The Institute of Energy Technology (IFE) is an independent research foundation in Norway, with locations in Kjeller and Halden. We are an internationally leading research environment that actively develops innovative solutions through people and technology. We operate under the mission 'Research for a better future'. IFE is a broad interdisciplinary research organization with top-level international expertise in digital technologies, material and process technology, flow and analysis technology, environmental technology, radiopharmaceutical technology and nuclear technology and safety.

We are looking for a motivated Business Developer to expand and support our R&D and services in applied nuclear science.

The core competencies of IFE are within the broad nuclear research field. Our research activities and industrial services include radionuclide and radiotracer development for industrial and medical applications, reactor modeling and system analysis, radiation analytical services, radiation protection counselling and courses, environmental radionuclide monitoring, and nuclear back-end activities. The business developer will be instrumental in developing and supporting our research activities and project portfolio in industrial and medical radionuclide/radiotracer and environmental radionuclide monitoring.

IFE’s strategic goal is to be the leading institution in Norway within the aforementioned areas. We aim to be the preferred partner and the national hub for nuclear infrastructure and competence. IFE has also as strategic goal to be the leading international actor within sustainable minerals and metals.

Division Energy is planning to build a new laboratory building at the Kjeller campus. The building will host state-of-the-art open-source radioactivity laboratories (A-, B- and C-laboratories), a laboratory dedicated to development of industrial radioactive control sources and a suitable laboratory to host the next generation neutron-generators.

The research area of Environmental Technology consists of the following three departments: Tracer Technology, Environmental Safety and Radiation Protection, and Environmentally friendly industrial processes.

IFEs is a proud partner together with the University of Oslo (UiO) and the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) of the Norwegian Nuclear Research Center (NNRC), which is the largest national initiative to increase Norway’s competence within nuclear chemistry and physics, and we are leading the thematic area of radionuclide production and speciation. IFE is also hosting the national infrastructure project Competence Hub for Neutron Technology (HUNT), which is establishing a first-generation neutron source in Norway. We are strongly involved in national and international research projects within sustainable critical raw materials. Additionally, IFE is providing radioactivity assessment services to Norwegian and international partners. Moreover, IFE participates and often leads national, EU research projects and industrial projects in the aforementioned areas.

Main responsibilities and tasks

IFEs research area Environmental Technology is looking for a motivated Business Developer to be engaged in the growth of our research and services portfolio of IFEs new Radioactivity Laboratories in Kjeller.

You will work closely with the Research Director, the Department Heads of the research area and the Senior Research Scientists to significantly develop our portfolio of research and services within radionuclide research, radioactive industrial sources, in line with the established strategy of the research area and of the departments.

To be more specific, you are expected to expand our network, have a strong PR activity and generate projects within:

• Radionuclides for the radiopharmaceutical industry.
• Radiotracers for the energy and process industry.
• Sustainable radioactive minerals, naturally occurring radioactive materials and critical raw materials. Enhance our portfolio for the next generation of neutron generators.
• Strengthen and promote the public image of the Institution in the areas of applied nuclear science research.
• Collaborate closely with the senior researchers and assist them in project generation and proposal writing.
• Support and extend the PR work of the department heads.
• Expand the customer portfolio of our commercial services within radioactivity.

The generated activity is project managed by the departments, and some project management may be required upon agreement. The position will entail up to 40% duties as senior researcher in the department of Tracer Technology performing business development in the aforementioned thematic areas.

Qualifications

• PhD in nuclear chemistry, radiopharmacy, nuclear physics, biophysics, biochemistry or similar, with at least 5-10 years relevant experience. 
• Project generation experience via research applications and/or private actors are essential.
• You have an established professional industrial network within Norway and/or abroad within the fields of radionuclides research, radiopharmacy, biochemistry, biophysics or similar.
• You have work experience from both the industrial and the academic world.
• Having worked with radioactivity as a researcher or engineer is highly appreciated.
• Project leading experience is appreciated.
• Having a scientific track record is appreciated but not a requirement. Excellent command of oral/written English and at least a elementary proficiency of Norwegian with the genuine interest to improve your written/oral skills in Norwegian within two years to achieve a full professional proficiency or a large degree of fluency.

Personality

We are looking for a person who is a genuine team player, who creates safe and trust-based relationships both within our organization and with our external customers.

• Motivated and engaging person within the professional area and towards colleagues.
• Safe, clear and transparent communicator. 
• Proactive with a high degree of initiative and creativity. 
• You take responsibility.
• You take decisions in line with the research area and the organization.
• You are a strong team-player with a focus on common, mutual growth.
• You possess the experience and soft skills to approach and work with both industrial and academic partners.

We offer

• Competitive salary, pension- and insurance schemes.
• Exciting and challenging tasks in a team that works in the forefront of research.
• Collaboration across departments and research areas.
• Competent and easy to collaborate colleagues in a professional environment that values mutual growth.
• A growing and healthy organization that is focused on individual and group development.
• Flexible working hours.

IFE is subject to the Security Act, which includes requirements for the organisation’s management of critical national information, as well as other relevant legislation concerning the management of sensitive information. On this basis, it is a prerequisite for employment that the applicant is suitable from a security perspective. Note that relevant applicants will be asked questions that are necessary to ascertain this. This includes questions about any ties to countries that the Norwegian National Security Authority (NSM) has classified as a ‘high-risk country’ in its open threat assessment. Background checks are performed as part of our recruitment process.

We view diversity as a strength in our work. We therefore encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion and ethnic background. We place great emphasis on your personal suitability for the position.

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Contacts

• Christian Dye (Research Director, Environmental Technologies research area), 41511823, christian.dye@ife.no