Researcher in urban drainage modelling

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About the Job

We have a 2-year vacancy for a researcher at the research group Water and wastewater systems engineering (https://www.ntnu.edu/ibm/water-and-wastewater-engineering) 

This position is connected to the Horizon Europe project PIPEON (https://pipeon.eu/) - Robotics and AI for Sewer Inspection and Maintenance. The main work will be research on hydrodynamic modelling and flow monitor placement under the new information paradigm of autonomous robots. Autonomous robots in sewer systems will enable more freedom with regards to measure hydraulic parameters, either by using sensor data from the robots, or using the robots to install flow monitors at significantly lower costs. This increased flexibility will impact our understanding of how the sewer system hydraulics works, how to calibrate hydrodynamic models, and provide opportunities for interactions between the physical system and its digital twin.

Your immediate leader is Head of Department.

Duties of the position

• Carry out research of high quality 
• Academic publications and popular science dissemination
• Participate in the research group Water and wastewater systems engineering (https://www.ntnu.edu/ibm/water-and-wastewater-engineering)
• Support in project management and reporting

Required selection criteria

You must have the following qualifications required for the position of Researcher 1109:

• You must have completed a doctoral degree in urban drainage modelling with a focus on computational methods
• Good oral and written presentation skills in English 
• A strong publication track record with publications in relevant research areas in credible journals and conferences
• Knowledge and relevant project experience with modelling and monitoring of urban drainage systems
• Experience with Python for advanced programming, both design and planning, as well as programming. Additional programming language (e.g. C++, VB) is a plus
• Experience in working on research projects on a national and European level

Preferred selection criteria

• Motivation and willingness for interdisciplinary research
• Experience with data management including computational techniques for data quality control, data imputation, data models, data sharing and metadata
• Knowledge and understanding of how to plan and carry out measurement campaigns for data collection, from method/device/placement selection to maintenance and finally data utilization
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Good oral and written presentation skills in Norwegian/Scandinavian 

Personal characteristics

You can

• Work independently 
• Work structured, set goals and make plans to achieve them 
• Present and discuss your research with other professionals 
• Engage and contribute constructively with feedback 
• Show curiosity and strong motivation for the subject 
• Are flexible and open to adjusting the plan for the project as needed

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

The gross salary for the position of Researcher (code 1109) is normally remunerated at gross from NOK 620 000 –750 000 before tax per year, depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund.   

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.

The engagement is for 2 years.

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

About the application

The application and supporting documentation must be in English.

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 demonstrates how 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, certificates and diplomas 
• Academic works - published or unpublished - that you would like to be considered in the assessment (up to 10 works) 
• A description of the academic/artistic works that you regard as most relevant and that you particularly want to be taken into account in the assessment 
• Research plan 
• Details of the projects you have managed, with information about funding, duration and size 
• Names and contact information for three relevant referees 
  
   

Joint work will also be considered. If it is difficult to identify your specific input to a joint project, you must include evidence of your contributions.  

In the assessment of the best qualified applicant, we will emphasize education, experience and personal suitability as well as your motivation for the position. 

NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment - DORA. This means that we pay special attention to the quality and professional breadth of these works. We also consider experience from research management and participation in research projects. We place great emphasis on your scientific work from the last five years.

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.

 

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As an employee at NTNU, you must at all times adhere to the changes that the development in the subject entails and the organizational changes that are adopted. 

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 Associate Professor Franz Tscheikner-Gratl, telephone  +47 41398749, email franz.tscheikner-gratl@ntnu.no  If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR Advisor Tone Måsøval Arntzen, e-mail: tone.m.arntzen@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 elsewhere will not be considered. Upon request, you must be able to obtain certified copies of your documentation. 

 

Application deadline: 06.10.2025