Researcher/software engineer
NILU
- Frist 01.09.2024
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Develop digital technologies to tackle environmental challenges?
Researcher/software engineer
About the position
Join us at The Climate and Environmental Research Institute NILU, where we have an open position for a Researcher/Software Engineer specialized in environmental systems.
This is a permanent role within the Department for Digital Technologies. We are in pursuit of an experienced Researcher/Software Engineer with the ability to explore, identify, and implement cutting-edge research ideas in the field of digital technologies to tackle environmental challenges.
In addition to technical expertise, this position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills, along with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts. While collaboration is key, the role also requires the capability to work independently as needed. We're looking forward to hearing from you.
Duties of the position
- Creating architecture- and application designs
- Data mining
- Software development
- Contribute to data infrastructure work
- Proactively contribute to research ideas and proposals
- Manage research projects
- Cooperate with other research groups and partners
Qualifications
- MSc or Ph.D and research experience in computer science, physics, or similar
- Proven track record of achieving results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, as well as first-authored publications in journals or conferences
- Expertise in handling, analysing and processing large data sets
- Expertise in semantic linked multi-models
- Expertise in a programming language related to data science
- Fluent in spoken and written English
Experience in one or more of the following items is an advantage:
- Environmental data and/or earth observation data
- Scripting languages, eg. Bash shell or similar
We offer
At NILU, we work towards our common future. Our research will contribute to a good climate, healthy environment, and sustainable societal solutions. This means that work is more than just work; what we do each day makes a difference.
At the same time, we believe in a healthy balance between work and leisure. We offer flexible working hours, work-from-home agreements, subsidized fitness training, and excellent pension and insurance schemes. The salary is competitive.
During a working day at NILU, you will encounter:
- An international and interdisciplinary environment with pleasant colleagues from all over the world
- Great creativity and generous sharing of knowledge
- Broad experience and excellent opportunities for professional development
- A global network of partners
Most of our approximately 190 employees work at the main office in Kjeller, a short train ride from Oslo. We also have offices in Tromsø and Trondheim, and a subsidiary in Gothenburg.
Application process
Applications should be admitted as soon as possible and no later than the 1st of September 2024. The application should contain:
- Application letter including a statement of motivation and research interests
- CV (summarizing education and positions)
- Copies of educational certificates including grades
- Names and contact details of 3 referees
We advise foreign applicants to attach an explanation of their University's grading system.
We aim to increase the number of women in the Digital Technologies department; therefore we encourage women to apply.
For more information about the available position please contact Rune Ødegård (ruo@nilu.no).
Om arbeidsgiveren
We also attach great importance to open research, open publishing, and open-source code - because knowledge exists to be shared.Our greatest strength lies in our outstanding employees. They contribute to NILU having a leading position both nationally and internationally - and a pleasant working environment.At NILU, all employees are equal, regardless of gender, age, functional level, creed/view of life, language, cultural differences, and sexual orientation. We respect and value individual characteristics, and do not accept any form of discrimination. With us, everyone is welcome.
- Sektor: Privat
- Sted: Instituttveien 18, 2007 Kjeller
- Bransje: Forskning, utdanning og vitenskap
- Stillingsfunksjon: App utvikler, Forskning/Stipendiat/Postdoktor, Systemarkitekt
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