SINTEF er et av Europas største forskningsinstitutt, med flerfaglig spisskompetanse innenfor teknologi, naturvitenskap og samfunnsvitenskap. SINTEF er en uavhengig stiftelse som siden 1950 har skapt innovasjon gjennom utviklings- og forskningsoppdrag for næringsliv og offentlig sektor i inn- og utland. SINTEF har 2100 medarbeidere fra 80 nasjoner og en årlig omsetning på over tre milliarder kroner.
SINTEF Ocean er et av seks institutt som utgjør SINTEF. Vi jobber med forskning og innovasjon knyttet til havrommet for nasjonal og internasjonal industri. Vår ambisjon er å videreføre Norges ledende posisjon innenfor marinteknisk og biomarin forskning. Sammen med næringsliv og myndigheter utvikler vi fremtidsrettede løsninger for bærekraftig utnyttelse av havet. Vårt hovedkontor er i Trondheim, og vi har avdelinger i Tromsø, Hirtshals, Oslo, Ålesund og Bergen.
SINTEF Ocean is one of the six institutes that make up SINTEF. We conduct research and generate innovation in the field of ocean space for both Norwegian and international industries. Our ambition is to advance Norway’s leading position in the fields of marine engineering and biomarine research. We work closely with the business sector and the public authorities to develop tomorrow’s sustainable solutions for exploitation of the oceans. Our head office is in Trondheim, and we have branch offices in Tromsø, Oslo, Ålesund and Bergen. Are you interested in developing solutions on climate and sustainability challenges related to the ocean and ocean industries?
We now want to expand our team.
The department and research group: The research group Climate and Sustainability is a newly formed group at SINTEF Ocean in the Department of Climate and Environment. We perform data analyses as well as develop models and tools to provide knowledge about and give decision support on topics within governance, economics, and environmental (including biodiversity) and climate effects. Our group works with a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods, focusing on interdisciplinary research using a systems perspective. The group is based in Trondheim, but we also have employees in Tromsø and Bergen.
We use a variety of methods such as value chain modelling, LCA, MFA, and macro-economic modelling as well as participatory methods such as Group Model Building. We combine these methods with technology and industrial expertise, working across departments and institutes within SINTEF and across Europe.
We now need to expand our team with an experienced LCA researcher.
We are looking for candidates that:
Have a PhD and a solid analytical background.
Have documented advanced experience with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and quantitative environmental sustainability analysis. Preferably also previous experience in using open-source LCA software.
Have some knowledge in other methods (such as environmentally extended MRIO analysis and/or, Material Flow Accounting, Integrated Assessment Modelling, System Dynamics, Economics)
Have experience in a modern programming language, preferably Python, is essential alongside data analysis.
Can work on several initiatives and projects simultaneously.
Have engagement, willingness, and desire to develop a strong research community together with the team.
Are curious, enterprising, and creative.
Possess excellent written and oral English language skills as well as preferably language competencies within one of the Scandinavian languages.
Main work tasks:
Perform analyses and develop tools and models for decision support for societal and industrial challenges in the ocean economy by combining technological, economic, environmental, and socio-political aspects.
Are interested in both scientific work and project management in close collaboration with our customers and partners in Norway and abroad.
Develop projects (from initiating ideas and proposals to project management) and establish networks for SINTEF
Communicate and publish research results.
The ideal candidate will be able to expand the group's activities on developing solutions for current environmental challenges within ocean industries.
We offer:
Unique opportunities for professional and personal growth
A varied and flexible working day
Challenging research tasks together with a team of internationally renowned experts
Well-established national and international scientific and industrial networks
A multicultural working environment with skilful, experienced, and creative colleagues, 60 % having a PhD and a balanced gender distribution
A central office location, facing the Trondheimfjord
A good social environment
A large degree of autonomy
Competitive salary
Particularly good pension, insurance schemes, and welfare schemes
Support for employees from abroad. Foreign nationals coming directly to Norway to start work at SINTEF are offered practical assistance. This applies to everything from assistance with applying for a work permit and finding housing, schools and kindergartens, to network building and skiing instruction
CVs and applications should be submitted by the application deadline on 30.01.2024.
Does this sound interesting to you, and do you want to know more about the position? Please contact research leader Vibeke Stærkebye Nørstebø.
