Associate Professor in Systems Science and Engineering
Deadline: 04.06.2026
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The University of Oslo is Norway’s oldest and highest rated institution of research and education with 26 500 students and 7 200 employees. Its broad range of academic disciplines and internationally esteemed research communities make UiO an important contributor to society. The University of Oslo (UiO) is expanding the activity at Campus Kjeller to strengthen our education, research, and innovation in technology for a sustainable future. UiO is a well-ranked research university where the Department of Technology Systems at Kjeller (ITS) is focused on applied research in sustainable energy, autonomous systems, space, and security. At Kjeller, ITS is co-located with the Norwegian Defense Research Establishment (FFI) and the Institute for Energy Technology (IFE), which both offer rich opportunities for collaboration. ITS also has a range of interdisciplinary research collaborations that include the UiO Blindern Campus and Oslo Science City, as well as many other national and international institutions and industries.
ITS offers several master level programmes, alone and jointly with other departments: Renewable energy systems, Cybernetics and autonomous systems, Robotics and intelligent systems, and Information security. ITS also hosts the Centre for Space Sensors and Systems (CENSSS), which incorporates operation of an instrument on the NASA Perseverance rover on Mars. A new master program in Space systems is in the planning stage. The department currently has 9 permanent scientific staff, approximately 35 adjunct staff from the research institutes at Kjeller and from industry, as well as about 20 PhD candidates. This position is part of an ongoing expansion of the UiO activity at Campus Kjeller. Campus Kjeller is located 20 km northeast of Oslo, between the city center and Oslo Airport. It is a 20 minutes commute with public transportation from Oslo city center to the campus.
About the position
The Department of Technology Systems (ITS) at the University of Oslo (UiO) invites applications for an Associate Professor position in Systems Science and Engineering. We are seeking a visionary researcher and educator to join our dynamic and collaborative academic environment, focused on applied science and technology. We are particularly interested in candidates with a diversity of experiences and perspectives.
About the Department and what they are looking for in this position
ITS leads the way in interdisciplinary systems research and education, shaping technologies that matter. By connecting foundational engineering insights with societal challenges, we create transformative solutions, and we invite you to be part of that mission.
Our main activities span five interconnected and rapidly evolving research domains, namely: Cybernetics and Autonomous Systems, Space Systems, Security of Cyber‑Physical Systems, Renewable Energy Systems, and Healthcare Technology, which offer a rich and vibrant environment for system-focused science and education. If you are a successful candidate, we expect you to contribute to advancing interdisciplinary systems-level approaches to complex technological, environmental, and social challenges. If your scientific background and research naturally interface with two or more of these areas, you are especially encouraged to apply.
We seek applicants whose scientific interests and activities address both fundamental and applied aspects of complex systems, integrated multi-scale systems, systems of systems and/or systems-level design and analytics. At the same time, it is important that you demonstrate experience and interest in cross-disciplinary research and present ability to combine technology and engineering with systems science, data analytics, sustainability, security, social and/or policy dimensions.
Priority areas include, but are not limited to:• Multi-scale engineered and integrated technology systems within energy, cybernetics, robotics, space, and/or healthcare, including smart and critical infrastructures• Systems life cycle processes and methods spanning concept development, implementation, and operations, with emphasis on system‑of‑systems assessment and sustainable operational practices• Modeling and simulation of complex, integrated, and multi‑domain systems using mathematical, computational, and data‑driven approaches• Analytical methods for decision‑making in complex systems, covering uncertainty, risk, optimization, and control
Your main tasks will be to:
Develop and carry out an ambitious, interdisciplinary research activities in systems science and engineering, in connection to the domains already developed and studied at ITS
Build and strengthen interdisciplinary systems research at ITS with both academic and non-academic collaborators and actors
Contribute to the development of curriculum in complex systems, systems thinking, systems architecture and design, sustainable systems engineering, etc.
Contribute, through the curriculum development and teaching, to the implementation of the international bachelor’s degree program at ITS, offered from autumn 2027
Teach undergraduate and graduate interdisciplinary courses in systems science and engineering, and provide supervision at both master’s and PhD’s levels
Secure external fundings to support your research and educational activities
More information about the position
You must document academic qualifications equivalent to an Associate Professor position. As a successful applicant you must be able to teach at all levels as well as supervise Master students and PhD Research Fellows.
You 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.
What skills are important in this role?
Required qualifications:
Completed PhD degree in Systems Engineering, Applied Systems Science/Theory or in other relevant technology system-focused domains
A demonstrated ability or clear motivation to engage in cross-disciplinary research
A strong scientific track record that combines technology/engineering with systems science, data analytics, sustainability, social and/or policy dimensions.
Scientific qualifications will be evaluated based on the candidate’s scientific achievements from the last five years.
Documented (potential for) acquisition of external funding
Pedagogical qualifications as well as teaching and supervision experience at all levels
This will be an important factor in the evaluation process and must be documented in the form of a teaching portfolio. Applicants must describe their qualifications in view of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) framework, including a focus on student learning, a research-based approach, a collegial attitude and practice along with a clear development over time.
The successful candidate, who at the time of appointment cannot document sufficient pedagogical education/competencies (minimum formal requirement is a 200-hour pedagogical programme in higher education) will be required to obtain such qualifications within a two-year period.
Demonstrated mastery of both English and one of the Scandinavian languages as workinglanguages, in order to be able to teach and participate in all functions the position mayinvolve.
If the successful candidate does not have sufficient mastery of a Scandinavian language at the B2level, the candidate will be required to learn sufficient Norwegian within three years of theemployment.
Desired qualifications:
Candidates should be able to establish, lead, and conduct research projects, also as a collaborator. A track record in scientific and administrative management is an advantage.
International networks, outreach activities, collegiality, and the ability to create a good working environment will be part of the evaluation.
The person appointed will be requested to take on some administrative duties. Hence, such experience will also be an advantage.
All candidates will have to undergo a check versus national export, sanctions and security regulations. Candidates may be excluded based on these checks. Primary checkpoints are the Export Control regulation, the Sanctions regulation, and the national security regulation
What are we looking for in you?
Personal skills:
Inter- or transdisciplinary mindset, curiosity, openness and cognitive flexibility
Ability to create and contribute to a well-functioning, collaborative, inclusive and productive research and educational environment
Ability to collaborate with academic and non-academic actors and to conduct scientific leadership
Ability to cooperate and communicate well with colleagues, students and other members of the staff
The successful candidate should have an international profile with respect to the above criteria.
We can offer you
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.
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 820 000-920 000 , depending on competence and experience. From the salary, two % is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.
Inclusive work life and diversity at UiO
UiO is an open and internationally oriented comprehensive university that strives to be an inclusive and diverse workplace and academic environment. You can read more about UiO’s work on equality, inclusion, and diversity at uio.no.
We fulfill our mission most effectively when we draw upon our variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We are looking for great colleagues, could you be the next one?
We will do our best to accommodate your needs. Relevant adjustments may include modifications to working hours, task adaptations, digital, technical, or physical adjustments, or other practical measures.
We especially encourage women to apply.If you have an immigrant background, a disability, or CV gaps (Norwegian), we encourage you to indicate this in the job application portal. We always invite at least one qualified candidate from each group for an interview. In this context, disability is defined as an applicant who identifies as having a disability that requires workplace or employment-related accommodations. For more details about the requirements, please refer to the Employer portal (Norwegian).
The selections made in the job application portal are used for anonymized statistics that all state employers include in their annual
More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here.
How to apply
The application must include:
• Application letter• A research statement (1–4 pages) outlining your vision and scientific ambitions for the near future, based on your knowledge and experience, and in relation to the expectations listed above for the position• A statement with a portfolio (3–6 pages) documenting educational competence and experience, including a reflection note in which you explain how your own teaching and learning experience is relevant for this position, and is anchored in the SoTL framework • A detailed CV, including a complete list of education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative management, 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 you wishes to include in the evaluation• A document discussing the importance, interrelation, and relevance of the selected scientific production for this position• 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 this job".
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.
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.
