Postdoctoral Fellow in Environmental and Industrial Biotechnology

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NTNU - knowledge for a better world

The Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) creates knowledge for a better world and solutions that can change everyday life.

Are you ready to take your research career to the next level? We offer an exciting 3-year position postdoctoral position that gives you the opportunity to develop a strong profile as researcher. If the candidate has the relevant qualifications the appointment may be extended with a fourth year that includes teaching duties. You will also gain valuable experience that might be relevant for your further career.

The purpose of a postdoctoral position is to build up a researcher profile that qualifies for a position as associate professor. The position may also offer additional skills that are relevant to the postdoctoral fellow's future career.

Apply for this position to become part of our research environment and take the next step in your career with us.

Your immediate leader will be the Head of Department.

• Conduct high-quality, innovative research in environmental and industrial biotechnology.
• Develop as an independent, collaborative scientist with a strong academic profile.
• Participate in the environmental & industrial biotechnology theme of the 'Analysis and Control of Microbial Systems' and 'Bioprocess and Microbial Physiology' research groups, working closely with colleagues of the Microbial Biotechnology division at IBT.
• Collaborate with internal and external research, innovation, and industrial partners.
• Be active on academic publications and popular science dissemination.
• Apply for research funding and write applications and report on progress to funding sources.
• Participate in international activities such as conferences and/or research stays.
• Contribute to teaching in the fields of Microbiology, Environmental Biotechnology or Biochemical Engineering depending on departmental needs.
• Obtain the Uniped pedagogical basic competence in parallel to research and teaching activities, to qualify for a future academic career.
• Mentor students and PhD candidates, helping them with their research projects, and advising on methodology and academic writing.
• Readiness to relocate in Trondheim, Norway.

• You must have completed a doctoral degree in biotechnology or a related discipline with a strong background in environmental biotechnology, industrial biotechnology, aquaculture and ocean resources, agricultural bioengineering, or related research areas.
• Ability to integrate principles in mixed-culture, co-culture, and pure-culture biotechnology.
• Strong experimental and theoretical background combining hands-on expertise in biotechnology, bioprocess engineering, microbial cultivation, (eco)physiology, systems microbiology, microbial ecology, (bio)analytics, bioinformatics and mathematical modelling.
• Demonstrated ability and motivation for collaborative research and innovation, scientific publishing, student supervision, and teaching.
• If you are in the final phase of your doctorate and can document that the thesis has been submitted or that the defense date has been confirmed, your application can be considered even if you have not defended. NOTE: Documentation of the obtained doctorate must be presented before you can take up the position.
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills in English (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, CAE, CPE or an equivalent qualification).

PLEASE NOTE: For detailed information about what the application must contain, see paragraph "About the application".

If you do not already have educational competence that meets the requirements for a position as associate professor in Norway, NTNU will arrange for you to acquire such competence during the employment period. In such cases, you will also be assigned relevant teaching as part of the career-promoting work.

The appointment is to be made in accordance with NTNUs guidelines for recruitment positions and for general criteria for the position.

• Strong disciplinary knowledge in environmental and industrial biotechnology.
• Experience engaging with complex scientific questions in resource biorecovery.
• Interdisciplinary skillset in biotechnology, bioanalytics and modelling.
• Relevant experience in research and innovation projects.
• Proven ability to design and conduct experimental research toward definite outcomes.
• Ability to seek, obtain, and implement research projects.
• Experience with professional interaction with the public and private sectors.
• Experience with supervising or collaborating with PhD candidates and BSc/MSc students.
• Motivated by science, innovation, and education, with a strong interest in pursuing an academic career.
• Knowledge of a Scandinavian language is an advantage for teaching, local integration, and interaction with partners but is not a prerequisite. NTNU offers Norwegian language courses and community workshops for international staff.

Working as a Postdoctoral fellow requires that you

• Are motivated by research, innovation and education, while contributing to the organisation
• Have a curiosity-driven, creative, and analytical competence with strong experimental design, critical thinking, and scientific writing skills with a goal-oriented, self-driven, well-organised, collaborative and communicative mindset.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a team
• Are work structured, set goals and make plans to achieve them
• Present and discuss your research with other professionals
• Engage and contribute constructively with feedback
• Work constructively
• Show curiosity and a strong motivation for the subject
• Analyze data, assess different perspectives and draw well-founded conclusions
• Are flexible and open to adjusting the plan for the project as needed

Emphasis will be placed on personal qualities.