Postdoctoral position within sustainability transition in the aquaculture industry (3 years)

• English

With about 17,000 students, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences is one of the largest higher education institutions in Norway. A broad range of academic programmes are offered at Bachelor, Master and PhD levels, spread out on five campuses Førde, Sogndal, Bergen, Stord og Haugesund.

Our ambition is to build stronger and more solid academic and research environments that will interact nationally and internationally. The aim is to become a recognized actor on the international higher education arena. Increased international cooperation and engagement in externally funded projects will work towards this goal.

The Faculty of Technology, Environmental and Social Sciences offers a wide range of courses both at undergraduate and graduate levels in:

• Engineering and Natural sciences
• Economic and Administrative sciences 
• Maritime sciences
• Social sciences and Humanities

The Faculty is also responsible for PhD programmes in computer technology, innovation and regional development and in nautical operations.

The HVL Business School is a new department which has approximately 2,000 students and 100 full-time employees, divided between the Bergen, Haugesund and Sogndal campuses.

The HVL Business School has a comprehensive professional environment in Economics and Administration and a range of subjects in the Social sciences and Humanities.
The department is responsible for 11 bachelor's programmes, four master's programmes in addition to one-year programs and part-time studies.

The HVL Business School has a strong academic and research environment, and is central to the doctoral programme in Responsible Innovation and Regional Development (RESINNREG).

About the position:
Western Norway University of Applied Sciences has a postdoctoral position within sustainability transition in the aquaculture industry available for a period of 3 years. The position is affiliated with the Section for Innovation Studies at the HVL Business School, Faculty of Technology, Environmental and Social Sciences, Campus Bergen.

The postdoc position is a recruitment position, and the appointed candidate will be part of an active research milieu at the Section for Innovation Studies at the HVL Business School.

The candidate will conduct research within the research project AQUABALANCE - Balancing economic, environmental, and social sustainability in the European aquaculture industry. The project is funded through the call ‘Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (SBEP)’, and you can read more about the project here

The candidate is expected to contribute in research activitities that elaborate on strategies and best practices for balancing economic, environmental, and social sustainability in the European aquaculture industry. The main goal of the research project is to provide the aquaculture industry and stakeholders with a wide range of new knowledge and evidence-based recommendations to ensure its social legitimacy and sustainability.

The qualification requirement for this position is a PhD degree within innovation studies. We are especially looking for candidates who are interested in responsible innovation and are experienced with sustainability transition studies. Comprehensive skills in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods are expected. The candidate also needs to have good written and oral presentation skills in English.

Preferable qualifications:
Knowledge of the aquaculture industry is desirable. Some competence in a Scandinavian language is an advantage.

Personal characteristics:
The candidate must be able to work independently and as a co-researcher in the research group of the umbrella project.

Applications will be evaluated by an international expert panel consisting of three members. Applicants are asked to submit their application and CV online. Please use the link “Apply for this job” (“Søk stillingen”).

The following documentation must be uploaded as an attachment to the online application:

• Copies of selected academic publications (no more than 5)
• A CV with a complete list of academic publications and teaching activities
• Diplomas and certificates
• Documents related to other achievements relevant to the position
• The names of two contacts who are willing to act as reference 

If the documents submitted are not in English or in a Scandinavian language, the applicants must submit certified translations of these. In addition, the transcripts must specify the topics, the course works, and the grades at the bachelor's and master's degree levels. Applicants should note that the evaluation will be based on the documentation submitted electronically via Jobbnorge within the submission deadline. The applicants are responsible for ensuring that all the documentation is submitted before the closing date. 

Applications cannot be sent by e-mail or to individuals at Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

• 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 

The position as Postdoctoal Fellow is paid according to the Government's salary regulation, in position code 1354 - Postdoctor.

There is a compulsory 2 % deduction to the pension fund (see here for more information ). The successful applicant must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at any time.

 The appointment will be made in accordance with the regulations for State employees Law in Norway ("Lov om statens ansatte)". Organizational changes and changes in the duties and responsibilities associated with the position must be expected.

State employment shall reflect the multiplicity of the population at large to the highest possible degree. Western Norway University of Applied Sciences has therefore adopted a personnel policy objective to ensure that we achieve a balanced age and gender composition and the recruitment of persons of various ethnic backgrounds.

Information about the applicant may be made public even though the applicant has requested not to be named in the list of applicants. The applicant will be notified if his/her request is not respected. Applicants may be called in for an interview.

Professor, Arnt Fløysand, +47 55 58 71 55, [email protected]

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Arnt Fløysand

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+47 55 58 71 55

[email protected]

15th April 2024

Western Norway University of Applied Sciences

Bergen

Scope

Fulltime (1 positions) Fulltime (%)

Fixed Term

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