Associate Professor in Field Crop Production 

About the position

At the Department of Plant Sciences, Faculty of Biosciences, there is a vacancy for a 100% permanent position as Associate Professor in Sustainable Crop Production, with a focus on grain and seed crops. We are seeking a dedicated researcher and educator who will help shape the next generation of Norwegian agronomists and strengthen our research portfolio in modern, technology-driven crop production. The position includes responsibilities in teaching as well as basic and applied research. Familiarity with Nordic grain and seed production systems is essential. Expertise in precision agriculture and digital tools for crop management will be considered an advantage.

We expect you to take a central role in renewing and expanding our teaching in central crop production courses and to actively contribute to the further development of our plant science study program. A strong interest in integrating agronomy with technology
— including precision agriculture, sensor-based field management, and data-driven decision support — is highly valued. You will help position NMBU as a national leader in agricultural technology and precision agriculture in both teaching and research.

You are expected to develop and lead an internationally visible research program on sustainable production of grain and seed crops, and to demonstrate the ability to attract competitive external funding from national and international sources. The position requires strong collaborative skills and the capacity to build partnerships with the Norwegian agricultural industry, the institutional research sector, public authorities, and farmer organizations. Interdisciplinary engagement across IPV, BIOVIT, and other faculties at NMBU is a natural part of the role, and we particularly welcome ideas for joint course and project development with the Department of Animal Sciences and others working at the interface of plant production, technology, and data science.

You will supervise PhD, master's, and bachelor's students, and contribute to teaching at all levels. Demonstrated teaching expertise and the ability to integrate research into teaching are essential. We are proud to have Norway's most satisfied university students, and we are looking for candidates who share our commitment to innovative teaching methods, student-active learning, and lifelong learning. The position also includes administrative tasks and contributions to shared responsibilities at the faculty.
Take the opportunity to help modernize crop science teaching and research at NMBU, and to shape sustainable grain and seed production for Norwegian agriculture. We look forward to welcoming you to our team.

Main tasks

• Conduct science of high, international standard
• Attract national and international funding for basic and applied research
• Lead and participate in research projects
• Network and collaborate within and outside
  NMBU
• Publish regularly in peer-reviewed
  international journals
• Contribute to profiling the research group
  as a prominent actor within sustainable
  crop production
• Teach courses in our study portfolio, both
  general and more specialized subjects
• Development of new courses and study
  programs, including online courses for the
  continuing education market
• Supervision of PhD, master and bachelor
  students
• Contribute to the strategic development of
  the research group, department, and
  faculty
• Administrative tasks and other joint tasks
  at the faculty in collaboration with
  colleagues and students

Competence

All qualifications below are required for the position, unless it is specified that they are considered an advantage.

1) Academic qualifications:
• Ph.D. in Crop Science, Plant Science, Agronomy, or fields related to the described position
• Ability to develop and lead internationally recognized research within the subject area
• Competence and experience within grain and/or seed crop production systems
• Experience in planning and conducting field experiments and/or applied research with grain and seed crops
• Documented research output / publication record such as international peer-reviewed publications in relevant scientific journals, books, and research reports within the research area
• Experience with research processes, including international research collaboration and externally funded research
• Research leadership experience is considered an advantage
• Competence and experience in precision agriculture, digital tools, or data-driven approaches to crop management is considered an advantage
• Experience with research relevant to Nordic agricultural conditions is considered an advantage
• Excellent communication skills, both to the scientific community and to a broader community

2) Educational qualifications (documented)
• Pedagogical education, completed separate program at minimum 200 hours*
• Teaching experience from higher education
• Breadth or variety of educational experience, such as teaching at different academic levels
• Supervision experience
• Basic teaching skills in planning, implementing, evaluating and developing teaching and supervision
• Experience with educational leadership is considered an advantage

*Those who do not meet the pedagogical requirements at the time of employment shall be required to meet them within two years of employment.

3) Applied knowledge, among others
• Experience with dissemination is considered an advantage
• Experience with industry collaboration is considered an advantage

4) Management, committees and boards and administration, among others
• Experience with management, committees and boards and administration is considered an advantage

5) Special qualifications, among others
• Good written and oral communication skills in Norwegian (or another Scandinavian language) and English is a prerequisite for performing the duties of the position.

Personal qualities, among others
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding collaborative and communicative skills.
• Strong, professional commitment to excellence in teaching
• Ability to realize scientific synergies between individual researchers and research groups
• Strong potential for independent thinking displaying initiative and careful creative thought.
• Experience with building and maintaining a productive and energized research group.

Remuneration and further information

The position is placed in position code 1011 Associate Professor (NOK 720 000 – 1 100 000) depending on qualifications. For particularly well-qualified applicants, a higher salary may be considered. Seniority promotion in the position.

Interested in learning more about the position? We are happy to tell you more about life on campus. Contact Head of Department Marian Schubert, (e-mail: marian.schubert@nmbu.no). General information for applicants

NMBU wants more women in permanent academic positions. Women are therefore encouraged to apply.

Application

Send application electronically via the link "Apply for this job" at the top of this page.

Application Deadline: 10.08.2026

Your CV must be entered in Jobbnorge's CV form and not just included as an attachment. This is in order to be able to comply with the regulations in the Public Administration Act §15.

NMBU has developed a matrix for assessing qualifications, which provides examples of results/competence, documentation, and
reflection for all areas of the competence profile. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with the matrix and use it when applying for the position. See this page for more information on how to document your qualifications and write a reflection note.
 

The following must be included in the application:

• Short application text about your motivation
• Reflective statement (3–6 pages) addressing your reflections on the requirements of the position (see the job advertisement)
• Academic CV, diplomas and certificates
• Completed template for documentation of competence, link to template here
• List of publications. Attach up to 15 scientific works that, according to assessment, are central to the production. If it is difficult to identify personal efforts in joint work, a brief account of your part of the work must be attached.

Documents that cannot be sent electronically are sent in triplicate by ordinary mail marked position no. 26/05609 to NMBU, Faculty of Names, P.O. Box 5003, NO-1432 Ås, within 10.08.2026.

Please note that the report from the expert committee will be sent to all applicants.

About The Faculty of Biosciences

The Faculty of Biosciences (BIOVIT) is dedicated to generating knowledge that supports a sustainable future for food systems and bioproduction, with a strong focus on biology, animal- and plant sciences and aquaculture. We have a large portfolio of basic and applied research projects supported by state-of-the-art facilities and research infrastructure. Our 200 staff members and 600 students, including 80 PhDs, undertake a range of projects and courses that are closely integrated with our research. In this thriving environment, we educate and train the next generation experts to solve current and future societal challenges
connected to food production and climate change.