Researcher in laser-based sensors used in composite aero-structrures

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About the Job

At the Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering in Gjøvik, we have a full-time Researcher position available for a period of 3 years.  The position will be part of a newly established research project, funded by the Horizon Europe program. The project focuses on the development of advanced composite material technologies for the aerospace industry. The successful candidate will join the team of ASEMlab (Laboratory of Advanced & Sustainable Engineering Materials, www.asemlab.no) at NTNU, led by Prof. Sotirios Grammatikos https://www.ntnu.no/ansatte/sotirios.grammatikos .  The research group works closely with esteemed industrial and academic partners from Norway and Europe. 

The Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering is in possession of state-of-the-art research facilities for manufacturing, testing & characterization, non-destructive evaluation, and recycling, as well as advanced software and digital facilities for design, modelling and analysis. NTNU in Gjøvik is an important research hub in Norway, with a strong portfolio of running (national and EU) projects and significant ongoing collaborations with the industry. NTNU in Gjøvik is a campus of NTNU, located close to Raufoss Industrial Park, Mustad Industrial Park and Sintef Raufoss Manufacturing.

Duties of the position

• Participation in the research activities of the project in cooperation with partners of the project
• Disseminate and publish research results
• Conduct high-quality research on the topic
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop novel graphene sensors for structural health monitoring

We have a 3-year vacancy for a Researcher at ASEMlab, part of the Department of Manufacturing and Civil Engineering of NTNU. The Researcher will be involved in the research activities of ASEMlab, participating in a European-funded project focused on the development of new polymer composite material technologies for aerostructures. The research work for this position centers on the development of novel sensors for structural health monitoring of multilayered fibre-reinforced composite materials used in aerospace structures. These new sensors will be developed using laser-based graphene technology, leveraging state-of-the-art facilities. The Researcher will be hands-on and fully engaged in the development of these sensors, maintaining direct contact with consortium partners and major end-users.

Your immediate leader is the Head of the department.

Required selection criteria

• Professionally relevant background in materials engineering, mechanical engineering or a relevant engineering field
• PhD degree in materials science/engineering, mechanical engineering or other relevant field
• Background in composite materials 
• Background in structural health monitoring 
• Background in laser-based techniques
• Documented laboratory hands-on experience on material/sensor synthesis employing carboneous nanomaterials 
• Strong knowledge on composite materials with focus on polymer-based engineering materials
• Candidates should have documented excellent written and oral English language skills and experience in scientific writing are required

Preferred selection criteria

• Experience from industry or experience from working in projects with multiple partners will be considered a merit
• Experience with National or European projects will be considered a plus
• Experience with laser-based graphene method
• Experience with non-destructive evaluation
• Experience with electrical impedance spectroscopy
• Knowledge with composite synthesis technologies
• Knowledge with aerospace industry

Personal characteristics

• Professional interest and engagement: Demonstrates curiosity and motivation for research.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and spoken English
• Attention to detail: Precision in conducting experiments, analyzing data, and documenting findings
• Collaboration and teamwork skills

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 600.000-650.000 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 position is subject to external funding.

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: 

• Cover letter directed to Prof. Sotirios Grammatikos (max 1 page)
• CV, certificates and diplomas 
• Academic works - published or unpublished - that you would like to be considered in the assessment (up to 10 works) 
• Research statement dedicated to the needs of this position (max. 2 pages) that should include:
  • A short presentation of the motivation of the applicant
  • How the applicant sees his/her background suitable for this position
  • The applicant’s view of research challenges within the area of this position
• Details of the projects you have managed, with information about funding, duration and size 
• Names and contact information for three relevant referees 
• Copy of your PhD in pdf format

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.  

NTNU is working actively to increase the number of women employed in scientific positions and has a number of resources to promote equality. 

 

The city of Gjøvik has a population of 30 000 and is a town known for its rich music and cultural life. The beautiful nature surrounding the city is ideal for an active outdoor life! The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world.

 

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 Professor Sotirios Grammatikos, Research Group Leader for Sustainable Composites, Director of Laboratory of Advanced & Sustainable Engineering Materials (ASEMlab), sotirios.grammatikos@ntnu.no, phone: + 4790577561, Adviser Peter Karlsaune, peter.karlsaune@ntnu.no.. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR Adviser Kristine Rognlid Hagaseth, e-mail: kristine.r.hagaseth@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: 10.07.2025