About the position

We have a vacancy for a Project Manager for the NTNU Applied Underwater Robotics Laboratory at the Department of Marine Technology.

Are you our new project manager? We are expanding our infrastructure as well as research and education activities to meet the increased level of activity. Join us to create better services for underwater robotics research. Through new infrastructure, we will create better solutions for future underwater operations supporting marine research and industry project. The Applied underwater robotics laboratory (AUR-Lab) together with NTNU AMOS have a productive and inspiring world-class research environment.

At the Department of Marine Technology, the position as Project Manager is open. The scope of work for the position will be project management of investments and upgrades of research infrastructure and support research projects.

The position reports to Professor Martin Ludvigsen.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Project management. Assist in existing project with reporting, documentation, progress monitoring, outreach, dissemination.
• Project acquisitions assisting in the development of proposals for research agencies in Norway and EU, governmental bodies and industry.
• Organization of research infrastructure development and operations.
• Execution of field operations and research campaigns　including data management.
• Carry out own research on relevant topics including publishing results.
• Assist on supervising students and researhers at MSc and PhD level.

The position is part of a community at the Department of Marine Technology and AMOS, consisting of researchers, MSc students, PhD candidates, Postdocs and engineers. Workplace will be at both the Department of Marine Technology and Trondhjem Biological Station. Travels related to projects and research campaigns must be expected.

Qualification requirements

• Relevant experience in research project management
• MSc education from a relevant discipline or equivalent qualification
• Good English skills

Desired qualifications 

• PhD degree in a relevant discipline
• Network in relevant research communities
• Experience work with engineering research and experimental systems
• Good skills in Norwegian language

Personal characteristics

• Strong motivation for the subject
• Capability to work efficiently both independently and in teams
• Service minded, flexible mindset

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

The gross salary for the position of Project Manager code 1113 is normally remunerated at gross from NOK 479 600 – 723 200 before tax per year, depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2 % is deducted as a contribution to 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 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.

Generel information

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.

Questions about the position can be directed to Martin Ludvigsen, phone number 91897272, e-mail martin.ludvigsen@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.

NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment - DORA.

Please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates. Applicants invited for interview must include certified copies of transcripts and reference letters.

Please refer to the application number IV-49/20 when applying.

Application deadline: 01.03.2020

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 Marine Technology

We develop methods and technology related to the blue economy: oil and gas extraction at sea, ship technology and the equipment industry, fisheries and aquaculture. We also have a strong commitment to the development of sustainable solutions for offshore renewable energy, coastal infrastructure, and marine robotics. Marine technology helps to solve major global challenges related to the environment, climate, energy, food and efficient transport. The Department of Marine Technology is one of eight departments in the Faculty of Engineering.

Deadline 1st March 2020
Employer NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Municipality Trondheim
Scope Fulltime
Duration Permanent