About the position

A full-time position as Associate Professor in Space systems and technologies is available at the University of Oslo (UiO), Department of Technology Systems (ITS). We are seeking a candidate with interest and experience in space systems and technologies, with a solid scientific and technological background, and a passion for teaching and teamwork. The position is part of an ongoing expansion of space research and education at ITS.

More about the position

The position includes responsibility for taking active part in the operation of our new master's degree program in Space systems. This position shall also strengthen our research, education and innovation in new space systems for earth observation using small satellites, as well as space exploration. This includes sensors and sensor systems, new-space satellite system design, assembly, integration, test, operation and utilization, as well as novel sensors for planetary resource mapping and exploitation. 

Applicants must document academic qualifications in their field, equivalent to an Associate professor position. The successful applicant must be able to teach at all levels and to supervise Master and PhD students. 

The successful applicant may furthermore be required to take on other teaching duties and administrative tasks, by request from the Department or the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences on in more detail and/or present the project description.

Qualifications 

Qualification requirements

• Applicants must have completed a doctoral degree in space technology, physics, electronics, robotics, or other relevant areas, and must have a strong scientific record of accomplishments relevant to practical realization of space systems.
• Applicants must be eligible for security clearance according to the Norwegian National Security Act, i.e. preferably being a citizen of Norway, EU, or NATO countries.
• Pedagogical qualifications and teaching and supervision experience at all levels will be an important factor in the evaluation process and should be well documented in a teaching portfolio. The applicant should describe her/his qualifications in view of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) framework which includes:
  • Focus on student learning
  • A clear development over time
  • A researching approach
  • A collegial attitude and practice
• The applicant must be highly motivated for taking active part in the operation of our master's degree program in Space systems.
• The successful candidate who at the time of appointment cannot document sufficient teaching qualifications (minimum formal requirement is a 200 hours pedagogical programme) will be required to obtain such qualifications within a two-year period.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate mastery of both English and one of the Scandinavian languages as working languages, in order to be able to teach and otherwise be able to participate in all functions the position may involve. If the successful candidate does not have sufficient mastery of a Scandinavian language, the candidate will be required to learn sufficient Norwegian within a two-year period.

The successful candidate who at the time of appointment cannot document sufficient teaching qualifications (minimum formal requirement is a 200 hours pedagogical programme) will be required to obtain such qualifications within a two-year period. 

Desired qualifications:

• A good track record of teaching or teaching administrative tasks, that demonstrates ability and motivation to support our Master's programme in Space Systems, will be a clear advantage. 
• Candidates should be able to establish, lead and conduct research projects, also as a collaborator. A track record in scientific and administrative leadership is an advantage, as well as participation in the acquisition of research grants.
• International network, outreach activities, collegiality, and the ability to create a good working environment will be part of the evaluation.
• Experience in scientific and administrative leadership is an advantage, as well as participation in the acquisition of research grants and international networking.

Personal qualities 

• Collaboration skills and personal qualities that will promote good collaboration internally in the Space Systems group, as well as throughout the department.
• Ability to create and contribute to a well-functioning, inclusive and productive research environment
• Networking skills, ability to collaborate and conduct scientific leadership
• Ability to cooperate and communicate well with other members of staff

Personal qualities and suitability for the position are also important evaluation criteria. We are seeking a candidate with the ability to foster a well-functioning, inclusive and productive research environment. Applicants should have good networking skills, and the ability to collaborate as well as to lead.

The successful candidate should have an international profile with respect to the above criteria. The candidate for this position will be selected based on excellence and fit with the section’s research profile.

We offer 

• Exciting and meaningful tasks in an organization with an important societal mission, contributing to knowledge development, education, and enlightenment that promote sustainable, fair, and knowledge-based societal development.
• Committed colleagues in a good working environment. 
• A professionally stimulating work environment with close links to industry
• The opportunity to apply for promotion to full professorship at a later stage
• Good welfare schemes.
• Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours.
• A workplace with good development and career opportunities. 
• Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway's best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes.
• Salary in position as Associate Professor, position code 1011 in salary range NOK from 730 000 to 850 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.

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Inclusive worklife and diversity at UiO

Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.

We hope that you will apply for the position. 

More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here.

Application

Your application should include:

• Application letter.
• A research position paper (1–4 pages) describing the applicant’s vision and scientific ambitions for the nearest future.
• A detailed CV, including a complete list of education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience, project acquisition and coordination experience, and other qualifying activities.
• Copies of educational certificates, PhD diploma, transcript of records and letters of recommendation.
• A complete list of publications and academic merits and awards (if not included in the CV).
• Full text of up to 10 selected scientific publications the applicant wishes to include in the evaluation.
• A document discussing the importance, interrelation, and relevance of the selected papers for this position.
• Educational portfolio of 3–6 pages documenting educational competence and experience, including a reflection note in which your own teaching practice and view of learning is anchored in the SoTL framework (focus on student learning, development over time, a researching approach and a collegial attitude and practice) 
• List of reference persons: 2–3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and phone number)

Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click "Apply for the position".

When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language.

General information

As a general rule an interview will be used in the appointment process, usually supplemented with a trial teaching session. The basis for assessment will be the scientific production of the applicant, the teaching portfolio, pedagogical and educational qualifications, the applicant’s qualifications within leadership and administration, other qualifications as well as general personal suitability for the position. In ranking the competent applicants, the full range of qualifications will be considered and explicitly assessed.

Rules for appointments to associate professorships.

Rules for the assessment and weighting of pedagogical competence for appointments to permanent academic posts which include teaching duties: Rules for practising the requirement for basic university pedagogical competence at UiO - University of Oslo

Applicant lists can be published in accordance with Norwegian Freedom of Information Act § 25. When you apply for a position with us, your name will appear on the public applicant list. It is possible to request to be excluded from this list. You must justify why you want an exemption from publication and we will then decide whether we can grant your request. If we cannot, you will hear from us.

The University of Oslo has an agreement for all employees, aiming to secure rights to research results, see here.

In addition, the University of Oslo aims for its employees to reflect the diversity of the population to the greatest degree possible. We therefore encourage qualified applicants with disabilities or gaps in their CV to apply for the position. The University of Oslo will adapt the workplace to suit employees with disabilities. Applicants who indicate that they have disabilities or gaps in their CV are made aware that this information may be used for statistical purposes.

Applicants must be eligible for security clearance according to the Norwegian National Security Act. Non-Norwegian citizens may be eligible, based on an individual assessment.

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Questions about the position

• Cecilie Denby Rolstad (Head of Department), +47 22842221, c.r.denby@its.uio.no
• Paal Engelstad (Professor), paal.engelstad@its.uio.no

For questions regarding Jobbnorge, please contact:

• Elin Thoresen (HR Adviser), elithore@mn.uio.no