About the position

We have a vacancy for a Postdoc in flexible and efficient production systems for mass-cuztomized product at The department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at NTNU. 

The PostDoc position is connected to the newly established research project SmartFab, a project aiming at developing and implementing innovative and sustainable manufacturing solutions for the SMB segment – achieving 40 % cost reduction and 20 % lower lead times.Combining the need for more flexible and adaptive production facilities with Industry 4.0 principles, the project shall implement and demonstrate solutions that directly can be transferred to partner companies and indirectly be disseminated to other SMB industries in Norway.

Haugstad Møbel, Norgesvinduet and Jærtek are the industrial partners and use-cases, whilst Sintef Manufacturing, Sintef Digital and NTNU are main research partners. 

The position reports to Professor Geir Ringen

Main duties and responsibilities

• Design principles for product architecture and modularization, where increased functionality, multi-material solutions, customization, sustainability and integration of enabling technologies are to be considered.
• Integrated product- and process development methods for defining production systems suitable for mass-customized products within the SMB segment. 
• Define and verify digitization principles and methods enabling future sustainable and flexible production systems
• Implementation strategies of the above-mentioned aspects – focusing on risk, time and cost reduction.     

Qualification requirements

A postdoctoral research fellowships is a qualification position in which the main objective is qualification for work in academic positions. Completion of a Norwegian doctoral degree in mechanical and industrial engineering 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. 

Other qualifications

• Good written and oral English and Norwegian language skills
• Knowlede of Industry 4.0 principles
• Knowledge of the SMB Segment

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal suitability, in terms of the qualification requirements specified in the advertisement. NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment - DORA.

Personal characteristics

• Curious
• Collaborative
• Dedicated

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal suitability, as well as motivation, in terms of the qualification requirements specified in the advertisement

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

Postdoc:

Postdoctoral candidates are remunerated in code 1352, and are normally remunerated at gross from NOK 523 200 before tax per year. 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 criterias 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.

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. Under the Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova), information about the applicant may be made public even if the applicant has requested not to have their name entered on the list of applicants.

The national labour force must reflect the composition of the population to the greatest possible extent, NTNU wants to increase the proportion of women in its scientific posts. Women are encouraged to apply. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life (http://trondheim.com/). Having a population of 200 000, Trondheim is a small city by international standards with low crime rates and little pollution. It also has easy access to a beautiful countryside with mountains and a dramatic coastline.

Questions about the position can be directed to Geir Ringen, phone number +47 41679834, e-mail geir.ringen@ntnu.no

About the application:

Publications and other academic works that the applicant would like to be considered in the evaluation must accompany the application. Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify the individual applicant's contribution to joint works, the applicant must include a brief description of his or her contribution.

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): http://www.chsi.com.cn/en/). 

Applicants invited for interview must include certified copies of transcripts and reference letters.

Please refer to the application number IV-271/19 when applying. 

Application deadline: 12.12.2019

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.

Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering

We educate graduates who can create new products, operate and maintain products, and manage projects. The Department has a variety of bachelor’s and master’s degree programmes. We conduct wide-ranging research in fields such as technology, energy, product quality and development, and productivity. The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering is one of eight departments in the Faculty of Engineering.

Deadline 12th December 2019
Employer NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Municipality Trondheim
Scope Fulltime
Duration Temporary
Place of service Dep. of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering