About the position

The Industrial Ecology Programme (IndEcol), Department of Energy and Process Engineering (EPT) at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) is seeking a research assistant to support the modeling of sustainable consumption and production within the design and analysis of potential Sustainable Development Pathways.

The work involves data acquisition and processing, modeling, and analysis/display of model results of the demand for industrial production and the employment, environmental impacts and resource use associated with this industrial production.

The work relates to three ongoing projects, JPI Axis SHAPE, NAVIGATE, and Resource Efficiency and Climate Change (RECC) carried out in collaboration with the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and Yale University.

The Research Assistant will directly assist Professor Edgar Hertwich and Richard Wood in their contributions to these projects.

The Head of Department is Professor Terese Løvås. The position’s supervisor is Professor Edgar Hertwich.

Duties of the position

• Data collection and analysis
• Programming in MatLab or python
• Modelling, analysis of results, and documentation
• Interaction with project partners

Required selection criteria

• A Master`s degree in industrial ecology, informatics, economics, engineering or natural science.

The position as Research Assistant should give you the opportunity to gain insight into scientific or artistic work and method. The assignments are at an academic level and must consist of scientific or artistic assistance.

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.

• Analytical and quantitative skills, such as statistics, input-output economics, life cycle assessment
• Competence in data acquisition and processing
• Relevant programming and software skills (e.g., MatLab, Python, GAMS, R, GIS, or similar)
• written and oral English language skills

Preferred selection criteria

• It is considered a strength of the candidate also speaks a Scandinavian language
• It is considered a strength if the candidate has some prior knowledge of industrial ecology, energy system models, statistics, or systems engineering

Personal characteristics

• Self-motivated
• Goal-oriented
• Team player
• Good communication skills

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

Research assistants are remunerated in code 1018,1019 and 1020 depending on competence. The duration of this position is for a period of up to 16 months.

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 daily.

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 follow 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. 

The application must include:

• CV, certificates and diplomas
• Academic works - published or unpublished - that you would like to be considered in the assessment
• Name and address of three referees

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 suitability.

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

A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional capacity or cultural background. 

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.

Information Act (Offentleglova), your name, age, position and municipality may be made public even if you have requested not to have your name entered on the list of applicants.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Edgar Hertwich, telephone +47 97512109, email edgar.hertwich@ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Megan Norris, e-mail: megan.norris@ntnu.no

Please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Applicants with European Master`s qualifications from outside Norway are required to include a Diploma Supplement. Applicants with Masters` qualifications from China are required to include confirmation of Master`s Diplomas from China Credentials Verification (CHSI): http://www.chsi.com.cn/en/.

If you are invited for interview you must include certified copies of transcripts and reference letters. Please refer to the application number IV-174/20 when applying.

Application deadline: 21.09.2020

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 Energy and Process Engineering

We conduct research and teaching covering the entire energy chain, from resources to the end-user. We look at how energy is produced and used by humans and machines in a sustainable way with regard to health, climate change and the resource base. The Department of Energy and Process Engineering is one of eight departments in the Faculty of Engineering.

Deadline 21st September 2020
Employer NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Municipality Trondheim
Scope Fulltime
Duration Fixed Term
Jobbnorge ID 191865