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At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world.

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About the position

Are you ready to take your research career to the next level? We offer an exciting postdoctoral position that provides the opportunity to develop a strong profile as a researcher. At the Norwegian research center RenewHydro, we investigate how hydropower plants can be designed to meet future environmental challenges while operating economically. This includes adapting plants for variable operation and flexibility, as well as developing improved solutions for sediment management. The postdoctoral fellow will focus specifically on the movement of larger particles using Large Eddy Simulations (LES) and will work in close collaboration with experts in environmental science and machinery.

Apply for this position to become part of our vibrant research environment and take the next step in your professional journey with us.

Your immediate leader will be the Head of Department.

Duties of the position

Carry out research of excellent quality
Academic publications and popular science dissemination
Participate in the hydraulic engineering group
Apply for research funding and write applications and report on progress to funding sources
Participate in international activities such as conferences and/or research stays at foreign educational institutions
Mentoring students, helping them with their research projects, and advising on methodology and academic writing
Possibly support in teaching activities

Required selection criteria

You must have completed a doctoral degree in hydraulic engineering
If you are in the final phase of your doctorate and can document that the thesis has been submitted or that the defense date has been confirmed, your application can be considered even if you have not defended. NOTE: Documentation of the obtained doctorate must be presented before you can take up the position.
Good oral and written presentation skills in English equivalent to CEFR level C1 or higher
Basic oral and written presentation skills in Norwegian/Scandinavian equivalent level to CEFR level A1 or higher
Extensive experience in experimental modelling in at least two different hydraulic laboratories
Basic experience in CFD modelling
Extensive knowledge in sediment and particle transport and fluid dynamics
Publications in the relevant field

Preferred selection criteria

Experience with programming and data analysis using Matlab, Python, or similar tools
Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial data analysis
International collaborations within the relevant field, showing cross-cultural communication and teamwork skills

PLEASE NOTE: For detailed information about what the application must contain, see paragraph “About the application”.

If you do not already have educational competence that meets the requirements for a position as associate professor in Norway, NTNU will arrange for you to acquire such competence during the employment period. In such cases, you will also be assigned relevant teaching as part of the career-promoting work.

The appointment is to be made in accordance with NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions and Regulations concerning the degrees of philosophiae doctor (ph.d.) in artistic development work at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)for general criteria for the position.

Personal characteristics

Working as a Postdoctoral fellow requires that you

Work independently as well as collaboratively in a team
Work structured, set goals and make plans to achieve them
Present and discuss your research with other professionals
Engage and contribute constructively with feedback
Work constructively under pressure or in the face of adversity
Show curiosity and a strong motivation for the subject
Analyze data, assess different perspectives and draw well-founded conclusions
Are flexible and open to adjusting the plan for the project as needed

Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.

We offer

An exciting job with an important social mission
Developing tasks in a strong and international professional environment
Career guidance throughout the postdoctoral program and together with you we will prepare a career plan, which contains the skills and knowledge you will acquire
Open and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues
Mentor programme as a new employee at NTNU
Favorable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund
Free Norwegian language training at a basic level (A2)

As a Postdoctoral Fellow at NTNU, you will have access to employee benefits.

Diversity

Diversity is a strength, and at NTNU we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity in society and that makes use of the potential of the population's collective skills. Our vision is Knowledge for a better world and our values are creative, critical, constructive and respectful. We believe that an organization that is equal, diverse and gender-balanced is essential for us to achieve our goals.

We strive to attract employees with different skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving of our societal mission in research and education.

If you think this position is relevant and interesting, we encourage you to apply, regardless of gender, functional ability and cultural background, or whether you have been out of work for a period of time.

Salary and conditions

As a Postdoctoral Fellow (code 1352) you are normally paid from gross NOK 633 400,- per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.

The period of employment is 3 years.

As an employee at NTNU, it is important to keep yourself up to date with academic and organizational changes and to adapt to them.

For the necessary professional and social interaction, it is a prerequisite that you are physically present and available to the institution on a daily basis.

The appointment is carried out in accordance with the principles of the State Employees Act, and Export control (legislation that regulates the export of knowledge, technology and services). Please note that the person hired will work with critical infrastructure and areas affected by controls on the export of strategic goods, services and technology.

Candidates who do not meet the requirements for the necessary security clearance, access clearance and authorization as described in the National Security Act, and the Act on the Implementation of International Sanctions (Sanctions Act) cannot be considered (e.g., candidates from, among others, Russia, Iran, North Korea, China). Relevant countries are listed as examples and as such the list is not exhaustive (as a result of any changes in the world situation, other countries may be added at short notice).

About the application

The attachments (including a description of your scientific work) must accompany the application as these documents form the basis of the application assessment. The documents must be in English.

Please note: the application will only be assessed on the basis of the information we have received by the application deadline. Therefore, make sure that your application clearly shows how your skills and experience meet the criteria described above.

The application and all attachments must be sent electronically via Jobbnorge.no. If you are invited to an interview, you must bring certified copies of certificates and diplomas upon request.

The application must include:

Transcripts and diplomas for Bachelor's-,Master's- and PhD degrees. If you have not yet completed your PhD, you must provide confirmation on your estimated date for the doctoral dissertation, or confirmation that your PhD thesis has been submitted. Documentation of a completed doctoral degree must be presented before taking up the position
CV
A copy of the doctoral thesis. If you are close to submitting, you can attach a draft of the thesis.
Research plan
Academic works - published or unpublished
Possible recommendation letters
Name and contact information of three referees

If all or parts of your education has been taken abroad, we also ask you to attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education. Description of the documentation required can be found here. If you already have a statement from Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir), please attach this as well.

Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint works, you must attach a brief description of your participation.

If you have had leave or another break in your career, it is important that this is stated in your application so that the selection committee can take this into account and that the amount of your research may be reduced as a result.

In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal qualities. Motivation, ambitions and potential for research will also be emphasized in the assessment of the candidates.

NTNU recognizes a wide range of academic contributions and is committed to follow evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment DORA and the obligations in CoARA (responsible assessment of research and recognition of a greater breadth of academic contributions in accordance with NTNU's social mission).

General information

A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you wish to be exempt from entry on the public list of applicants, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with current legislation. You will be notified if the exemption is not granted.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Elena Pummer, email: elena.pummer@ntnu.no.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Tone Måsøval Arntzen, email: tone.m.arntzen@ntnu.no.

If you find this position interesting, and in accordance with your qualifications, please submit your application electronically via jobbnorge.no with your CV, diplomas and certificates attached. Applications submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Upon request, you must be able to obtain certified copies of your documentation.

Application deadline: 15.11.2025

For practical information about working at NTNU, please visit this webpage.

The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the tech capital of Norway with a population of 200,000.The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.

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