Na een inwerkperiode sta je mee in voor het optimaal leiden en de verdere groei van het hotelteam.
· Je bent mee verantwoordelijk voor de realisatie van kwalitatieve en efficiënte hoteldiensten binnen onze beide woonzorgcentra.

Onze hoteldiensten omvatten voornamelijk:
- schoonmaak en onderhoud van de kamers en gemeenschappelijke ruimtes,
- op-en afdienen en begeleiding van maaltijden van de bewoners.

Aangevuld met zorgondersteunende taken (beddenopmaak, drankenronde,…)

· Je werkt hierbij ondersteunend voor onze Verantwoordelijke Hoteldiensten.

· Je functioneert als een volwaardig lid van ons hartverwarmend team. Iedereen in huis helpt de bewoners waar nodig, met oog voor de zelfredzaamheid van de bewoner.

LEIDINGGEVEN EN COACHEN

· Je helpt bij het leiden en coachen van het team hotel vanuit de visie van vzw OLV GASTHUIS.

· Je helpt de hoteldiensten organiseren op een efficiënte, effectieve en motiverende wijze. Je verdeelt en wijst dagelijks het werk toe aan de medewerkers van het team op basis van de globale planning die gemaakt is met de clusters. Je volgt op dat wekelijks extra taken (vb opkuisen kamer na overlijden) ingepland en uitgevoerd worden.

· Je begeleidt nieuwe medewerkers in het team. Je geeft hen technische en praktische toelichtingen m.b.t. het gebruik van schoonmaakproducten, toestellen, de clusters,…

· Je treedt op als eerste aanspreekpunt in geval van praktische problemen binnen het team en doet een beroep op de verantwoordelijke hoteldiensten in geval van complexe of personeelsgerelateerde problemen. Je bundelt de vragen van de medewerkers.

· Je ondersteunt bij de opmaak van uurroosters en planningen.

KWALITEIT BEWAKEN

· Je volgt op dat de kwaliteit van het werk van team hotel gehandhaafd blijft.
Je geeft constructieve feedback en ondersteunt de medewerkers om te groeien.

· Helpen bij opkuis kamer - opmaak duidelijke instructie met aandachtspunten, oa vloer met i-mop...

· Mapjes opvolging kamers controleren - aanvullen/in orde houden

· Mapjes extra taken opvolgen/in orde houden -> kijken of alle taken worden uitgevoerd.

BEHEREN VAN SCHOONMAAKPRODUCTEN, MATERIALEN en TOESTELLEN

· Opvolging vullen producten - correcte dosering! · Opname stocklijst producten · Opvolgen - bijsturen gebruik van i-mop · Opvolgen - bijsturen gebruik van stoomreiniger · Opvolgen telling sweps

BEHEER WAS

· Opvolgen interne was: uitwerken efficiëntste werkwijze wanneer best sweps gewassen worden en in kaart brengen andere wasstromen

· Opvolgen externe was: opnemen bestellingen plat linnen, contactname wasserij

Kerncompetenties (zie www.gasthuis.be/nl/medewerkersbeleid)
Kwaliteitsvol werken – Samenwerken – Cliëntgerichtheid – Loyaliteit – Zelfontwikkeling

Functiegerichte competenties

PLANNEN EN ORGANISEREN

• Je verwerft een goed overzicht over taken, middelen, mensen en tijd. Je slaagt erin om deze op mekaar af te stemmen zodat een kwalitatief resultaat bereikt wordt, op een efficiënte manier en met respect voor de draagkracht van je team.
• Je waakt ook over de evolutie van taken, middelen en mensen en grijpt in wanneer de resultaten niet voldoen.
• Je kan prioriteiten stellen en verzekert de continuïteit.

ONDERNEMEN EN PROBLEEMOPLOSSEND WERKEN

• Je ziet en signaleert kansen, je kan veranderingen in gang zetten en betrekt hierbij de mensen die te maken hebben met de gevolgen van de verandering.
• Je bent flexibel, kan overweg met diverse opdrachten en je wilt leren en mee groeien.
• Je herkent problemen, kan deze analyseren (vanuit verschillende invalshoeken), en kan een praktische en haalbare oplossing formuleren. Je vergeet hierbij niet de juiste mensen te betrekken.

LEIDINGGEVEN EN SAMENWERKEN

• Je kent je eigen sterke en minder sterke punten en die van de medewerkers van het team en houdt hiermee rekening in je leidinggevende taken.
• Je houdt rekening met de motivators van de teamleden: autonomie, zich capabel voelen en betrokkenheid. Je helpt hen om te groeien binnen hun functie.
• Je versterkt de samenhorigheid en de goede sfeer in het team. Je stelt je positief op en brengt dynamiek en energie in het team. Je zoekt naar oplossingen bij conflicten. Het gezamenlijk resultaat staat voorop.
• Je neemt de verantwoordelijkheid op voor het team.

COMMUNICEREN

• Je hebt vertrouwen in je eigen standpunten, maar je staat wel open voor feedback.
• Je weet je boodschap helder en duidelijk over te brengen naar het team en houdt hierbij rekening met de behoefte van de medewerkers.
• Je toetst af of je boodschap goed, correct en volledig is overgekomen.

Profiel

• Je hebt een opleiding professionele schoonmaak gevolgd (of evenwaardig door ervaring).

• Je bent administratief correct

• Ervaring in het opmaken van een werkplanning is een pluspunt

• Basis vaardigheden m.b.t. computer (o.a. e-mail, excel, software wasserij)
• Speciale affiniteit hebben met de doelgroep ouderen
• In bezit van rijbewijs B

Je komt terecht in een creatieve en ondernemende Belgische speler binnen visuele communicatie en projectuitvoering, waar grote merken rekenen op een feilloze uitvoering van hun campagnes en projecten. Wat hier bedacht en verkocht wordt, moet operationeel kloppen tot in de details — van planning tot plaatsing op locatie. Dankzij een sterke reputatie, langdurige klantrelaties en een financieel gezonde basis blijft de organisatie groeien en investeren in mensen, processen en schaalbaarheid.

Jouw verantwoordelijkheden:

• · Je coördineert projecten van briefing tot oplevering
• · Je bewaakt deadlines rond aanleveringen, goedkeuringen en interne processen
• · Je stelt realistische planningen op in functie van klantverwachtingen en beschikbare capaciteit
• · Je zorgt dat dossiers volledig en correct voorbereid zijn voor productie en verpakking
• · Je communiceert opdrachten duidelijk naar plaatsingsteams via digitale tools
• · Je bent aanspreekpunt voor klanten bij vragen, wijzigingen of dringende situaties

• Je herkent jezelf als iemand die energie haalt uit vooruitgang en resultaat.
• · Je denkt in oplossingen en actie, niet in beperkingen
• · Je durft knopen doorhakken wanneer timing daarom vraagt
• · Je bewaart overzicht bij meerdere lopende projecten
• · Je communiceert duidelijk, professioneel en zelfzeker
• · Je voelt je comfortabel in rechtstreeks contact met klanten en plaatsers
• · Je neemt verantwoordelijkheid en wacht niet af
• Je beschikt over een bachelor denkniveau en hebt bij voorkeur ervaring in projectcoördinatie, planning of operations.
• Je spreekt en schrijft vlot Nederlands, Frans en Engels. Deze talen gebruik je dagelijks in contact met plaatsers en partners.

Je zoekt geen ondersteunende rol.
Je zoekt een functie waarin je zichtbare impact hebt op het eindresultaat.

Word jij onze nieuwe Psychologisch Consulent in het 60+ team van CGG VAGGA?

28.5u/week – langdurend vervangingscontract

Bij VAGGA bouwen we elke dag aan toegankelijke en kwaliteitsvolle geestelijke gezondheidszorg. We begeleiden kinderen, jongeren en volwassenen met ernstige psychische problemen — en hun omgeving — met een warme, professionele aanpak.

Voor ons 60+ team in Antwerpen (Belgiëlei) zoeken we een psychologisch consulent die mee het verschil wil maken. Je komt terecht in een multidisciplinair team waar samenwerking, expertise en menselijkheid centraal staan.

Wat ga je doen?

In deze rol ben jij een belangrijke schakel in het zorgtraject van onze cliënten.

• Je brengt hulpvragen en problematieken helder in kaart en wijst verwijzers en hun cliënten de juiste weg binnen of buiten onze organisatie
• Je voert psychodiagnostisch onderzoek uit
• Je zorgt voor mondelinge en schriftelijke verslaggeving
• Je begeleidt cliënten in hun herstelproces en helpt hen hun functioneren te stabiliseren en versterken
• Je neemt actief deel aan het teamoverleg en draagt bij aan een kwaliteitsvol dossier in het elektronisch patiëntendossier

Je bent iemand die zowel zelfstandig als in team floreert en die energie haalt uit werken met een diverse doelgroep. Je beschikt over:

• Een opleiding Professionele Bachelor Toegepaste Psychologie
• Een voortgezette vorming aansluitend bij de specifieke opdrachten
• Kennis van psychopathologie en ervaring met psychodiagnostiek
• Inzicht in het hulpverleningslandschap en doorverwijsmogelijkheden
• Bij voorkeur ervaring in de geestelijke gezondheidszorg
• Cliëntgericht en vraaggestuurd
• Communicatief sterk en sociaal vaardig
• Organisatorisch onderlegd
• Bereid om één avond per week te werken (17u–20u)
• Open-minded en bereid mee te groeien met onze organisatie

Extra troeven:

• Affiniteit met cultuursensitief werken en samenwerken met tolken
• Kennis van of ervaring met online behandel- of diagnostische instrumenten
• Kennis van en kunnen werken in andere talen
• Digitale vaardigheden

Als Transportplanner zorg je voor de dagelijkse en wekelijkse planning van transport en montage.

Je neemt het overzicht over een complexe puzzel van leveringen, onderdelen, mensen en middelen – en zorgt dat alles samenkomt op het juiste moment bij de klant.

Wat ga je doen?

• Je plant dagelijks de ritten van vrachtwagens en montageploegen
• Je houdt rekening met verschillende onderdelen, levermomenten en projectafspraken
• Je beheert de capaciteit van voertuigen, chauffeurs en monteurs
• Je bewaakt de leverbetrouwbaarheid en kwaliteit van uitvoering
• Je stuurt bij waar nodig bij wijzigingen, vertragingen of last-minute aanpassingen
• Je staat in nauw contact met chauffeurs, monteurs en interne afdelingen
• Je volgt leveringen op en lost operationele problemen snel en praktisch op
• Je verwerkt planning en opvolging in ERP- en planningssystemen
• Je denkt mee na over verbeteringen in planning en efficiëntie

Dit is geen standaard planningsfunctie – we zoeken iemand die stevig in zijn/haar schoenen staat.

• Je hebt ervaring in transportplanning, dispatch of logistiek
• Je bent sterk in organiseren, prioriteiten stellen en snel schakelen
• Je blijft rustig en overzicht bewaren onder druk
• Je bent communicatief sterk en durft duidelijk te zijn
• Je voelt je comfortabel in contact met chauffeurs en monteurs
• Je kan omgaan met verschillende meningen en bewaart je standpunt
• Je hebt geen probleem met telefonisch contact en schakelt vlot met verschillende stakeholders
• Je werkt oplossingsgericht en praktisch
• Je spreekt vlot Nederlands en Frans

Deze job is ideaal voor iemand die energie krijgt van puzzelen, schakelen en impact maken in een complexe logistieke omgeving.

The Danish Institute for Advanced Study (DIAS) and the Software Engineering units of the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) seek an outstanding candidate to fill a tenure track Fellow (Assistant Professor level) position in the field of Software Engineering. The candidate is expected to start on January 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. 

The application deadline is September 15, 2026, at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST) 

We are looking for a researcher with clear potential for research excellence who thrives in and is inspired by interdisciplinary collaboration. The ideal candidate will be expected to contribute to high-quality research in their field while embracing DIAS’s mission of curiosity-driven inquiry and interdisciplinary dialogue. The successful candidate should have a strong and promising research profile, with potential for attracting external research funding, and a demonstrated ability to work across disciplines. The candidate will be attached to both the Department and DIAS and should be prepared to engage in multiple and diverse research environments at SDU. 

Who are we looking for

We seek a researcher with expertise in the field of Software Engineering, who is eager to develop their research career within the DIAS framework. The candidate should aim to bridge Software Engineering with the research areas of Quantum Computing and/or Artificial Intelligence. The ideal candidate should demonstrate: 

• A commitment to engaging in boundary-crossing interdisciplinary research and dialogue.

• A strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, contributing to research that bridges multiple fields. 

• Strong interest in driving internationally competitive research activities at the highest level of ambition. 

• Engagement in various forms of research dissemination, including interdisciplinary research and dialogue.

Qualifications

Successful applicants must: 

• Hold a PhD or similar qualifications within relevant fields of software engineering or computer science.

• Exhibit curiosity-driven research excellence, thinking beyond traditional boundaries. 

• Be fluent in English.

• Show potential for attracting external research funding. Experience in applying for external funding and a strong international network, are considered comparative advantages.

• Have research publications that demonstrate their excellence and broad thinking. 

The Danish Institute for Advanced Study (DIAS)

DIAS at SDU is a hub for interdisciplinary excellence at and beyond the frontier of knowledge, bringing together outstanding researchers from various disciplines to foster groundbreaking interdisciplinary research and bold innovation. DIAS nurtures a collaborative and curiosity-driven environment, encouraging scholars to think outside the box and challenge conventional boundaries. The institute values open-minded exploration and an ambitious yet collegial atmosphere with a strong sense of community. Researchers affiliated with DIAS are expected to contribute actively to DIAS activities, and engage in interdisciplinary collaborations across faculties and departments, both nationally and internationally. 

The Software Engineering units at the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute 
The Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute is an internationally recognized institute, which has maintained a leading position in robotics for more than three decades. The department is the 2nd largest department at SDU, with more than 230 staff members and 1500 students. The institute has over the last decades expanded its activities in software engineering including building several strong research centres at the SDU campuses in Odense, Vejle and Sønderborg. Thereby, the institute today covers a wide range of areas in robotics, software, AI, and applied informatics.

Additional information

For further information about being a professor at DIAS, please contact DIAS director Sten Rynning at +45 6550 2193 or via email at director-dias@sdu.dk.

For more questions about the position please contact LEGO® Chair and Professor Mikkel Baun Kjærgaard, mbkj@mmmi.sdu.dk, +45 2197 2447.

Application, salary, and employment terms

The candidate will be attached to the Software Engineering units at the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute in Vejle and Odense (based on final negotiations) and is also expected to participate DIAS activities and interdisciplinary cooperation in Odense regularly.
The successful applicant will be employed in accordance with the collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations for academics in the state with the associated circular on the protocol for the job structure for academic staff at Danish universities and the provisions for tenure track assistant professor as described herein. Persons employed in the position may, based on a specific individual managerial assessment, be exempted from time registration, also known as a “self-organizer”. 

Further information on salary and taxation.

The tenure track programme the Faculty of Engineering is aimed at the most talented scholars who have established a high level in their current research and other professional work, and those who possess exceptional potential to achieve the highest international level within their research area. Candidates enter at the assistant professor level (for up to 6 years) and, upon successful completion, will be promoted to a permanent position associate professor, subject to a positive assessment by an expert committee. Indicators of relevant scholarly merits include documented independent scholarly output, ground-breaking publications, achievement of excellence grants, and international research network.
Teaching obligations will be reduced compared to a standard professorship at SDU, allowing more time for research and leadership activities.

To qualify for the position, you must have obtained a PhD or similar degree by the application deadline. 

 

Application requirements
The application must include the following:

• Letter of motivation that clearly explains the applicant's interest, qualifications, and motivation for the position.

• Detailed CV including documentation of experience, and contacts for possible references. 

• An elaborate research and funding plan (max 4 pages) for the next three years including a description of synergy with the department's activities and the potential to benefit from DIAS’s interdisciplinary environment.

• Master’s and PhD degree certificates or equivalent (original and an official English translation).  

• Complete list of publications, indicating which publications are most relevant for the position.

• Up to five of the most relevant research articles – if you submit a monograph, it counts as 3 articles. Please upload a pdf for each publication. For co-authored publications, briefly describe the extent of the co-authorship or your contribution to the publications (please do this for each co-authored publication). You can do so by using this form or by describing the co-authorship in such a way that the committee can assess the extent of your contribution.

• Teaching Portfolio as documentation for teaching and learning experience as well as supervision qualifications. Any format is acceptable, but you can find inspiration for structuring your teaching portfolio on the Faculty's teaching portfolio page.

All application materials must be submitted in English, and only applications written in English will be considered.

We recommend that international applicants take the time to visit websites of Work in Denmark and the International Staff Office at SDU. Here you can find information and facts about moving to, working and living in Denmark.

Submission guidelines

• All documents must be in English and PDF format. CPR number (civil registration number) must be crossed out. All PDF-files must be unlocked, allow binding and may not be password protected. 

• Motivated application must be uploaded under ‘Cover letter’ (max. 5 MB), Curriculum Vitae must be uploaded under ‘Resume’ (max 5 MB). All other documents must be uploaded under ‘Miscellaneous documents’ (max 10 files with a maximum 50 MB per file). 

Assessment

Shortlisting may be used as part of the assessment process. Read about shortlisting at SDU.

Assessment of applications will be done under the existing Appointment Order for universities. Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. The committee may request additional information, and, if so, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the necessary material. 

When the assessment committee has submitted its report, the applicant will receive the part of the evaluation that concerns them. 

Interviews and tests may be part of the overall evaluation and references may be obtained. 

About SDU
SDU is committed to fostering a diverse staff that reflects society’s diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of personal background.
SDU was founded in 1966 and now has over 27,000 students, nearly 20% of whom are international. SDU employs more than 3,800 staff and offers 115 study programmes across disciplines such as the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, health sciences, and engineering. While SDU’s main campus is in Odense, it also has campuses in other locations.

 

Equal opportunity employment
The University of Southern Denmark is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected status.

The University of Southern Denmark wishes our staff to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position. SDU conducts research in critical technologies, which, due to the risk of unwanted knowledge transfer, are subject to a number of security measures. Therefore, based on information from open sources, background checks may be conducted on candidates for the position.

How to apply
Applications must be submitted electronically via the "Apply online" link provided in the job posting.

If you experience technical problems, please contact our email support.
 

The application deadline is September 15, 2026, at 11.59 PM/23.59 (CET/CEST) 

This is NTNU

NTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus in professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim.

At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world.

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

About the position

Are you passionate about understanding how we can ensure a just transition? Join our research team at NTNU to tackle critical questions about climate change policy and inequality, with a specific focus on how climate mitigation policies can remain fair and just.

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 in Political Science. You will also gain valuable experience relevant for your further career, including in project management, survey research, and experimental methods.

The purpose of a postdoctoral position is to build up a strong 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. 
 

About the project 

This project investigates the role of compensation mechanisms in the Norwegian green transition, with a specific focus on how such tools are developed, distributed, and experienced. While mechanisms (such as grants, rebates, and subsidies) are central to Norway’s climate strategy, emerging evidence suggests they may be unevenly accessed across social groups, economic sectors, and geographical areas. In parallel, public debates about the use of public funds in the green transition—often framed in Norway as part of the “sløseri-debatt” (waste debate)—have raised concerns about inefficiency, waste, and the targeting of support schemes.
 

The project’s goal is to develop new knowledge about how compensation mechanisms shape the distribution of costs and benefits in the green transition. It opens for analyses of how these mechanisms function in practice, who gains access to/benefits from policy tools, which barriers may limit policy uptake, and how policies can be improved to better align environmental objectives with broader societal goals.

Duties of the position

• Carry out research of good quality  
• Academic publications and popular science dissemination
• Participate in the research group ESG-NTNU
• Participate in international activities such as conferences and/or research stays at foreign educationa institutions 
• Teaching 
• Mentoring students, helping them with their research projects, and advising on methodology and academic writing 

Required selection criteria

• You must have completed a completed a Norwegian doctoral degree or corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in Political Science, or Political Economics (or other relevant fields)
• If you are in the final phase of your doctorate and can document that the thesis has been submitted or that the defense date has been confirmed, your application can be considered even if you have not defended yet. NOTE: Documentation of the obtained doctorate must be presented before you can take up the position.
• Good oral and written skills in English.
• High quality of the project sketch that is to be submitted with the application (max. 1500 words). Applicants are assessed based on (1) the quality and potential of the project sketch, including methodological approach, (2) the quality and relevance of the scientific output, (3) possible contribution to the research group and the institute.
• Convincing letter of motivation (max. 400 words)
   

PLEASE NOTE: For detailed information about what the application must contain, see paragraph “About the application”.

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

The following qualities and experiences, if documented, will count as an advantage for candidates if they fulfill the required selection criteria:

• A strong publication track record and experience with publishing in top journals in Political Science or related fields.
• Scandinavian language skills are an advantage, but not a requirement. 
• Interest in teaching in ISS study programs https://www.ntnu.edu/iss/studies
  https://www.ntnu.no/iss/studier
   

Personal characteristics

• Scholarly creativity
• Motivation for personal skill development (in courses and self-teaching)
• A natural inclination towards asking questions and thinking outside the box
• Ability to work well with others in a research team or academic setting
• Capacity to handle setbacks and persist through challenges
• Work structured and efficiently managing time to balance multiple tasks, set goals and meet deadlines, work independently
• Commitment to ethical standards in research and academic conduct
• Ability to familiarize quickly with new research fields, topics, and methods
   

Working as a Postdoctoral fellow requires that you:

• Work independently 
• Work structured, set goals and make plans to achieve them 
• Present and discuss your research with other professionals 
• Engage and contribute constructively with feedback 
• Work constructively under pressure or in the face of adversity  
• Show curiosity and a strong motivation for the subject 
• Analyze data, assess different perspectives and draw well-founded conclusions  
• Are flexible and open to adjusting the plan for the project as needed
• Other personal characteristics

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, included one year of career promotion work and teaching duties.

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 bein 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 Norwegian/a Scandinavian language or 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.

If you have used AI when applying for this position: You must specify in the application in what way AI has been used when writing your application.

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, 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 the doctoral thesis. If you are close to submitting, you can attach a draft of the thesis. 
• Project sketch containing proposals for an overall description of research questions, theoretical perspectives, methodological design for the project and progress plan (max. 1500 words). Consider the description of the position's profile and the description of the project to create a relevant project sketch.
• A description of your main research papers, with an emphasis on the identification strategy A short application letter that specifies your motivation for the position (400 words/one page)
• Academic works - published or unpublished (up to 3 items)
• Possible recommendation letters
• Name and contact information of three 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 required can 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 Associate Professor Nanna Lauritz Schönhage, phone: +47 97957959 email: nanna.l.schonage@ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR Advisor Renate Lillian Johansen email: renate.johansen@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: 01.09.2026

For practical information about working at NTNU, please visit this webpage. 

The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the tech 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. 

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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 Sociology and Political Science

We conduct research, teaching and dissemination in sociology, political science, media, communication and information technology, and sport sciences. The Department offers five-year master’s programmes in teacher education (lektorutdanning) in social sciences as well as in physical education and sports. As a social science department we have a special obligation to contribute to the public debate on important social issues. The Department of Sociology and Political Science is one of six departments in the Faculty of Social and Educational Sciences.

 The position

A position as Associate Professor in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry is available at the Department of Chemistry. The position is affiliated with the Theoretical Chemistry Group.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated researcher to strengthen and consolidate our ongoing research activity in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry and the corresponding educational curriculum in computational chemistry and modelling at the Department of Chemistry. The position offers a unique opportunity to be part of an internationally recognized group and to develop collaborations with related research environments within the University, at other Norwegian institutions and internationally.

Department of Chemistry (IK), located at the Tromsø campus, is one of six departments within the Faculty of Science and Technology, and currently offers education at the Bachelor’s, Master’s, and doctoral levels. The department provides access to advanced core facilities and research infrastructure, including mass spectrometry, HPLC/UPLC, NMR, X-ray crystallography, protein production, peptide synthesis, biomolecular modeling, and it has access to the national high performance computing infrastructure provided by Sigma2.

The workplace is at UiT in Tromsø. You must be able to start in the position in Tromsø within a reasonable time, after receiving the offer.

The position’s field of research or work

The announced position involves teaching, research, and administrative responsibilities.

The successful candidate will strengthen an internationally competitive and active research group in theoretical and computational chemistry, with particular attention to the emerging field of quantum technology. The candidate will engage in scientific collaborations and cultivate professional networks at national and international levels in academia and if possible, with the private sector. Emphasis will be given to method development in theoretical chemistry and computational material modeling.

We expect the position holder to develop grant applications and secure external funding to support research and educational activities.

The position holder is also expected to contribute to the education at the department. This includes teaching undergraduate and graduate courses (primarily in general, physical, inorganic and theoretical chemistry), supervising students at all levels, disseminating research to the public and engagement with subject-specific pedagogical literature by participation in collegial teaching development activities.

It is expected that the participant will participate in research group collaboration and professional networks nationally and internationally, as well as in disseminating research to a wider public. It is expected that the successful candidate/position holder is willing to develop grant applications (RCN/EU).

Contact

Further information about the position and UiT is available by contacting: 

Prof. Luca Frediani, Department of Chemistry; Phone +47 47 323 585, email: luca.frediani@uit.no

Prof. Peik Haugen, Head of Department of Chemistry; Phone +47 77646474, email: peik.haugen@uit.no 

Qualifications

Applicants must have a research background in theoretical and computational chemistry covering method development in areas such as electronic structure methods, computational spectroscopy in both the time and frequency domains, relativistic methods and computational materials modelling. Applicants should have carried out independent and original research of high international standard, evidenced by their scientific results published in peer-reviewed journals, presentations at international conferences and documented funding. Applicants must present a research statement and research vision that is in line with developments in quantum technology nationally and internationally, which can be integrated with the department's existing activities, as well as promote collaboration across departments at the Faculty of Science. The ability and potential to secure external funding should be documented through previous applications and through the research plans presented. 

Applicants must:

• Document that they can conduct independent original research in one or more of the following branches of theoretical and computational chemistry: electronic structure methods, computational spectroscopy both in time and frequency domain, relativistic methods, computational materials modeling.
• Have a strong scientific track record, documented with publications in peer-reviewed journals and presentations at relevant scientific conferences.
• Provide a research statement detailing previous and ongoing research, and an outline of proposed future research, showing how that aligns with the research activities at the department of chemistry and contribute to collaboration outside the department.
• Demonstrate experience in project management.
• Document their funding track record showing they can further attract external funding.
• Hold a Norwegian doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign doctoral degree
• Document Pedagogical competence
• The position requires proficiency in a Scandinavian language equivalent to level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). New employees who do not fulfill the language criteria by appointment are required, within three years, to demonstrate sufficient proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language. Arrangements will be made to facilitate the completion of Norwegian courses. 
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Document their mobility, participation in international research networks, and experience with outreach activities.
• We will emphasize the applicants motivation for the position and personal suitability. We are looking for candidates who have:
  • Good collaboration skills
  • Abilities for good communication and interaction with colleagues and students
  • Abilities and desires to contribute to a good working environment

We are seeking applicants who are motivated to educate students from undergraduate to postgraduate levels through teaching courses, and supervising student research projects. Applicants should have a background enabling them to teach lower level chemistry courses, such as General Chemistry, Physical Chemistry and Inorganic Chemistry in addition to more advanced theoretical chemistry courses (Computational Chemistry, Quantum Chemistry, Theoretical Chemistry, Electronic Structure Methods, Molecular Properties and Spectroscopy, Relativistic Quantum Chemistry). Experience in developing courses and/or educational programs is advantageous.

The assessment will emphasize scientific excellence and potential, as well as motivation and personal suitability for the position. A commitment to the department’s standards for teaching quality, recruitment, and public outreach activities is expected. The successful candidate must be willing to engage in the ongoing development of the discipline and contribute to the university.

Qualification requirements for the position as Associate Professor:

• Norwegian doctoral degree in subject area concerned or a corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognised as equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree, or competence at a corresponding level documented by academic work of the same scope and quality
• Documented pedagogical competence
• Proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language

• Personal suitability

   

At UiT we put emphasis on the quality, relevance and significance of the research work and not on where the work is published, in accordance with the principles of The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment (DORA).

UiT wishes to increase the proportion of females in academic positions. In cases where two or more applicants are found to be approximately equally qualified, female applicants will be given priority.

Pedagogical competence

All applicants for teaching and research positions must document their educational competence in their application.

Those who do not meet the requirements for pedagogical competence upon employment will be required to meet the them within two years

You must have acquired basic competence for teaching and supervision at university and college level.This entails basic skills in planning, implementing, evaluating and developing teaching and supervision. 

See how to document educational competence: About the pedagogical portfolio - Result  (English guide at the bottom of the page)

UiT offers courses in educational competence to employees. 

We offer

• A stimulating and cooperative working environment. 
• Mentorship and administrative support. 
• Support for applications for externally funded research projects.
• Opportunity of R&D sabbatical leave 
• Good welfare arrangements for employees
• Good arrangements for pension, insurance and loans in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• If you have to relocate to Tromsø then the Faculty of Science and Technology may reimburse your moving costs. Further details regarding this matter will be made available if you receive an offer from us.

Norwegian health policy aims to ensure that everyone, irrespective of their personal finances and where they live, has access to good health and care services of equal standard. As an employee you will become member of the National Insurance Scheme which also include health care services.

Work- and salary conditions 

The successful candidate must be willing to get involved in the ongoing development of their department and the university as a whole.

The allocation of working hours is flexible and allocated on a case-by-case basis. In general, Associate Professors will spend an equal amount of time on teaching and research and development work after time spent on other duties has been deducted. As a norm, the time resources spent on administrative duties constitutes 5 % for academic staff. 

The remuneration for The remuneration for Associate Professor is in accordance with the State salary scale code 1011, with a gross annual salary ranging from NOK 660000 to 790000 in a 100 % position. In special cases, a higher salary may be considered. 

As a state employee, you have one of the best pension schemes available. For more information see: spk.no.

Application

The application must include: 

• Cover letter including a short description of interests and reasons for applying for the position  
• CV containing a complete overview of education, experience and professional work 
• Diplomas, diploma supplements and transcripts (all degrees, in original language and translated) 
• Letter(s) of recommendation if applicable
• Two references with contact details 
• Documented pedagogical competence. Brief description of teaching philosophy/documentation of educational competence in the form of a pedagogical map or course certificate of completed university pedagogical basic competence such as UNIPED 100 at UiT or equivalent from other universities 
• A list of your academic production 
• Description of your academic production, stating which works you consider most important 
• Academic works, up to ten. The doctoral thesis is regarded as one work. 
• An outline of proposed future research activities. This should include how your planned activities fit with existing infrastructure and research activities at the department.
•  Documentation of English proficiency.  Proficiency in the English language can be documented in the following ways: 
  • Diploma from a Norwegian upper secondary school with both spoken and written English (140 hours) 
  • A copy of your PhD thesis, if this has been written in English
  • A diploma and transcript of a completed university degree taught and examined in English, OR
  • Completion of one of the following English language tests with minimum scores as specified: IELTS (International English Testing Service) (min. 6.5 on every part), TOEFL iBT (min. reading 22, listening 22, speaking 22, writing 25), TOEFL PBT (min. total 550), Cambridge ESOL Examination (C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency Level), European Language Certificate (telc; min. C1 level).
  • One year of completed university studies in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK or USA, for which English was the language of instructions. 

Documentation has to be in English or a Scandinavian language. The application and submitted documents must be sent electronically via www.jobbnorge.no 

Assessment

The applicants will be assessed by an expert committee. The committee's mandate is to undertake an assessment of the applicants' qualifications on the basis of the written material presented by the applicants, and the detailed description drawn up for the position.

The applicants who are assessed as best qualified will be called to an interview. The interview shall among other things, aim to clarify the applicants personal suitability for the position and motivations. A trial lecture may also be held.

General information

The appointment is made in accordance with State regulations and guidelines at UiT. At our website, you will find more information for applicants.

The engagement is to be made in accordance with 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.

After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.

More information about moving to Norway and working at UiT: http://uit.no/mobility

​According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

In case of discrepancies between the Norwegian and the English version of this description, the Norwegian version takes precedence. 

Om arbeidsgiveren:

UiT The Arctic University of Norway is an internationally leading broad-based university. Our vision is to be a driving force in the North. The Northern Sami term eallju, which means diligence, sets the tone for UiT's drive. Together with students, staff, and society at large, we will utilizeour location in Northern Norway and Sápmi, our academic breadth, and interdisciplinary advantages to shape the future. 

UiT has approximately18,000 students, more than 4,000 employees, and is established across four main campuses and seven additional study locations in Northern Norway and on Svalbard. Our largest campuses are Tromsø, Alta ,Narvik, and Harstad. UiT has seven faculties, 40 departments and centers, and leading research environments in various fields. The university offers 269 study programs and focuses on educational quality.

Academic freedom, scientific principles, and research ethics form the foundation of all UiT'sactivities. Participation, co-determination, transparency, and sound processes will provide the basis for making wise and forward-looking decisions. Our students and staff will have the opportunity to develop their abilities and potential. Rooted in scientific integrity, we aim to be bold, engaged, and generous -closely connected to academia, people, and contemporary developments

See: UiTs strategi mot 2030

This is NTNU

NTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus in professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim.

At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world.

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

About the position

About the strategic area Ocean and coast

NTNU Ocean and Coast is one of five strategic research areas at NTNU. The idea behind these research areas is that complex societal challenges (such as the climate crisis) must be solved collectively. These strategic research areas are therefore established to promote

interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research. The goal is to develop new solutions through radical interdisciplinarity, thereby contributing to real change and a better future.

Inspired by NTNU's strategy ‘Knowledge for a Better World’, the strategic research areas are intended to be a place where ideas meet action—a space for thinking outside the box and developing groundbreaking solutions to problems that truly matter. These research areas cover the full breadth of academic disciplines at NTNU, including artistic research, and all faculties are invited to contribute.

The Ocean and Coast strategic research area focuses on societal challenges related to the open ocean, coastal areas with their fjords and coastal communities, rivers and lakes, the water cycle, and water more generally. The Arctic faces particular challenges that will also be emphasized. Three key concepts define our approach: preserve, develop, and restore.

To address these challenges, NTNU Ocean and Coast has established eleven interdisciplinary research teams with different focus areas. We encourage you to visit our website for more information about these research teams: https://www.ntnu.edu/ocean-coast

The Department of Biological Sciences Ålesund (IBA) at Norwegian University of Science and Technology is opening a PhD position in AI-enabled biological monitoring as part of the ongoing COD-SPAWN project funded by the Ocean and Coast thematic research area of NTNU.

COD-SPAWN aims to develop novel sensor technologies and autonomous monitoring systems for marine environments, with a particular focus on supporting sustainable coastal and fjord ecosystems. The project integrates advanced sensing, robotics, and artificial intelligence to enable continuous, high-resolution monitoring of environmental conditions and biological processes. 

The sensor technology has been successfully validated in laboratory conditions and will be further developed and adapted for marine deployment and in situ analyses. Borgundfjorden, outside Ålesund, will be used as a living laboratory and demonstration site, with particular focus on Atlantic cod spawning dynamics. This project is expected to involve extensive field activities. 

The successful candidate will contribute to the following areas:

• Further development and field implementation of our water sampling and analyses system for:
  • Machine vision-based (AI) plankton and particle imaging
  • Implementation of sample collection for subsequent genetic analyses
• Fieldwork and sampling campaigns to generate data series on coastal cod spawning dynamics, including:
  • Presence and distribution of fish eggs, zooplankton and particles
  • Presence and biological status of spawning fish
  • Water quality parameters

Within the scope of the project, the PhD research can be adapted to the candidate’s interests and background, allowing for specialization in biology/ecology, modelling or machine learning applications.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled candidate with a background in marine biology, fisheries biology, biological oceanography, marine environmental sciences, or related fields.

Candidates with documented experience in the application of AI (object detection) in biological studies are especially encouraged to apply. 

The project is inherently interdisciplinary, and the candidate will collaborate closely with experts in marine biology, environmental monitoring, ocean engineering, robotics, cybernetics and data science.

Your immediate leader will be the Head of Department.

About the project

COD-SPAWN is an ambitious, cross-disciplinary research initiative at NTNU Ålesund that develops and pilots a next-generation autonomous monitoring system for Atlantic cod spawning and pollution dynamics in Borgundfjorden — Norway's second most important cod spawning ground and a nationally prioritized site for sediment remediation.

The project employs and further develops our advanced AI-based system for marine plankton and particle analyses alongside a suite of marine water quality sensors. In addition to the use of more traditional sampling methods from shore and boats, it deploys unmanned surface vehicles (USVs) equipped with image-based particle sensors and AI-driven data analysis pipelines to enable real-time, high-resolution detection of cod eggs, microplastics, and suspended contamination in a fjord that has historically been compromised by pollution.

The project team involves researchers from several departments at NTNU Ålesund, and you will be part of the core team consisting of two PhD researchers, and two Postdoctoral researchers. 

Duties of the position

• Complete the doctoral training program and successfully obtain a PhD degree
• Conduct high-quality research within the framework described above
• Contribute to academic publications and engage in popular science dissemination
• Actively participate in the research group associated with the project
• Engage in international academic activities, including conferences and/or research stays at partner institutions abroad

Required selection criteria

• You must have a Master's degree in MSc in natural sciences, preferably within the fields of either marine biology, fisheries biology, biological oceanography, marine environmental sciences or a closely related fields. Candidates with a background in marine technology or computer science, combined with relevant biological experience, will also be considered.
• Your course of study must correspond to a five-year Norwegian course, where 120 credits have been obtained at master's level. Master's students can apply, but the master's degree must be obtained and documented before starting the position, and no later than September 2026. 
• You must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and have an average grade from your Master's degree study, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared to NTNU's grading scale. If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic foundation. If you have a weaker grade background, you may be considered if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD education.
• You must be able to communicate fluently in English, both in writing and in scientific conversations. 
• Your background and motivation for this position must clearly show your ability to fulfill the tasks outlined in the duties of the position. 

The appointment is to be made in accordance with NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions for general criteria for the position.

Preferred selection criteria

• Strong interest in learning and utilizing new technologies to investigate marine and biological systems
• General understanding of object recognition, as it will support fast start-up of research activities
• Good knowledge of Norwegian or other Scandinavian language
• Driving license class B (car), ideally BE (car with trailer)
• Boat driving license for Norway
• Experience with work at sea

Personal characteristics

To complete a doctoral degree (PhD), it is important that you can:

• Work independently
• Work in a structured way, set goals and make plans to achieve them
• Present and discuss your research with other professionals
• Get involved and contribute constructively with feedback
• Work constructively under pressure or in the face of adversity
• Show curiosity and strong motivation for the subject
• Analyze data, assess different perspectives and draw well-founded conclusions
• Be flexible and open to adjusting the plan for the project as needed

Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.

We offer

• Exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment
• Opportunities to work in a cross-disciplinary team at the interface of marine biology and advanced technologies
• Access to unique fjord monitoring datasets and the Fjordlab marine research infrastructure
• Collaboration with research institutes, public authorities, and industry partners
• Opportunities to contribute to sustainable management of coastal and marine environments
• As a doctoral student at NTNU, you will have access to employee benefits.

As a PhD Candidate 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

In the position of PhD Candidate, code 1017, your gross salary will normally be NOK 550 800,-per annum depending on qualifications and seniority. A 2% statutory contribution to the State Pension Fund is deducted from the salary. 

The employment period is 3 years.

For employment as a PhD Candidate, it is a prerequisite that you gain admission to the PhD programme within three months of your employment contract start date, and that you participate in an organized doctoral programme through out the period of employment.

As an employee at NTNU, it is important that you keep yourself up to date with academic and organizational changes and 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 bein 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 and Master's degrees
• CV 
• Copy of Master's thesis. If you have recently submitted your Master's thesis, you can attach a draft of the thesis. Documentation of a completed Master's degree must be presented before taking up the position.
• Short letter of motivation (400 words/1 page)
• Publications etc. other relevant research work
• Relevant certificates
• Names and contact information of three relevant 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, both Bachelor's and Master's education, in addition to other higher education. If your institution uses “diploma supplement” (normal for most European institutions), you must attach this. A description of the documentation required can also 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 work will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint work, you must attach a brief description of your participation.

When assessing the best qualified, we emphasize necessary qualifications such as education, experience and personal suitability. Motivation for the position, ambitions, and potential for research will also count when assessing the candidates.

NTNU recognizes a wide range of academic contributions and has committed itself to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment and 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 applicant list, 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 think this position looks interesting and in line with your qualifications, you are welcome to apply.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Head of Department Lars Gansel, e-mail: gansel@ntnu.no or Associate Professor Snorre Bakke, e-mail: snorre.bakke@ntnu.no 

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR-advisor Ingvild Vartdal, e-mail: ingvild.vartdal@ntnu.no 

Application deadline: 26.07.2026

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For practical information about working at NTNU, please visit this webpage. 
 

Ålesund, known for its unique Art Nouveau architecture and spectacular nature, is a gem on Norway's west coast. The city offers a vibrant cultural life, modern facilities, and a dynamic business environment. With its strategic location by the sea, Ålesund provides a perfect balance between urban living and natural experiences. Here, you will find excellent schools, top-notch healthcare services, and a wide range of recreational activities. Ålesund is an ideal place for both career and family life, with a safe and inclusive community.

Om arbeidsgiveren:

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 Biological Sciences Ålesund 

We work with health and sustainable exploitation of marine resources, as well as medical and marine laboratory technology. The Department has close ties with regional business and industry in the health and marine sectors. This applies to research, education and innovation. The Department of Biological Sciences Ålesund is one of seven departments in the Faculty of Natural Sciences.

This is NTNU

NTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus in professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim.

At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world.

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

About the position

The NTNU University Museum is seeking a highly qualified, ambitious, and motivated PhD candidate for a project focusing on the genomics of cryptic coloration in anurans (frogs and toads).

Anurans display a diversity of colors and patterns that enable them to avoid detection by predators through background matching, masquerade (e.g., resembling leaves or bird droppings), or disruptive coloration. In many cryptically colored species, multiple color morphs co-occur within populations, and similar polymorphisms have evolved repeatedly across distantly related taxa. Proposed mechanisms for the maintenance of such polymorphisms include spatial and temporal variation in selection, heterozygote advantage, and pleiotropic effects linking coloration to other fitness-related traits.

The PhD project will generate and analyze genomic and transcriptomic datasets derived from both samples collected in the field (e.g., Ethiopia, Borneo), and tissue collections in natural history museums. Using population and comparative genomics approaches, the candidate will have opportunities to investigate the evolutionary mechanisms underlying (i) the maintenance of cryptic color polymorphisms within species, and/or (ii) the repeated evolution of similar cryptic color traits across lineages. While the project will primarily be computational and lab-based, there will be opportunities to develop complementary field experiments. The focal study system will be defined in collaboration with the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will be employed at the NTNU University Museum’s Department of Natural History. The NTNU University Museum is the natural and cultural history museum of the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim. The Department of Natural History conducts research in systematics and taxonomy, evolutionary genomics, as well as in phylogeography, population genetics, and ecology with an emphasis on conservation biology.

Your immediate leader will be the Head of Department.

About the project

The team of supervisors will consist of Ass. Prof. Sandra Goutte (main supervisor), as well as co-supervisor Prof. Michael D. Martin. The candidate will use the NTNU University Museum’s collection, genomics laboratory facilities, and computational resources. 

Duties of the position

The work of the PhD candidate will likely consist of field work abroad (e.g., Ethiopia, Borneo) in remote locations, genomics lab work and bioinformatic analyses. For a position as a PhD candidate, the goal is a completed doctoral education up to an obtained doctoral degree. Publication of project results in peer-reviewed journals are expected. Main duties of the position are:

• Carry out research of excellent quality within the framework described above
• Academic publications and popular science dissemination
• Participate actively in research groups  
• Participate in international activities such as networks and conferences 
• Other career-promoting work 

The successful candidate should expect changes to their work duties after employment.

Required selection criteria

• You must have a Master's degree in in biology or equivalent with specialization in population genetics, population genomics, evolutionary biology, or closely related fields. 
• You must have experience at the Master’s level with analyses of next-generation sequencing (NGS) data to answer evolutionary questions (e.g., phylogenomic and population genomic analyses)
• You must have a strong academic background from your previous studies and have an average grade from your Master's degree study, or equivalent education, which is equal to B or better compared to NTNU's grading scale. If you do not have letter grades from previous studies, you must have an equally good academic foundation. If you have a weaker grade background, you may be considered if you can document that you are particularly suitable for a PhD education.
• Prior to starting the PhD position, you must have obtained the equivalent of 120 course credits, corresponding to a five-year Norwegian Master's level. Master's students can apply, but the master's degree must be obtained and documented before starting the position and no later than 01.09.2026.
• You must meet the requirements for admission to the Doctoral Programme at the Faculty of Natural Sciences 
• You must have very good written and oral English language skills

PLEASE NOTE: For detailed information about what the application must contain, see paragraph “About the application”.

The appointment is to be made in accordance with NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions for general criteria for the position.

Preferred selection criteria

• Experience with modern statistical techniques using relevant scripting languages (R, python, bash, etc.) 
• Experience with DNA extraction and genomic library preparation
• Experience with field work in harsh climate conditions (e.g., in warm and humid climate)

Personal characteristics

The PhD candidate should be self-motivated, enthusiastic, goal and solution oriented. Good cooperative skills and a desire to work collaboratively with people having diverse research interests are essential.

To complete a doctoral degree (PhD), it is important that you are able to: 

• Work independently
• Work in a structured way, set goals and make plans to achieve them
• Present and discuss your research with other professionals
• Get involved and contribute constructively with feedback
• Work constructively under pressure or in the face of adversity 
• Show curiosity and a strong motivation for the subject
• Analyze data, assess different perspectives and draw well-founded conclusions 
• Be flexible and open to adjusting the plan for the project as needed

Emphasis will be placed on personal and interpersonal qualities.

We offer

• A strong international research environment highly relevant for career development in both basic and applied research and public sector
• Exciting and stimulating tasks
• Scientific and technical support provided by large research groups with long-term experience in bryology, systematics, evolutionary genetics, and ecology
• Career guidance and follow-up during the PhD period - Faculty of Natural Sciences
• Open and inclusive working environment with dedicated colleagues
• An exciting job with an important mission to society
• Working capital that can be used to implement the project
• Mentor programme as a new employee at NTNU
• As a public employee, you have favorable benefits as a member of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK)  

You will be employed as a PhD Candidate at NTNU and will have access to employee benefits and discounts. 

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

In the position of PhD Candidate, code 1017, your gross salary will normally be NOK 550 800,- per annum depending on qualifications and seniority. A 2% statutory contribution to the State Pension Fund is deducted from the salary. 

The employment period is 3 years for the doctoral work in addition to 9 months of career promotion work, altogether 3 years and 9 months.

For employment as a PhD Candidate, it is a prerequisite that you gain admission to the PhD programme in Biology (PhD programme in Biology - NTNU) within three months of your employment contract start date, and that you participate in an organized doctoral programme throughout the period of employment.

As an employee at NTNU, it is important that you keep yourself up to date with academic and organizational changes and adapt to them.

For the necessary academic 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: 

• A letter of motivation (max. 2 pages) stating specifically why you believe you meet the selection criteria
• Transcripts and diplomas for Bachelor's and Master's degrees
• CV, certified copies of certificates and diplomas
• Copy of Master's thesis. If you have recently submitted your Master's thesis, or are about to submit, you can attach a draft of the thesis. Documentation of a completed Master's degree must be presented before taking up the position.
• Publications or other relevant research work if you have such 
• Names and contact information of two relevant 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, both Bachelor's and Master's education, in addition to other higher education. If your institution uses “diploma supplement” (normal for most European institutions), you must attach this. A description of the documentation required can also be found here. If you already have a statement from Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir), please attach this as well. 

We will take joint work into account. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint work, you must enclose a short description of your participation.

When assessing the best qualified, we emphasize necessary qualifications such as education, experience and personal suitability. Motivation for the position, ambitions and potential for research will also count when assessing the candidates.

NTNU recognizes a wide range of academic contributions and has committed itself to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment and 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 applicant list, 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 think this position looks interesting and in line with your qualifications, you are welcome to apply.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Associate Professor Sandra Goutte - email: sandra.goutte@ntnu.no. 

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR Anne Karin Henning - anne.karin.henning@ntnu.no / Kristin Skogen – kristin.skogen@ntnu.com

Application deadline: 30.07.2026

For practical information about working at NTNU, please visit this webpage. 

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Om arbeidsgiveren:

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 Natural History
We conduct research in biogeography, biosystematics, evolutionary biology and ecology with a focus on biodiversity. The Department is responsible for developing and maintaining the Museum’s natural history collections, including the botanical garden at Ringve in Trondheim. The Department of Natural History is one of two departments at the NTNU University Museum