About the job

We are looking for a Associate Professor in the field of Process Systems Engineering at the Department of Chemical Engineering. The process systems engineering group deals with the overall system behaviour and how the individual units should be combined to achieve optimal overall performance. Important topics are multi-scale process modelling, operation and control, design and synthesis, simulation, statistics and optimization. Applications include distillation, reactors, system biology and subsea processing.

We are seeking candidates with a large potential for leadership in research and education, and a strong commitment to high-quality research within the field of Process Systems Engineering.

Experience with one or more of the following research fields is of interest:

• Computational approaches for process engineering
• Process optimization
• Process control
• Statistical methods, artificial intelligence and machine learning for PSE
• Process modelling and process and product design

The available position is affiliated with the Process Systems Engineering Group at the Department of Chemical Engineering. Applicants are expected to complement the current research activities at the department.

You will report to the Head of Department.

Responsibilities

• Contributing to teaching subjects in the Process Systems Engineering field, such as modelling, optimization, process control, as well as other basic chemical engineering courses
• Developing and maintaining an internationally recognized research track record within the subject area through high quality publications and participation at international conferences
• Acquiring research funding from national and international funding agencies
• Collaborate in research and teaching activities within the department
• Strengthen the existing research profile of the department, and expand the international and industrial collaboration
• Educate and supervise students at BSc and MSc level. Supervising PhD and postdoctoral fellowships

Qualifications required

You must have the qualifications required for the position as associate professor in the field of Process Systems Engineering, as outlined in the Regulations concerning appointment and promotion to teaching and research posts section 1-4. 

• PSE Background. Your PhD, or academic work of same scope and quality must be within the field of Process Systems Engineering. A minimum of two years of research experience after your phd is required. This experience should be within the core area of the position.
• Research. You have a track record of international publications in peer-reviewed journals and proceedings, as well as experience in the acquisition and/or participation in funded research projects.
• English. Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Teaching. Ability and interest in teaching basic chemical engineering courses

You must document relevant basic competence for teaching and supervision at university/higher education-level, ref. Regulations. If this cannot be documented, you are required to complete an approved course in university teaching within two years of commencement. NTNU offers qualifying courses. 

It is a prerequisite that within three years of appointment, new employees who do not speak a Scandinavian language will be able to demonstrate skills in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language equivalent to level three in the course for Norwegian for speakers of other languages at the Department of Language and Literature at NTNU.

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

Preferred qualifications

• Supervision. Experience with leading research and (co-) supervising students on Master and PhD level.
• Research. Experience with initiating and leading research projects, and writing grant applications (NFR, EU)
• External. Experience with industrial/external/international collaboration
• Teaching. Experience in teaching and formal pedagogical qualifications.

Personal qualities 

• Original and creative approaches to research
• Ability to work independently and within a group
• Ambition to be internationally competitive
• A desire to constantly improve
• Solution oriented

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

In a position as Associate Professor (code 1011) you will be remunerated according to the Norwegian State salary scale, 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.

Employment will be granted in accordance with the principles outlined in the Civil Service Act, and the regulations concerning the export of expertise, technology, and services. Applicants should be aware that there may be changes in the working environment after employment has commenced.

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

Application Process

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

About the application

The application and supporting documentation must be in English.

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 you have been on academic leave or experienced other gaps in your career, it is important that this is made clear in your application, so the recruitment board can take this into account, recognizing that the quantity of your research may be reduced as a result.

The application must include:

• CV, certificates and diplomas
• A teaching portfolio, in which your teaching competence is compiled and presented systematically, (See guidelines for applicants: "Documentation of applicant’s teaching qualifications in connection with appointment to an academic position at NTNU”)
• Academic works - published or unpublished - that you would like to be considered in the assessment (up to 10 works)
• A description of the scientific works you consider most relevant, and which you particularly wish to be factored into the assessment
• A list of your previous works, with details on where they have been published
• A research plan
• Details of projects for which you have served as project manager, including information on financing, duration, and scope 
• Names and contact information for three relevant references

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

While considering the best-qualified applicants, we will pay particular attention to personal qualities, your motivation for applying for the position, and your pedagogical skills and qualifications. Our assessment 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 required to oblige 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 do a trial teaching session and an interview.

General information

NTNUs personell policy emphasizes the importance of equality and diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, disability, or 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. 

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. 

In accordance with public law your name, age, job title, and county of residence may be made available to the public even if you have requested not to appear on the public list of applicants.   

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Professor Jens-Petter Andreassen, e-mail jens-petter.andreassen@ntnu.no. 

The application and all attachments should be submitted electronically via jobbnorge.no. If you are invited to interview, you must bring with you notarized copies of all references and diplomas. Mark your application with reference number: NV-nr 55/21.

Application deadline: 30.08.2021 

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 Chemical Engineering 

We take chemistry from laboratory scale to industrial production. This demands a wide range of knowledge, from molecular processes and nanotechnology to building and operation of large processing plants. We educate graduates for some of Norway's most important industries. The Department of Chemical Engineering is one of eight departments in the Faculty of Natural Sciences.  

Deadline 30th August 2021
Employer NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Municipality Trondheim
Scope Fulltime
Duration Permanent
Place of service Gløshaugen, Trondheim