Postdoctoral Fellow in Orthotics, Prosthetics, Biomechanics and Rehabilitation

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About the job

The postdoctoral fellowship position is a 4-year, temporary position where the main goal is to qualify for work in senior academic positions. 

The postdoctoral position will be part of the GEMS-R research unit and is a result of the department’s focus on the field of prosthetics and orthotics, in connection with movement science and physiotherapy. The postdoctoral candidate, with Prof. Karin Roeleveld as mentor and in collaboration with experts from NTNU and Trøndelag Orthopedic Workshop, will contribute to develop research-based knowledge on the design of orthoses and prostheses for increased physical function and physical activity. The research is expected to include ankle foot orthosis and/or lower limb prosthetic fitting in combination with motion analyses. The postdoctoral fellow can also contribute with their own research interests in prosthetics and orthotics on lower limb rehabilitation.  

This 4-yearposition is available immediately with intended start not later than August 15, 2025. 

Your immediate leader is Head of the Research Unit for Geriatrics, eHealth, Movement, Stroke and Rehabilitation (GEMS-R)

Duties of the position

• Contribute to research on lower limb orthotics and prosthetics for increased physical function and activity from ethical applications to data collection and dissemination to the scientific community and relevant profession- and user groups
• Contribute to the further development of research and teaching competence relevant to orthotics and prosthetics in Trondheim and Norway
• Teaching and supervision of students 
• Contribute to grant applications

Required selection criteria

• You must have completed a Norwegian doctoral degree or corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian PhD in Medicine and Health, Medical Technology or a similar area.
• If you can document that the PhD thesis will be submitted within Mai 2025, your application can be assessed even if you have not yet defended your dissertation. Documentation of the obtained doctoral degree must be presented before you can take up the position.
• You must have good oral and written presentation skills in English 

The appointment is to be made in accordance with Regulations on terms of employment for positions such as postdoctoral fellow, Ph.D Candidate, research assistant and specialist candidate.

Preferred selection criteria

• Research experience related to prosthetics or orthotics
• Research experience with 3D motion analysis
• Good oral and written presentation skills in Norwegian

Personal characteristics

• Highly motivated for this position in Orthotics, Prosthetics, Biomechanics and Rehabilitation
• Proactive and independent
• Good communication skills

Emphasis will be placed on personal and interpersonal qualities.

We offer 

• exciting and stimulating tasks in a strong international academic environment 
• an open and inclusive work environment with dedicated colleagues 
• favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund 
employee benefits 

Salary and conditions

As a Postdoctoral Fellow (code 1352) you are normally paid from gross NOK 594 500 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 4 years in a full-time position (100%), of which 20% is allocated to teaching and supervision duties. The postdoctoral fellow is expected to acquire basic educational competence during their fellowship period within the teaching-duty component of 20%.  

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning State Employees and Civil Servants, and the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Candidates who by assessment of the application and attachment are seen to conflict with the criteria in the latter law will be prohibited from recruitment to NTNU. 

After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.

The position is subject to external funding.

It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution on a daily basis. 

Working from home can be agreed upon with your leader.

About the application 

The application and supporting documentation to be used as the basis for the assessment must be in a Scandinavian language or English.

Publications and other scientific work must follow the application. Please note that your application will be considered based solely on information submitted by the application deadline. You must therefore ensure that your application clearly demonstrate show your skills and experience fulfil the criteria specified above.

If, for any reason, you have taken a career break or have had an atypical career and wish to disclose this in your application, the selection committee will take this into account, recognizing that the quantity of your research may be reduced as a result.

The application must include 

• CV and certificates 
• transcripts and diplomas for bachelor's-,master's- and PhD degrees. If you have not yet completed your Ph.D, you must provide confirmation on your estimated date for the doctoral dissertation, or that your PhD thesis has been submitted
• A copy of the doctoral thesis. If you are close to submitting, or have recently submitted your thesis, you can attach a draft of the thesis. Documentation of a completed doctoral degree must be presented before taking up the position.
• Research plan: a description of how you envisage contributing to the research, possibly including a short project description (in total maximal 2 pages) 
• Academic works - published or unpublished - that you would like to be considered in the assessment (up to 5 items)
• Name and contact information of three referees

You are encouraged to include an application letter where you explain your motivation and qualifications for the position (maximal 1 page).

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 NOKUT, 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.

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

NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment - DORA.

General information 

NTNU believes that inclusion and diversity is a strength. We want our faculty and staff to reflect Norway’s culturally diverse population and we continuously seek to hire the best minds. This enables NTNU to increase productivity and innovation, improve decision making processes, raise employee satisfaction, compete academically with global top-ranking institutions and carry out our social responsibilities within education and research. NTNU emphasizes accessibility and encourages qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender identity, ability status, periods of unemployment or ethnic and cultural background.

The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the innovation 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. 

As an employee at NTNU, you must continually maintain and improve your professional development and be flexible regarding any organizational changes.

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

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Professor Karin Roeleveld, karin.roeleveld@ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact HR consultant Komel Afridi, komel.afridi@ntnu.no.

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

Application deadline: 18.01.2025