Stilling:

PhD or postdoctoral fellow within energy system modelling – ref.no. 18/03665

Deadline: August 1, 2018

Norwegian University of Life Sciences

Global challenges regarding energy and climate change, the environment, health, food safety, technology and renewable solutions, use and conservation of land and natural resources, and development of the bio-economy, requires greater effort. NMBU is well equipped to conduct further research in these fields. NMBU's expertise spans entire value chains and includes both basic and applied research.

On 1 January 2014, the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science and the University of Life Sciences merged and became –NMBU, the Norwegian University of Life Sciences. NMBU has 1700 employees and 5200 students, and is currently located on two campuses – Ås, about 30 km south of Oslo, and Adamstuen in Oslo. In 2020, the new research- and education-building for veterinary science will be completed and all of NMBU will then be located at Campus Ås.

Further information about NMBU is available on www.nmbu.no

The Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management (MINA) at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) has a vacant 3-year postdoctoral or a 3-year PhD position within energy system modelling, depending on the qualifications of the applicants.

The Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management (MINA) has about 200 employees and undertakes teaching, research and dissemination within the fields of geology, soil science, environmental chemistry, forestry, ecology, natural resource management, renewable energy and nature based tourism. The faculty has approximately 600 students and 90 PhD-students. The employees at the faculty are highly reputable experts within their respective scientific fields, nationally as well as internationally and perform a high level of scientific production. For more information: https://www.nmbu.no/en/faculty/mina. The research group on renewable energy includes four full time Professors/Researchers, five part time Professors/Associate Professors and ten PhD students and Postdocs.

Research project

The PhD candidate will contribute to the externally funded projects Flex4RES and NorENS

Main tasks

Based on already established model versions and ongoing project work, the main tasks will be:

  • Further develop the energy system model: Balmorel
  • Collect and synthesize techno-economic data needed to develop Bamorel
  • Conduct model studies focusing on the development of the Northern European energy system towards 2050 and in particular the integration of renewable energy
  • Disseminate the results in scientific papers and lectures

The candidate will be part of a team of researchers, doctoral fellows and graduate students at the Faculty, as well as international partners.

If the successful candidate is a PhD student, the student must submit a PhD education plan to be approved by the Faculty within the first months of appointment, and the PhD must be completed within the PhD scholarship period (three years).

Academic qualifications

Applicants for the postdoctoral researcher position must hold a PhD degree within the field of energy system modelling. The applicant must document expertise and interest in the research subject.

Applicants for the PhD positions must meet the conditions defined for admission to a PhD programme at NMBU; the applicant must have an academically relevant education corresponding to a five-year Norwegian degree programme, where 120 credits are at MSc level. The applicant must have a documented strong academic background from previous studies, and be able to document proficiency in both written and oral English. For more detailed information on the admissions criteria, please see the PhD Regulations and the relevant PhD programme description.

Preferred candidates to both positions should also have the following required academic qualifications:

  • Experience, talent, interest and motivation for performing quantitative analyses, economic studies and market analyses
  • Knowledge of the specific challenges and opportunities for decarbonization of the Norwegian and North European energy sector
  • Programming skills (competence in e.g. GAMS, Matlab or similar)
  • Preferred candidates to the postdoctoral position must also have particular experience in use of energy system optimization models programmed in GAMS, such as Balmorel or similar.

Personal skills

Required personal skills:

  • Documentation of good collaborative skills (ability to establish contacts, work and collaborate in a team of researchers within own institution and among collaborating partner institutions)
  • Strong analytical abilities
  • Results oriented
  • Creative

NMBU offers

  • An academic institution with a strong focus on environmental sciences and dedication to professional development, dissemination and competence.
  • An interdisciplinary and inclusive environment that offers exciting research and development opportunities.
  • An attractive benefits package and welfare schemes.
  • Attractive combination of rural surrounding and proximity to Norway’s capital city, Oslo.
  • Opportunities for outdoor activities with access to excellent hiking areas around Oslo and proximity to the Oslo fjord.

Remuneration

The salary for the Postdoctoral researcher position is placed in the Norwegian Government pay scale position code 1352 Postdoctoral Fellow, wage

framework 24 (salary grade 57-65) (NOK 490.400-568.600), depending on qualifications. Seniority Promotion in position.

The salary for PhD-position starts at wage grade 51 wage

framework 20/ alt 7 (NOK 443.400) in the Norwegian Government pay scale upon employment and follow ordinary meriting regulations.

Further information

For further information, please contact Professor Torjus Folsland Bolkesjø, email: torjus.bolkesjo@nmbu.no

Application

To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the 'Apply for this job' button above. This will route you to the University's Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.

Application deadline: 01.08.18

Applications should include (electronically) a letter of intent, curriculum vitae, full publication list, copies of degree certificates and transcripts of academic records (all certified), and a list of two persons who may act as references (with phone numbers and e-mail addresses). Publications should be included electronically within the application deadline. The relevant NMBU Faculty may require further documentation, e.g. proof of English proficiency.

Printed material that cannot be sent electronically should be sent by surface mail to Norwegian University of Life Sciences, The Faculty of Environmental Sciences and Natural Resource Management, P.O. Box 5003, NO-1432 Ås, by 01.08.18. Please quote reference number 18/03665.

If it is difficult to judge the applicant’s contribution for publications with multiple authors, a short description of the applicant’s contribution must be included.

A compulsory contribution of 2 % is made to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. A good working environment is characterized by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, irrespective of gender, physical ability or cultural background. The workplace will if necessary be facilitated for persons with disabilities.

According to the Freedom of Information Act § 25 the list of applicants for this position may be made public irrespective of whether the applicant has requested that his/her name be withheld.

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