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The Department of Material Science and Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology has vacancy for a 3-year Postdoctoral fellow position within process metallurgy/ high temperature material science. The position will be focused on the thermodynamics of refractory metals and the production of specialty alloys with new carbon-free methods. The Postdoctoral fellow will be part of projects where both the university, SINTEF, Norwegian industry and EU project participants are partners.
Are you ready to take your research career to the next level? We offer an exciting 3-year postdoctoral position that gives you the opportunity to develop a strong profile as researcher. You will also gain valuable experience that might be relevant for your further career.
Candidates with strong interest in metallurgical processes holding a PhD degree in materials science, process metallurgy or similar are invited to apply. The candidate will be a part of a research group of about 20 PhD candidates and Postdoctoral researchers. The Postdoctoral fellow will also work closely with research institutions like SINTEF and the Norwegian and European industry in both Norwegian- and EU funded projects focused on refractory-slag-metal thermodynamics.
The purpose of a postdoctoral position is to build up a researcher profile that qualifies for a position as associate professor. The position may also offer additional skills that are relevant to the postdoctoral fellow's future career.
Apply for this position to become part of our research environment and take the next step in your career with us.
Your immediate leader will be the Head of Department.
Duties of the position
- Carry out research of excellent quality
- Academic publications and popular science dissemination
- Participate in the process metallurgy and electrochemistry research group
- Apply for research funding and write applications and report on progress to funding sources
- Participate in international activities such as conferences and/or research stays at foreign educational institutions
- Mentoring students, helping them with their research projects, and advising on methodology and academic writing
- Teaching
Required selection criteria
- You must have a PhD and experience in high temperature thermodynamic experiments and modelling using the commercial software FACTSage is required
- Documented experience in building of specialized databases to be used for thermodynamic simulations based on acquired and published data is required.
- Documented teaching experience
- Excellent skills in written and oral English is compulsory.
If you do not already have educational competence that meets the requirements for a position as associate professor in Norway, NTNU will arrange for you to acquire such competence during the employment period. In such cases, you will also be assigned relevant teaching as part of the career-promoting work.
The appointment is to be made in accordance with NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions and for general criteria for the position.
Preferred selection criteria
- Prior collaboration with the process metallurgy research group at NTNU/SINTEF and the Norwegian metallurgical industry is preferred.
- Documented experience with dissemination of thermodynamic modelling in larger fora
Personal characteristics
Working as a Postdoctoral fellow requires that you:
- Work independently
- Present and discuss your research with other professionals
- Engage and contribute constructively with feedback
- Show curiosity and a strong motivation for the subject
- Are flexible and open to adjusting the plan for the project as needed
Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.
We offer
- An exciting job with an important social mission
- Developing tasks in a strong and international professional environment
- Career guidance throughout the postdoctoral program and together with you we will prepare a career plan, which contains the skills and knowledge you will acquire
- Open and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues
- Mentor programme as a new employee at NTNU
- Favorable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
- Free Norwegian language training at a basic level (A2)
As a Postdoctoral Fellow at NTNU, you will have access to employee benefits.
Diversity
Diversity is a strength, and at NTNU we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity in society and that makes use of the potential of the population's collective skills. Our vision is Knowledge for a better world and our values are creative, critical, constructive and respectful. We believe that an organization that is equal, diverse and gender-balanced is essential for us to achieve our goals.
We strive to attract employees with different skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving of our societal mission in research and education. If you think this position is relevant and interesting, we encourage you to apply, regardless of gender, functional ability and cultural background, or whether you have been out of work for a period of time.
Salary and conditions
As a Postdoctoral Fellow (code 1352) you are normally paid from gross NOK 633 400, - 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 3 years (including career promotion work / teaching duties)
The position is externally funded by both the Norwegian Research Council and the EU Horizon program.
As an employee at NTNU, it is important to keep yourself up to date with academic and organizational changes and to adapt to them.
For the necessary professional and social interaction, it is a prerequisite that you are physically present and available to the institution on a daily basis.
The appointment is carried out in accordance with the principles of the State Employees Act, and Export control (legislation that regulates the export of knowledge, technology and services). Candidates who, after assessment of the application and attachments, are considered to be in conflict with the criteria in the latter act, will not be able to be employed.
About the application
The attachments (including a description of your scientific work) must accompany the application as these documents form the basis of the application assessment. The documents must be in English.
Please note: the application will only be assessed on the basis of the information we have received by the application deadline. Therefore, make sure that your application clearly shows how your skills and experience meet the criteria described above.
The application and all attachments must be sent electronically via Jobbnorge.no. If you are invited to an interview, you must bring certified copies of certificates and diplomas upon request.
The application must include:
- Transcripts and diplomas for Bachelor's-, Master's- and PhD degrees. If you have not yet completed your PhD, you must provide confirmation on your estimated date for the doctoral dissertation, or confirmation that your PhD thesis has been submitted. Documentation of a completed doctoral degree must be presented before taking up the position.
- CV
- A copy of- or link to- the doctoral thesis.
- A list of academic works - published or unpublished
- Possible recommendation letters
- Name and contact information of at least two 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 requiredcan be found here. If you already have a statement from Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir), 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.
If you have had leave or another break in your career, it is important that this is stated in your application so that the selection committee can take this into account and that the amount of your research may be reduced as a result.
In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal qualities. Motivation, ambitions and potential for research will also be emphasized in the assessment of the candidates.
NTNU recognizes a wide range of academic contributions and is committed to follow evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment DORA and the obligations in CoARA (responsible assessment of research and recognition of a greater breadth of academic contributions in accordance with NTNU's social mission).
General information
A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you wish to be exempt from entry on the public list of applicants, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with current legislation. You will be notified if the exemption is not granted.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Prof. Merete Tangstad email: merete.tangstad@ntnu.no, or Prof. Gabriella Tranell, email: gabriella.tranell@ntnu.no
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR Advisor Marie Kristiansen, email: marie.kristiansen@ntnu.no
If you find this position interesting, and in accordance 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: 11.09.2026
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