Postdoctoral Fellow, Marine Technology

21 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

NORWEGIAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - NTNU

Research Field

Engineering
Engineering

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Norway

Application Deadline

29 Feb 2024 - 00:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

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

No

Offer Description

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 postdoctoral fellow for the project: Innovative design and operation for rare earth material reduction and optimized lifetime for next generation offshore wind-based hydrogen production (INSPIRE). INSPIRE project is born in response to the priority area “Development of offshore marine multi-use infrastructures to support the blue economy” which is part of the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership program.

INSPIRE consists of an international consortium of industrial and research partners with main objectives of optimizing green hydrogen system design methodology with minimum need of rare earth materials (REE) and to contribute to a pathway towards implementation of such designs in future frameworks, policy, and industrial standards for EU.

The scope of this job vacancy is to mainly address the objectives under the work package 5 (WP 5) which is led by NTNU and aims to contribute to development of road maps for REE reduction in wind-hydrogen system. This requires highly interdisciplinary education and skills, both technical and non-technical, and an understanding of different stakeholders. There will be a close collaboration with partners in Belgium and Germany and other stakeholders in Norway and EU. The candidate will be a part of a larger research group working closely with other ongoing relevant projects, i.e. ICONIC and Made4Wind.

Your immediate leader is Head of the Department.

Duties of the position

• contribution to road maps and standardization of floating offshore wind development
• close interdisciplinary collaboration with research and technical teams in Norway, Belgium, and Germany 
• writing of academic articles and preparation and presentation of project outputs and deliverables
• participation in academic outreach activities (workshops/conferences)

Required selection criteria

• norwegian doctoral degree or corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian PhD in mechanical and industrial engineering, or marine engineering
• strong interdisciplinary education, research and experience which to cover technical, social, and cultural aspects of marine technology development
• experience in interdisciplinary collaborations in the marine technology field
• experience about the road maps for floating offshore wind development
• familiar and experience with the Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership program
• familiar and experience with energy islands
• excellent written and oral English 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

• international experience
• experience/familiarity with digital twin concept

Personal characteristics

• ability to work independently and to take initiatives, and follow deadlines and deliverables
• very organized/structured and a positive attitude
• good teamwork skills and reliable
• eager to collaborate within and across sections and contribute to projects

Emphasis will be placed on personal and interpersonal qualities.

We offer 

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

Salary and conditions

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

The period of employment is 3 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 be attached to 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: 

• CV and PhD degree
• academic works – publication list
• one academic work that you regard as most relevant and that you particularly want to be taken into account in the assessment
• motivation letter
• details of the projects/ proposals and research activities you have been involved 
• names and contact information for two relevant 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 Professor Amir Nejad, email [email protected] . If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Marit Gjersvold, e-mail: [email protected]

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

Application deadline: 29.02.24

NTNU

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Department of Marine Technology

We develop methods and technology related to the blue economy: oil and gas extraction at sea, ship technology and the equipment industry, fisheries and aquaculture. We also have a strong commitment to the development of sustainable solutions for offshore renewable energy, coastal infrastructure, and marine robotics. Marine technology helps to solve major global challenges related to the environment, climate, energy, food and efficient transport. The Department of Marine Technology  is one of eight departments in the Faculty of Engineering.

Deadline 29th February 2024
Employer NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Municipality Trondheim
Scope Fulltime
Duration Temporary
Place of service Jonsvannsveien 82, 7050 Trondheim

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Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

NORWEGIAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY - NTNU

Country

Norway

City

Trondheim

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Trondheim

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