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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 Built Environment offers bachelors and master’s degree programs in engineering, in addition to research and development activities. The department has approximately 60 staff members and 850 students.
Read more about the Faculty https://www.oslomet.no/om/tkd
The PhD-program at TKD has a multidisciplinary profile and offers a variety of topics within engineering science. The program is a collaborationwiththe research center on digital engineering: Simula@OsloMet. TKD is an important contributor to OsloMet’s strategic goal of being a leading provider of research and education for solving the big challenges for society - today and in the future.
For more information about the program, please see the following website:
https://student.oslomet.no/en/studier/-/studieinfo/programplan/PENG/2020/HØST
Area of research
The Faculty of Technology, Art & Design (TKD) announces one open PhD fellowship in the area of Smart cities, buildings and structures. This is an open position within this field, and we are seeking the best candidates possible, allowing applicants to propose their own project.
Smart cities, buildings and structures is a strategic research area for our Faculty. We are in particular interested in research within the following areas:
Applicants may do research on any of the topics listed above and are required to provide a description of their chosen research project when applying for the PhD-position. The requirements for the project description are listed below.
The fellowship will be for a period of three years, or alternatively, four years including 25% compulsory work (teaching and supervision activities or research administrative work). The decision on whether a 3 or 4 year position is suitable will be discussed as part of the interview process. The academic work is to result in a doctoral thesis that will be defended at the Faculty to obtain the degree PhD.
A potential main supervisor at the Faculty of Technology, Art & Design must be listed in the final application. Where possible, a co-supervisor from OsloMet or elsewhere should also be listed.
We ask that you as a candidate try to find a relevant supervisor at OsloMet. In the case that an applicant does not have knowledge of relevant supervisors, she or he can send the 200 word (maximum) description of their proposed research project by May 30th to Mari Devik (Mari.Devik@oslomet.no) with the title “Abstract PhD Fellowship in Smart cities, buildings and structures”. The abstracts will be sent to relevant supervisors so that they can contact potential candidates. This is done to support matching of applicants and potential supervisors. To the degree that no relevant supervisors exist or are available, this will be communicated to candidates that make contact.
You must have
When assessing and ranking the qualified applicants emphasis will be placed on
We are looking for applicants who have
Expert committee and documentation requirements
Applicants will be assessed by an expertcommittee. In order to be considered for the position you must upload the following documents together with your online application by the final date for the application:
The following tests can be used as such documentation: TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) or Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE). Minimum scores are:
TOEFL: 600 (paper-based test), 92 (Internet-based test),
IELTS: 6.5, with no section lower than 5.5 (only Academic IELTS test accepted)
CAE/CPE: Grade B or A
Please apply electronically to this position by clicking on the button «Click here and apply». All the documents must be in either English or a Scandinavian language. Any translations must be authorized by government. Originals 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.
Note also that failure to upload one or more of the above-mentioned documents will result in your application being rejected without further consideration.
Due to the extraordinary situation we are currently in interviews with candidates will be conducted online and no travel for the interviews will be necessary.
We can offer you
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 develop OsloMet as an inclusive workplace and to adapt the workplace if required. You are also welcome to apply for a position with us if you have experienced periods where you have not been in work, education or training.
Contact information
For information about the position, contact Head of Department Hallgrim Hjelmbrekke, email: hallgrim@oslomet.no.
For general information about the fellowships, contact Advisor Mari Devik, Mari.Devik@oslomet.no.
For information about processing of applications or if you have any problem uploading documents, please contact Senior advisor Mette Bjørtomt, metteb@oslomet.no.
Remuneration
Salary is set in accordance with the Norwegian State Salary Scale, position code 1017 NOK 479 600 – 504 700. By law 2% of the salary is deducted as to the Norwegian State Pension Fund.
The position adheres to the Norwegian Government’s policy that the national labour force should to the greatest possible extent reflect the diversity of the population. Therefore, we encourage qualified candidates with immigrant background or reduced functional ability to apply for this position. OsloMet is an IA (Inclusive Workplace) enterprise and operates in compliance with the Norwegian IA agreement.
According to the Norwegian Freedom of Information Act (Offentleglova) your name may be published on the public applicant list even if you have requested non-disclosure. You will in this case be contacted before your name is published.
Final date of application: 15.08.2020
Ref. No: 20/03336
Type of employment | Stipendiat |
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Contract type | Full time |
Salary | NOK 479 600 – 504 700 |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100 |
City | Oslo |
County | Oslo |
Country | Norway |
Reference number | 20/03336 |
Published | 02.Apr.2020 |
Last application date | 15.Aug.2020 11:59 PM CEST |