UiT The Arctic University of Norway is a multi-campus comprehensive university at the international forefront. Our vision is to be a driving force for developing the High North. The Northern Sami notion eallju, which means eagerness to work, sets the tone for this motive power at UiT. Along with students, staff and the wider community, we aim to utilise our location in Northern Norway and Sápmi, our broad and diverse research and study portfolio and interdisciplinary advantage to shape the future.

Our social mission is to provide research-based education of high quality, perform artistic development and carry out research of the highest international quality standards in the entire range from basic to applied. We will convey knowledge about disciplines and contribute to innovation. Our social mission unites UiT across various studies, research fields and large geographical distances. This demands good cooperation with trade and industry and civil society as well as with international partners. We will strengthen knowledge-based and sustainable development at a regional, national and international level.

Academic freedom and scientific and ethical principles form the basis for all UiT’s activities. Participation, co-determination, transparency and good processes will provide the decision-making basis we need to make wise and far-sighted priorities. Our students and staff will have the opportunity to develop their abilities and potential. Founded on academic integrity, we will be courageous, committed and generous in close contact with disciplines, people and contemporary developments.

We will demonstrate adaptability and seek good and purposeful utilisation of resources, so we are ready to meet the expectations and opportunities of the future. We will strengthen the quality and impact of our disciplines and core tasks through the following three strategic priority areas.

Faculty of Science and Technology

The position

The Department of Physics and Technology has two open permanent engineer positions, as we are building a new cleanroom. The engineers will be in charge of the new cleanroom for photonics and nanotechnology, to open in mid-2026. This implies taking care of and carrying out a range of tasks, including construction of the cleanroom, acquisition, installation and maintenance of equipment, ensuring health and safety measures, train new users, develop and maintain processes for design, fabrication and characterisation. It also includes dissemination to the general public, participate in teaching and supervision, and various administrative tasks. The engineers will collaborate with the Norwegian network of cleanrooms, Norfab, and as part of an EU-funded project, facilitate contact between Norwegian companies and pilot lines for photonic integrated circuits (PIC) in Europe. The engineers will work together with researchers and technical staff at the department to fulfill the tasks. The engineers will also have responsibilities for the department at large, not involving the cleanroom, and there will be some flexibility in the responsibilities and work distribution.

The engineers will work closely with the Ultrasound, Microwaves and Optics (UMO) group, as the main users of the cleanroom, and also with other internal and external users of the cleanroom. The UMO group is the largest optics groups in Norway, with ca. 30 employees. The group focuses on photonic integrated circuits, nanophotonics and advanced microscopy, covering applications within medical biology, diagnosis, environmental monitoring, infrared spectroscopy of trace gasses and integration of all these aspects with machine learning. The group has managed to attract several competitive EU/RCN fundings, notably within PICs. The group co-operates with industry and has a strong innovation drive with many ongoing innovation projects at different levels of maturity. The positions are partly funded by the EU-project NorChip - A Norwegian competence centre for chip and sensor technologies. The engineers will contribute to this project, collaborate with the project partners (SINTEF, NTNU, Univ. of Oslo, USN and the Electronic Coast) and small- and medium-sized companies which need competence on chip and sensor technologies.

The workplace is at UiT in Tromsø. You must be able to start in the position in Tromsø within 6 months after receiving the offer.

Qualifications

You must have an education and experience that is relevant for the tasks associated with running a cleanroom. This can include a master or PhD degree in nanotechnology, physics, chemistry, electronics or a similar field. You must be willing to take on daily tasks also if you are the manager, and you must be able to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic environment. Training will be given regarding tasks that you are not familiar with, and the distribution of tasks will be discussed with the applicants.

You must be fluent in oral and written English and should preferably know Norwegian or a Scandinavian language. Applicants who are not fluent in a Scandinavian language will be asked to learn Norwegian. UiT offers relevant Norwegian language courses for new employees.

We will emphasize the applicant’s motivation for the position and personal suitability, including collaboration skills and approach to make a good work environment.

For both positions, the minimum requirements are:

• Norwegian master's degree in a relevant area or a foreign degree recognised as equivalent.
• Fluent in oral and written English
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and precision.
• Flexibility and adaptability to handle the dynamic nature of cleanroom operations 

For both positions, having some of the following competences is preferred :

• Fluent in Norwegian or a Scandinavian language
• PhD in a relevant field
• Knowledge of equipment and instrumentation, including maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Experience with cleanroom construction, design, and operational management.
• Familiarity with cleanroom standards and protocols.
• Experience and knowledge regarding handling and use of chemicals 

For cleanroom manager, the following additional competences are preferred:

• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to train and mentor staff and users in cleanroom procedures and safety.
• Experience in project management, including budgeting and resource allocation.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with internal teams, external partners, clients, and the general public.
• Ability to foster collaborations with industry partners, research institutions, and other stakeholders. 

For senior cleanroom engineer, the following additional competences are preferred:

• Extensive experience working in cleanroom environments.
• Experience with process development and optimization for microfabrication or nanofabrication.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations specific to cleanroom environments.
• Ability to implement process improvements and innovations.

We offer

• The possibility to establish a brand new cleanroom and work in a vibrant group
• A good working environment
• Good welfare arrangements for employees
• Good arrangements for pension, insurance and loans in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
• If you have to relocate to Tromsø then the Faculty of Science and Technology may reimburse your moving costs. Further details regarding this matter will be made available if you receive an offer from us.

Remuneration of the positions are in salary code 1087 (head engineer), 1181 (senior engineer) or 1088 (chief engineer) on the pay scale for Norwegian state employees, depending on qualifications. There is a 2% deduction for contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. As a state employee, you have one of the best pension schemes available. For more information see: spk.no.

Application

The application must be submitted electronically via www.jobbnorge.no, and shall include:

• Letter of application.
• Diplomas
• CV including information relevant for the position
• If relevant: List of publications with bibliographical references.
• Three references with contact information.

All documentation has to be in English or a Scandinavian language.

Inclusion and diversity

UiT The Arctic University i Norway is working actively to promote equality, gender balance and diversity among employees and students, and to create an inclusive and safe working environment. We believe that inclusion and diversity is a strength and we want employees with different competencies, professional experience, life experience and perspectives.

If you have a disability, a gap in your CV or immigrant background, we encourage you to tick the box for this in your application. If there are qualified applicants, we invite least one in each group for an interview. If you get the job, we will adapt the working conditions if you need it. Apart from selecting the right candidates, we will only use the information for anonymous statistics.

General information

The appointment is made in accordance with State regulations and guidelines at UiT. At our website, you will find more information for applicants.

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment.

After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.

More information about moving to Norway and working at UiT.

A good work environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, regardless of their gender, functional capacity or cultural background.

UiT will emphasize making the necessary adaptations to the working conditions for employees with reduced functional ability. Questions can be directed to the contact person for the position.

According to the Norwegian Freedom and Information Act (Offentleglova) information about the applicant may be included in the public applicant list, also in cases where the applicant has requested non-disclosure.

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Questions about the position

• Dr. Jean-Claude Tinguely (Researcher), jean-claude.tinguely@uit.no
• Professor Olav Gaute Hellesø (Head of Deparment of Physics and Technology), olav.gaute.helleso@uit.no