may deform, breakup and coalescence. The aim of the project is to extend the analysis of turbulent coherent structures in single phase flow to multiphase flow, to elucidate the interactions between the structures and the interfaces. Both Eulerian and Lagrangian methods for identification of the coherent turbulent structures are relevant, but with a main focus on the latter method.

Duties of the position

Perform simulations of turbulent flows (using Fortran), analyse results, and communicate the work

Perform research, both individually and part of a group, and publish the work in high-ranked journals and at international conferences

Take part in building the research group’s expertise

Take part in international collaboration and conduct longer stay(s) abroad

Use existing codes but also contribute with new implementations

Required selection criteria

You must have completed a Norwegian doctoral degree or corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian PhD

You must have a professionally relevant background in Fluid Mechanics, Computational Physics, or similar.

Good knowledge of turbulence theory and experienced with coherent turbulent structures, preferably from the PhD degree

Experienced with Direct Numerical Simulations (DNS)

Good programming skills, preferably in the Fortran language

Good written and oral English language skills

Have a publication record reflecting high-quality work and relevant publications for the present project

Expected that the candidate can do a one-year research stay abroad (mainly ETH Zürich) during the project

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

Knowledge of high-performance computing (HPC)

Experienced with simulations of the channel flow, homogeneous isotropic turbulence, and/or homogeneous shear turbulence

Knowledge of particle laden flows, preferable interface resolved methods such as the phase field method and the volume of fluid method

Experienced with numerical methods

Knowledge of various methods for identifying coherent turbulent structures

Personal characteristics

Dedicated and a high interest in fundamental academic research

Organized in the research approach and accurate with the implementation, analyses, and presentation of the work

Good work moral

Highly ambitious and motivated

Good communication skills, both orally and written

Willing to work both individually and in a group

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

The period of employment is 3 years.

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.

The application must include:

CV, certificates, and diplomas

transcripts and diplomas for bachelor's-, master's- and PhD degrees.

Academic works - published or unpublished - that you would like to be considered in the assessment (up to 5 items)

Name and contactinformation of three referees

An abstract/project plan

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.

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

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.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Prof. Jannike Solsvik, email Jannike.solsvik@ntnu.no.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR-advisor Nina Sandberg, e-mail: nina.sandberg@ntnu.no

Application deadline: 05.01.2023

7) Postdoc on the project "Wall2Cycle: Coordination between cell wall integrity and cell cycle activity in plants” (3 years)

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About the job

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

This position is for working in the Functional Plant Biology Group, led by Prof. Thorsten Hamann. The project leader for this project is Dr. Laura Bacete. We are located in Trondheim (Norway), at the Department of Biology of NTNU, a very international and scientifically competent department. We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher with a background in Plant Molecular Biology who will join us for a period of three years. The starting date must be within the first quarter of 2023. For more information please contact laura.bacete@ntnu.no.

Project Description:

Plant cell walls are relevant to find new strategies to improve crop yield. A fundamental element is the cell wall integrity maintenance mechanism. Previous results indicated alterations in cell wall integrity perception modulate cell cycle activity1,2. Intriguingly, plants with altered cell walls are more resistant to certain stresses and may even grow better. These two facts refer to a classic topic of plant science: the “growth-defence trade-off”, which means plants either allocate resources to growth or to defence. With this project, funded by the Norwegian Research Council, we want to understand how cell wall integrity and cell cycle activity are coordinated in Arabidopsis thaliana, thus possibly also understanding this trade-off. The results will create novel opportunities to address one of the biggest challenges of this century: to improve crop plant performance in a sustainable way.

1. Gigli-Bisceglia, N. et al. Cell wall integrity modulates Arabidopsis thaliana cell cycle gene expression in a cytokinin- and nitrate reductase-dependent manner. Development 145, (2018).

2. Gigli-Bisceglia, N. & Hamann, T. Outside-in control - does plant cell wall integrity regulate cell cycle progression? Physiol Plant 164, 82–94 (2018).

Duties of the position

In vitro growth of Arabidopsis seedlings.

Use of molecular biology techniques such as gene cloning, CRISPR-Cas9, Y2H, and DNA binding assays.

Analysis of gene expression (RNAseq, qRT-PCR).

Confocal and Brillouin microscopy.

Phytohormone quantification (especially JA, SA, ABA).

Generation, selection, and maintenance of mutant lines (e.g.: T-DNA mutants form NASC).

Study of ploidy levels at cellular and tissue level (flow cytometry, spectrometry).

Evaluation of resistance against biotic and abiotic stresses.

Writing manuscripts and progress reports.

Supervision of students.

We do not expect the selected candidate to be proficient in all these since the beginning, but they should be eager to learn the required techniques.

Required selection criteria

Completion of a Norwegian PhD degree (or foreign equivalent PhD degree) in Plant Biology, Biotechnology, or related science is required. Candidates close to defending their PhD are also encouraged to apply. The following achievements, skills and/or knowledge are required

Expertise in standard molecular biological techniques.

Knowledge and skills in plant sciences, especially using Arabidopsis as a model plant.

Proficiency in microscopy techniques, especially confocal microscopy.

Publications in peer-reviewed journals or preprint servers.

Very good 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

Basic knowledge in biophysics and/or biological modelling.

Experience with other model plants, especially crops.

Involvement in science communication and outreach activities.

Willing to mentor trainees and junior members of the team.

Personal characteristics

We are looking for a good team player who can also work on their own when required. Other personal skills we would like our colleague to have are:

Organized and structured.

Reliable.

Proactive.

Self-motivated.

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

The period of employment is three years.

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.

The application must include:

A cover letter summarising why you apply for this position.

A brief research statement (1 page) about your research interests and how they fit within this project.

Résumé for Researchers following the guidelines provided by the Royal Society (maximum 1000 words/two pages for the four modules).

A complete scientific CV, including a publication list.

Copies of your relevant diplomas and certificates.

Contact information for three references.

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.

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

More information:

Lab’s webpage: https://hamannlab.org

Department’s webpage: https://www.ntnu.edu/biology

NTNU’s webpage: https://www.ntnu.edu

Dr. Bacete’s professional webpage: http://laurabacete.com

Info about Trondheim: https://www.trondheim.no/en/

Guidelines for Résumé: https://royalsociety.org/topics-policy/projects/research-culture/tools-for-support/resume-for-researchers/

General information

Working at NTNU

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.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Laura Bacete email: laura.bacete@ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Mari H.Hansen, e-mail: mari.h.hansen@ntnu.no.

Application deadline: 09.01.23

8) 4-OCEANS Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Compound Specific Isotope Analysis

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About the job

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

We seek to appoint a four-year postdoctoral research fellow (PDR) specializing in compound specific and traditional (bulk) stable isotope analysis, applied to bone collagen from archaeological and historical osteological specimens of marine fish and sea mammals. The successful applicant will: (i) join a growing interdisciplinary team studying human impacts on key marine taxa globally over the last two millennia; (ii) lead their own isotope-driven research, within the overall goals of the 4-OCEANS project; (iii) collaborate with project team members specializing in ancient DNA, data science, bulk stable isotope analysis, geometric and traditional morphometrics, zooarchaeology and environmental history; and (iv) build collaborations with national and international institutions and researchers.

More specifically, the successful applicant will design data-collection strategies for bulk and compound specific stable isotope analysis, to elucidate temporal shifts in ecosystem baselines and animal trophic level, and to infer (in combination with genomic evidence) long-range trade of marine resources. They will establish protocols for data collection, carry out compound specific stable isotope measurements using state-of-the-art in-house GC-IRMS equipment, conduct quantitative data analysis in cooperation with other project members, and lead the writing of research manuscripts for international journals, as well as being a co-author of other interdisciplinary papers within the 4-OCEANS project.

The post-holder will have successfully defended their PhD, authored high-quality publication(s) in a related field, and demonstrated evidence of being both intellectually driven and highly cooperative in a teamwork setting. They will be clearly motivated to contribute to the scientific and societal goals of the 4-OCEANS project, and also to work collaboratively with Indigenous rightsholders. Candidates having backgrounds in either ecology or archaeology (broadly defined) are welcome, with training available to assist the successful applicant in bridging disciplines.

4-OCEANS is a European Research Council Synergy Project funded for six years under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme. It aims to assess the importance of marine life for human societies globally during the last two millennia, up to the age of fishing under steam-powered vessels. Further information regarding the project and growing team is available at https://www.ntnu.edu/museum/4-oceans and https://www.tcd.ie/tceh/4-oceans/.

The post-holder will join the Department of Archaeology and Cultural History, in the University Museum of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). They will work closely with expert advisors Professor Paul Szpak (Trent University, Canada) and Dr Thomas Larsen. (Max Planck Institute for Geoanthropology, Germany), via online collaboration and research visits. They will be supported by a part-time project technician and utilise the new stable isotope facility of the Norwegian National Laboratory for Age Determination (directed by Dr Bente Philippsen), also part of the NTNU museum.

The post-holder will report to principal investigator Professor James Barrett (james.barrett@ntnu.no), who can be contacted for informal inquiries. The post will begin at latest 1 September 2023.

Duties of the position

Finalise research design, including sample choice, sample size, data-collection strategy and protocol design for isotopic analyses specific to each taxon (note that many samples are ready for immediate analysis).

Liaise with project partners, conduct sampling visits (nationally and internationally) and maintain excellent sample records.

Maintain, optimize and operate the GC-IRMS instrument, conducting primary analysis of faunal material of the ten key taxa of the 4-OCEANS project.

Conduct quantitative data analysis in cooperation with other project members.

Lead the writing of predominantly stable isotope papers for international journals.

Co-author interdisciplinary papers led by other team members.

Ensure the open-access archiving of project stable isotope data, and associated meta-data, following project protocols.

Maintain accurate and accessible records of the post-holder’s research expenses and research activities, for reporting to the funder.

Give effective project presentations in English, and act as a project ambassador during research activities and conference attendance, nationally and internationally.

Provide frequent updates of project progress to James Barrett and other team members.

Engage with training opportunities as needed to fulfil the interdisciplinary objectives of the role.

Required selection criteria

A professionally relevant background in isotope ecology within ecology, palaeoecology, archaeology or a cognate discipline, with direct experience of stable and/or compound specific isotope analysis.

A successfully defended PhD (by the start date).

A strong academic background from your previous studies.

A track record of international journal publication, commensurate with career stage. For recent graduates, planned publications can be in manuscript (e.g. forthcoming) form if available for evaluation.

Demonstrated attention to detail regarding data collection and analysis.

Evidence of collegial teamwork and collaborative research.

Demonstrated clear motivation to further the aims of the 4-OCEANS project and to work at the NTNU University Museum.

Ability to conduct daily spoken and written work in English.

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

Direct experience in operation of GC and IRMS instruments.

Direct experience of compound specific isotope analysis (in addition to bulk isotope analysis).

Direct experience of marine ecology and/or archaeology.

Excellent public presentation skills.

Evidence of experience working with computer programming languages (e.g. Python/R) and statistical analyses.

Research experience that complements existing expertise within the 4-OCEANS team.

Personal characteristics

Honesty

Collegiality

Intellectual ambition

Generosity

Attention to detail

Emphasis will be placed on personal and interpersonal qualities.

We offer

Exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment

Encouragement and support to develop an independent research profile within a cooperative team

An open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues

A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement

Favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund

Employee benefits

Salary and conditions

The period of employment is 4 years.

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 daily, except when on holiday or travelling for agreed project research.

About the application

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

The application must include:

CV, including education (with results), employment, awards, major conference presentations and publications list

A cover letter setting out your previous research history, your intellectual ambitions within the 4-OCEANS project, and your motivation for joining the project and NTNU.

Name and address of three academic referees

Up to three sample publications or other relevant research work

If not yet graduated, an official confirmation of the date your PhD requirements will be fulfilled.

If offered the position, you may be required to provide documentation (certificates and diplomas) of your qualifications

Co-authored works are welcome as sample publications. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint works, please attach a brief description of your participation.

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

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.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Prof. James Barrett, email james.barrett@ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR-Manager Christen Torvik, e-mail: christen.torvik@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, cover letter and the other documents requested above. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered.

Application deadline: 12 January 2023.

9) A Postdoctoral fellowship in Mathematical Sciences

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About the job

We have a vacancy for a postdoctoral fellowship at the Department of Mathematical Sciences.

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

The Department of Mathematical Sciences wants to support an excellent and highly motivated candidate within any of the Department's main research disciplines; please see https://www.ntnu.edu/imf/research/ for an overview.

Duties of the position

Research work

Teaching

Dissemination of results

A successful Norwegian candidate is required to spend at least 6 months abroad.

Required selection criteria

You must have completed a Norwegian doctoral degree or corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian PhD.

You must have a professionally relevant background in one of the research areas of the Department.

PhD students in their last year are invited to apply; employment will then be postponed until the PhD degree is finished.

You must be fluent in English, both oral and written.

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

Preference will be given to candidates who have a strong potential to strengthen the current research areas, or can provide a bridge between the different research activities in the department.

Knowledge of a Scandinavian language will be viewed positively due to the need for teaching assistance.

Personal characteristics

Motivation for conducting research at an advanced level

Ability to work independently and in a team

Good communication skills

Motivation for teaching

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

The period of employment is 3 years with teaching and other duties of approximately 33 % of the total available time.

The appointment 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.

The application must include:

CV including information about educational background, work experience, preprints and publications

A short research plan written together with at least one of the permanent faculty members in the Department (maximum 3 pages)

Academic works - published or unpublished - that you would like to be considered in the assessment (up to 5 works)

Name and contact information of three references

Summary of teaching experience, if any

University diplomas and transcripts

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.

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

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.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Marte Andresen, telephone (+47) 73 59 17 40, email marte.andresen@ntnu.no.

Application deadline: 15.01.23

10) Postdoctoral Fellow in Ignition enhancement of ammonia as a fuel in marine engines

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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 Department of Marine Technology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) has a vacancy for a post-doctoral fellow to join the Marine Machinery group. The main topic of the post doc is to experimentally and numerically examine two alternative methods to improve the ignition of ammonia in heavy duty internal combustion engines.

As society and the global economy makes the transition to a low carbon society, the marine sector is examining which technologies and energy carriers should be invested in, with a number of options currently being examined, including batteries, zero carbon green fuels, synthetic fuels and biofuels. The large variety of vessel types in the marine sector means that one technology is unlikely to be applicable to all. For some vessels batteries seem like a sensible option but for larger, long-range vessels, it is likely that the internal combustion engine (ICE) will be used for many years into the future. Therefore, it is critical that zero carbon fuels with favourable operational and emissions characteristics must be used. Ammonia is one such fuel.

Ammonia does not readily ignite in the engine, and some form of ignition enhancement is required. This post doctor position will examine two different enhancement techniques, one of them using ammonia electro-splitting to produce hydrogen gas which is then introduced to the engine, and the other using oxygen enrichment of air using air separation membranes. The two techniques have not been applied to ammonia engines before and there are large knowledge gaps to fill. The work to be conducted is quite wide in scope, and position will provide the successful candidate the opportunity to work on a truly muti-disciplinary project. The successful candidate will be working with several different research groups, using expertise in combustion, electro- chemistry, physical chemistry, and system analysis. Hence the project needs a candidate with a very wide area of skills and interests with a desire to build a diverse portfolio of skills. This position is not suitable for a candidate who wants to focus on one single specialism but one who wants to work across several areas and bring together skills, knowledge and people to address the project objectives.

The position is under the supervision of Associate Professor David Emberson and reports to Head of the Department.

Duties of the position

conduct a numerical (chemical kinetic) examination the fundamentals of the combustion of ammonia with hydrogen and oxygen enriched air

conduct a detailed experimental campaign on electro-splitting of ammonia, to determine efficiencies and develop a basic model of the splitting

working with current researchers (using existing models and operational maps), develop a model to be used in the system analysis for oxygen enrichment in the engine

conduct an analysis of the air membrane - ammonia engine system and electro splitting - ammonia engine splitting with focus on overall energy balance, optimizing air separation or electro splitting while meeting engine combustion demands

conduct experimental work in ammonia engine with oxygen and hydrogen addition

Required selection criteria

you must have completed a Norwegian doctoral degree or corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian PhD in either mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, physics or chemistry

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

laboratory experience, either in electro-chemistry, combustion, materials science chemical engineering or physics

experience with some form of numerical modelling (chemistry, physics, combustion). This is general, detailed knowledge of one particular methodology or software is not required but an understanding of how to start working with a new model or build a basic model for a new process

strong theoretical background in physics and/or combustion and/or chemistry (physical or electro)

good written and oral English language skills, including academic writing

able demonstrate in the application previous experience of working with a team of fellow researchers

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

programming skills in MATLAB, Python, LabView or similar

basic skills in combustion simulation (Cantera or similar)

some experience with systems analysis

experience with electrolysis

Personal characteristics

good communication skills, written and oral

positive attitude and confidence in working independently and in teams

able to communicate experimental requirements to technical support staff

ability and willingness to work in inter- and transdisciplinary teams

scientifically curious- breadth of knowledge

appreciation of safe working practises

Motivation for fundamental scientific research of practical relevance is essential, with an interest in experimental and empirical methods.

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

The period of employment is 2 years.

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.

The application must include:

CV and cover letter (1 page maximum) which includes motivation for post-doctoral position and evidence of previous laboratory and researcher team experience

transcripts and diplomas for master's and PhD degrees. 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 5 items)

name and contact information of three referees

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.

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

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.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact David Emberson, telephone +4798152966, email david.emberson@ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Marit Gjersvold, e-mail: marit.gjersvold@ntnu.no.

Application deadline: 17.01.2023

11) Postdoctoral Fellow in Web3 Technologies

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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 funded by PaaSforChain (Platform as Service Technologies for High-performance Blockchain-based Supply Chain Management Systems) project of the Research Council of Norway for one year and the Department of Computer Science (IDI) at NTNU for two years.

The postdoctoral fellow has opportunities to:

Work on core Web3 Technologies, particularly cross-chain-related technologies and smart contracts-related issues.

Work with a team of competent and enthusiastic professors and graduate students in the NTNU DSE lab on Web3 technologies.

Collaborate with leading technological research institutes, e.g., SINTEF, and companies, e.g., DNV, in the PaaSforChain project in Norway and China.

Collaborate and visit top universities in China, e.g., Tsinghua University, Nanjing University, SouthEast University, and other world-leading universities on Web3 Technologies.

Concentrate on high-quality studies for a long time (three years) to be well-prepared for an academic career.

Your immediate leader is the group leader of Information Systems and Software Engineering (ISSE).

Duties of the position

Perform research on Web3 technologies, particularly cross-chain-related technologies and smart contracts-related issues.

Contribute to supervising Ph.D. and Master students who have similar research focuses.

Contribute to managing the PaaSforChain project.

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. 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.

Experience in developing blockchain-based applications

Solid understanding on Web3 related technology challenges.

Good 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

Publications in prestigious computer science, blockchain, or software engineering conferences and/or journals

Good coding skills and software engineering knowledge

Experience in writing project fund applications

Personal characteristics

Critical thinking

Ability to work and think independently

Enthusiasm and passion

Perseverance and commitment

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

The period of employment is 3 years.

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

The position is subject to external funding of the PaaSforChain project in project until the end of 2023 and then the internal funding of IDI at NTNU.

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.

The application must include.

CV and certificates.

Transcripts and diplomas for bachelor's-, master's- and PhD degrees. 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.

Academic works - published or unpublished - that you would like to be considered in the assessment.

Research plan (max 5 pages).

Name and contact information of three referees.

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.

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

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.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Prof. Jingyue Li, telephone +47, 91897446, email jingyue.li@ntnu.no If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact the HR-team at The Department of Computer Science, e-mail: hr@idi.ntnu.no .

Application deadline: 21.01.23

12) Postdoctoral fellow in AI-based planning and acting for autonomous robot missions

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As part of the IKTPLUSS project “ROBPLAN - AI-based planning and acting for autonomous robot missions”, we are looking for a postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Engineering Cybernetics. The postdoctoral fellowship position is a temporary position where the main goal is to qualify for work in senior academic positions.

In many application domains there is a need for robots with high level of autonomy that can operate safely and efficiently in increasingly complex environments. However, even for simple missions, the planning complexity can quickly explode. In addition, high-level action planning is often performed as an offline process where the environment a robot operates in is assumed to be static, which is not the case in the real world. To deal with these challenges, the ROBPLAN project will develop and demonstrate methods for multi-robot autonomous missions in industrial use cases by combining planning with acting in a way that balances needs for long-term planning with needs to react to immediate events in a robust manner. In order to achieve this, the project will build on techniques from symbolic AI approaches (e.g. existing AI planning methods), which involve structured knowledge about the world, and enhance them with non-symbolic AI (e.g. machine learning), which can be used to learn from new data and adjust to changes in the world.

An example use case that is relevant for the project is a mobile robot and a UAV cooperating on an emergency situation at an oil and gas facility. The high-level planner must generate a sequence of actions for both robots, which, when successfully executed, will resolve the situation. Such an event could include that a system for automated planning and acting first deploys an UAV to get a first look and understanding of the emergency, followed by the mobile robot to carry out an intervention to handle the situation (e.g., close a valve).

ROBPLAN (2021-24) is coordinated by SINTEF Digital, with NTNU, Equinor and Scout Drone Inspection as partners. The postdoctoral researcher will therefore be part of a dynamic environment with highly-skilled participants involving academia and industry. Suitable simulation environments and real robots will be provided by the partners to stimulate the research and help verify the quality of the proposed solution within the project.

You will report to Associate Professor.

The position’s working place is the Department of Engineering Cybernetics at NTNU campus in Trondheim.

Duties of the position

Develop machine learning-based methods for high-level mission planning of robots operating in the real world. Naturally, this also involves connecting the proposed high-level planning systems with a robot’s existing perception and control systems.

Collaborate closely with a researcher focusing on AI planning (automated planning and acting) – based mission planning in order to create more efficient hybrid solutions.

Run relevant case studies in simulated environments and the real world to verify your solutions.

Collaborate with the project partners in order to enhance competence building and upscale the project’s results.

Supervision of MSc students working on topics directly related to the scope of the project.

Disseminate scientific findings according to the project’s objectives.

Required selection criteria

You must have completed a Norwegian doctoral degree, or corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian PhD, in cybernetics, Artificial Intelligence, robotics, computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics, or other relevant fields, ideally with a focus on combining AI with robotics.

An excellent research track record.

Excellent communication skills in English (written and oral).

Excellent collaboration 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

Experience from implementing machine learning algorithms, and especially reinforcement learning, on real-world robots.

An interest in merging high-level AI with robotics in industrial settings.

Programming skills (Python, C++, ROS, Linux)

Field work experience will be highly advantageous for this position, but not a hard constraint.

Personal characteristics

Self-driven, enthusiastic and creative.

Ability to work independently.

Critical thinking.

Open to discovering new frontiers, such as combining symbolic and non-symbolic AI for robotic applications.

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

The period of employment is 2 years.

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.

The application must include:

CV, transcripts and diplomas for bachelor's-, master's- and PhD degrees.

Academic works - published or unpublished - that you would like to be considered in the assessment

Research statement (max. 2 pages) indicating the applicant’s view of the main research challenges in the area of the position, how they suggest to do the research work and how this is relevant to their own background and the above research objectives.

Name and address of three referees

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.

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

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.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Associate Professor Anastasios Lekkas, anastasios.lekkas@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. Diploma Supplement is required to attach for European Master Diplomas outside Norway. Chinese applicants are required to provide confirmation of Master Diploma from China Credentials Verification (CHSI). Upon request, you must be able to obtain certified copies of your documentation.

Application deadline: 22.01.2023.

13) Postdoctoral Fellow in Edge Intelligence

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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 addressing fundamental challenges of edge computing and artificial intelligence, which potentially supports a variety of applications, such as Extended Reality, Internet of Things, and smart sensing.

Your immediate leader is Head of Department.

Duties of the position

Conduct cutting-edge research to enable edge intelligence and publish research results in top forums.

Lead/support research project initiatives.

Teaching (29% 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.

Demonstrated research capability via a good publication record in the relevant areas.

A well-documented understanding of the relevant research fields and experience.

Software engineering 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: distributed systems, artificial intelligence, big data, virtual reality/augmented reality/mixed reality, mobile computing, cloud and edge computing.

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

The period of employment is 3 years (with teaching duty 29%).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 at all times adhere to the changes that the development in the subject entails and the organizational changes that are adopted.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Associate Professor Xiang Su, email xiang.su@ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact The HR-team at the Department of Computer Science, e-mail: hr@idi.ntnu.no.

Application deadline: 31.01.23

14) Postdoctoral Fellow in Political Science

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About the position

At the Department of Sociology and Political Science (ISS), NTNU Trondheim there is a vacant temporary position as Postdoctoral Fellow in political science for a period of three years, with 67% research and 33% teaching obligation. The position is connected to the research group Elections, Values, and Political Communication.

The postdoc is expected to conduct research at the intersection between political behaviour, political communication and European Union studies. EU institutions are acutely aware that their legitimacy is precarious. Many citizens are skeptical toward the EU and oppose membership. EU institutions therefore invest a lot of resources into communication. Through communicative authority exercise, they try to bolster the EU’s legitimacy in the eyes of its citizens. The EU sends out daily press releases, reports to specific sectoral stake holders, its officials travel to all member states to engage with citizens, and every major EU institution and official has their own social media accounts, to reach out to citizens directly. What is the effect of various forms of self-legitimation by the EU on citizen opinions?

The postdoctoral fellow will define the project within this broader theme of the effect of EU self-legitimation in collaboration with the project leader.

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

Your immediate leader is the Head of Department.

Duties of the position

Develop a personal project within the project scope, in collaboration with project leader Pieter de Wilde.

Engage in ambitious internationally-oriented social science research.

Contribute to the research group Elections, Values and Political Communication (EVPOC).

Contribute to teaching within the department within the confines of the position.

Required selection criteria

A Norwegian doctoral degree or corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian PhD in political science or another relevant field. Candidates who are in the final stages of their PhD project will be assessed but must attach a document that confirms that their doctoral thesis has been submitted or documentation from the institution that confirms when the defense is scheduled to take place. If you are offered the position, you need to provide documentation for completion of the PhD degree before starting the position.

A demonstrable research interest through publications and/or course work in one or more of the most proximate research fields: European Union Politics, International Relations, Political Behaviour, Political Communication.

Fluency in English, both written and oral.

Solid proficiency in quantitative social science methodology.

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

A promising track-record in academic publications.

Experience with experimental methods and/or survey methodology.

Personal characteristics

Independence and initiative.

Cooperative skills.

Willingness to contribute to a good work environment.

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

The period of employment is three years.

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.

The application must include:

A motivation letter.

CV, including a comprehensive overview of all academic work.

Transcripts and diplomas for bachelor's-, master's- and PhD degrees. If you have not yet completed your PhD, you must provide confirmation on your estimated date for the doctoral dissertation, or that your PhD thesis has been submitted. 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 5 items).

A research plan of max. 5 pages, including a progress plan for the period of the postdoc.

Name and email address of three referees.

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.

Applicants will be assessed based on:

The relevance, quality and potential of their research project

The relevance and quality of previous academic publications

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

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

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.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Pieter de Wilde, email: pieter.dewilde@ntnu.no If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Senior Executive Officer HR Renate Lillian Johansen, email: renate.johansen@ntnu.no.

If you are invited for an interview you must provide certified copies of transcripts.

Application deadline: 31.01.2023

16) Postdoc in sensory biology of marine invertebrates with a focus on corals

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About the job

We have two postdoctoral positions funded through the ERC starter grant “EnvIronchannel” at the Animal Physiology Section in the Department of Biology (https://www.ntnu.edu/biology/research/animal-physiology) in the Group of Lena van Giesen (https://levangiesen.wixsite.com/labpage).

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

We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher marine invertebrate sensory biology with a focus on the cold-water coral species Lophelia pertusa. The project is funded by the EU through an ERC starter grant). The position is for two years, and you will report to Lena van Giesen (Associate Professor).

This project will investigate how coral larvae recognize suitable habitats and decide about a permanent settlement side. We aim to study the underlying sensory system, how these are integrating and encoding external environmental signals and how this leads to behavioral output in the animal. The project will use a range of techniques centered around cellular physiology, behavior and molecular biology to address these questions. We also closely collaborate with other researchers to bring these aspects into an environmental context.

In the van Giesen lab we study sensory perception and processing in marine invertebrates. Navigating through a world full of complex information necessitates elaborate sensory organs that are capable of filtering and encoding relevant signals to guarantee the animals survival. These sensory cells and organs are the first connection between the outside world and the nervous system of the animal and are composed of complex cellular and molecular features that have evolved to suit the animal’s unique behavior. We have an interest in cellular physiology, to understand how these cellular and molecular determinants evolved to enable organisms to sense and adapt to their specific niche in the environment. We use different methods to investigate these questions including behavior, anatomy, transcriptomics and electrophysiology with a focus on marine invertebrates, such as corals and Cephalopods.

The successful candidate will work in a highly collaborative environment on different aspects of cellular, molecular, and behavioral aspects of sensory perception in marine invertebrates and should have a general interest in cellular physiology, protein biochemistry and behavioral analysis as well as a basic background in R or transcriptome analysis.

Duties of the position

To conduct research in the lab responsibly

Collecting and analysing data relevant to the research question

To participate in group meetings and discussions

To attend to conferences and disseminate findings

To engage in a collaborative research environment

To assist MSc and PhD students

To write and conceptualize scientific publications

Required selection criteria

A postdoctoral research fellowships is a qualification position in which the main objective is qualification for work in academic positions. You must have completed a Norwegian doctoral degree in or corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree is required.

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

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.

PhD in neuroscience, cell or molecular biology, biochemistry or related field

Strong scientific background in relevant area, good communication- and analytical skills.

Very good written and oral English skills.

The ability to work independently, in a structured manner and in collaboration with others.

Experience with student supervision.

Preferred selection criteria

Experience with Electrophysiology, Biochemistry or Molecular Biology

Experience with data analysis or Bioinformatics including relevant scripting languages (e.g. R)

Understanding of the value of working with rare and protected species

Passion for science and science communication

Personal characteristics

Enthusiasm for scientific research and lab work

Self-motivated

Good team player and collaborative skills

Solution oriented

Reliable

Independent and dependable

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

The period of employment is 2 years.

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.

The application must include:

CV, certificates and diplomas

transcripts and diplomas for bachelor's and master's and PhD degrees.

A research statement explaining what you think are the biggest knowledge gaps in marine sensory biology and how you would address them.

Name and address of three referees

List of publications or other relevant research work

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.

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

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.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Lena van Giesen, email: lena.van.giesen@ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Mari H.Hansen, e-mail: mari.h.hansen@ntnu.no.

Application deadline: 15.02.23

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