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Oslo Metropolitan University is Norway's third largest university with almost 22,000 students and over 2,500 employees. We have campuses in central Oslo and at Romerike. OsloMet educates students and conducts research that contributes to the sustainability of the Norwegian welfare state and the metropolitan region.
The Faculty of Technology, Art and Design (TKD) offers higher education and research and development (R&D) activities within technical subjects, arts and design. The Faculty has approximately 4.000 students and 400 staff members and is situated at Pilestredet Campus in downtown Oslo and at Kjeller Campus in Viken.
The Department of Mechanical, Electronics and Chemical Engineering has a vacant position as a Professor in analysis of biological “omics” data.
We are looking for a candidate with a talent and a passion for teaching, research, and innovation. The candidate will be expected to have conducted extensive research within analysis of biological “omics” data and this should be reflected in an extensive publication list in well-recognized journals.
The candidate is expected to actively strengthen and shape the academic and research work at the department and the university's research community in general, including interdisciplinary work across departments at the Faculty of TKD and in collaboration with the Faculty of Health Sciences. Collaboration with strong research groups at Oslo University Hospital is an attractive opportunity.
The candidate is expected to initiate and secure external funding for new research activities within the scope of analysis of biological “omics” data. Extensive experience with applying and securing external funding, e.g. the Research Council of Norway and EU, is a requirement for this position, in addition to academic excellence.
Tasks and responsibilities
Qualifications
The required qualifications for the position are as follows:
Preference will be given to candidates whose research activities and interests align with ongoing research at the Department of Mechanical, Electronics and Chemical Engineering and the Faculty of Health Sciences.
General criteria for appointment of a position as Professor are stipulated in Regulations relating to Appointment and Promotion to Teaching and Research Positions. Regulations for appointment and promotion to academic posts.
The applicant must document relevant educational theory and practice for higher education. Applicants, who are unable to document basic teaching qualifications on appointment, must acquire these qualifications within two years. OsloMet offers a course on Teaching and Learning in Higher Education (UHPED), in English together with the University of Oslo, that meets this requirement.
The university will test pedagogical skills in connection with a personal interview.
Desired skills
We are looking for a dynamic, collaborative, and inventive faculty member to join us to gain important insights from biological/biomedical big data sets.
Emphasis is also placed on the following skills, competence and experience:
It is important for OsloMet to reflect the population of our region, and all qualified candidates are welcome to apply. We make active endeavours to further develop OsloMet as an inclusive workplace and to adapt the workplace if required. If there are periods where you have not been in work, under education or in training, you are also welcome to apply.
Expert evaluation
An expert committee will assess applicants. You must upload the following documents together with your application by the final date for applications:
You must upload all the documents in order for your application to be processed. The documents must be in either English or a Scandinavian language. Translations must be authorised. Original documents and valid passport must be presented if you are invited for an interview. OsloMet performs document inspections in order to give you as a candidate a proper evaluation and ensure fair competition.
If you have documents that cannot be uploaded electronically, please contact metteb@oslomet.no
Please note that incomplete applications will not be considered.
If there are no qualified applicants, we may consider an appointment to a temporary position as a (Professor), on the condition that the appointee qualifies for a permanent position within three years.
We can offer you
Practical information about relocation to Oslo and living in Norway
Other information
If you would like more information about the position, feel free to contact:
The salary for the position is in accordance with the pay for state employees: job code 1013 professor, salary scale 75-84, NOK 704 900– 906 000.
A higher salary may be considered for particularly well-qualified applicants. Law deducts 2% of the salary to the State Pension Fund.
If you wish to apply for the position, please apply electronically by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
Deadline for applications: 05.01.2020
Ref.: 19/10656
Type of employment | Permanent position |
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Contract type | Full time |
Salary | NOK 704 900– 906 000 |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100 % |
City | Pilestredet |
County | Oslo |
Country | Norway |
Reference number | 19/10656 |
Contact |
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Published | 07.Nov.2019 |
Last application date | 05.Jan.2020 11:59 PM CET |