Professor/Associate Professor in Maritime Energy Systems and Propulsion

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About the position

The candidate will be responsible for teaching and conducting research in maritime propulsion and energy systems, which is crucial for Norway's green energy transition. The teaching responsibilities include thermofluidic systems, machinery systems design, maritime energy systems, and simulation, as well as supervising students in practical maritime engineering disciplines and laboratory work.

The desired research focus areas encompass energy systems for maritime low and zero emission ship solutions, with an emphasis on system design and simulation. We are particularly interested in integrating new methods for system simulation that optimize performance by combining different types of machinery and energy conversion technologies. Additionally, the incorporation of digitalization technologies and methods, such as AI, into research is highly desired.

The department aims to bridge education and research with practical field applications, actively involving the industry in our educational and research endeavors. Your immediate supervisor will be the Head of Department.
 

Duties of the position

•    Develop an independent technical research program in the area related to the posted position.
•    Supervise and train bachelor’s students, master's students, doctoral candidates, and postdoctoral researchers.
•    Lead or contribute to the teaching of bachelor's, master's, and/or PhD level courses as required, while serving as a role model for students in practical engineering work.
•    Engage in academic communities and disseminate research results by publishing in peer-reviewed research journals.
•    Secure national and international external funding to support research activities.
•    Build network with industry and strengthen the position of NTNU Ålesund as a partner for the industry.
 

Required qualifications 

Professor:
You must have the qualifications required for the position of professor in the field of maritime propulsion and energy systems, as outlined in § 1-2 of the regulations concerning appointment and promotion to teaching and research posts

• Your scientific experience and PhD must be primarily in the field of energy systems engineering or a comparable relevant field, such as mechanical engineering, physics or process systems engineering. 
• Demonstrated academic achievements within the field of the position and a proven track record in participating, initiating, and/or managing research and technology projects.
• Demonstrated competences in:
  • Energy systems design and simulation.
  • Thermofluidic energy production for propulsion and experience with rotating machinery.
• Academic teaching experience relevant to the field.
• In addition to the basic educational competence requirements, you must also document:
  • Skills needed to be a role model for students solving practical engineering tasks including sketching and building prototypes in the laboratory
  • The development of the quality of your own teaching and supervision of students over time.
  • Experience as a student supervisor. 
  • Participation in improving the quality of education in a professional environment.
  • Experience in energy system design, operation and maintenance, modelling and simulation. 
  • Experience with laboratory work and physical experiments.
  • Experience in R&D collaboration with industry.

  • Excellent written and oral English language skills.
    Associate professor:
    You must have the qualifications required for the position of associate professor in the field of maritime energy systems, as outlined in the regulations concerning appointment and promotion to teaching and research posts.

     

Associate professor:

You must have the qualifications required for the position of associate professor in the field of maritime energy systems, as outlined in the regulations concerning appointment and promotion to teaching and research posts.

• Your PhD, or comparable academic work, must be within the field of energy systems engineering or a related field, such as mechanical engineering, physics or process systems engineering. If you can document that your PhD thesis has been submitted, 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 should have demonstrated academic achievements within the field of the position and experience in energy production and rotating machinery. Examples of relevant experience include system design, operation and maintenance, modelling and simulation, and R&D collaboration with national and international industry.
• In addition to the basic educational competence requirements, you must also document:
  • The development of the quality of your own teaching and supervision of students over time.
  • Being a role model for students solving practical engineering tasks including sketching and building simple prototypes in the laboratory
  • Participation in improving the quality of education in a professional environment. 
  • Excellent written and oral English language skills.
     

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Applicable to all:  

You must document relevant basic competence in teaching and supervision at a university/higher education-level, as referenced in the Norwegian national Regulations. If this cannot be documented, you will be required to complete an approved course in university pedagogy within two years of commencement. NTNU offers qualifying courses. 

New employees who do not speak a Scandinavian language by appointment is required, within three years, to demonstrate skills in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language equivalent to level three of the course for Norwegian for speakers of other languages at the Department of Language and Literature at NTNU.  

 

Preferred qualifications

•    Experience in modelling and simulation of hybrid energy systems
•    Experience with turbine propulsion systems
•    System design, operation and maintenance, and modeling of ship machinery and energy systems, including thermofluid- hydraulic and electrical systems, cryogenic systems and fuel cells
•    A network in academia and industry, particularly relevant to NTNU
•    Experience as a postdoctoral researcher or an established research track record after completing your PhD
•    Oral and written skills in a Scandinavian language
 

Personal qualities

•    High level of personal responsibility and initiative
•    Relation building skills
 

We offer 

• exciting and challenging tasks in a dynamic and international academic enviroment
• an open and inclusive work environment with enthusiastic colleagues 
• favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund 
• employee benefits 

Application Process

You can find more information about working at NTNU and the application process here.

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Salary and conditions

For the position as an Associate Professor/Professor (code 1011/1013) you will be compensated according to competitive terms in line with similar positions at the department, and depending on qualifications and seniority. As required by law, 2% of the salary will be deducted and paid into the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund 

The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerningState 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. 

It is a prerequisite that you can be present and accessible on a daily basis

 

About the application

Your application and supporting documentation must be in 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 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.

Your application must include: :

• CV, diplomas, and certificates
• A teaching portfolio, in which your teaching competence is compiled and presented systematically,   (See guidelines for applicants: Documentation of teaching qualifications in applications and appointments to academic positions at NTNU)
• Academic works – published or unpublished – that you wish to be considered during assessment of your application (up to 10 items)
• A description of the scientific/artistic works you consider most relevant, which you particularly wish to be factored into the assessment
• A list of your previous works, with details on where they have been published
• A research plan
• Details of projects for which you have served as project manager, including information on financing, duration, and scope
• Names and contact information for three relevant referees

You are encouraged to use the Universities Norway’s NOR-CAM toolbox as a guide for  documentation of your competence.

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 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. Our assessment of the pedagogical skills will be based on documented pedagogical material, forms of presentation in your academic works, teaching experience, PhD, and Masters supervision, and any other relevant pedagogical background. Both quality and scope will be taken into consideration, and an open scientific practice will be recognized.

NTNU is obliged by the evaluation criteria for research quality in accordance with The San Fransisco Declaration on Research Assessment – DORA and The obligations in the Coalition for Advancing Research Assessment ( CoARA) on responsible assessment of research and recognition of a  wider range of academic contributions to science and society. This means that we will pay particular attention to the quality and academic range demonstrated by your scientific work to date. We will also pay attention to research leadership and participation in research projects. Your scientific work from the last five years will be given the most weight.

Your application will be considered by an expert committee. Candidates of interest will be invited to an interview, and to deliver a trial teaching session.

 

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 Ålesund, with its population of 50 000, will provide you with plenty of opportunities to explore a region of Norway that is famous for its beautiful scenery with high mountains and blue fjords. Ålesund itself, with its Art Nouveau architecture, is by many considered to be the most beautiful city in Norway! The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world.

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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.

For the sake of transparency, candidates will be given the expert evaluation of their own and other candidates. As an applicant you are considered part of the process and is stipulated to rules of confidentiality.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Hans Petter Hildre, tel. 47-95993659, e-mail hans.p.hildre@ntnu.no. 

If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Synnøve Sunde, synnove.sunde@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: 31.05.2025