The Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA) is Norway's leading research institute for the aquatic environment, working across a wide range of environmental, climate and resource issues. Our high-quality research is characterised by its relevance, and its holistic and interdisciplinary approach, combining research with monitoring, assessment, problem solving and consulting. The NIVA group has approximately 500 employees and is headquartered in Oslo, with branches in Bergen, Grimstad, Hamar and Copenhagen, together with a marine research station in Drøbak, and subsidiaries in Tromsø, Chile and China.
The Norwegian Institute for Water Research (NIVA) is recruiting a researcher with a strong profile in system dynamics modelling. The candidate should be a social science researcher with broad experience in the application of the system dynamics modeling technique and here particularly in connection with socio-economic processes, climate change and resource management. The person should have a demonstrated ability to work interdisciplinary.
The position is placed in NIVA’s fast-growing section for Water and Society consisting of about 20 researchers with backgrounds in social, economic and natural sciences, where central research themes are climate change and adaptation, freshwater including urban waters management, environmental marine governance, environmental and bioeconomy, circular economy, ecosystems services assessment; plastics and waste management, and participatory processes for stakeholder involvement. We work nationally and internationally, from local to global scales and note an increasing interest in our competencies on all levels. In addition to typical research projects we also conduct knowledge projects supporting capacity building, business development and innovation development for the public and private sectors.
Duties and responsibilities
Contribute to the development of a system dynamics model in the ongoing EU-project Smartlagoon . This will account for 50% of work time 2023-2024.
Proactively explore cooperation possibilities with other modellers in NIVA with the potential aim to develop couplings between socio-economic and environmental models, eg in Digital Twins
Support building NIVAs competence in use of SD-modelling for socio-economic purposes
Join meeting arenas where NIVA, NILU and IFE under the NORIN cooperation develop new research activities and digital approaches for smart urban development
Publishing of projects results in scientific peer-reviewed journals as well as contribute to dissemination activities to stakeholders and the general public
Acquisition of new projects, where system dynamics modelling is a component
For own projects, ensure that they are implemented in accordance with plan and budget
Qualifications and experience
Have higher education (at least master degree) in system dynamic modelling and must be able to demonstrate its qualification through project experience and publications
Demonstrated skills in socio-economic-environmental dynamics modelling
Experience in using participatory approaches to set up system-dynamics models
Good understanding of policy interventions, preferably in the context of agriculture and urban management including economic policy instruments
Excellent written and spoken English are required
Scandinavian language skills are an advantage, but not a requirement
Personal qualities
We are seeking a social, systematic and independent person who likes to work in a dynamic, international working environment. The ability to inspire and communicate well with both national and international colleagues, partners, customers and users will be emphasized.
You must like to work inter-disciplinary, be open to new ideas and other perspectives. Flexibility, tolerance and positive attitude, dedication and perseverance are crucial abilities, as is the ability to handle challenging tasks.
We can offer
Exciting and stimulating tasks in a leading international applied research institute with considerable societal impact
An opportunity for professional and personal development in an organization where responsibility and initiative are highly valued
Flexible working hours, good pension, welfare and insurance schemes, and competitive salary
To be part of a network of national and international researchers from many disciplines
A multicultural, social, and creative work environment
Applicants might be evaluated and contacted before the application deadline.
