Stilling:
Postdoctoral Research Fellow (3 years) in Physics and Technology
Deadline: January 6, 2019
The Department of Physics and Technology announces 1-3 Postdoctoral Research Fellow positions at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Faculty of Science and Technology. The appointment is for a period of three years.
The Department of Physics and Technology consists of five research groups: (1) Earth Observation, (2) Energy and Climate, (3) Machine Learning, (4) Space Physics, and (5) Ultrasound, Microwaves and Optics. The department provides education at the Bachelor, Master, and PhD levels, and comprises 22 permanent scientific employees, and a technical/administrative staff of 12 persons.
Further information about the positions and UiT is available by contacting:
- Head of Administration Geir Antonsen by e-mail geir.antonsen@uit.no or telephone +47 776 45476
The positions’ field of research and other duties
The positions are open to all active fields of research within the Department of Physics and Technology. Proposed projects must comply with the research strategy within one or more of the five research groups of the department.
The department welcomes research projects that connects the established research groups within the department or across departments at UiT.
The positions include teaching or equivalent duties for UiT of up to 25 % of the position.
Qualification requirements
The positions require a Norwegian doctoral degree in physics, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or other relevant disciplines, or a corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognised as equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree.
We are looking for strongly motivated candidates, who have excellent academic records and potential, with analytical and problem-solving skills. The suitable candidates must have a relevant background for the proposed research project. The candidates should be creative, with a strong ability to work problem oriented, and enjoy working in a collaboration with others.
Moreover, the candidates should show a good command of English, both spoken and written. International experience is considered an advantage.
Since the positions possibly entail teaching, teaching experience will be considered an advantage.
We are seeking candidates who are independent, flexible, and committed to the job. Emphasis is given to personal suitability.
Application
Your application must include:
- Application and motivation letter (max 1 page)
- CV (max 4 pages)
- Form for documentation of teaching qualifications
- Project description proposal (5-10 pages)
- Description of your past research project and its relevance to the proposed project (max 1 page)
- Description of your academic production (track record) including highlights of three most important works for the proposed project (max 1 page)
- Academic works, up to ten. The doctoral thesis is regarded as one work
- Diplomas and transcripts
- References, preferably including the PhD supervisor
The applicant must present a description of 5-10 pages outlining the academic basis of the research project, including roles and responsibilities of the Postdoctoral Research Fellow and a progress plan and timeline for the project. It is recommended that you contact relevant scientific staff at the department in order to develop a project description. You may also submit academic works that you wish us to consider during the assessment process.
Having a PhD degree is required before commencement in the position. If you are in the process of completing your PhD, you must document that you have submitted your PhD thesis by the application deadline and attach a statement from your supervisor concerning termination of your PhD studies.
All documents must be in English or a Scandinavian language. The application must be submitted electronically through Jobbnorge.
We offer
We offer opportunities to travel and meet other leading scientists within your field, independence in work, a fantastic work environment with nice colleagues, good remuneration, and a cosy hometown of Tromsø surrounded by the stunning landscape of Northern Scandinavia.
UiT also has good welfare arrangements for employees including beneficial arrangements for pension and insurances.
Remuneration of Postdoctoral Fellow positions are in salary code 1352. The starting salary is at a minimum 42 900 NOK/month in 2018 (pay grade 59). There is a 2 % deduction for contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. In addition, UiT pays 12 % directly to the pension fund on top of the salary.
The objective of the appointment as a Postdoctoral Fellow is to qualify for work in senior academic positions, and no one may be appointed to more than one fixed term period at the same institution. The appointment is for a period three years, including teaching or equivalent duties for UiT of up to 25 % of the position.
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General
We make the appointment in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants and guidelines at UiT. At our website, you will find more information for applicants.
UiT The Arctic University of Norway has HR policy objectives that emphasize diversity, and encourages all qualified applicants to apply regardless of their age, gender, functional ability and national or ethnic background. The university is an IW (Inclusive Workplace) enterprise, and we will emphasize making the necessary adaptations to the working conditions for employees with reduced functional ability.
We process personal data given in an application or CV in accordance with the Personal Data Act. You may request to not be registered on the public list of applicants, but the University may decide that your name will be made public. You will receive advance notification in the event of such publication.
We look forward to receiving your application!