Professor/Associate Professor in Medicine (MR Technology)

About the position

At the Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging (ISB) we have a vacancy for a permanent full time (100 %) position as a professor/associate professor in medicine (MR Technology).

The Department is part of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and includes the following subject areas: Radiology, Biomedical Technology and Medical Imaging, Exercise Physiology and Sport Sciences, Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Cardiology and Pulmonary Medicine and Anaesthesiology.

The Department is also responsible for hosting the MR Core Facility , the MR Centre  and the Centre of Innovative Ultrasound Solutions (CIUS) . ISB collaborates with several Research and Development units at St. Olavs hospital.

Together with the Department’s other academic staff, the appointee will be responsible for teaching, supervision of students, research, infrastructure, and academic development within the relevant disciplines according to one’s competencies.

The position is administratively attached to the Department of Circulation and Medical Imaging (MR Unit).
Please click on this link  for further information regarding the department.

Expected start up is 01.01.2024.

Duties of the position

• The position includes the responsibility for teaching within the bachelor's programme in radiography and the master’s degree in medical imaging technology (e.g., Basic MR and X-ray physics, General pathology, Radiation biology, Oncology). There will also be supervision of bachelor and master’s students. The appointee will contribute to ISB's research activity including doctoral degree supervision and teaching PhD courses.
• The relevant research fields are MR of Cancer and/or MR metabolomics
• The appointee will have scientific responsibility of the MR Core Facility and will further contribute to the scientific and strategic development of infrastructure and enable research of high international quality.
• The appointee is expected to develop collaborative projects internationally, nationally, and internally at NTNU and St Olavs hospital, as well as with the health service and industry in general.
• The appointee must contribute actively and independently to applications for external research funding from national and international sources.
• The appointee is expected to teach within their relevant expertise across all study programmes at the Faculty.
• The position also includes administrative duties.

Required qualifications 

You must have the qualifications required for the position of Professor in the field of medicine, as outlined in § 1-2 of the regulations concerning appointment and promotion to teaching and research posts 

• The applicants must have relevant professional health education at master's level or hold a master's degree in a relevant field of research within science and technology.
• The applicants are required to hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field of research (MR of Cancer/MR metabolomics).
• The appointee must be able to document extensive professional qualifications and scientific competence within one or more of the relevant research fields listed above.
• Quality and breadth of former scientific work will be assessed, and the applicants must enclose a 5-year research plan for the position.
• The applicants must have experience with securing research funding from national and/or international sources.
• The appointee must be fluent in written and oral Scandinavian and English languages.
• In addition to the requirements for basic educational competence, you must also document: 
  • The development of the quality of your own teaching and supervision of students over time 
  • Broad experience as a supervisor, preferably at a master’s/PhD level 
  • Participation in improving the quality of education in a professional environment 

For appointment as a professor, an academic level conforming to established national standards  is required.

Associate professor: 

You must have the qualifications required for the position of Associate Professor in the field of medicine, as outlined in the regulations concerning appointment and promotion to teaching and research posts 

• The applicants must have relevant professional health education at master's level or hold a master's degree in a relevant field of research within science and technology.
• The applicants are required to hold a doctoral degree in a relevant field of research (MR of Cancer/MR metabolomics).
• The appointee must be able to document extensive professional qualifications and scientific competence within one or more of the relevant research fields listed above.
• Quality and breadth of former scientific work will be assessed, and the applicants must enclose a 5-year research plan for the position.
• The applicants must have experience with securing research funding from national and/or international sources.
• The appointee must be fluent in written and oral Scandinavian and English languages.
• In addition to the requirements for basic educational competence, you must also document: 
  • The development of the quality of your own teaching and supervision of students over time 
  • Broad experience as a supervisor, preferably at a master’s/PhD level 
  • Participation in improving the quality of education in a professional environment.

Applicable to all:  

You must document relevant basic competence in teaching and supervision at a university/higher education-level, as referenced in the Norwegian national Regulations . If this cannot be documented, you will be required to complete an approved course in university pedagogy within two years of commencement. NTNU offers qualifying courses. 

Please see the Regulations concerning appointment and promotion to teaching and research posts for general criteria for the position.

The person employed must be flexible about any changes that professional development entails, and organizational changes regarding the university's operations may entail

It is of the highest importance that the applicant has good motivation for, and documented ability for, interdisciplinary cooperation. The extent of this is emphasized and evaluated on the ability to initiate and lead research and teaching activities, as well as supervision at PhD level. Emphasis will also be placed on personal suitability.

Preferred qualifications

• ISB participates actively in research communication and public debates and is a key source of information in the Norwegian news. This is an important part of the social mission, and it is desirable that the applicant documents experience in research communication beyond publication in international journals.

Personal qualities

• Good collaborative skills.
• Desire and vision to advance research development.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students.

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Application Process

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

Salary and conditions

As a Associate Professor / Professor (code 1011 /1013 ) you are normally paid from gross 593 500 – 935 300NOK per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. As required by law, 2% of this salary will be deducted and paid into the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

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

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

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

About the application

Your application and supporting documentation must be in English. 

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

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

Your application must include (pay attention to what must be included here – remove anything that does not apply):

• CV, diplomas, and certificates
• A teaching portfolio, in which your teaching competence is compiled and presented systematically,   (See guidelines for applicants: Documentation of teaching qualifications in applications and appointments to academic positions at NTNU )
• Academic works – published or unpublished – that you wish to be considered during assessment of your application (up to 10 items)
• A short description of the scientific/artistic works you consider most relevant, which you particularly wish to be factored into the assessment
• A publication list of your articles with information on where they have been published.
• A list of abstract presentations (indicating whether it was based on peer review or invitation, and whether it was an oral or a poster presentation) must be entered in a separate list.
• A short five-year research plan for the position (One page).
• Details of projects with external funding where you have had a central role, with information about your role, funding source, duration, and size.
• Names and contact information for three relevant referees

Joint work will also be considered. If it is difficult to identify your specific input to a joint project, you must include evidence of your contributions.

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. Our assessment of the pedagogical skills will be based on documented pedagogical material, forms of presentation in your academic works, teaching experience, PhD, and Masters supervision, and any other relevant pedagogical background. Both quality and scope will be taken into consideration.

NTNU is obliged by the evaluation criteria for research quality in accordance with The San Fransisco Declaration on Research Assessment – DORA . This means that we will pay particular attention to the quality and academic range demonstrated by your scientific work to date. We will also pay attention to research leadership and participation in research projects. Your scientific work from the last five years will be given the most weight.

Your application will be considered by an expert committee. Candidates of interest will be invited to an interview, and to deliver a trial teaching session.

General information

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 . (tas bort hvis ikke aktuelt)  

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 continually maintain and improve your professional development and be flexible regarding any organizational changes.

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

For the sake of transparency, candidates will be given the expert evaluation of their own and other candidates. As an applicant you are considered part of the process and is stipulated to rules of confidentiality.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Head of Department Øivind Rognmo  phone: +4790133775, email [email protected]

If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact HR Advisor Sissel Sollien, 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: 31.03.2023

NTNU - knowledge for a better world

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

The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (MH) is one of NTNU’s largest faculties with about 2000 employees (1300 full-time equivalents).

The Faculty’s main activities are education and research in close integration with St Olav’s Hospital. For further information, see: https://www.ntnu.edu/mh .

Deadline 31st March 2023
Employer NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Municipality Trondheim
Scope Fulltime
Duration Permanent
Place of service Øya, Trondheim