We are looking for experienced researchers

About the department

NORCE Energy is a department in the Energy and Technology division at NORCE Norwegian Research Centre AS and conducts interdisciplinary research within various aspects of energy. The department has close to 100 scientific employees, organized into six groups, and has offices in Bergen, Stavanger, Kristiansand and Oslo. In addition to research activities with focus on value creation for the petroleum industry and geological carbon utilization and storage (CCUS), the department is active and expanding within renewable energy sources, energy systems and systems integration, energy efficiency improvement and energy storage. The ambition is to further strengthen and increase this latter research portfolio during the coming years.

About the position

Due to new research projects and a growing assignment volume, we hereby announce a fulltime permanent position as senior researcher / chief scientist linked to the research theme Energy Systems and Energy Systems Integration. The research group has a significant project portfolio related to energy systems in terms of energy and cost efficiency, sector and renewable integration and the utilization of local energy resources. The projects are of international character (to a large extend EU-funded), but also local or national and address both technical and operational challenges ranging from basic to applied research and demonstration projects.

The position will be linked to ongoing and newly started projects where modeling and simulation, system analysis and evaluation of measurement data are central working methods. But it also requires the development of new project proposals and consortia on local, national and international level. Furthermore, most projects are of interdisciplinary character, cooperating with other departments inside or outside of NORCE such as social, environmental and climate sciences. We are looking for both senior candidates with experience from the industry, the institute sector or academia as well as graduated candidates with some project experience as well as strong and relevant academic background.

The location of work for the position will be NORCE Stavanger, Norway.

Work tasks

Main work tasks for the position include active initiation of project development, implementation, management and execution of research projects as well as close follow-up of potential project partners from research and industries. The representation of NORCE in national and international organizations like EERA can be an additional area of networking activity. We are looking for proactive and cooperative candidates with good teamworking skills that also enjoy working interdisciplinary and independently.

Qualifications, personal qualities and skills

Professional qualifications:

• Master degree/PhD in energy systems, mechanical or process engineering, physics, mathematics, or measurement technology
• Relevant industry experience is preferred
• Competence in energy and energy systems, physics, and mathematics will be emphasized
• Track record and experience in scientific publications and technical reports
• Good analytical skills

We offer:

For the right candidate we offer:

• Exciting tasks and good colleagues in an internationally leading and recognized professional environment
• Collaboration with academic staff and students at universities and colleges
• Opportunities to work with exciting research tasks, create new projects and expand your network together with NORCE
• Interdisciplinary work in and across teams
• Good opportunities for professional and personal development in an organization that values good performance
• Varied and flexible working day

How to apply

Your application must include

• A brief account of your research interests and motivation for applying for the position.
• The names and contact information of two references.
• CV including a list of scientific publications.
• Transcripts, diplomas and relevant certificates.
• If a PhD has not yet been awarded: An official confirmation that the doctoral thesis has been submitted.
• The application and appendices with certified translations into English or a Scandinavian language must be uploaded at our recruitment portal Jobbnorge.

Application deadline: 1st of October 2024

Candidates are expected to openly offer all relevant information about themselves during the recruitment process. Furthermore, one can expect that background checks can be conducted on all final candidates who may be checked against relevant lists to ensure compliance with applicable export control and sanctions rules. Candidates will be asked to provide information about affiliation to high-risk countries for a security assessment.

Contact information

Research Director, Erlend Randeberg: erra@norceresearch.no / +47 936 22 917

Chief Scientist, Peter Breuhaus: pebr@norceresearch.no / +47 920 19 066

Questions about the application process can be directed to Senior HR Adviser Bente Heggdal Martinsen, bemart@norceresearch.no.