Professor/Associate Professor/Assistant Professor in Bioinformatics (20 % - secondary position)

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About the position

The Faculty of Biosciences and Aquaculture, Nord University, Norway, invites applications for a 20 % temporary position as Professor or Associate Professor in Bioinformatics for three years.

The position is based at the Bodø campus. As Nord University operates across multiple campuses, collaboration between faculties regardless of location is essential. The role may also include responsibilities at other Nord University campuses.

If, due to a lack of applicants or for other reasons, it is not possible to appoint someone to the position of Associate Professor, it may be relevant to appoint someone to the position of Assistant Professor.

Duties and responsibilities

Professor / Associate Professor:

• The position entails teaching and supervision at all levels
• Supervision of Masters and PhD students in genomics, with special emphasis on bioinformatics pipelines using the latest advanced technologies such as long reads (Pacbio and Nanopore),Hi-C, RNA-seq, and isoseq.
• Initiating and developing interdisciplinary research projects.
• Facilitation of research projects with national and international partners.
• Participation in the development of externally funded research projects will be expected, as well as furthering research collaborations with national and international partners.
• It is assumed that the appointee will have excellent communications skills to advance the objectives of the Faculty and contribute to the development of its academic community. In this capacity the appointee will act as a genomics advisor, engaging with the a Faculty's research community, and preparing personalized courses for graduate students and early career researchers.

 

Assistant Professor:

• Participation in the development of externally funded research projects will be expected, as well as furthering research collaborations with national and international partners.
• It is assumed that the appointee will have excellent communications skills to advance the objectives of the Faculty and contribute to the development of its academic community. In this capacity the appointee will act as a genomics advisor, engaging with the a Faculty's research community, and preparing personalized courses for graduate students and early career researchers.

Qualification requirements

 Professor:

• A doctoral degree in a relevant subject area, or competence at an equivalent level documented either by scientific work or artistic work of the same scope and quality
• Pedagogic competence
• Significant contributions to research or artistic development work at the highest level, in accordance with international or national standards in the field

Additional requirements for Professor:

• Quality development in own teaching and supervision over time and a high degree of reflection on own practice
• Broad experience with supervision, preferably at master's/PhD level
• Initiate, lead and/or participate in the development of educational quality in the academic communities

 

Associate Professor:

To meet the qualification requirements for “førsteamanuensis” (uh. regulations § 3-6) a minimum of the following is required:

• A doctoral degree in a relevant subject area, or competence at an equivalent level documented either by scientific work or artistic work of the same scope and quality
• Pedagogic competence

 

For all scientific positions:

Good oral and written presentation skills in English 
 

Assistant Professor:

• A higher degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area
• Educational competence
• Norwegian language proficiency at level B2
• Relevant professional or teaching experience

 

And:
Educational competence is a requirement for all academic and research positions.

Educational competence means pedagogical or didactic competence to promote learning, including knowledge and skills in the development and implementation of teaching and supervision at university and university college level.

Nord University has supplementary provisions on educational competence. For further information please refer to NORDs requirements for educational competence 

Any applicants who are unable to provide documentary proof of adequate professional educational competence when employed must acquire such competence over the course of a two-year period. Nord University offers such a course which covers this requirement.

Qualified applicants will be ranked according to the following criteria:

• Research and development with relevance to the position
• Emphasis will be placed on publications within the last five years
• Experience with international research networks and projects with external funding
• Experience from teaching and academic supervision at bachelor-, master- and doctoral- levels from the university and college sectors
• Educational qualifications from a college, university or equivalent
• Pedagogical skills and a relevant qualification
• Relevant professional practice
• Good skills in communication and collaboration with students, colleagues
• Individual qualities that can contribute positively to the workplace environment
• Good oral and written presentation skills in English 

We offer

The position is compensated according to government regulations, LPL 17.510, code 1013 Professor, code 1011 Associate Professor or code 1009 Assistant Professor. Salary by agreement.

• Advantages within the Government Pension Fund for loans, insurance and pension
• Creative and collegial working environment 
• A workplace with steady progressive development 
• Flexible working hours 
• Active university sports team 

General information

The person who is appointed must abide by the applicable laws, agreements, and directives. The responsibilities and duties associated with the position may change with future reorganization at Nord University.

Nord University is subject to the Security Act, which imposes requirements for handling protected and sensitive information. To enhance the security of the hiring process, Nord may conduct background checks on potential candidates.

The public sector workforce is expected to reflect the diversity of the population in general. Nord University therefore encourages qualified candidates with disabilities, gaps in their CV, immigrant backgrounds or different life experience to apply. 

If applicants indicate they have disabilities or gaps in their CV, their details may be used anonymously for the purposes of governmental annual review.

Contact information

Further information about the position can be obtained by contacting:

Leslie Robert Noble, Professor

Phone: +4775517807 | E-mail: leslie.r.noble@nord.no

Application process

Applicants will be evaluated by an expert committee. Short-listed applicants will be called for an interview, and possible trial lecture. These will be decisive for the appointment.

Application

The electronic application must contain: 

• Cover letter
• Complete CV summarizing education, positions held, teaching and research experience, publications, administrative experience and other qualifying activities
• Copies of diplomas, transcripts and certificates
• Complete copies of up to 10 or 15 of the applicant's most relevant publications / academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered, along with a list of those submitted. The list should include five publications that the applicant believes to be most important, along with the reasons why. The doctoral dissertation should be included
• Pedagogical CV and reflection note in accordance with supplementary provisions for educational competence
• Documentation of other activities which the applicant considers relevant to the position and desires to be considered in the assessment
• Contact information for 2-3 referees

All documentation to be considered is to be uploaded as attachments to the application.Complete documentation in electronic form must be submitted by the closing date for applications.

After the application period has expired a list of applicants will be published. Note that, in special cases, the identity of particular applicants to a position may be made public even when that applicant has requested that their application be processed confidentially. Applicants requesting an exemption from publication of their identity must explain their reasons for doing so in their application. In this case, advance notice will be given in the event of a decision to make any information about the applicant public.

Application deadline: 01.02.2026Ref.nr. 30246927