AdresseAbout the position
The Postdoctoral Fellowship position is a temporary position for two years, where the main goal is to qualify for work in senior academic positions.
Your work tasks will be within our new research project REFUEL, which is funded by the research council and 9 industrial partners. Through this project, you can contribute to making green energy a realistic alternative for the coastal fleet. The aim of this project is implementation of zero emission and low carbon solutions for this fleet, and to find solutions that are also applicable to other geographical areas and other ship types.
You will be working closely with a team of 4 PhD candidates, 3 professors and researchers, and representatives from the industry partners. The partners cover the whole value chain from production of zero emission fuel to implementation on board a vessel. As a member of the project, you will also participate in reporting and publishing of the work at conferences and in scientific journals. Your working place will be at NTNU Ålesund. At our department, you will be part of a large international research group, counting more than 40 PhD candidates.
In the REFUEL project, you will use Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) as a tool for feasibility studies where the objective is to select the most suitable zero-emission energy carrier for coastal vessels. This analysis includes the entire energy supply chain and the energy conversion process on board the vessel, using marine diesel oil (MGO) as the benchmark.
Your immediate leader is head of the department.
Duties of the position
- data collection from partners and marine traffic databases
- collect data on existing energy infrastructure
- outlook on future demand for different energy carriers
- LCA analyses to be performed using a commercially available LCA tool
- arrange seminars and workshops
- write journal papers
- presentation at conferences
Required selection criteria
- You must have completed a Norwegian doctoral degree or corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian PhD, and background in traditional and renewable maritime energy carriers, and/or LCA.
- 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 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
- theoretical basis and practical experience within renewable maritime energy carriers and/or LCA
- project management experience
- publishing experience
- teaching experience
Personal characteristics
- ability to work independently as well as in teams
- analytical, able to analyze complex relationships, learns quickly.
- ability to take initiative and engage in cross-disciplinary teams
- result oriented
- attention to detail and well organized
- good networking- and communications skills
Emphasis will be placed on personal and interpersonal qualities, and motivation for the position.
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 2 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 certificates
- Motivation letter
- 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 5 items)
- Research plan
- 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. (tas bort hvis ikke aktuelt)
The city of Ålesund, with its population of 50 000, will provide you with plenty of opportunities to explore a region of Norway that is famous for its beautiful scenery with high mountains and blue fjords. Ålesund itself, with its Art Nouveau architecture, is by many considered to be the most beautiful city in Norway! 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.
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 Ann Rigmor Nerheim, email ann.r.nerheim@ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Synnøve Sunde, e-mail: synnove.sunde@ntnu.no
If you think this looks interesting and in line with your qualifications, please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates attached. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Upon request, you must be able to obtain certified copies of your documentation.
Application deadline: 11.02.24
