Associate Professor in Simulation- and Data-Driven Design for Intelligent Manufacturing

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Om stillingen

A permanent full-time position as an associate professor within the field of simulation- and data-driven product design for intelligent manufacturing is available at the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Faculty of Engineering Science. We are searching for an expert with a desire to work across disciplines to conduct high-quality research and develop innovative solutions within the field of integrated product- and process design and development. You will be part of a strong research team within advanced manufacturing processes, and we can offer a wide variety of advanced, well-equipped laboratories covering the entire value chain of materials, manufacturing process and product development and distribution. By working at our department, you will have the full flexibility to distribute your work priorities between research, education and innovation. Our study programs attract some of the most competent and motivated students in Norway. All our teaching at graduate level is research-based, which gives you a solid fundament for creating synergies for your own career development.

Your immediate leader is Head of Department

Duties of the position

As a member of the Manufacturing research group, you will: 

• develop new methods and technologies for integrating product design and manufacturing processes, i.e.: Additive Manufacturing (AM), metal forming, extrusion, welding, joining, hybrid, etc., and for extracting process data to model and realize adaptive process control and improved product quality
• explore and develop integrated approaches for simulation- and data-driven design of manufacturing processes and products, including smart manufacturing and Industry 5.0
• initiate new research projects through active marketing and sales to the industry and the funding bodies (e.g. EU and The Research Council of Norway)
• over time develop a research portfolio with significant output in terms of funding, PhD candidates and publications
• teach and supervise bachelor-, master students and PhD candidates in the mechanical engineering study programs offered at the department, particularly in the aerospace engineering program and a develop a graduate course on simulation-and data-driven product design
• create synergies between research and teaching by bringing elements from the former into the latter including supervision of students
• exam preparation, conduct evaluation, and perform administrative tasks as required

Required qualifications 

You must have the qualifications required for the position of Associate Professor in the field of product- and manufacturing-process design, as outlined in the regulations concerning appointment and promotion to teaching and research posts 

• your PhD, or comparable academic work, must be within the field of mechanical engineering with primary focus on manufacturing, product development, materials or a comparable relevant, including structural engineering, physics or material’s design and engineering
• you must have documented knowledge and research experience within manufacturing and product development research
• you must have recent publications (from the last 3 years) in international scientific journals of high relevance to the field of this position
• you must have documented experience in writing successful research proposals/applications that have resulted in funding
• you must have experience in teaching engineering courses at university level and supervising graduate (MSc) students
• you need to have international experience from universities in minimum 2 different countries
• you must be fluent in Norwegian (or a Scandinavian) language for teaching BSc courses
• you must meet the requirements for receiving security authorization needed for teaching in our aerospace engineering program

You must document relevant basic competence in teaching and supervision at a university/higher education-level, as referenced in the Norwegian national Regulations. 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. 

Preferred qualifications

• experience with developing products and technology
• knowledge of sensors and their integration into the manufacturing/use-phase/EOL system
• experience in FEA analysis and topology optimization (e.g related to AM)
• experience with inline and real-time adaptive processing and process control
• competence within Industry 5.0 
• experience from related fields such as product design, materials manufacturing systems 
• track record of multidisciplinary work that has led to scientific publications,
• contributing to patents, start-ups or innovations
• industrial experience
• high-level publications as first or last author (PI) published independently of your PhD supervisor(s) or postdoctoral mentor(s)

Personal qualities

• high ambitions, both on behalf of your own achievements and those of colleagues 
• analytical problem-solver 
• follow-through’er 
• systematic and systems-thinker
• dedicated and devoted researcher
• self-motivated and motivational 
• team player 

Emphasis will be placed on personal and interpersonal qualities. 

We offer

• exciting and challenging tasks in a strong international academic environment 
• an open and inclusive work environment with dedicated 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.

Salary and conditions

As a Associate Professor (code 1011) you are normally paid from gross NOK 650 000 – NOK 900 000 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. 

It is a prerequisite you can be present at and accessible to the institution on a daily basis. 

About the application

Publications and other scientific work must follow the application. Please note that your application will be considered based solely on information submitted by the application deadline. You must therefore ensure that your application clearly demonstrates how your skills and experience fulfil the criteria specified above.

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 teaching qualifications in applications and appointments to academic positions at NTNU)
• 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/artistic works you consider most relevant, which you particularly wish to be factored into the assessment
• A list of your previous works, with details on where they have been published
• 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

You are encouraged to use the Universities Norway’s NOR-CAM toolbox 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

NTNU believes that inclusion and diversity is a strength. We want our faculty and staff to reflect Norway’s culturally diverse population and we continuously seek to hire the best minds. This enables NTNU to increase productivity and innovation, improve decision making processes, raise employee satisfaction, compete academically with global top-ranking institutions and carry out our social responsibilities within education and research. NTNU emphasizes accessibility and encourages qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender identity, ability status, periods of unemployment or ethnic and cultural background.

NTNU is working actively to increase the number of women employed in scientific positions and has a number of resources to promote equality.

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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.

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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 the expert evaluation of their own and other candidates. As an applicant you are considered part of the process and is stipulated to rules of confidentiality.

If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Torgeir Welo, tel. +47 41440061, e-mail: torgeir.welo@ntnu.no. 

If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact Linn-Cecilie Felle Brattheim, tel. +47 41658995, e-mail: linn.c.felle@ntnu.no.

If you think this looks interesting and in line 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: 02.12.2024