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Research Coordinator with a focus on research grants (grant manager) for BECC

Lund University was founded in 1666 and is repeatedly ranked among the world’s top universities. The University has around 47 000 students and more than 8 800 staff based in Lund, Helsingborg and Malmö. We are united in our efforts to understand, explain and improve our world and the human condition.

Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

In BECC , you will be part of a long-term strategic effort (since 2010) that brings together excellent research and training at Lund University and the University of Gothenburg to address our society’s need for knowledge about the dynamics between biodiversity, ecosystem services and the carbon cycle in a rapidly changing world. With about 300 members, BECC offers an extensive network of potential collaborators from different disciplines.

Work duties

BECC is looking for a Research Coordinator with a focus on research grants with appropriate professional experience to support researchers in the application process and disseminate information about opportunities: from identification of suitable major calls and grant opportunities (especially international, and especially within the EU Framework Programme, now Horizon Europe) and project application, to project management support, project administration and reporting, so-called pre-award (primarily) and post-award.
Within this position you will regularly interact with BECC researchers and the institutions where they are active (administration and finance), central research services at Lund and Gothenburg Universities, communication officers, external collaboration partners, funders and bibliometricians. Overall, you will have a central role in contributing to BECC’s common goals, such as strengthening international collaboration and increasing external funding through, for example, EU funds. The role requires initiative, creativity and a broad interest in research.

Qualifications

Doctoral degree in a research area relevant to BECC, focusing on biodiversity, ecosystem services, carbon cycle or climate change, or equivalent.
Documented experience in writing, applying for and obtaining national and/or international research grants.
Documented experience in contributing to the application process and writing of Horizon Europe or similar major applications.
Documented excellent communication and organizational skills.
Documented experience in scientific writing, including for a wider audience.
Understanding of, and interest in interdisciplinary work.
Documented experience in coordinating research and/or collaborative projects with several participating organisations.
Excellent written and spoken English.

Other merits

Experience in working in a dynamic international environment.
Experience in working in an interdisciplinary way.
Experience in collaborating with societal stakeholders.
Experience in organizing seminars and workshops
Good writing and speaking skills in Swedish.

We will place great emphasis on personal suitability. The position requires a very good ability to work both independently and collaboratively, a great enthusiasm for supporting and interacting with our researchers, and responsiveness to the researchers and other staff.
We highly value qualities such as self-motivation and initiative, the ability to plan, structure, prioritize, work efficiently and meet deadlines.
In addition to this, consideration will also be given to how the applicant’s experience and expertise is expected to complement and strengthen the current strategic and administrative work within BECC, but also linked network environments (CEC) and the host institution, and contribute to their future development.

Terms of employment

Permanent position with preferred start date: 12th of January 2026, or as per agreement. A probationary period of 6 months will be applicable.

The scope of the position: full time, 100%.

Contact person: Yann Clough, CEC and Edith Hammer, Department of Biology.

The position is announced at Centre for Environmental- and Climate Science within the Faculty of Science in 2025. As of January 1, 2026, the Department of Environmental and Earth Sciences will be established within the same faculty, where this position will be located.

By merging the Centre for Environmental and Climate Science, the Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystem Science and the Department of Geology in a joint and co-located organisation, the new department will strengthen the link between different research fields, develop new educational programmes and promote collaboration with society.

Instructions on how to apply

Applications should include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the employment corresponds to your qualifications. The application should also contain a CV, proof of a doctoral degree or equivalent, a list of publications and a list of grants applied for and received, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.).

Within the Faculty of Science research and education is conducted within Biology, Astronomy, Physics, Geosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Environmental Sciences. The Faculty of Science is organized into eight departments, gathered in the northern campus area in Lund. The Faculty of Science has approximately 1500 students, 360 PhD students and 700 employees.

The Centre for Environmental and Climate Science, CEC (http://www.cec.lu.se) conducts research, education and communication on environmental science and climate research at Lund University.

Clinical Research Coordinator 2 – Full Time – Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami

Current Employees:

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The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time job opportunity for a Clinical Research Coordinator 2 in Miami, Florida.

The Clinical Research Coordinator 2 (A) serves as a mid-level clinical research professional that assists in the planning, coordinating, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating of specific clinical research studies. This role assists in the day-to-day operations of clinical research protocol implementation and carries out study coordination duties from protocol initiation to study close-out according to regulatory/sponsor guidelines. The incumbent works closely with study team members and other staff/faculty/study sites to ensure study participant safety and adherence to approved protocols, help with study-related administrative tasks, facilitate across-the-board flow of information, and coordinate study activities and personnel.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Assists in participant recruitment and retention activities and assists in screening potential study participants for eligibility.
Performs study procedures, routine tests, data collection/recording, and daily operations of moderate risk clinical research protocols.
Collects, processes, packs, and ships specimens according to protocol, applicable standards and regulations.
Maintains study binders and filings according to protocol requirements, UM and department policy.
Distributes study drug materials according to practice standards and clinical credentials as delegated by the Principal Investigator.
Monitors, documents, reports, and follows-up on study unanticipated/adverse events and protocol deviations.
Assists in implementing protocol amendments under direct supervision of the Principal Investigator.
Assists with study orientation and protocol related in-services to research team and clinical staff.
Monitors protocol implementation and study progress; keeps investigators fully apprised of study progress; submits progress reports according to established schedule.
Learns the research team and assists with communications/interactions with sponsor, data coordinating centers, compliance monitors, collaborators, investigators’ academic administrative personnel, and departments.
Assists in administrative tasks of study personnel including orientation, documenting core competencies, certification mandates, safety/responsible conduct of research education, and performance reviews.
Adheres to cultural competency guidelines; implements strategies to meet study participants’ needs for language translation, health literacy, etc.
Follows the appropriate fundamental requirements of all international, national, and local regulatory bodies.
Maintains requisite skills and mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Experience:

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Department Specific Functions

Establishes patient/participant screening procedures with Principal Investigator and obtains relevant medical information from patient clinic charts/medical records.
Ability to handle multiple clinical trials with several principal investigators.
Serves as back up study coordinator to other clinical trials.
Obtains informed consent from patients/study participants and documents the process in alignment with policies and procedures.
Recruits patients referred by physicians, schedules study appointments, prepares for and conducts study visits in the clinic.
Processes and ships participant biological samples to central labs according to safety regulations.
Collaborates with the research pharmacy to dispense study medication and maintain unmasked study records.
Completes corrections/queries required at audits/monitor visits and takes action to correct deviations, as needed.
Establishes/maintains contact with patients/participants, health care providers, community agencies, and study sponsors.
Updates appropriate agencies (such as sponsors, IRB, etc.) regarding current status of research project.
Provides in-service education to study team members about research protocols.
Enters data into electronic data capture system within specified timelines and meets sponsor’s data lock deadlines.
Maintains study regulatory files, including delegation of authority logs, training records, and sponsor correspondence.
Maintains participant files, including informed consent forms, source documents, and participant compensation/reimbursement records.
Prepares and submits annual continuing reviews to the Institutional Review Board (IRB).
Notifies IRB of protocol amendments, safety reports, and reportable information in compliance with applicable regulations.
Implements research protocols and monitors participant and study team adherence.
Invoices sponsor and performs study account reconciliation with the research administration team.
Travels to sponsored Investigator Meetings out of state, as needed.
Flexibility to travel to all Bascom Palmer Eye Institute sites, as needed.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida’s only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We’re the challenge you’ve been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

Clinical Research Coordinator 1

Current Employees:

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Clinical Research Coordinator 1 to work at the UHealth medical campus in Miami, FL.

CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Clinical Research Coordinator 1 (A) serves as an entry-level clinical research professional that has a foundation in clinical research through assigned responsibilities in data management or implementing clinical research protocols. The incumbent is responsible for simple clinical research protocols and timelines

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs chart review/pre-screening activities for study participant eligibility and coordination of simple clinical research protocols.
Maintains enrollment procedures according to the protocol.
Coordinates routine activities of clinical studies including data collection and maintenance, planning study timelines, schedules appointments and study visits, meeting scheduling, and project evaluation.
Performs moderate to complex research tests/ experiments and adapts procedures for quality improvement under supervision.
Understands and follows technical instructions for operating clinical research equipment, problem solves when operational failures occur.
Assists in observing and informing the PI/supervisor of adverse events, including those reported by study participants.
Addresses adverse events per protocol, advocating for study participants and quality standards throughout the lifespan of the study. Identifies, reports, and helps problem solve protocol deviations and unanticipated occurrences.
Follows the appropriate fundamental requirements of all international, national, and local regulatory bodies. Knows the contents and maintenance of study-specific clinical research regulatory binders.
Maintains requisite skills and mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field a such as Public Health, Nutrition Science, Exercise Physiology or Kinesiology, Nursing Science, Health Promotion, etc.., required

Certification and Licensing:

CCRC, CCRP, or CCRA preferred

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in research

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
Commitment to the University of Miami’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

Researcher in Molecular Biology and Epigenetics

About the position

Position as Researcher available at the Department of Biosciences (IBV), University of Oslo.

The appointment is a fulltime position and is for a period of three years.

Starting date as soon as possible from October 2025. Place of work is Department of Biosciences at Blindern, Oslo.

Project description

The Department of Biosciences (IBV), University of Oslo (UiO), invites applications for a Researcher in molecular biology and epigenetics. This position is associated with the recently funded project “Unraveling the molecular mechanisms that imprint epigenetic fate during adipogenesis,” supported by the Norwegian Research Council. This project will be supervised by Pierre Chymkowitch (IBV, UiO).

What skills are important in this role?

The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has a strategic ambition to be among Europe’s leading communities for research, education and innovation. Candidates for these fellowships will be selected in accordance with this, and expected to be in the upper segment of their class with respect to academic credentials.

Qualfication requirements:

Applicants must hold a degree equivalent to a Norwegian doctoral degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell biology or related field. Doctoral dissertation must be submitted for evaluation by the closing date. Only applicants with an approved doctoral thesis and completed defence are eligible for appointment.
Expertise in transcription, chromatin and epigenetic regulation
Theoretical and practical experience with the study of SUMOylation
Experience with:
- the culture of human and mouse adipocytes
- molecular mechanisms of development and differentiation of adipose stem cells
- either RNA-sequencing, ChIP-sequencing, HiC, ATAC-seq, Bisulphate-sequencing
Molecular biology (RT-qPCR, cloning, purification of nucleic acids, etc)
Biochemistry (Protein purification / extraction, chromatography, Immuno-precipitation, etc)
At least one 1st author publication in an international peer-reviewed journal (or available as a preprint) within the last 2 years
We request the candidate being qualified, and ready to work with mice in a Norwegian animal facility
Fluent oral and written communication skills in English

Desired qualifications:

Crispr / siRNA screens
Experience with high-throughput sequencing data analysis (e.g., CAGE, ATAC-seq, ChIP-seq, or Hi-C)
Expertise in statistical modeling for biological data
Knowledge of enhancer-promoter interactions and 3D genome organization

All candidates and projects will have to undergo a check versus national export, sanctions and security regulations. Candidates may be excluded based on these checks. Primary checkpoints are the Export Control regulation, the Sanctions regulation, and the national security regulation.

What are we looking for in you?

Personal skills:

Ability to communicate science
Ability to collaborate with researchers from different fields and at different career stages
Willingness to be part of a team to share knowledge and skills
Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration
Enthusiasm for answering important biological question
Strong organizational skills
Good presentation and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams

Employment in the position is based on a comprehensive assessment of all qualification requirements applicable to the position, including personal skills.

We can offer you

Exciting and meaningful tasks in an organization with an important societal mission, contributing to knowledge development, education, and enlightenment that promote sustainable, fair, and knowledge-based societal development.
Committed colleagues in a good working environment.
Good welfare schemes.
Opportunity of up to 1.5 hours a week of exercise during working hours. A workplace with good development and career opportunities.
Membership in the Statens Pensjonskasse, which is one of Norway’s best pension schemes with beneficial mortgages and good insurance schemes.
Salary in position as Researcher, position code 1109 in salary range NOK from 595 000 – to 700 000, depending on competence and experience. From the salary, 2 percent is deducted in statutory contributions to the State Pension Fund.

Inclusive work life and diversity at UiO

Inclusion and diversity are a strength. The University of Oslo has a personnel policy objective of achieving a balanced gender composition. Furthermore, we want employees with diverse professional expertise, life experience and perspectives.

If there are qualified applicants with disabilities, employment gaps or immigrant background, we will invite at least one applicant from each of these categories to an interview.

We hope that you will apply for the position.

More information about gender equality initiatives at UiO can be found here.

How to apply

The application must include:

Cover letter (statement of motivation, summarizing career goals, scientific work and research interest)
CV (summarizing education, positions, pedagogical experience, administrative experience and other qualifying activity)
Copies of educational certificates, academic transcript of records
A complete list of publications and up to 5 academic works that the applicant wishes to be considered by the evaluation committee
Names and contact details of 2-3 references (name, relation to candidate, e-mail and telephone number)

Application with attachments must be submitted via our recruitment system Jobbnorge, click “Apply for the position”.

When applying for the position, we ask you to retrieve your education results from Vitnemålsportalen.no. If your education results are not available through Vitnemålsportalen, we ask you to upload copies of your transcripts or grades. Please note that all documentation must be in English or a Scandinavian language.

Clinical Research Coordinator 3 (A)

Current Employees:

The University of Miami/UHealth Department OBGYN has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Clinical Research Coordinator 3 to work in Miami, FL. The Clinical Research Coordinator 3 (A) serves as an experienced clinical research professional responsible for providing leadership in the planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating of multiple clinical research protocols. This role manages multiple studies’ daily operations, carries out study coordination duties from protocol development and initiation to study close-out according to regulatory/sponsor guidelines, assures each study’s integrity, and mentors less experienced Clinical Research Coordinators. The incumbent monitors and maximizes adherence to research standards and regulatory guidelines and approved operational procedures, works closely with study team members and other staff/faculty/study sites to ensure study participant safety and adherence to approved protocols, manages study-related administrative and human resources tasks, facilitates across-the-board flow of information, and orchestrates study activities and personnel.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

Coordinates the implementation of multiple complex clinical research protocols.
Develops SOPs and templates with guidance from the PI/Clinical Research Manager.
Oversees and facilitates eligibility screening and study recruitment activities; implements strategies to increase accrual.
Manages sample processing, packing, and shipping according to protocol, applicable standards, and regulations.
Plans and operationalizes strategies to monitor, document, report, and follow-up on unanticipated occurrences and protocol deviations. Develops and implements preventive/corrective actions.
Develops, disseminates, and assures adherence to study-related clinical research best practices/scientific manuals.
Assumes leadership in protocol implementation and study progress, keeping investigators apprised of study progress.
Provides leadership in identifying and working through ethical conflicts arising during protocol implementation and refers these conflicts to the Research Ethics Team for consults as needed.
Organizes/manages site visits and internal/external auditing activities as assigned.
Coordinates research team meetings; assures communications across-the-board.
Assures synchronization of study visits/procedures/ clinical tests with data collection schedules, established time-points; manages progress of study participants through protocol; expedites overall study progression.
Coordinates the compilation of information needed for research reports; peer-reviewed publications; develops strategies to disseminate information to clinical personnel, professional audiences and stakeholders.
Follows the appropriate fundamental requirements of all international, national, and local regulatory bodies.
Maintains requisite skills and mandatory training in safety, equality, responsible conduct of research, continuing education, and research competencies.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

The Fetal Surgery Program is seeking an experienced Clinical Research Coordinator III to play a crucial role in advancing our research portfolio. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, have a flexible work schedule and adaptable, ready to thrive in a dynamic environment that may require a flexible work schedule. We are particularly looking for someone with high attention to detail, a proven experience in managing regulatory documentation and submissions to entities such as the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This role is essential for ensuring compliance and supporting the integrity of our clinical research efforts.
Assist PIs and study team with regulatory IRB submissions, continuing reports, and modifications of protocols, including maintaining delegation of authority logs, deviation logs, adverse event logs for all studies.
Assists PIs and study team with screening, recruitment, including informed consent of participants per protocol guidelines.
Assists PIs and study team with scheduling and contacting study participants for appointments as needed.
Assists PIs and study team with data collection, data entry and completing standard operating procedures for quality assurance reviews of data as needed.
Assists PIs and study team with monitoring and tracking of study visits per protocol guidelines.
Maintains required CITI Research Certifications and RSQA education for research support staff as mandated by the University and Supervisor.
Assists PIs and study team with essential documentation including maintenance of study binders, shadow records, and record reviews for study specific data collection per protocols.
Develops, verifies, and implements procedures to accomplish research goals.
Implements research protocol and monitors participant adherence to protocol.
Recruits participants for research studies following the specified recruitment guidelines. Conducts an informed consent interview in various settings with potential participants. Completes all study required forms according to study protocol. Schedules patients to return for follow-up data collection according to protocol directions. Responsible for verifying accurate study and research data, documentation and quality control, and abstracts medical record information as needed by study protocol.
Ensures that all data is collected, and data entered in a timely manner according to project timetable.
Ensures data quality assurance and responds to data queries from sponsor.
Responsible for regulatory oversight, to include preparing and submitting initial study requests, annual reviews and modifications to the Institutional Review Board (IRB), while maintaining consent forms and sponsor correspondences, and notifying the IRB of protocol amendments, safety reports and serious adverse events, etc. in compliance with applicable regulations.
Participates in all sponsor required training, meetings and/or conference calls. Complies and maintains current with Federal, State and University policies regarding Humans Subjects Research and protection. Prepares specimens for submission to lab, including labeling of specimens and preparation of request forms. Assists PI to compile study information for any reporting required for IRB, sponsor or department.
Establishes and maintains logs/progress reports to track both currently enrolled as well as follow-up patients/participants. Maintains drug accountability records for study drugs.
Determines data to be collected and develops forms for collecting/summarizing data.
Maintains and assists clinical research computer database and enters data onto case reports and/or into database as appropriate. Ensures data integrity and consistency in computer database and written records.
Completes corrections/queries required at audits/monitor visits and acts to correct deviations as needed.
Updates appropriate agencies (such as sponsors, IRB, etc.) regarding status of research project.
Provides in-service education to staff and patients/participants about research protocols.
Maintains database of department, providing research training and support, ensuring CITI certification and relevant trainings are up to date.
Attends University of Miami research related education and trainings as appropriate.
FDA experience highly desired/preferred

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Current Research Coordinator certification by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals or Society of Clinical Research Associates for a minimum of 6 months
Minimum 4 years of relevant experience
Skill in collecting, organizing and analyzing data.
Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A10

Researcher in Microstructural characterization of steels deformed in hydrogen conditions

About the Job

We have a vacancy for a Researcher in Microstructural characterization of steels deformed in hydrogen conditions, at the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. The position is funded by Horizon Europe and is a collaborative project with several academic and industrial partners. Information about the project can be found at its website (https://hywayproject.eu/).

The position is a temporary position limited for 2 years.

The successful candidate will conduct research using a multiscale characterisation approach to gain a better understanding of the failure mechanisms of steels in different hydrogen environments. This work will form the basis for understanding the deformation of metallic alloys in hydrogen environments, as well as for simulations for the project’s partners.

Your immediate leader is Head of Department.

Duties of the position

Work independently to collect, analyse, and report thorough data pertaining to materials structure and properties using a wide variety of experimental techniques, such as electron microscopy and atom probe tomography.
Understand the deformation and mechanical performance of metallic materials in different environments by correlating microstructural observations with compositional alterations.
Communicate results with project partners, participate at conferences and present at relevant conferences.
Jointly supervise master students.

Required selection criteria

You must have completed a Norwegian doctoral degree or a corresponding foreign doctoral degree recognized as equivalent to a Norwegian PhD. If you can document that the PhD thesis has been submitted, your application can be assessed even if you have not yet defended your dissertation. Documentation of the obtained doctoral degree must be presented before you can take up the position.
You must have a professionally relevant background in metallurgy and/or materials science with a focus on metallic materials.
You must have hands-on experience in Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) while practical experience in conducting and analyzing EBSD data will be considered a plus.
You must have hands-on experience in Atom Probe Tomography (APT) and APT sample preparation by Focused Ion Beam.
You must have a basic understanding of the failure and deformation of metallic materials.
Experience in Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) and TEM sample preparation will be considered a plus.
Experience in hydrogen charging of metallic materials will be considered a plus.
Fluent written and spoken English

Preferred selection criteria

You must have a professionally relevant background in metallurgy and/or materials science with a focus on metallic materials, while experience in steels will be considered a plus.
Hands-on experience with SEM, EBSD, FIB and APT, while experience with other characterization methods such as TEM will be considered a plus.
Previous experience with hydrogen in metallic materials and/or hydrogen charging will be considered a plus.

Personal characteristics

Be comfortable working independently to solve complex problems and take responsibility for their own progress.
Be able to present current results and communicate effectively with other industrial and academic partners.
Be willing to learn from experiences and feedback from others.
Be able to build meaningful professional relationships in the workplace, foster respect among colleagues and contribute to an inclusive, fair and responsible work environment.
Be able to work together with other PhD candidates, postdocs, research staff and faculty, and contribute to the wider research groups at NTNU.

We offer

exciting and stimulating 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

Salary and conditions

The gross salary for the position of Researcher (code 1109) is normally remunerated 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 2 years and starting date is planned as soon as possible and no later than end of December 2025.

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.

The position is subject to external funding.

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

About the application

The application and supporting documentation must be in English.

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.

The application must include:

CV and certificates
transcripts and diplomas for bachelor’s-, master’s- and PhD degrees. If you have not yet completed your Ph.D, you must provide confirmation on your estimated date for the doctoral dissertation, or that your PhD thesis has been submitted
A copy of the doctoral thesis. Documentation of a completed doctoral degree must be presented before taking up the position.
Academic works – published or unpublished in archives – that you would like to be considered in the assessment (up to 3 items)
Cover letter describing how your skills and experience fits in this project (max 1 page, font size 12, times new roman).
Name and contact information of three referees

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 assessment of the best qualified applicant, we will emphasize education, experience and personal suitability as well as your motivation for the position.

NTNU is committed to following evaluation criteria for research quality according to The San Francisco Declaration on Research Assessment – DORA. This means that we pay special attention to the quality and professional breadth of these works. We also consider experience from research management and participation in research projects. We place great emphasis on your scientific work from the last five years.

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.

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 at all times adhere to the changes that the development in the subject entails and the organizational changes that are adopted.

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.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Associate Professor Paraskevas Kontis, by telephone at +47 40600691, or email at paraskevas.kontis@ntnu.no. If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR consultant Marie Kristiansen, e-mail: marie.kristiansen@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: 07.09.2025

W2 professorship for Multimodal Sensor and Analytics Systems in Dementia Research

The applicant should further develop the research field “Multimodal Sensor and Analytics Systems in Dementia Research” at the site. The focus will be on the development of digital health technologies for monitoring and assisting people with neurodegenerative and dementia-related diseases. The applicant will be involved in the conception of a Clinical Trial Unit with a Smart Home Lab to be established by 2029 with Helmholtz funding.

Engineering of sensor and data integration as well as multimodal data analysis should ideally incorporate user-centered methods for the participatory development of new digital health technologies in order to develop and apply patient-oriented, ecologically valid sensor environments and user-centered feedback systems. The aim is to integrate ethical, legal and social aspects (ELSA) with user-centered participatory designs for digital sensor technologies.

The aim of the research is the development and application of digital networked monitoring and sensor technologies that take into account the values and needs of patients, caregivers and other stakeholders. One focus is on multimodal, intelligently networked sensor environments in different settings and the development of interactive technologies. There is a need for research in the areas of interoperability and integration, data fusion and contextualization, scalability, as well as user acceptance and usability. As far as possible, future users should be involved, e.g. with user-centered design approaches, in order to work on these or related issues.

The applicant should contribute his/her research expertise to the work at the Interdisciplinary Faculty (INF) of the University of Rostock, in particular in the departments “Ageing of Individuals and Society” (AGIS) and “Knowledge – Culture – Transformation” (WKT). The applicant will also work closely with the Fraunhofer-Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD in Rostock in the field of digital health technologies as part of the joint Digital Health Campus; a contractual connection to the Fraunhofer IGD for the joint use of resources is being pursued. Furthermore, there is close cooperation with the Chairs of Artificial Intelligence in Dementia Research and Intelligent Systems at the Rostock University Medical Center as well as the Institute for Visual and Analytic Computing at the University of Rostock.

The successful candidate is expected to have a degree and PhD in engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or related areas. The position holder will be responsible for managing the research field “Multimodal Sensor and Analytics Systems in Dementia Research”. Outstanding achievements and relevant experience in the above-mentioned and/or related research topics must be demonstrated for this competence. The appointment is made jointly by the University of Rostock and the DZNE. The appointed person is hired as a full professor within the framework of an employment contract and is granted leave of absence to the DZNE. The appointment is made for an unlimited period of time according to § 61 LHG Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (M-V). The DZNE and the University of Rostock will jointly select applicants.

The requirements for employment are according to § 58 LHG M-V. In particular, these include completion of a university degree, a doctorate, and the habilitation or equivalent scientific achievements, as well as proof of teaching abilities in a university setting.

This call is addressed to all persons independent of their gender. The Rostock University Medical Center and the DZNE aim to increase the number of women in the scientific field and therefore strongly encourage qualified women with reference to § 7 paragraph 3 of the Equal Opportunities Act of M-V to apply. Women will be considered with priority if their qualifications are essentially equivalent, unless reasons relating to the person of the competitor predominate. Severely disabled applicants (f/m/d) will be given special consideration if they have the same aptitude, ability and qualifications.

Applications with a detailed curriculum vitae, a description of the scientific career, a description of previous achievements in research and teaching, a structured list of publications with details of the impact factors, including five main original papers and a list of third-party funding acquired to date, must be submitted no later than 6 weeks after publication of this advertisement via the web at https://berufungen.med.uni-rostock.de/ (Current calls for applications), addressed to the Dean and Scientific Director of the Rostock University Medical Center, Prof. Dr. med. Bernd J. Krause, Ernst-Heydemann-Str. 8, 18057 Rostock.

Applications by post or e-mail cannot be considered. If you have any questions or require further information, please contact us at dekanat-berufungen@med.uni-rostock.de.

In accordance with the applicable rules of the State of M-V, the application costs will not be covered.