Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Bioinformatics (20 % - secondary position)
Deadline: 01.02.2026
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Through research, education and social engagement, Nord University contributes to the creation of a sustainable future.In cooperation with society, business and industry in Northern and Central Norway, our 11,500 students and 1,350 staff promote innovative solutions and knowledge-based practice, both locally and internationally.Nord University has four strategic focus areas: blue and green growth, sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship, societal security, and health, welfare and education.
Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture (FBA) educates people with the aim of promoting sustainable and innovative development to meet global challenges in food production, climate and environment. The faculty is an international arena for education, research and knowledge dissemination, with employees and students from 39 different countries. The faculty offers a PhD in Biosciences. FBA has 900 students and 165 employees in Bodø and Steinkjer. The professional community is organised into the following divisions: Aquaculture, Ecology, Genomics and Animal Science, Production and Welfare and Algae and microbial biotechnology.
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About the position
The Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture, Nord University, Norway, invites applications for a 20 % temporary position as Professor or Associate Professor in Bioinformatics for three years.
The position is based at the Bodø campus. As Nord University operates across multiple campuses, collaboration between faculties regardless of location is essential. The role may also include responsibilities at other Nord University campuses.
If, due to a lack of applicants or for other reasons, it is not possible to appoint someone to the position of Associate Professor, it may be relevant to appoint someone to the position of Assistant Professor.
Duties and responsibilities
Professor / Associate Professor:
The position entails teaching and supervision at all levels
Supervision of Masters and PhD students in genomics, with special emphasis on bioinformatics pipelines using the latest advanced technologies such as long reads (Pacbio and Nanopore),Hi-C, RNA-seq, and isoseq.
Initiating and developing interdisciplinary research projects.
Facilitation of research projects with national and international partners.
Participation in the development of externally funded research projects will be expected, as well as furthering research collaborations with national and international partners.
It is assumed that the appointee will have excellent communications skills to advance the objectives of the Faculty and contribute to the development of its academic community. In this capacity the appointee will act as a genomics advisor, engaging with the a Faculty's research community, and preparing personalized courses for graduate students and early career researchers.
Assistant Professor:
Participation in the development of externally funded research projects will be expected, as well as furthering research collaborations with national and international partners.
It is assumed that the appointee will have excellent communications skills to advance the objectives of the Faculty and contribute to the development of its academic community. In this capacity the appointee will act as a genomics advisor, engaging with the a Faculty's research community, and preparing personalized courses for graduate students and early career researchers.
Qualification requirements
Professor:
A doctoral degree in a relevant subject area, or competence at an equivalent level documented either by scientific work or artistic work of the same scope and quality
Pedagogic competence
Significant contributions to research or artistic development work at the highest level, in accordance with international or national standards in the field
Additional requirements for Professor:
Quality development in own teaching and supervision over time and a high degree of reflection on own practice
Broad experience with supervision, preferably at master's/PhD level
Initiate, lead and/or participate in the development of educational quality in the academic communities
Associate Professor:
To meet the qualification requirements for “førsteamanuensis” (uh. regulations § 3-6) a minimum of the following is required:
A doctoral degree in a relevant subject area, or competence at an equivalent level documented either by scientific work or artistic work of the same scope and quality
Pedagogic competence
For all scientific positions:
Good oral and written presentation skills in English
Assistant Professor:
A higher degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area
Educational competence
Norwegian language proficiency at level B2
Relevant professional or teaching experience
And:Educational competence is a requirement for all academic and research positions.
Educational competence means pedagogical or didactic competence to promote learning, including knowledge and skills in the development and implementation of teaching and supervision at university and university college level.
Any applicants who are unable to provide documentary proof of adequate professional educational competence when employed must acquire such competence over the course of a two-year period. Nord University offers such a course which covers this requirement.
Qualified applicants will be ranked according to the following criteria:
Research and development with relevance to the position
Emphasis will be placed on publications within the last five years
Experience with international research networks and projects with external funding
Experience from teaching and academic supervision at bachelor-, master- and doctoral- levels from the university and college sectors
Educational qualifications from a college, university or equivalent
Pedagogical skills and a relevant qualification
Relevant professional practice
Good skills in communication and collaboration with students, colleagues
Individual qualities that can contribute positively to the workplace environment
Good oral and written presentation skills in English
We offer
The position is compensated according to government regulations, LPL 17.510, code 1013 Professor, code 1011 Associate Professor or code 1009 Assistant Professor. Salary by agreement.
The person who is appointed must abide by the applicable laws, agreements, and directives. The responsibilities and duties associated with the position may change with future reorganization at Nord University.
Nord University is subject to the Security Act, which imposes requirements for handling protected and sensitive information. To enhance the security of the hiring process, Nord may conduct background checks on potential candidates.
The public sector workforce is expected to reflect the diversity of the population in general. Nord University therefore encourages qualified candidates with disabilities, gaps in their CV, immigrant backgrounds or different life experience to apply.
If applicants indicate they have disabilities or gaps in their CV, their details may be used anonymously for the purposes of governmental annual review.
Contact information
Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting:
Applicants will be evaluated by an expert committee. Short-listed applicants will be called for an interview, and possible trial lecture. These will be decisive for the appointment.
Application
The electronic application must contain:
Cover letter
Complete CV summarizing education, positions held, teaching and research experience, publications, administrative experience and other qualifying activities
Copies of diplomas, transcripts and certificates
Complete copies of up to 10 or 15 of the applicant's most relevant publications / academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered, along with a list of those submitted. The list should include five publications that the applicant believes to be most important, along with the reasons why. The doctoral dissertation should be included
Pedagogical CV and reflection note in accordance with supplementary provisions for educational competence
Documentation of other activities which the applicant considers relevant to the position and desires to be considered in the assessment
Contact information for 2-3 referees
All documentation to be considered is to be uploaded as attachments to the application.
Complete documentation in electronic form must be submitted by the closing date for applications.
After the application period has expired a list of applicants will be published. Note that, in special cases, the identity of particular applicants to a position may be made public even when that applicant has requested that their application be processed confidentially. Applicants requesting an exemption from publication of their identity must explain their reasons for doing so in their application. In this case, advance notice will be given in the event of a decision to make any information about the applicant public.
