Job description

The Department of Technology Systems (ITS) invites applications for a permanent professorship in Radar Systems and Technologies. We are seeking a candidate with clear scientific and technological visions to further develop this subject at ITS, in collaboration with scientists at ITS and the Faculty, the research communities at Kjeller and with industry.

The vision of the Department of Technology Systems is to create a powerful technology community for research, education and innovation at Kjeller, in close interaction with the other research and technology communities at Kjeller, and tightly integrated with complementary activities at the other departments at the Faculty. The research at ITS has a focus on advanced technologies and components and their integration at the system level. In general the research is at a higher TRL level (Technology Readiness Level) than within the other departments of the Faculty.

The department has two sections: Section for energy systems and Section for autonomous systems and sensor technologies. The scope of the research within the Section for autonomous systems and sensor technologies include mobile and stationary autonomous units and systems, with integrated sensor systems adapted to the units and their functions, and navigation, guidance and control and communication between mobile units. The main topics within the section for energy systems are solar-based renewable energy systems, energy storage and systems modelling. There is significant disciplinary overlap between the two sections.

At present, the Department of Technology System has eight permanent scientific staff, about 40 adjunct scientist mainly from research institutes and industry, and about 20 PhD students. The department organizes a Master´s degree program option in Cybernetics and Autonomous Systems, and a new Master´s degree program in Renewable Energy Systems that will start in August 2019.

Specific information about the position in radar systems and technologies:The position is affiliated with the Section for autonomous systems and sensor technologies. The main research area will be within radar sensors and - systems for remote sensing and imaging applications, integrated into mobile or stationary ground -, air- and space- based autonomous systems. The sensors may also be used for navigation, guidance and control. Industrial and medical applications may also be of interest. The scope also comprises processing of signals from the sensors and sensor systems including sensors systems on multiple platforms, from the raw sensor data till useful information.

The successful applicant will initiate and lead research, will supervise Master´s and PhD students, will teach students at all levels and will further develop the course portfolio within the described subject area. The candidate is expected to take part in the development of new study programs, to initiate and develop cooperation at the national and international level with academic, governmental- and industrial institutions and internally at ITS and the Faculty. It is expected that the candidate will attract external funding for research projects from the Research Council, EU and other. The person appointed may also undertake administrative duties at the department, and can be requested to undertake administrative and other duties at the Faculty.

Qualification requirements

The successful candidate must have formal education at the doctoral level and be able to document qualifications at professor level within radar systems and technologies, and with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Radars and radar systems for ground-, air and/or space applications
• Monostatic and bi-static active and passive radars and - systems
• Imaging radars including synthetic aperture radar and - systems
• Ground penetration radars and - systems
• Radars for navigation, guidance and control
• Radar antennas
• Processing of signals from radar sensors and sensor systems from the raw sensor data till useful information

The successful candidate must have lead research projects and must have experience from industrial and international cooperation. He or she must have considerable experience from teaching at university level, and with supervision of Master´s and PhD students.

The successful candidate must fit with the profile of the position and with the vision of the department.

The research area for the position can include technologies referred to in the Ministry's export control regulations, and the candidate must be able to obtain a security clearance.

The successful candidate must demonstrate mastery of both English and one of the Scandinavian languages as working languages. If an appointee is not fluent in a Scandinavian language, the appointee will be expected within a two-year period to learn sufficientNorwegian to be able to participate actively in all functions the position may involve.

Other qualifications:

The following personal qualifications and experience will be considered and given significant weight (the list is not in order of priority):

• National and international network of contacts
• Experience from industrial collaboration
• Experience from development of educational programs
• Experience within research management, administration and dissemination
• Ability to initiate collaborative projects
• Experience from attracting external research funding from the Research Council, the EU and other

Formal regulations:As a general rule, interviews and trial lectures may be used in the appointment process. More details about the appointment procedures can be found in:

https://www.uio.no/english/about/regulations/personnel/academic/rules-appointment-professor.html

We offer

• Salary according to pay grade Professor (position code 1013), ltr. 79-85, NOK 778 700 – 922 300 per year depending on experience / seniority
• A pleasant and challenging work environment
• Good pension benefits under State Pension Fund
• Position in an IA enterprise
• Good welfare benefits

How to apply

The application must include:

• Application letter
• A position paper (1-4 pages) with near future plans for research, education, innovation and dissemination, and a vision of how the candidate will develop cooperation 1) within the department and within UiO, 2) with the research community at Kjeller, and 3) with the research community at large and with industry.
• Detailed CV, including complete list of education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience, project acquisition and coordination experience, funding and awards, and other qualifying activities
• Up to 10 selected scientific publications (full text) which the applicant wishes to include in the evaluation
• List of complete scientific production with bibliographic references
• Copies of educational certificates, PhD diploma, transcript of records

The application with attachments must be delivered in our electronic recruiting system. Please note that all documents should be in English (or a Scandinavian language).

Interviews will be part of the appointment process.

Formal regulations

The successful candidate who at the time of appointment cannot document basic teaching qualifications 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. If an appointee is not fluent in a Scandinavian language, the appointee will be expected within a two-year period to learn sufficient Norwegian to be able to participate actively in all functions the position may involve.

Please see the rules for Appointments to Professorships and Associate Professorships and Rules for the assessment and weighting of pedagogical competence.

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.

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

The University of Oslo has a goal of recruiting more women in academic positions. Women are encouraged to apply. In accordance with the University of Oslo`s equal opportunities policy, we invite applications from all interested individuals regardless of gender or ethnicity.

Contactinformation

• Head of Department, Dr. Stian Løvold, phone + 47 22 84 22 06 / + 47-94190920, e-mail: stian.lovold@its.uio.no

For technical questions regarding the recruitment system, please contact HR Officer Therese Ringvold, e-mail: therese.ringvold@mn.uio.no, phone: +47 22 85 16 06.

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