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About the position
A 100 % position is available at the University of Agder, Faculty of Engineering and Science as a PhD Research Fellow in Ground Mounted PV power plants focusing on Nordic conditions, affiliated to the Department of Engineering Sciences, for a period of three years. The position is located at Campus Grimstad.
The starting date is negotiable with the Faculty.
Responsibilities
This PhD project is part of the national research centre FME-SOLAR. FME SOLAR is a national research center for solar power, focusing on photovoltaics (PV). It is jointly funded by the Research Council of Norway and our partners. FME SOLAR is dedicated to supporting the broad PV industry, the public sector and society in Norway by providing competence and cutting edge R&D in this very important field.
The PhD-project will contribute to knowledge about ground-mounted photovoltaic power plants in the Nordics, where two key challenges are to be investigated during the PhD; the impact of (1) ground type and (2) terrain on PV system design, performance and reliability.The end goal is to enable cost reduction of ground mounted PV power plants.
The candidate will investigate solutions suitable for typical Nordic environments. In the Nordic regions, areas suitable for ground-mounted PV can include rocks, sand, marsh, moraine, often in complex mixtures and terrain. The systems must withstand natural variations in wind, rain and snow, while maximizing power production and reliability, and minimizing impact on nature.
A prerequisite for employment is that the candidate is to be admitted to UiA’s PhD programme at the Faculty of Engineering and Science, Specialisation in Engineering Sciences, Scientific Field Renewable Energy.
Required qualifications
- Master's degree in renewable energy, civil engineering, electrical engineering, or related field (relevance to position must be highlighted in application).
- Documented knowledge of photovoltaic systems through specific courses or thesis/publications.
- Written and spoken English proficiency. International candidates that are not exempt from the English language requirements pursuant to the guidelines of the Norwegian Agency for Quality Assurance in Education (NOKUT) must document this through one of the following tests with the stated results or better:
- TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language with a minimum score of 600 for the Paperbased Test (PBT), or 92 for the Internet-based Test (iBT)
- IELTS - International English Language Testing System, with the result of 6.5
Criteria for positions as PhD Research Fellow (in Norwegian).
Desired qualifications
- Experience with terrain modelling with use relevant modelling tools
- Experience with construction of ground mounted PV power plants
- Demonstrated authorship or co-authorship of scientific articles / scientific presentations
Personal qualities
- Scientific curiosity and able to be a fast learner
- Good communication skills with other scientists, but also able to communicate orally and written with FME-SOLAR partners (e.g. industry)
Personal qualities and suitability for the position will be emphasised.
We offer
- professional development in a large, exciting and socially influential organisation
- a positive, inclusive and diverse working environment
- modern facilities and a comprehensive set of welfare offers
- membership of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
The position is remunerated according to the State Salary Scale, salary plan 17.515, code 1017 PhD Research Fellow, NOK 550 800 gross salary per year. A compulsory pension contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund is deducted from the pay according to current statutory provisions.
General information
UiA is an open and inclusive university. We believe that diversity enriches the workplace and makes us better. We, therefore, encourage qualified candidates to apply for the position independent of gender, age, cultural background, disability or an incomplete CV.
The successful applicant will have rights and obligations in accordance with the current regulations for the position, and organisational changes and changes in the duties and responsibilities of the position must be expected. The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning the acts relating to Control of Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Appointment is made by the University of Agder’s Appointments Committee for Teaching and Research Positions.
A background check may be conducted to verify information that appears in available documents. Background checks are always done with the applicant's consent, and employment in the position requires an approved background check. Relevant applicants will receive further information.
Short-listed applicants will be invited for interview. With the applicant’s permission, UiA will also conduct a reference check before appointment. Read more about the employment process.
In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act § 25 (2), applicants may request that they are not identified in the open list of applicants. The University, however, reserves the right to publish the names of applicants. Applicants will be advised of the University’s intention to exercise this right.
Application
The application and any necessary information about education and experience (including diplomas and certificates) are to be sent electronically. Use the link "Apply for this job".
The following documentation must be uploaded electronically:
- Certificates with grades
- Master’s thesis
- References
- Academic work and R&D projects, as well as a list of these
- Project description with a maximum scope of 2 pages, including reference list. The outline should present and discuss possible research questions, theory perspectives, material, a progress plan, and methods relevant to the position advertisment
- Any other relevant documentation
The applicant is fully responsible for submitting complete digital documentation before the closing date. All documentation must be available in a Scandinavian language or English.
Application deadline: 30.05.26
Contact
For questions about the position:
- Tore Sandnes Vehus, tel. 37 23 33 65, mobile 975 18 113, e-mail tore.vehus@uia.no
For questions about the application process:
- HR-adviser Heidi Kristensen, tel. 38 14 13 79, e-mail heidi.kristensen@uia.no
Creating knowledge together
When people who are committed come together to further knowledge, anything is possible.
The University of Agder combines the unique warmth and charm of Southern Norway with first-class scientific, technological and artistic expertise.
Would you like to work with us to create better solutions to our shared challenges?
Video: https://vimeo.com/782451416/773266e83aOm arbeidsgiveren:
Universitetet i Agder har over 1500 ansatte og nesten 14 000 studenter. Det gjør oss til en av Sørlandets største arbeidsplasser. Våre ansatte forsker, underviser og formidler kunnskap fra alle sine fagområder.Universitetet holder til på to moderne campuser i Kristiansand og Grimstad.
People & Organization | Oslo, London, Munich or remote within Europe
No Isolation is an award-winning EdTech scale-up on a global mission to help educators bring learning and belonging to every child. As we continue to scale, hiring the right people and running structured, reliable People processes are business-critical.
We are now looking for a Talent Acquisition & People Operations Manager to strengthen both. The scope of the role is split between proactive Talent Acquisition and operational People responsibilities and may flex based on business priorities.
This is a high-impact execution role. You will actively drive sourcing for demanding and hard-to-fill roles while ensuring structured, compliant and efficient People Operations that support performance, scalability and our ability to deliver on our mission.
The role supports recruitment and People Operations across our European entities and EoR employees. You will report to the Chief People & Organizational Officer.
The impact you’ll have
You will:
Proactively identify, approach and engage strong candidates for priority and hard-to-fill roles
Build and nurture high-quality talent pipelines
Ensure structured, efficient and professional recruitment processes
Maintain reliable and compliant People Operations across the employee lifecycle
Contribute to structured workforce insights and continuous process improvement
You will continuously improve our sourcing and People workflows by leveraging AI and modern HR tech to automate the repetitive stuff, freeing you up to focus on engaging with high-calibre candidates, and employee engagement.
This role sits at the intersection of growth and operational discipline. Your work will directly influence hiring quality, execution capacity and long-term scalability.
What you’ll work on
Talent Acquisition
You will play an active role in strengthening our sourcing capability and pipeline quality to attract and engage high-caliber talent.
You will conduct structured talent mapping and market research, identify and engage passive candidates through proactive outreach, and build strong pipelines for demanding roles. You will contribute to screening and candidate assessment when relevant, ensure disciplined use of our ATS and workflows, and continuously improve sourcing tools and efficiency.
We are particularly interested in candidates who truly enjoy outbound sourcing and are motivated by finding and engaging high-quality talent in competitive markets. You take pride in raising the bar on talent quality.
People Operations
You will play a key role in ensuring structured, reliable and compliant People Operations across the organization. This includes maintaining accurate employment documentation, supporting employee relations matters and ensuring our HR systems and processes function effectively in daily operations.
You will coordinate key employee lifecycle processes, from onboarding to role changes, parental leave and offboarding, ensuring a consistent and positive experience at every stage.
You will provide operational HR support across the organization and contribute to continuous improvement of our People processes.
In addition, you will help maintain visibility into workforce data and engagement through pulse surveys, People KPIs and structured reporting, contributing to a strong company culture aligned with our Guiding Principles.
We believe you bring...
Experience: 3–5 years in Talent Acquisition and/or People Operations, ideally within a fast-growing international scale-up
Sourcing DNA: A proven track record of finding and engaging high-caliber talent for demanding or hard-to-fill roles. You genuinely enjoy the "hunt."
Operational grip: A solid understanding of the employee lifecycle, from structured onboarding to compliant offboarding, including exposure to labor law (preferred) and employee relations
Tech-forward mindset: You are naturally curious and tech-savvy. You proactively use AI and automation to "automate the boring stuff," improve efficiency, and work smarter and faster
Business Acumen: The ability to prioritize your workload based on business impact
Growth mindset: You actively seek feedback, take initiative to improve your skills, and see challenges as opportunities to learn and raise the bar.
As a person, you are structured, resilient, and self-driven. You thrive in environments where disciplined execution is the key to performance, and you are comfortable navigating the healthy "chaos" of a scaling company.
What we offer
Real impact on a mission that matters. Your work directly strengthens our ability to scale and deliver on our mission of bringing learning and belonging to every child. You will play a key role in building strong teams and ensuring structured, efficient People Operations in a growing international scale-up
Learning & development in a growing scale-up. Growth creates constant new challenges and opportunities. You will continuously develop your capabilities across international People Operations, demanding sourcing, and process improvement
High-performance, high-support. You’ll join 60+ driven and highly-skilled colleagues from 20 nationalities in a "high-challenge, high-support" environment. We set the bar high and celebrate wins, but we also prioritize a fun, collaborative atmosphere where people genuinely enjoy working together
Trust-based leadership. We start from a place of trust. You’ll have ownership and accountability of your responsibilities and the space to drive your work, with the support and mentorship needed to grow
How to apply
Please click APPLY NOW, upload your CV (English) and answer the screening questions.
🎥 Want to stand out? You’re welcome to upload a short (optional) video introducing yourself and what motivates you to join No Isolation.
We are excited to hear from you!
About No Isolation
No Isolation is an award-winning scale-up in EdTech on a global mission to help educators bring learning and belonging to every child. With offices in Oslo, London, and Munich, and employees spread across Europe, we provide the technology and solutions required to tackle the societal challenge of school absence, empowering institutions to uphold academic continuity and inclusion for every student.
Our flagship solution, the AV1 robot, is deployed across 19 countries with 5,000+ units, supporting schools to sustain attendance, belonging, and continuity of learning for children who cannot be physically present. Consistently described as life-changing, it bridges the gap between the student and their peers, restoring both educational continuity and the essential sense of social belonging.
🎥 Watch how AV1 transforms inclusion in education here: vimeo.com/1098745115 🌍 Explore our mission and impact stories at noisolation.com
We kindly ask external recruitment agencies to refrain from contacting us regarding this position.
Om arbeidsgiveren:
We help educators bring learning and belonging to every child. School absence is the biggest challenge facing education. Our AV1 robots connect absent students, ensure learning and belonging, and support reintegration back to the classroom. Today, there are over 3,500 active AV1 robots used across 18 European countries. Positioned in the EdTech sector, AV1 is a unique solution to the growing issue of persistent absence, supporting both the academic and social needs of students. No Isolation works across Europe, with 45 employees across Europe and in offices in Oslo, Munich and London. Join us in our growth journey!kok
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