Professor or Associate Professor in Contemporary Art with focus on Speculative Materials

This is NTNU​ NTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus on professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim. At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 44,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world. Video: https://youtu.be/Xt-yHCN5QS0Om stillingen​ At the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) we have an available position for an Associate or Full Professor within the field of physical metallurgy. We are looking for an experimentalist specialized in casting and solidification of metals, who demonstrates in-depth knowledge and a strong track record in the use of advanced material characterization techniques within light- and electron-optical microscopy. Administratively, the position is linked to the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (IMA) at the Faculty of Natural Sciences (NV) at NTNU. The department includes the areas of functional materials and materials chemistry, electrochemical technologies and corrosion, physical metallurgy, and process metallurgy, with an emphasis on light metals, ferroalloys, and silicon. The position will be associated with the group of physical metallurgy, which currently consists of three professors and one associate professor. The group has a strong national and international network, and is currently involved in several large research centers (SFI-PhysMet, SFI-FAST and FME-Solar). Within this group, we wish to strengthen our research activities related to the areas of casting and solidification, metallography and electron-optical instruments, atom probe tomography, microstructure and texture characterization, characterization of mechanical properties, multi-scale modeling, joining, and forming of metals, with a merited and motivated candidate. Research and teaching in physical metallurgy are mainly related to light metals, steel, and silicon, with a historical emphasis on light metals. We provide education at all levels, from undergraduate studies in materials engineering to supervision of MSc students and PhD candidates, and related advanced courses.   Your immediate leader is the head of department.  Duties of the position​ • You will participate in the department’s R&D activities and take initiative in developing the research area of casting and solidification. • You will contribute to generating external research funding. • You will contribute to the development of the study programs at the department. • You will contribute to the department’s teaching activities at all levels. • You will be responsible for participating with the rest of the scientific staff in administrative tasks, including laboratory management, especially related to research and teaching.  Required qualifications ​ For both Associated and Full Professor:​ You must have the following qualifications required for the position:  • Doctoral degree in metallurgy or another relevant scientific field or competence at an equivalent level documented by scientific work of the same scope and quality. • Strong track record in experimental casting and solidification of metals • Demonstrate knowledge and in-depth use of characterization techniques like classic metallography, SEM, EDS, and EBSD. • Educational competence documented in a teaching portfolio • Good communication skills and fluent in English, both oral and written   Additional requirements for full professor must be documented: • Significant contributions to research at the highest level, in accordance with international or national standards in the field • Quality development in own teaching and supervision over time and a high degree of reflection on own practice documented in a teaching portfolio • 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 • Competence in knowledge in use (innovation, dissemination and interaction with society) and/or • Academic leadership and elected posts/appointed roles. • An established scientific network within relevant scientific communities demonstrated by commissions of trust, leadership and society participation.   ----------------- For both of the categories:  You must document relevant basic competence in teaching and supervision at a university/higher education-level, as referenced in the NTNUs guidelines for academic positions. 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 B2 of the course for Norwegian for speakers of other languages at the Department of Language and Literature at NTNU.  Preferred qualifications​ • Experience from industry or industrial research collaboration • Knowledge and network in the Norwegian metal industry • Scandinavian speaking • Demonstrate experience with Integrated Computational Materials Engineering approach that integrates computational modeling, experimental characterization, and data analysis Personal qualities​ • Motivated and passionate about physical metallurgy • You are an outgoing person with a network in relevant professional environments and industry • Able to build long-term collaborations and foster relationships with colleagues both at the department level and within the international scientific community • You are an initiative-taking person and want to revitalize the field • You thrive with periods of high work pace and are able to meet tight deadlines for proposals and funding applications amongst regular teaching and departmental duties. • You have a passion for educating materials scientists for the future   Emphasis will be placed on personal and interpersonal qualities.  We offer ​ • Exciting and challenging tasks in a dynamic and international academic environment • An open and inclusive working 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. Video: https://youtu.be/bwfNPj8HxHwSalary and conditions​ As Associate Professor / Professor (code 1011 /1013) you are normally paid from gross xxx – xxx per annum before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority. As required by law, 2% of this 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 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.    After the appointment you must assume that there may be changes in the area of work.  For the necessary professional and social interaction, it is a prerequisite that you are physically present and available to the institution on a daily basis.  About the application​ Your application and supporting documentation must be in English.  The attachments (including a description of your scientific work) must accompany the application as these documents form the basis of the application assessment. The documents must be in Norwegian/a Scandinavian language or English.  Please note:​ the application will only be assessed on the basis of the information we have received by the application deadline. Therefore, make sure that your application clearly shows how your skills and experience meet the criteria described above. The application and all attachments must be sent electronically via Jobbnorge.no. If you are invited to an interview, you must bring certified copies of certificates and diplomas upon request. 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 educational competence • 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 works you consider most relevant, which you particularly wish to be factored into the assessment • A complete publication list • 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 It is important that you both document and reflect on your competence. You are encouraged to use the NTNUs competence matrix 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​ Diversity is a strength, and at NTNU we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity in society and that makes use of the potential of the population's collective skills. Our vision is Knowledge for a better world and our values ​​are creative, critical, constructive and respectful. We believe that an organization that is equal, diverse, and gender-balanced is essential for us to achieve our goals.    We strive to attract employees with different skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving of our societal mission in research and education.   If you think this position is relevant and interesting, we encourage you to apply, regardless of gender, functional ability, and cultural background, or whether you have been out of work for a period of time.  At NTNU we want to increase the proportion of women in scientific positions. We have a number of measures to promote equality.  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 expert evaluations of their own and other candidates. As an applicant you are considered part of the process and are stipulated by rules of confidentiality.  If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Ida Westermann, e-mail ida.westermann@ntnu.no.  If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Joakim Junge Henriksen, e-mail Joakim.henriksen@ntnu.no Application deadline: 17.08.2026​ -----------------   The city of Trondheim​ is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the innovation capital of Norway with a population of 200,000. The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.

This is NTNU​ NTNU is a broad-based university with a technical-scientific profile and a focus in professional education. The university is located in three cities with headquarters in Trondheim. At NTNU, 9,000 employees and 43,000 students work to create knowledge for a better world. You can find more information about working at NTNU and the application process here.       Video: https://youtu.be/Xt-yHCN5QS0About the position​ 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.  About the project ​ Within the collaborative and knowledge-building project Valoras awarded from the Research Council of Norway (RCN) (KSP25: industry-oriented research on Biotechnology), we will apply environmental and industrial biotechnology concepts to valorise residual streams, supporting resource circularity in Norwegian aquaculture and agriculture. You will join the research group of Prof. David Weissbrodt (URL) and collaborate closely with  Prof. Per Bruheim and Prof. Ingrid Bakke within the Environmental & Industrial Biotechnology research theme of the Microbial Biotechnology division at IBT, as well as research and industrial partners. Our division offers state-of-the-art facilities for bioprocess engineering, microbial cultivation, microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, analytical chemistry, mass spectrometry, multi-omics, bioinformatics, and modelling. Our group is embedded in a highly collaborative research environment with strong links across NTNU, national research centres, and international biotechnology, microbiology and water networks. Duties of the position​ • 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. Required selection criteria​ • 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. Preferred selection criteria​ • 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. Personal characteristics​ 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. We offer ​ • Being part of a leading, disciplinary, and cross-disciplinary research group and consortium. • Working in a strong and stimulating national and international academic environment. • Interesting research project promoting intellectual growth and career advancement. • An exciting job with an important social mission • Career guidance throughout the postdoctoral program and together with you we will prepare a career plan, which contains the skills and knowledge you will acquire • Open and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues  • Mentor programme as a new employee at NTNU • Favourable terms in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund • Free Norwegian language training at a basic level (A2)As a Postdoctoral Fellow at NTNU, you will have access to employee benefits. Diversity​ Diversity is a strength, and at NTNU we aim to be an employer that reflects the diversity in society and that makes use of the potential of the population's collective skills. Our vision is Knowledge for a better world and our values ​​are creative, critical, constructive and respectful. We believe that an organization that is equal, diverse and gender-balanced is essential for us to achieve our goals.    We strive to attract employees with different skills, life experiences and perspectives to contribute to even better problem solving of our societal mission in research and education.   If you think this position is relevant and interesting, we encourage you to apply, regardless of gender, functional ability and cultural background, or whether you have been out of work for a period of time.  At NTNU we want to increase the proportion of women in scientific positions. We have a number of measures to promote equality.  In addition, at our research group, we promote the effective management of all relevant dimensions in equality, diversity and inclusion. Salary and conditions​ As a Postdoctoral Fellow (code 1352) you are normally paid depending on qualifications and seniority. From the salary, 2% is deducted as a contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. The period of employment is 3 years. If the candidate has the relevant qualifications the appointment may be extended with a fourth year that includes teaching duties.  The position is conditional on external funding. As an employee at NTNU, it is important to keep yourself up to date with academic and organizational changes and to adapt to them.  For the necessary professional and social interaction, it is a prerequisite that you are physically present and available to the institution on a daily basis. The appointment is carried out in accordance with the principles of the State Employees Act, and Export control (legislation that regulates the export of knowledge, technology and services). Candidates who, after assessment of the application and attachments, are considered to bein conflict with the criteria in the latter act, will not be able to be employed About the application ​ The attachments (including a description of your scientific work) must accompany the application as these documents form the basis of the application assessment. The documents must be in Norwegian/a Scandinavian language or English. Please note: the application will only be assessed on the basis of the information we have received by the application deadline. Therefore, make sure that your application clearly shows how your skills and experience meet the criteria described above. The application and all attachments must be sent electronically via Jobbnorge.no. If you are invited to an interview, you must bring certified copies of certificates and diplomas upon request.  The application must include: • Brief cover letter​ highlighting your motivation specific to the scope of the position. • Transcripts and diplomas​ for Bachelor's-, Master's- and PhD degrees. If you have not yet completed your PhD, you must provide confirmation on your estimated date for the doctoral dissertation, or confirmation that your PhD thesis has been submitted. Documentation of a completed doctoral degree must be presented before taking up the position. • Academic CV and publication portfolio​, highlighting information about education, relevant experience in research, teaching and supervision, and outputs. • Short CV filled in the Jobbnorge.no platform​. • A weblink to the open-access PhD thesis file​ (or a copy of the doctoral thesis). If you are close to submitting, you can attach a draft of the thesis (if allowed by your PhD supervisor). Else you can enclose a 1-2 page summary of your PhD thesis. • A short statement of research and teaching interests​ within the scope of this postdoctoral position (approx. 1000 words). • Academic works - published or unpublished​ (up to 5 selected items that are most representative/relevant for the position).​ Publications and any other work that the applicant wishes to be considered should clearly indicate the applicant’s contribution. • Name, affiliation and contact information (email and phone number) of three referees. ​At least one referee must be an academic actively working in the field of the position and independent of the applicant and of any previous organisations where the applicant has been involved, in order to provide an impartial assessment of the candidate’s qualifications and anticipated future research and academic impact. If all or parts of your education hasbeen taken abroad, we also ask you to attach documentation of the scope and quality of your entire education. Description of the documentation requiredcan be found here. If you already have a statement from Norwegian Directorate for Higher Education and Skills (HK-dir), please attach this as well. Joint works will be considered. If it is difficult to identify your contribution to joint works, you must attach a brief description of your participation. If you have had leave or another break in your career, it is important that this is stated in your application so that the selection committee can take this into account and that the amount of your research may be reduced as a result. In the evaluation of which candidate is best qualified, emphasis will be placed on education, experience and personal qualities. Motivation, ambitions and potential for research will also be emphasized in the assessment of the candidates. NTNU recognizes a wide range of academic contributions and is committed to follow evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment DORA and the obligations in CoARA (responsible assessment of research and recognition of a greater breadth of academic contributions in accordance with NTNU's social mission). General information ​ A public list of applicants with name, age, job title and municipality of residence is prepared after the application deadline. If you wish to be exempt from entry on the public list of applicants, this must be justified. Assessment will be made in accordance with current legislation. You will be notified if the exemption is not granted. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Prof. David Weissbrodt, email: david.weissbrodt@ntnu.no, indicating “Postdoc in Environmental and Industrial Biotechnology” in the header.  If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact our HR-advisor Cecilie Skagfjord, email: cecilie.skagfjord@ntnu.no. If you find this position interesting, and in accordance 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: 15.08.2026​ For practical information about working at NTNU, please visit this webpage.  The city of Trondheim is a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. Trondheim is the tech capital of Norway with a population of 200,000.The Norwegian welfare state, including healthcare, schools, kindergartens and overall equality, is probably the best of its kind in the world. Professional subsidized day-care for children is easily available. Furthermore, Trondheim offers great opportunities for education (including international schools) and possibilities to enjoy nature, culture and family life and has low crime rates and clean air quality.