NILU is a Norwegian, independent climate and environmental research institute founded in 1969.
We started as an institute for air research but have now expanded to research almost all aspects of how people, climate, and the environment affect each other.
Our goal is to attain a better quality of life for everyone! We contribute to this through our research into the composition of the atmosphere, climate change, air quality, environmental toxins, health effects, sustainable systems, circular economy, and digitalization. Together, we enable sustainable solutions for current societal and business challenges.
NILU is operated as a non-profit foundation. This means that all profits go back into the operation and development of socially beneficial research services.
We also attach great importance to open research, open publishing, and open-source code - because knowledge exists to be shared.
Our greatest strength lies in our outstanding employees. They contribute to NILU having a leading position both nationally and internationally - and a pleasant working environment.
At NILU, all employees are equal, regardless of gender, age, functional level, creed/view of life, language, cultural differences, and sexual orientation. We respect and value individual characteristics, and do not accept any form of discrimination. With us, everyone is welcome.
Develop digital technologies to tackle environmental challenges?
About the position
Join us at The Climate and Environmental Research Institute NILU, where we have an open position for a Researcher/Software Engineer specialized in environmental systems.
This is a permanent role within the Department for Digital Technologies. We are in pursuit of an experienced Researcher/Software Engineer with the ability to explore, identify, and implement cutting-edge research ideas in the field of digital technologies to tackle environmental challenges.
In addition to technical expertise, this position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts. While collaboration is key, the role also requires the capability to work independently as needed. We're looking forward to hearing from you.
Duties of the position
Creating architecture- and application designs
Data mining
Software development
Contribute to data infrastructure work
Proactively contribute to research ideas and proposals
Manage research projects
Cooperate with other research groups and partners
Qualifications
MSc or Ph.D and research experience in computer science, physics, or similar
Proven track record of achieving results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, as well as first-authored publications in journals or conferences
Expertise in handling, analysing and processing large data sets
Expertise in semantic linked multi-models
Expertise in a programming language related to data science
Fluent in spoken and written English
Experience in one or more of the following items is an advantage:
Environmental data and/or earth observation data
Scripting languages, eg. Bash shell or similar
We offer
At NILU, we work towards our common future. Our research will contribute to a good climate, healthy environment, and sustainable societal solutions. This means that work is more than just work; what we do each day makes a difference.
At the same time, we believe in a healthy balance between work and leisure. We offer flexible working hours, work-from-home agreements, subsidized fitness training, and excellent pension and insurance schemes. The salary is competitive.
During a working day at NILU, you will encounter:
An international and interdisciplinary environment with pleasant colleagues from all over the world
Great creativity and generous sharing of knowledge
Broad experience and excellent opportunities for professional development
A global network of partners
Most of our approximately 190 employees work at the main office in Kjeller, a short train ride from Oslo. We also have offices in Tromsø and Trondheim, and a subsidiary in Gothenburg.
Application process
Applications should be admitted as soon as possible and no later than the 1st of September 2024.
The application should contain:
Application letter including a statement of motivation and research interests
CV (summarizing education and positions)
Copies of educational certificates including grades
Names and contact details of 3 referees
We advise foreign applicants to attach an explanation of their University’s grading system.
We aim to increase the number of women in the Digital Technologies department; therefore we encourage women to apply.
For more information about the available position please contact Rune Ødegård (ruo@nilu.no).
