Postdoctoral Fellow in Interdependencies and cascading effects in Urban Water Systems

NTNU

  • Trondheim, Trøndelag
  • Midlertidlig
  • Fulltid
  • 2 måneder siden
Postdoctoral Fellow in Interdependencies and cascading effects in Urban Water SystemsThis is NTNUNTNU 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 .About the positionAre you ready to take your research career to the next level? We offer an exciting 3-year postdoctoral position that gives you the opportunity to develop a strong profile as researcher. 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 projectBe part of the research group on Urban Infrastructure ( ) in the thematic area civil security, which aims to strengthen the resilience of urban infrastructure in a holistic way.Urban infrastructure is a heavily interconnected and interdependent system that is affected by external factors like climate change, urbanization, and technological advances. However, current management still happens in silos, focusing on individual components instead of understanding how everything is linked. This limits the ability to adapt to changes. Also, planning often doesn't consider future uncertainties, the possibilities of IoT, or how one failure in the system can lead to a chain reaction of other failures.Duties of the position
  • Carry out research of high quality
  • Academic publications and popular science dissemination
  • Participate in the research group Water and wastewater systems engineering (
) * 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 at foreign educational institutions
  • Teaching
  • Mentoring students, helping them with their research projects, and advising on methodology and academic writing
  • Participate in the organization of the research group and act as link between the different disciplines that are participating
Required selection criteria
  • You must have completed a doctoral degree in urban water systems engineering or related fields
  • A strong publication track record with publications in relevant research areas in credible journals and conferences
  • Knowledge and relevant project experience with the modelling of urban water systems
  • Experience with Python for advanced programming, both design and planning, as well as programming. Additional programming language (e.g. C++, VB) is a plus
  • Experience in working on research projects on a national and European level
  • Good oral and written presentation skills in English equivalent level
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 and for general criteria for the position.Preferred selection criteria
  • Motivation and willingness for interdisciplinary research and teaching
  • Experience with water infrastructure modelling with a focus on computational methods
  • A strong link to the topic interdependence and cascading effects in Urban infrastructure Systems.
  • A strong background in systems thinking, analysis and modelling
  • Experience in teaching and supervision in higher education at least on MSc level
  • Knowledge of graph theoretical approaches and graph signal processing
  • Experience with data management including computational techniques for data quality control, data imputation, data models, data sharing and metadata
  • Used to interdisciplinary work and strong communication and organizational skills
  • Good oral and written presentation skills in Norwegian/Scandinavian
Personal characteristicsWorking as a Postdoctoral fellow requires that you
  • Work independently
  • 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 under pressure or in the face of adversity
  • 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
  • An exciting job with an important
  • Developing tasks in a strong and international professional environment
  • Career guidance throughout the postdoctoral program and together with you we will prepare a career plan, which containsthe skills and knowledge you will acquire
  • Open and inclusive working environment with committed colleagues
as a * Favorable terms in theAs a Postdoctoral Fellow at NTNU, you will have access to .DiversityDiversity 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 and . 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 to promote equality.Salary and conditionsAs a Postdoctoral Fellow (code 1352) you are normally paid from gross NOK 633 400,- per annum before tax, 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.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 , and (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 employedAbout the applicationThe 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 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:
  • 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.
  • CV
  • A copy of the doctoral thesis. If you are close to submitting, you can attach a draft of the thesis.
  • Research plan
  • Academic works - published or unpublished(up to 5 items)
  • Possible recommendation letters
  • Name and contact information of three referees
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 . If you already have a statement from , 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 and the obligations in (responsible assessment of research and recognition of a greater breadth of academic contributions in accordance with NTNU's social mission).General informationA 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 . You will be notified if the exemption is not granted.If you have any questions about the position, please contact Associate Professor Franz Tscheikner-Gratl, +4741398749,If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Tone Måsøval Arntzen, HR Advisor, emailIf 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: 22.09.2025For practical information aboutis a modern European city with a rich cultural scene. 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.NTNUNTNU - knowledge for a better worldThe Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) creates knowledge for a better world and solutions that can change everyday life.Department of Civil and Environmental EngineeringWe conduct research and teaching in civil and transportation engineering, technical planning, structural engineering, water and wastewater engineering and hydraulic engineering. Graduates from our programmes become employees – in both the public and private sectors – with a sustainability mindset combined with competitive knowledge and skills. is one of eight departments in the

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